Peptidoglycan
The article nuances the inflammatory claim by saying reductions were observed, not that all inflammation was eliminated. Animal knockout findings are described as evidence that peptidoglycan production is necessary for key stress, anxiety,…
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The article nuances the inflammatory claim by saying reductions were observed, not that all inflammation was eliminated. Animal knockout findings are described as evidence that peptidoglycan production is necessary for key stress, anxiety, and inflammation effects. Peptidoglycan is framed as the key surface-associated compound mediating B. longum 1714 effects on inflammation and leakiness. The article treats glycans as biologically active immune-signaling structures rather than inert surface decoration.