Gut microbiota composition of mice fed acetylated cellulose
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as acetate largely impact the gut microbial community. We developed SCFA-conjugated cellulose, which efficiently delivers specific SCFAs into the distal intestine and impacts the gut microbiome. By using this system, we reveal that acetylated cellulose substantially alters host metabolism in a microbe-dependent manner. We further identify specific taxa related to acetylated cellulose through this 16S analysis.