Effects of Liqi Tongbian decoction on gut microbiota, SCFAs production, and 5-HT pathway in STC rats with Qi Stagnation Pattern

Slow transit constipation (STC) is a common and debilitating condition characterized by delayed colonic transit and difficulty in fecal expulsion, significantly impacting patients’ physical and mental wellbeing as well as their overall quality of life. This study investigates the therapeutic potenti...

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Main Authors: Qihong Liu, Danfeng Ke, Youqin Chen, Aling Shen, Liya Liu, Lunan Hu, Yan Ren, Wenyi Fang, Peilin Zhao, Thomas J. Sferraf, Yunfeng Luo, Xiao Ke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1337078/full