METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR USING RUMINOCOCCUS GNAVUS OR CLOSTRIDIUM SPOROGENES TO TREAT GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS

摘要

This document provides materials and methods related to bacterial compositions containing at least one bacterial organism having tryptophan decarboxylase activity. For example, bacterial compositions containing at least one bacterial organism having tryptophan decarboxylase activity and methods for using such bacterial compositions to improve gastrointestinal epithelial function and/or to treat gastrointestinal disorders are provided.