Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis of neonatal intestinal microbiota in relation to the development of asthma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The extended 'hygiene hypothesis' suggests that the initial composition of the infant gut microbiota is a key determinant in the development of atopic disease. Several studies have demonstrated that the microbiota of allerg...

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Main Authors: Desager Kristine N, Vanheirstraeten Liesbeth, Vael Carl, Goossens Herman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/11/68