Gut microorganisms not only participate in the metabolism of carbohydrate, lipids, protein,
and polypeptides in the intestine but also directly affect the metabolic phenotypes of the …

In recent years, the obesity epidemic has escalated into a serious public health catastrophe
that is only getting worse. However, research into the pathophysiological pathways behind …

The distal gut harbours microbial communities that outnumber our own eukaryotic cells. The
contribution of the gut microbiota to the development of several diseases (eg obesity, type 2 …

Obesity and related metabolic diseases are currently a threat to global public health. The
occurrence and development of these conditions result from the combined effects of multiple …

Obesity is a risk factor for many chronic diseases and its rising prevalence the last couple of
decades is a healthcare concern in many countries. Obesity is a multifactorial problem that is …

Observational findings achieved during the past two decades suggest that the intestinal
microbiota may contribute to the metabolic health of the human host and, when aberrant, to …

The human body is host to a vast number of microbes, including bacterial, fungal, and
protozoal microorganisms, which together constitute our microbiota. Evidence is emerging …

The human GI tract harbors a diverse and dynamic microbial community comprising
bacteria, archaea, viruses and eukaryotic microbes, which varies in composition from …

The prevalence of obesity and obesity-related disorders is increasing worldwide. In the last
decade, the gut microbiota has emerged as an important factor in the development of …

Obesity and its complications constitute a substantial burden. Considerable published
research describes the novel relationships between obesity and gut microbiota …