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The provided text discusses a genomics-based reconstruction of chitin, chitosan, and xanthan oligosaccharides degradation pathways in the human gut microbiome. It emphasizes the significance of the human gut microbiome in influencing various physiological processes and its crucial role in the metabolomics of polysaccharide utilization. The study focuses on the degradation of chitosan and xanthan oligosaccharides by the gut microbiota, highlighting the potential health benefits associated with these polysaccharides. Through bioinformatic analysis, the catabolism of chitosan and xanthan within a large set of genomes representing over 800 known species of human gut microbiota bacteria was explored. This analysis revealed the distribution of chitosan and xanthan-degrading capabilities among various bacteria, shedding light on the prevalence and diversity of this metabolic phenotype within the human gut. Additionally, the study identified known enzymes and pathways involved in chitosan and xanthan catabolism, and discovered candidate genes responsible for filling the gaps in these metabolic pathways. Overall, the approach employed in this study has enabled the inference of metabolic potential in microbial species, thereby expanding the understanding of the metabolic versatility of the human gut microbiome. The research demonstrates the importance of understanding how the gut microbiota metabolizes specific oligosaccharides, as it can provide critical insights into the impact of their consumption on gut health and overall human well-being.