Prediction of high fecal propionate-to-butyrate ratios using 16S rRNA-based detection of bacterial groups with liquid array diagnostics

Butyrate and propionate represent two of three main short-chain fatty acids produced by the intestinal microbiota.In healthy populations, their levels are reportedly equimolar, whereas a deviation in their ratio has been observed in various diseased cohorts.Monitoring such a ratio represents a valuable metric; however, it remains a challenge to ado

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Glutamine and its use in selected oncology settings

This review summarises the latest evidence for the use of glutamine (GLN) in oncology Collections taking cognisance of current systematic reviews and available guidelines.Various studies in adults suggest that GLN supplementation suppresses tumour growth, by restoring the function of natural killer cells; improves protein metabolism; and, possibly

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