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Optimization Of Growth Conditions And Characterization Of Properties On Christensenella Minuta, Qing Ai
Optimization Of Growth Conditions And Characterization Of Properties On Christensenella Minuta, Qing Ai
Wayne State University Theses
Currently, increasing numbers of people are suffering from obesity. The gut microbiome becomes a useful approach to control the mechanisms associated with obesity. A novel bacterium, Christensenella minuta, which was discovered in 2012, triggers body weight loss. Our purpose in this study is to further realize characteristics of C. Minuta as a potential probiotic supplement for future obesity studies. This study determines the following characteristics of C. Minuta: DNA identification, turbidity verification, generation time, as well as optimization of pH and temperature. To test the tolerance of C. Minuta as a gastrointestinal treatment, the pH and bile salts concentration in …