Feng et al. show that colonization of mice with Pediococcus acidilactici strain BT36 reduces chromate accumulation in the liver, which is associated with changes in expression of a Cr(VI)-resistance gene in the gut microbiota. This study suggests that BT36 regulates the gut microbiota in response to chrome exposure, protecting mice against chromate toxicity.
- Pengya Feng
- Ze Ye
- Xiangkai Li
