Influence of gender, age, and body mass index on the gut microbiota of individuals from South China
Our study underscores the influence of gender, age, and BMI on gut metagenomes, affecting both phylogenetic and functional composition. However, further investigation is needed to elucidate the precise roles of these bacteria, including both pathogens and probiotics.
Authors
- Shao Fan
- Qiulong Yan
- Yufang Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6672-3875)
- Chuan Xia
- Shenghui Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1071-8510)
Institutions
- Dalian Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
- Published
- 2024-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2024.1419884
- Citations
- 15
- Primary Topic
- Gut microbiota and health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.51
Funders
- Department of Education of Liaoning Province