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Sex Differences in Gut Microbiota

Year: 2019

Type: review

Abstract: , diet, race, medications) to consider. Sex is one of the important variables affecting the gut microbiota, but the association has not yet been sufficiently investigated. Although the results are inconsistent, several animal and human studies have shown sex differences in gut microbiota. Herein, we review these studies to discuss the sex-dependent differences as well as the possible mechanisms involved.

Source: The World Journal of Men s Health

DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.190009

Authors: Yong Sung Kim, Tatsuya Unno, Byung-Yong Kim, Mi-Sung Park

Institutions: Wonkwang University, Jeju National University

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: diamond

Funder: National Research Foundation of Korea