What is the Healthy Gut Microbiota Composition? A Changing Ecosystem across Age, Environment, Diet, and Diseases
Each individual is provided with a unique gut microbiota profile that plays many specific functions in host nutrient metabolism, maintenance of structural integrity of the gut mucosal barrier, immunomodulation, and protection against pathogens. Gut microbiota are composed of different bacteria speci...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-01-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/7/1/14 |