Changes of gut bacteria and immune parameters in liver transplant recipients
ZW Wu, ZX Ling, HF Lu, J Zuo, JF Sheng… - … & Pancreatic Diseases …, 2012 - Elsevier
Background Liver transplantation is one of the most effective therapeutic options for patients
with end-stage liver diseases, and gut microbiota is actively involved in potential infections
in pretransplant and posttransplant patients. However, the diversity of gut microbiota and its
relationship with the immune parameter of liver transplantation recipients are not well
understood. Methods We collected fresh feces and blood samples from 190 participants in
China from November 2004 to May 2008, including 28 healthy volunteers, 51 cirrhotic …
with end-stage liver diseases, and gut microbiota is actively involved in potential infections
in pretransplant and posttransplant patients. However, the diversity of gut microbiota and its
relationship with the immune parameter of liver transplantation recipients are not well
understood. Methods We collected fresh feces and blood samples from 190 participants in
China from November 2004 to May 2008, including 28 healthy volunteers, 51 cirrhotic …