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A comprehensive framework for the production of plant-based molecules

Nature Food volume 5, pages 461–462 (2024)Cite this article

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Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) play a crucial role in infant health. Yet their production on a large scale presents challenges. A diverse range of HMOs can be effectively produced through plant-based methods, opening up the possibility of using HMOs as prebiotic supplements in a sustainable and cost-effective manner.

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This work was financially supported by the Key Research and Development Program of Zhejiang (2020C02002) and Zhejiang University Global Partnership Fund.

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  2. ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

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Hu, H., Du, H. A comprehensive framework for the production of plant-based molecules. Nat Food 5, 461–462 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-024-00995-y

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