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Mathematical model of the human colon - Inria

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The Human Colon Motivation <strong>Ma<strong>the</strong>matical</strong> <strong>model</strong> Validation framework Perspectives and Conclusions<br />

Physiology<br />

Function target: get energy through<br />

Anaerobic Degradation <strong>of</strong> complex<br />

carbohydrates:<br />

Alimentary fibers<br />

Mucus: endogenous source,<br />

secreted by epi<strong>the</strong>lial cells<br />

Microbial community: + 800 species.<br />

Two diferents microhabitats: Lumen<br />

and Mucus

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