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Oct 2026
Microbiome signatures and mechanistic pathways in pediatric obesity: from early-life risk to precision interventions.
BACKGROUND The gut microbiota is increasingly recognized as a modulator of metabolic health in children, influencing nutrient absorption, immune tone, epithelial barrier function, and energy homeostasis. This review summarizes current evidence on microbial signatures and mechanistic pathways associated with pediatric o...
Shan-Shan Xie, Jie Hu, Wei Zhou et al.
· World Journal of Pediatrics · 0 citations