The human jejunum has an endogenous microbiota that differs from those in the oral cavity and colon
The human jejunum has an endogenous microbiota that differs from those in the oral cavity and colon
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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English
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The upper half of the human small intestine, known as the jejunum, is the primary site for absorption of nutrient-derived carbohydrates, amino acids, small peptides, and vitamins. In contrast to the colon, which contains 10
-10
colony forming units of bacteria per ml (CFU/ml), the normal jejunum generally ranges from 10
to 10
CFU per m...
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The human jejunum has an endogenous microbiota that differs from those in the oral cavity and colon
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_32bd564378664e70a9b8e8e138d2955e
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_32bd564378664e70a9b8e8e138d2955e
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1471-2180
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1471-2180
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10.1186/s12866-017-1059-6
