Project description
The role of sugars in intestinal health
The human microbiome plays a key role in health by protecting the host from invading pathogens, producing key nutrients and maintaining intestinal immunity. At the same time, microbiome imbalances can contribute to disease. The EU-funded SWEET CROSSTALK project is interested to delineate the complex interactions between microbiota and host at the molecular level. Particular emphasis will be given to milk sugars, which resemble the sugars found at the gut mucus layer and contribute to infant gut microbiota composition. The work will lead to the development of sugar-based therapeutics with a potential to improve human health.
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3584 CS Utrecht
Netherlands
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Participants (10)
80138 Napoli
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2311 EZ Leiden
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00014 Helsingin Yliopisto
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08007 Barcelona
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1348 Louvain La Neuve
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NR4 7UQ Norwich
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9052 Zwijnaarde
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
NR4 7GJ Norwich
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
2970 Horsholm
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
6708 WH Wageningen
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
Partners (3)
Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
2800 Kongens Lyngby
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Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
9000 Gent
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Partner organisations contribute to the implementation of the action, but do not sign the Grant Agreement.
NR4 7TJ Norwich
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