Modulating the gut-liver axis and the pivotal role of the faecal microbiome in cirrhosis

Charlotte Woodhouse, Arjuna Singanayagam, Vishal C. Patel

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Abstract

Cirrhosis is associated with intestinal dysbiosis, with specific alterations in the gut microbiota linked to particular aetiologies and manifestations of the disease. We review the role of the gut microbiome and the importance of the intestinal barrier in cirrhosis, provide an overview of the terminology and techniques relevant to this emerging area, and discuss the latest developments in therapies targeting the gut-liver axis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)490-500
Number of pages11
JournalClinical medicine (London, England)
Volume20
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2020

Keywords

  • cirrhosis
  • dysbiosis
  • faecal microbial transplantation
  • gut–liver axis
  • Microbiota

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