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Pathological bacterial translocation in liver cirrhosis

Year: 2013

Type: review

Abstract: Humans harbor nearly 100 trillion intestinal bacteria, which in terms of numbers, represents around ten times more microbial cells than eukaryotic cells. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract, the largest surface area of the body with an epithelial surface of approximately 400m2, is in constant exposure to these live microorganisms. Their peaceful coexistence demonstrated by the lack of pro-inflammatory responses against commensal bacteria implicates the presence of clearly defined lines of communication.

Source: Journal of Hepatology

DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2013.07.044

Authors: Reiner Wiest, Melissa Lawson, Markus Geuking

Institutions: University Hospital of Bern, University of Bern

Language: English

Topic: Liver Disease and Transplantation

Subfield: Hepatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,500