title: Microbiome alterations observed in liver diseases present opportunities for potential fecal transplantation.
abstract: Many disease processes lead to chronic liver disease, however, progress has been made regarding common findings amongst these disease processes that may suggest a path forward for treatment. In particular, common alterations in the intestinal microflora of patients with different etiologies of liver disease may provide a clue as to the pathogenesis of these disorders as well a potential therapy. Data is still scant at this point, however, what is available suggests a promising opportunity for future studies to expand upon what has been demonstrated.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Missouri-Columbia 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO, USA. tahanv@health.missouri.edu.
authors.forename: Ryan D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Heath
authors.forename: Fazia
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mir
authors.forename: Jamal A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Ibdah
authors.forename: Veysel
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Tahan
mesh_terms: D000069467:Fecal Microbiota Transplantation; D000069196:Gastrointestinal Microbiome; D006801:Humans; D022124:Hyperammonemia / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy*