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Nathan T. Porter

Researcher at University of Michigan

Publications -  16
Citations -  1429

Nathan T. Porter is an academic researcher from University of Michigan. The author has contributed to research in topics: Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron & Bacteriophage. The author has an hindex of 11, co-authored 15 publications receiving 976 citations. Previous affiliations of Nathan T. Porter include Brigham Young University & Chalmers University of Technology.

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The Critical Roles of Polysaccharides in Gut Microbial Ecology and Physiology

TL;DR: This review considers multiple mechanisms through which polysaccharides mediate aspects of host-microbe symbiosis in the gut, including some affecting health, and highlights the potential to manipulate this system for health.
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Reciprocal Prioritization to Dietary Glycans by Gut Bacteria in a Competitive Environment Promotes Stable Coexistence.

TL;DR: The findings not only elucidate how B. ovatus and B. thetaiotaomicron strategically access glycans to maintain coexistence but also support the prioritization of carbohydrate utilization based on carbohydrate structure, advancing the understanding of the relationships between diet and the gut microbiome.