Role of Gut Microbiota in the Aetiology of Obesity: Proposed Mechanisms and Review of the Literature

<div>Modulation of bile acid circulation by gut microbiota and its effect on glucose metabolism. Concept adapted from [<a href="/journals/jobe/2016/7353642/#B32">6</a>–<a href="/journals/jobe/2016/7353642/#B34">8</a>]. TGR5: G protein coupled receptor 5, VLDL: very low density lipoprotein, TG: triglycerides, GLP-1: glucagon like peptide-1, and FXR: farnesoid x receptor.</div>

Journal of Obesity

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Figure 1: Role of Gut Microbiota in the Aetiology of Obesity: Proposed Mechanisms and Review of the Literature 