Gut Microbiota in Pancreatic Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

Gut microbiota alterations are found in pancreatic diseases and may play a role in the pathogenesis of several pancreatic diseases including acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer.

Much of the evidence that leads us to think that gut microbial dysbiosis contributes to the pathogenesis of pancreatic diseases comes from animal models. There are many variables involving the composition of the gut microbiota, such as diet, the use of drugs such as antibiotics and immunosuppressants, living environment, and genetics. It is necessary to clarify how the microbiota influences the development and course of pancreatic diseases by assessing the gut microbiome of patients at risk for pancreatic disease.

The aim of this Special Issue is to investigate possible correlations with pancreatic disease, as the targeted modulation of the microbiota could have therapeutic value in the prevention and treatment of pancreatic disease.

Dr. Giulia Pignataro
Guest Editor

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• gut microbiota
• pancreatic disease
• pancreas
• pancreatitis
• pancreatic cancer
• intestinal dysbiosis
• pancreatic disease dysbiosis