The intestinal microbiota as a therapeutic target in the treatment of NAFLD and ALD

Feb 9, 2021Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Using gut bacteria to help treat fatty liver disease and alcoholic liver disease

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Abstract

The proportion of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is growing globally.

  • Liver diseases are prevalent worldwide, with a notable rise in NAFLD and ALD cases.
  • Studies indicate a close relationship between intestinal microbiota and the development of NAFLD and ALD.
  • Understanding the role of intestinal microbiota may enhance knowledge of the intestine-liver axis.
  • Insights into the intestine-liver axis could lead to the development of novel therapies for liver diseases.

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