Abstract:Background: Gut microbial imbalance is one of the recognized factors that may lead to Crohn’s disease (CD). In addition, the disturbances of gut microbiota may further contribute to metabolic disorders. The present study investigated the alterations and correlations of ileum microbiota and serum metabolites in CD.Methods: Fecal samples from the ileal stoma and venous blood samples were collected from CD patients in the active and remission stages. The composition of ileum microbiota was evaluated by 16S riboso… Show more
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