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In vitro and animal studies

Effects of urolithins on obesity-associated gut dysbiosis in rats fed on a high-fat diet

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Pages 923-934 | Received 27 Aug 2020, Accepted 02 Feb 2021, Published online: 22 Feb 2021

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