High Oscillospira abundance indicates constipation and low BMI in the Guangdong Gut Microbiome Project.

ABSTRACT: Oscillospira is a common yet rarely cultivated gut bacterial genus. Recently human gut microbiota studies have demonstrated its underlying significance for host health. However, little is known about Oscillospira-related host information and the links between Oscillospira and other members of the gut microbial community. To study the ecology of Oscillospira and gain insights into Oscillospira-related host physiological conditions, we analyzed data from the Guangdong Gut Microbiome Project, one of the largest gut microbiota database currently. Data of 6376 participants were analyzed. We studied the prevalence and relative abundance of Oscillospira as well as the profiles of associated microbial communities. We found that Oscillospira is closely related to human health because its abundance

SUBMITTER: Chen YR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7283226 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature