Children with idiopathic short stature have significantly different gut microbiota than their normal height siblings: a case-control study

DiscussionOur findings suggest that different characteristics in the GM may explain variations in linear growth. The varying levels of Methanobrevibacter demonstrated within the ISS group reflect the multifactorial nature of ISS and the potential ability of the GM to partially explain growth variations. The targeting of specific microbiota could provide personalized therapies to improve growth in children with ISS.
Source: Frontiers in Endocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research