A study in mice reveals that two specific mucus-eating gut bacteria (A. muciniphila and B. thetaiotaomicron) cause constipation by breaking down intestinal mucus and reducing gut lubrication, suggesting that targeting these bacterial enzymes could be a new way to treat the condition.
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Taylor & Francis
Bacterial constipation: Mucin-degrading intestinal commensal bacteria cause constipation
The contribution of gut microbes to constipation remains mechanistically underexplored, despite constipation being one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorders. Here, we identify cooperativ...
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New review proposes a gut-brain-immune framework for chronic constipation, linking microbiota, barrier function, and the enteric nervous system
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ScienceAlert
Constipation May Be More Than a Simple Digestion Problem, Scientists Say
Chronic constipation is a serious issue.