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The role of gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of diverticular disease: where are we now?

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Diverticular disease (DD) is widespread worldwide. The role of gut microbiota (GM) in DD is not entirely understood. Here we discuss the significance of the current knowledge on GM in the different stages of DD and how crucial these acquisitions are for designing diagnostic and therapeutic trials in this field.

Source: Genome Medicine

DOI: 10.1186/s13073-024-01426-0

Authors: Antonio Tursi, Alfredo Papa

Institutions: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico

Language: English

Topic: Diverticular Disease and Complications

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,090