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World J Methodol. Mar 20, 2024; 14(1): 89196
Published online Mar 20, 2024. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v14.i1.89196
Published online Mar 20, 2024. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v14.i1.89196
Intestine sections | Function | Normal flora |
Stomach | Acid production, pepsin, amylase, CFU < 103/mL | Lactobacillus; Streptococcus; Helicobacter pylori |
Small intestine: Duodenum, jejunum | Pancreatic enzymes, bicarbonate ions, bile salts, CFU: 103-104/mL | Lactobacilli; Enterococci, Streptococci; Actinobacteria |
Small intestine: Ileum | CFU: 103-109/mL | Enterococcus; Bacteroidetes; Lactobacillus; Clostridium; Corynebacteria |
Large intestine: Cecum, colon | Mucus and bicarbonate; CFU: 1010-1012/mL | Bacteroidetes; Clostridium; Eubacterium; Ruminococcus; Streptococcus; Enterococcus; Lactobacillus; Fusobacteria |
- Citation: Salvadori M, Rosso G. Update on the gut microbiome in health and diseases. World J Methodol 2024; 14(1): 89196
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2222-0682/full/v14/i1/89196.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5662/wjm.v14.i1.89196