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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2023; 29(1): 19-42
Published online Jan 7, 2023. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i1.19
Microbiota of the gastrointestinal tract: Friend or foe?
Marina A Senchukova
Marina A Senchukova, Department of Oncology, Orenburg State Medical University, Orenburg 460000, Russia
Author contributions: Senchukova MA solely contributed to this paper.
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Corresponding author: Marina A Senchukova, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Oncology, Orenburg State Medical University, Sovetskaya Street, Orenburg 460000, Russia. masenchukova@yandex.com
Received: September 21, 2022
Peer-review started: September 21, 2022
First decision: October 18, 2022
Revised: November 5, 2022
Accepted: December 16, 2022
Article in press: December 16, 2022
Published online: January 7, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The gut microbiota affects the development and functioning of all body systems, providing metabolic, physiological, regulatory and protective functions. Violations in the qualitative and quantitative composition of the microbiome lead to the development of a wide variety of diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular issues, neurological disorders and oncological concerns. Considering that intestinal dysbiosis plays a key role in the development of a number of diseases, aim to normalize the microbiome seems to be a greatly perspective direction in their prevention and treatment.