The fecal metabolome as a functional readout of the gut microbiome

The human gut microbiome plays a key role in human health1, but 16S characterization lacks quantitative functional annotation2. The fecal metabolome provides a functional readout of microbial activity and can be used as an intermediate phenotype mediating host–microbiome interactions3. In this compr...

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Main Authors: Zierer, J, Jackson, M, Kastenmüller, G, Mangino, M, Long, T, Telenti, A, Mohney, R, Small, K, Bell, J, Steves, C, Valdes, A, Spector, T, Menni, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2018