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Schematic representation of the main properties exerted by B. bifidum in the human gut. Specifically, there is much evidence in the literature that shows that B. bifidum is able to interact with the host and with other members of gut microbiota by different mechanisms, activate the host immunity, adhere to gut mucosa with its extracellular structures, and metabolize host glycans, such as mucin. See the main text for further explanation.
