Abstract
The trillions of microbes associated with the human body are a key part of a comprehensive view of pharmacology. A mechanistic understanding of how the gut microbiota directly and indirectly affects drug metabolism is beginning to emerge.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Bacteria / metabolism*
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Biotransformation
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Drug Therapy*
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Gastrointestinal Tract / microbiology*
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Humans
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Metagenome*
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Metagenomics*
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Micronutrients / metabolism
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Pharmaceutical Preparations / metabolism*
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Micronutrients
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Pharmaceutical Preparations