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Bespoke plant glycoconjugates for gut microbiota-mediated drug targeting Ma, Wei Jen; Wang, Changqing; Kothandapani, Jagatheeswaran; Luzentales-Simpson, Matthew; Menzies, Susan; Bescucci, Danisa; Lange, Máximo; Fraser, Alexander; Gusse, Jenny; House, Kathaleen; Moote, Paul; Xing, Xiaohui; Grondin, Julie; Hui, Benjamin Wei Qiang; Clarke, Sandra; Shelton, Tara; Haskey, Natasha; Gibson, Deanna; Martens, Eric; Abbott, Wade; Inglis, G. Douglas; Sly, Laura; Brumer, Harry

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<b>Abstract</b><br/>

The gut microbiota of mammals possess unique metabolic pathways with untapped therapeutic potential. Using molecular insights into dietary fiber metabolism by the human gut microbiota, we designed a targeted drug delivery system based on bespoke glycoconjugates of a complex plant oligosaccharide called GlycoCaging. GlycoCaging of exemplar anti-inflammatory drugs enabled the release of active molecules triggered by unique glycosidases of autochthonous gut bacteria. GlycoCaging  ensured drug efficacy was potentiated, and off-target effects were eliminated in murine models of inflammatory bowel disease.  Biochemical and metagenomic analyses of gut microbiota of individual humans confirmed the broad applicability of this strategy.</p>

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