Predictors of Obesity among Gut Microbiota Biomarkers in African American Men with and without Diabetes

Predictors of Obesity among Gut Microbiota Biomarkers in African American Men with and without Diabetes

Gut microbiota and their biomarkers may be associated with obesity. This study evaluated associations of body mass index (BMI) with circulating microbiota biomarkers in African American men (AAM) (<i>n</i> = 75). The main outcomes included fecal microbial community structure (16S rRNA),...

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Main Authors: Elena Barengolts, Stefan J. Green, George E. Chlipala, Brian T. Layden, Yuval Eisenberg, Medha Priyadarshini, Lara R. Dugas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
gut microbiota
BMI
body mass index
CD14
cluster of differentiation 14 protein
EndoCab
endotoxin core antibody
LBP
lipopolysaccharide-binding protein
SCFA
short-chain fatty acids
zonulin
butyric
propionic
obesity
type 2 diabetes mellitus
African American men
cortisol
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/7/9/320

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