The gut microbiota attenuates muscle wasting by regulating energy metabolism in chemotherapy-induced malnutrition rats

ConclusionsOur study demonstrated that gut microbiota played an important role in the regulation of muscle metabolism and promoting muscle energy production in 5-Fu-induced malnutrition rats, suggesting the potential attenuation of chemotherapy-induced muscle wasting by manipulating gut microbiota homeostasis.
Source: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research