Aging and serum MCP-1 are associated with gut microbiome composition in a murine model

Introduction. Age is the primary risk factor for major human chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disorders, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases. Chronic, low-grade, systemic inflammation is associated with aging and the progression of immunosenescence. Immunosenescence may...

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Main Authors: Melissa N. Conley, Carmen P. Wong, Kyle M. Duyck, Norman Hord, Emily Ho, Thomas J. Sharpton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2016-03-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/1854.pdf