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Figure 4

From: Ability of Lactobacillus fermentum to overcome host α-galactosidase deficiency, as evidenced by reduction of hydrogen excretion in rats consuming soya α-galacto-oligosaccharides

Figure 4

Typical respiratory chamber used to monitor H 2 excretion in rats. a, respiratory chamber fitted with a rapid transfer system allowing connection to isolators housing gnotobiotic rats; b, oxygen probe; c, oxygen inlet controlled with a magnetic valve; d, silica gel-containing cylinder to trap moisture; e, KOH-containing cylinder to trap CO2; f, peristaltic pump; g, sampling port with syringe. Arrows indicate the direction of air flow through the system.

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