Humans have intestinal bacteria that degrade the plant cell walls in herbivores

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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2021; 27(45): 7784-7791
Published online Dec 7, 2021. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i45.7784

Humans have intestinal bacteria that degrade the plant cell walls in herbivores

Shunji Fujimori

Shunji Fujimori, Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba Hokusoh Hospital, Nippon Medical School, Chiba 270-1694, Japan

Author contributions: Fujimori S contributed to the writing of this paper.

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Corresponding author: Shunji Fujimori, AGAF, MD, PhD, Director, Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba Hokusoh Hospital, Nippon Medical School, 1715 Kamagari, Inzai-City, Chiba 270-1694, Japan. s-fujimori@nms.ac.jp

Received: May 3, 2021
Peer-review started: May 3, 2021
First decision: June 12, 2021
Revised: June 22, 2021
Accepted: November 24, 2021
Article in press: November 24, 2021
Published online: December 7, 2021

Core Tip

Core Tip: The plant cell wall is mainly composed of cellulose and contains a high number of calories. However, it is classified as an indigestible dietary fiber, and its energy utilization is difficult. Many of the intestinal bacteria found in herbivorous horses that degrade plants are found in humans. Therefore, it is thought that humans can also utilize plant cell walls for energy to some extent. If cell wall-derived dietary fiber can be cooked to make it easier for humans to use, it may compensate for human food shortages.