Fecal Short-Chain Fatty Acids Are Not Predictive of Colonic Tumor Status and Cannot Be Predicted Based on Bacterial Community Structure
Considering that colorectal cancer is the third leading cancer-related cause of death within the United States, it is important to detect colorectal tumors early and to prevent the formation of tumors. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are often used as a surrogate for measuring gut health and for bei...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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American Society for Microbiology
2019-07-01
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| Series: | mBio |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1128/mBio.01454-19 |