Aging and serum MCP-1 are associated with gut microbiome composition in a murine model

Introduction. Age is the primary risk factor for major human chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disorders, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases. Chronic, low-grade, systemic inflammation is associated with aging and the progression of immunosenescence. Immunosenescence may...

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Main Authors: Conley, Melissa N., Wong, Carmen P., Duyck, Kyle M., Hord, Norman, Ho, Emily, Sharpton, Thomas J.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4824877/