Possibly related to IBD
Faecalibacterium and Roseburia are major producers of butyrate in the intestine. A reduced abundance of the organisms and a concurrent reduction in butyrate levels are associated with inflammatory bowel disease.
References:
Faden H: The Role of Faecalibacterium, Roseburia, and Butyrate in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Dig Dis 2022. doi: 10.1159/000522247
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