Effects of the gut microbiota and its metabolite short-chain fatty acids on endometriosis
Menghe Liu,
Ru Peng,
Chunfang Tian
et al.
Abstract:In recent years, a growing body of research has confirmed that the gut microbiota plays a major role in the maintenance of human health and disease. A gut microbiota imbalance can lead to the development of many diseases, such as pregnancy complications, adverse pregnancy outcomes, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, and cancer. Short-chain fatty acids are metabolites of specific intestinal bacteria and are crucial for maintaining intestinal homeostasis and regulating metabolism and immunity. Endometrios… Show more
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