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The influence of host genetics on liver microbiome composition in patients with NAFLD.
EBioMedicine - 1 Feb 2022
Pirola Carlos Jose, Salatino Adrian, Quintanilla Maria Florencia, Castaño Gustavo Osvaldo, Garaycoechea Martin, Sookoian Silvia
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BACKGROUND: Human body microbiotas are influenced by several factors, including the interaction of the host with the environment and dietary preferences. The role of host genetics in modulating the liver microbiota in the context of NAFLD remains unknown. To address this gap, we examined the interplay between the liver metataxonomic profile and host genetics. METHODS: We obtained 16S rRNA gene sequences from...
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