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Assessment of fecal <i>Akkermansia muciniphila</i> in patients with osteoporosis and osteopenia: a pilot study.

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Abstract
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Osteoporosis is characterized by slow deterioration in bone mass and disruption of its structure, leading to an increased risk of bone fractures. Gut microbiota plays an important role in the transport and absorption of nutrients needed for bone health. is one of the gut microbiota members that its beneficial role in prevention of metabolic disorder was suggested. The aim of the current pilot study was the assessment of fecal in patients with osteoporosis and osteopenia.

Year of Publication
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2021
Journal
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Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders
Volume
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20
Issue
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1
Number of Pages
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279-284
URL
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s40200-021-00742-1
DOI
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10.1007/s40200-021-00742-1
Short Title
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J Diabetes Metab Disord
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