These bacteria often take up residence inside cells lining the intestine, but they employ different methods of doing so. (news.wsu.edu)
For example, butyrate is thought to reduce colorectal cancer risk by boosting the health of cells lining the intestines and prompting cancerous cells to self - destruct. (newscientist.com)
Studies have found a high - fat diet destroys gut microbiota, reduces the production of epithelial cells lining the intestine and causes gut bacteria to invade intestinal epithelial cells. (sciencedaily.com)