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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 21, 2014; 20(47): 17737-17745
Published online Dec 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i47.17737
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Figure 2 Role of the intestinal microbiota in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes. The intestinal microbiota may play an important role in the onset of type 2 diabetes by influencing body weight, bile acid metabolism, proinflammatory activity, NAFLD and insulin resistance, and modulating gut hormones. NAFLD: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; SCFAs: Short-chain fatty acids; FXR: Farnesoid X receptor; GLP: Glucagon-like peptide; PYY: Peptide YY.