2011 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Role of gut microbiota of Papuan for adaptation to low-protein diets
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22770241
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Physical anthropology
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| Research Institution | Jikei University School of Medicine |
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Principal Investigator |
IWASE Tadayuki 東京慈恵会医科大学, 医学部, 講師 (80385294)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2010 – 2011
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| Keywords | 腸内細菌叢 / 低タンパク食適応 |
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| Research Abstract |
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria have been isolated from Papua people. These bacteria have been characterized by using biochemical tests, hydrogen generation, and growth in nitrogen-free media. In addition, these bacteria grow at 37 degree in nitrogen-free media under anaerobic conditions.
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