Trimethylamine N-Oxide Generated by the Gut Microbiota Is Associated with Vascular Inflammation: New Insights into Atherosclerosis
Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) is a biologically active molecule generated by the gut microbiota. Accumulating evidences have indicated a close association between high plasma TMAO levels and the risk of developing atherosclerosis (AS). AS is considered a chronic inflammatory disease initiated by vas...
Main Authors: | Yarong Liu, Min Dai |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2020-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/4634172 |
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