학술논문
Characteristics of the gastrointestinal microbiota following prebiotic supplementation in acute kidney transplant recipients: Results from a randomised controlled trial.
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Article
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Subject
*KIDNEY transplantation
*RANDOMIZED controlled trials
*DIETARY supplements
*ALLOCATION of organs, tissues, etc.
*GUT microbiome
*COMMUNITY-acquired pneumonia
*KIDNEY transplant complications
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0902-0063
Abstract
This article discusses a study that examined the effects of prebiotic supplementation on the gastrointestinal microbiota in kidney transplant recipients. The study found that prebiotic supplementation led to significant improvements in gut microbial richness and diversity in these patients. The researchers also observed changes in the relative abundances of certain bacterial families and metabolic pathways. However, the study had limitations, such as a small sample size and potential confounding factors. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of prebiotic supplementation in different subpopulations of kidney transplant recipients and its impact on health outcomes. [Extracted from the article]