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Comparative analysis of the distribution of segmented filamentous bacteria in humans, mice and chickens.
The ISME journal - 1 Mar 2013
Yin Yeshi, Wang Yu, Zhu Liying, Liu Wei, Liao Ningbo, Jiang Mizu, Zhu Baoli, Yu Hongwei D, Xiang Charlie, Wang Xin
Abstract excerpt
Segmented filamentous bacteria (SFB) are indigenous gut commensal bacteria. They are commonly detected in the gastrointestinal tracts of both vertebrates and invertebrates. Despite the significant role they have in the modulation of the development of host immune systems, little information exists regarding the presence of SFB in humans. The aim of this study was to investigate the distribution and diversity of...
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