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Mechanism behind the protection of probiotic bacteria by cellulose composite hydrogels. The shrinkage of the composite hydrogel network as a result of protonation protects the probiotics in low pH (stomach), whereas the swelling in high pH (intestine) releases the probiotic bacteria.31 This figure was redrawn and adapted with permission from ref (31). Copyright 2018 American Chemical Society (ACS).
