Role of Microbiome in Rheumatic Diseases

Majority of rheumatic diseases are complex and multifactorial in etiology. Emerging studies has suggested that the change of human microbiota, especially in the gut, play a pivotal role in its pathogenesis. Dysequilibrium of the gut microbiota triggers the imbalance between pro- and anti- inflammato...

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Main Authors: Au Chi Kit, Lai Tin Lok, Yim Cheuk Wan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2017-12-01
Series:Hong Kong Bulletin on Rheumatic Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/hkbrd-2017-0010