The Role of Bacteriophages in the Gut Microbiota: Implications for Human Health

• Main Authors: Stephen C. Emencheta (Author), Chinasa V. Olovo (Author), Osita C. Eze (Author), Chisom F. Kalu (Author), Dinebari P. Berebon (Author), Ebele B. Onuigbo (Author), Marta M. D. C. Vila (Author), Victor M. Balcão (Author), Anthony A. Attama (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Bacteriophages (phages) are nano-sized viruses characterized by their inherent ability to live off bacteria. They utilize diverse mechanisms to absorb and gain entry into the bacterial cell wall via the release of viral genetic material, which uses the replication mechanisms of the host bacteria to...