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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 14, 2018; 24(42): 4750-4758
Published online Nov 14, 2018. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i42.4750
Published online Nov 14, 2018. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i42.4750
Figure 1 Three possible mechanisms by which gut microbiota can affect distant organs.
SCFA: Short chain fatty acids; ILCs: Innate lymphoid cells; Th17: T helper 17.
Figure 2 Gut microbiota may be important regulators in development of diseases that may affect activities of daily living.
- Citation: Shimizu Y. Gut microbiota in common elderly diseases affecting activities of daily living. World J Gastroenterol 2018; 24(42): 4750-4758
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v24/i42/4750.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v24.i42.4750