Are Faecal Microbiota Analyses on Species-Level Suitable Clinical Biomarkers? A Pilot Study in Subjects with Morbid Obesity

Background: An abnormal faecal microbiota could be a causal factor for disease. This study evaluated a new method for faecal microbiota analysis in subjects with obesity and irritable bowel syndrome. Methods: The study had a matched case-control design. Forty-six subjects with morbid obesity (define...

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Main Authors: Per G. Farup, Maria G. Maseng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/3/664