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Fig. 5 | Microbiome

Fig. 5

From: Quinones are growth factors for the human gut microbiota

Fig. 5

Model for menaquinone-dependence in Faecalibacterium sp. Genome analysis suggests that Faecalibacterium sp. possess a truncated electron transport chain that is directed towards fumarate respiration. The required menaquinone is provided by an external source (indicated by the dashed arrow). MK menaquinone, MKH2 menaquinol

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Microbiome

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