Intestinal Microbiota Contributes to Energy Balance, Metabolic Inflammation, and Insulin Resistance in Obesity

Obesity is associated with increased risk of developing metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. The origins of obesity are multi-factorial, but ultimately rooted in increased host energy accumulation or retention. The gut microbiota has been implicated in control of host energy balance and nutri...

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Main Authors: Joseph F. Cavallari, Jonathan D. Schertzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society for the Study of Obesity 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.7570/jomes.2017.26.3.161