Background:The relations between the gut microbiota, food, and host play a crucial role in human health. Results: Prevalent bacterial glycoside phosphorylases are able to break down dietary carbohydrates and the N-glycans lining the intestinal epithelium. Conclusion: GH130 enzymes are new targets to study interactions between host and gut microbes. Significance: Glycoside phosphorylases are key enzymes of host glycan catabolism by gut bacteria.
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