Gallstone Disease, Obesity and the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes Ratio as a Possible Biomarker of Gut Dysbiosis
Obesity is a major risk factor for developing gallstone disease (GSD). Previous studies have shown that obesity is associated with an elevated <i>Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes</i> ratio in the gut microbiota. These findings suggest that the development of GSD may be related to gut dysbiosis....
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Personalized Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/11/1/13 |