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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 21, 2024; 30(39): 4329-4332
Published online Oct 21, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i39.4329
Gut microbiota in gastrointestinal diseases: Insights and therapeutic strategies
Lu Jiang, Jian-Gao Fan
Lu Jiang, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China
Jian-Gao Fan, Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200092, China
Author contributions: Jiang L reviewed the literatures and drafted the manuscript; Fan JG conceived and edited the manuscript. Both authors have read and approved the final version to be published.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Jian-Gao Fan, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 1665 Kongjiang Road, Shanghai 200092, China. fanjiangao@xinhuamed.com.cn
Received: August 16, 2024
Revised: September 19, 2024
Accepted: September 25, 2024
Published online: October 21, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Alterations in gut microbiota are closely associated with the pathogenesis of various gastrointestinal diseases. A deeper understanding of host-microbiota interactions could aid in the development of therapeutic interventions for humans.