The research progress on gut microbiota in acute pancreatitis / 中华临床营养杂志

ABSTRACT

Gut microbiota is closely related to human health. Increasing evidence has indicated that alterations of gut flora play an important role in the occurrence and development of acute pancreatitis. Exploration of the specific effects of gut microbiota on the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis may help to develop novel therapeutic strategies and improve the prognosis of acute pancreatitis. Here we reviewed and summarized the research progress regarding the role of the gut microbiota in the pathogenesis and treatment of acute pancreatitis.