Wang R, Song MY, Li XW, Du P, Yang L. Alterations in intestinal flora and hepatic fibrosis.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2014;
22:3937-3940. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v22.i26.3937]
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Abstract
The normal intestinal flora plays an important role in the maintenance of human health. When the internal and external environment of the body changes and there exists intestinal flora imbalance, a variety of diseases may develop, especially liver diseases. The existence of hepatic fibrosis can cause or aggravate intestinal flora imbalance. The status of the body's intestinal flora is closely related to liver fibrosis, and they can influence each other. This review mainly discusses the relationship between alterations in intestinal flora and hepatic fibrosis to provide new clues to the therapy of this disease in clinical practice.
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