Gut Microbiota and Ischemic Stroke: The Role of Trimethylamine N-Oxide

Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) is produced when trimethylamine, a waste product of gut microbes, is converted via hepatic flavin monooxygenases. As TMAO is a potential causative factor in various cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) considerable research interest has arisen on its use as a biomarker. Highe...

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Main Author: Hyo Suk Nam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Stroke Society 2019-05-01
Series:Journal of Stroke
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Online Access:http://www.j-stroke.org/upload/pdf/jos-2019-00472.pdf