Lung Microbiota in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, and Unclassified Interstitial Lung Diseases: A Preliminary Pilot Study
(1) Introduction: Although historically, the lung has been considered a sterile organ, recent studies through 16S rRNA gene sequencing have identified a substantial number of microorganisms. The human microbiome has been considered an “essential organ,” carrying about 150 times more information (gen...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-10-01
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| Series: | Diagnostics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/19/3157 |