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Functional heterogeneity and health impacts of oral bacterial ectopic colonization
The oral cavity is the second most colonized anatomical site after the intestinal tract, and due to its unique and diverse microbial community, it constitutes a distinct biome. The oral microbiota is an integral part of the human microbiome ecosystem, maintaining the balance of the oral microecology. However, when this...
Kai-Yang Xue, Meng-Zhen Ji, Ling Zou
· Frontiers in Microbiology · 0 citations