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gut-microbiome
Gut Microbiome
~10¹³ microorganisms (Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Actinobacteria) colonizing the GI tract. Functions: SCFA production (butyrate, propionate), vitamin synthesis, colonization resistance, immune education, bile acid metabolism, gut-brain axis serotonin.
Entry Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | gut-microbiome |
| Name | Gut Microbiome |
| Status | draft |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-06 |
| Atlas | 01-human |
| Scale | 07-system |
Cross-Atlas Connections
modulatesImmune System
containsBacteroides Fragilis
containsAkkermansia Muciniphila
connects-toObesity
connects-toAdiponectin
connects-toSecretory Iga
modulated-byOmeprazole
modulated-byVancomycin
modulated-byAmoxicillin
modulated-byLactobacillus Rhamnosus
connects-toCandida Albicans
connects-toCarbon
connects-toNitrogen
damaged-byDiarrheal Disease
Sources
- Sender R, Fuchs S, Milo R. Revised Estimates for the Number of Human and Bacteria Cells in the Body. Cell. 2016;164(3):337-340. · PubMed 26824647
- Turnbaugh PJ, Ley RE, Mahowald MA, Magrini V, Mardis ER, Gordon JI. An obesity-associated gut microbiome with increased capacity for energy harvest. Nature. 2006;444(7122):1027-1031. · PubMed 17183312