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Age-dependent association of gut bacteria with coronary atherosclerosis: Tampere Sudden Death Study
22 Aug 2019
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The gut microbiome is thought to remain stable into old age. Gut bacteria and their translocation may play a role in the development of coronary heart disease (CHD) by modulating cholesterol levels and immune responses, as well as by producing toxic metabolites and bacterial endotoxins. The association of changes in the gut microbiome with the severity of coronary atherosclerosis and the ability of...
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