2023 article
Gut Microbiota Depletion Using Antibiotics to Investigate Diet-Derived Microbial Metabolites: An Efficient Strategy
Babu, A. K. S., Petersen, C., Paz, H. A., Iglesias-Carres, L., Li, Y., Zhong, Y., … Babu, P. V. A. (2023, December 6). MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH.
ScopeGut microbiota depletion using antibiotics in drinking water is a valuable tool to investigate the role of gut microbes and microbial metabolites in health and disease. However, there are challenges associated with this model. Animals avoid drinking water because of the antibiotic bitterness, which affects their metabolic health. The present study develops an efficient strategy to deplete gut microbes without affecting metabolic parameters.