Abstract:Connective tissue diseases are a group of diseases with a complex etiology characterized by abnormal activity of the immune system. In the last decade, the role of the gut microbiota as a potential modulator of diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis has attracted significant interest. Deviations in the composition of the intestinal microbiota cause a number of unfavorable consequences that may lead to progression of connective tissue diseases. So far, there is no clear knowledge w… Show more
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