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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/3/664 |