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      Gut microbiome, obesity, and metabolic dysfunction

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          Abstract

          The prevalence of obesity and related disorders such as metabolic syndrome has vastly increased throughout the world. Recent insights have generated an entirely new perspective suggesting that our microbiota might be involved in the development of these disorders. Studies have demonstrated that obesity and metabolic syndrome may be associated with profound microbiotal changes, and the induction of a metabolic syndrome phenotype through fecal transplants corroborates the important role of the microbiota in this disease. Dietary composition and caloric intake appear to swiftly regulate intestinal microbial composition and function. As most findings in this field of research are based on mouse studies, the relevance to human biology requires further investigation.

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                Author and article information

                Journal
                Journal of Clinical Investigation
                J. Clin. Invest.
                American Society for Clinical Investigation
                0021-9738
                June 1 2011
                June 1 2011
                : 121
                : 6
                : 2126-2132
                Article
                10.1172/JCI58109
                3104783
                21633181
                afdf0c83-7d61-4465-8899-45afb1d96c44
                © 2011
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