Gut microbial diversity in health and disease: experience of healthy Indian subjects, and colon carcinoma and inflammatory bowel disease patients
Background: The intestinal microbiota, through complex interactions with the gut mucosa, play a key role in the pathogenesis of colon carcinoma and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The disease condition and dietary habits both influence gut microbial diversity. Objective: The aim of this study was...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-01-01
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Series: | Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16512235.2017.1322447 |