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The small intestine microbiota, nutritional modulation and relevance for health

Year: 2014

Type: review

Abstract: The intestinal microbiota plays a profound role in human health and extensive research has been dedicated to identify microbiota aberrations that are associated with disease. Most of this work has been targeting the large intestine and fecal microbiota, while the small intestine microbiota may also have a profound impact on various aspects of the host's physiology, including immune, metabolic and endocrine functions. This review highlights the recent advances made in the study of the human small intestine microbiota. In addition, it describes recent human and animal studies that underpin the importance of this part of the intestine for health of the host organism.

Source: Current Opinion in Biotechnology

DOI: 10.1016/j.copbio.2014.09.005

Authors: Sahar El Aidy, Bartholomeus van den Bogert, Michiel Kleerebezem

Institutions: University College Cork, University of Sadat City, TiFN, Wageningen University & Research, Nederlands Instituut Voor Zuivel Oonderzoek

Language: English

Topic: Gut microbiota and health

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,530