Implications of peptidoglycans for GI functionality

Effective functionality and health of the gastrointestinal tract are important factors in determining animal performance. There are relationships between diet, the gut barrier, gut microbiota, digestion and absorption, as well as with immunity. Excessive bacterial cell wall fragments, mainly peptidoglycans, may impair gastrointestinal functionality and reduce performance. Bacterial cell walls mainly consist of peptidoglycans (PGNs) which are mesh-like in structure. Naturally, during bacterial t