At the end of this 7-day labelling period ( t = 0 h), samples were collected to verify complete incorporation of the heavy label into cellular proteins
This occurs via three key mechanisms: modulation of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production, inflammation, and neurotransmitter levels
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For intermediate population densities (2nd and 3rd rows - random-growth), the population is very sensitive to the stochastic transitions of very few alive cells (at ~300 h)
These proteins, like lectins in legumes, have been shown to trigger an inflammatory immune response in the gut that can spread to other parts of the body
Full elimination takes 5-6 weeks, but appetite restoration happens progressively throughout this period rather than suddenly