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Salmonella enterica serovar typhimurium exploits inflammation to compete with the intestinal microbiota [PDF]
Most mucosal surfaces of the mammalian body are colonized by microbial communities ("microbiota"). A high density of commensal microbiota inhabits the intestine and shields from infection ("colonization resistance").
Walker, A. W. +88 more
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Currently, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a serious public health problem on the rise worldwide. In this work, we utilized the zebrafish to introduce a new model of intestinal inflammation triggered by food intake.
Maximo Coronado +5 more
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Background: Chromium (Cr) mainly has two stable forms: Cr3+ and Cr6+. Cr and its compound are widely used in the printing, dyeing, leather making, and metallurgy industry.
Hengzhen Ye +5 more
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The intestinal microbiota and cardiovascular disease [PDF]
Abstract The intestinal microbiota of human hosts is the community of microorganisms living in the small and, mainly, the large intestine of humans. This microbial ecosystem has co-evolved with humans across the millennia, has come to play an important interactive role in human physiology and has been aptly called our forgotten organ.
Themistoklis Katsimichas +5 more
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Intestinal Microbiota—A Promising Target for Antiviral Therapy?
The intestinal microbiota is thought to be an important biological barrier against enteric pathogens. Its depletion, however, also has curative effects against some viral infections, suggesting that different components of the intestinal microbiota can ...
Mengling Yang +6 more
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Intestinal microbiota and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis [PDF]
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a liver disease with high prevalence in western countries. Progression from NAFLD to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) occurs in 10-20%. NASH pathogenesis is multifactorial including genetic and environmental factors.
Katharina, Brandl, Bernd, Schnabl
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The effect of a multispecies probiotic on the composition of the faecal microbiota and bowel habits in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients treated with antibiotics [PDF]
Short-term antibiotic treatment profoundly affects the intestinal microbiota, which may lead to sustained changes in microbiota composition. Probiotics may restore such a disturbance.
Jonkers, D. +17 more
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The Role of Intestinal Microbiota in Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is a multifactorial disease involving genetic, environmental, and lifestyle risk factors. Intestinal microbiota plays an important role in the occurrence and development of colorectal cancer.
Lingli Ren +12 more
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The globalization of intestinal microbiota [PDF]
Many microorganisms reside in human mucosa, specifically in the gut. There are many sources of the microorganisms that colonize our gut, and these sources are mainly environmental. Indeed, food is a major source of bacteria and viruses. Food also modifies the equilibrium of microorganisms in our gut, with vegetables favoring a wider diversity.
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The environment within: how gut microbiota may influence metabolism and body composition [PDF]
Obesity, diabetes and consequently atherosclerotic vascular disease have become major health and public health issues worldwide. The increasing and staggering prevalence of obesity might not only be explained by nutritional habits or the reduction of ...
Vos, W.M., de +14 more
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