The Gut Microbiome in Pancreatic Disease

The gut microbiome is increasingly recognized for its role in human health and disease. Initial evidence indicates that gut microbial dysbiosis is associated with several pancreatic diseases. Although it is not known if these associations are causative, gut dysbiosis is hypothesized to mediate chronic pro-inflammatory changes in the pancreas. Further mechanistic and epidemiological studies of the microbiome are needed. Ultimately, targeted modulation of the microbiota could have therapeutic value.

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