The 1013–1014 microorganisms present in the human gut (collectively known as the human
gut microbiota) dedicate substantial percentages of their genomes to the degradation and …

Biocatalysis has become an important aspect of modern organic synthesis, both in
academia and across the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Its success has been …

The composition of the intestinal microbiome varies considerably between individuals and is
correlated with health. Understanding the extent to which, and how, host genetics …

Although the impact of host genetics on gut microbial diversity and the abundance of specific
taxa is well established,,,,–, little is known about how host genetics regulates the genetic …

Akkermansia muciniphila is a human microbial symbiont residing in the mucosal layer of the
large intestine. Its main carbon source is the highly heterogeneous mucin glycoprotein, and …

Donor organ allocation is dependent on ABO matching, restricting the opportunity for some
patients to receive a life-saving transplant. The enzymes FpGalNAc deacetylase and …

Red blood cell antigens play critical roles in blood transfusion since donor incompatibilities
can be lethal. Recipients with the rare total deficiency in H antigen, the Oh Bombay …

The gut microbiota interacts with the host through the mucus that covers and protects the
gastrointestinal epithelium. The main component of the mucus are mucins, glycoproteins …

The growing world population and increasing life expectancy are driving the need to
improve the quality of blood transfusion, organ transplantation, and preservation. Here, to …

Certain species of the genus Bifidobacterium represent human symbionts. Many studies
have shown that the establishment of symbiosis with such bifidobacterial species confers …