The potential mechanism underlying Methanobrevibacter smithii leading to postnatal growth retardation (IMAGE)

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The potential mechanism underlying Methanobrevibacter smithii leading to postnatal growth retardation

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The enriched Methanobrevibacter smithii hinders hepatic ketone body metabolism and promotes Kupffer cells' M1 polarization, thus resulting in growth retardation.

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