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Rett Syndrome: A Focus on Gut Microbiota.
International journal of molecular sciences - 7 Feb 2017
Borghi Elisa, Borgo Francesca, Severgnini Marco, Savini Miriam Nella, Casiraghi Maria Cristina, Vignoli Aglaia
Abstract excerpt
Rett syndrome (RTT) is an X-linked neurodevelopmental disorder affecting 1 in 10,000 live female births. Changes in microbiota composition, as observed in other neurological disorders such as autism spectrum disorders, may account for several symptoms typically associated with RTT. We studied the relationship between disease phenotypes and microbiome by analyzing diet, gut microbiota, and short-chain fatty acid...
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