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Microbiota research in Iran; current knowledge and future perspective.

Hanieh-Sadat Ejtahed^1,2, Shirin Hasani-Ranjbar², Ahmad-Reza Soroush²

¹Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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Summary

A new research group at EMRI manages microbiome projects, highlighting Iranian gut microbiota composition and database applications. Further investment and collaboration are crucial for advancing this field.

Keywords:

Endocrinology and metabolism research institute Microbiome Microbiota Probiotics

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Area of Science:

Microbiome research
Endocrinology
Metabolism

Background:

Gut microbiota research has gained significant attention.
The Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Institute (EMRI) has established a dedicated research group.
Collaboration with national and international centers is key for microbiome research.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce the new microbiota research group at EMRI.
Showcase collaborative microbiome research projects.
Highlight the management of microbiome research projects.

Main Methods:

Literature review of EMRI's microbiota-focused publications.
Data collection from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science up to June 2020.
Analysis of gut microbiota composition findings.

Main Results:

Review of EMRI's research project findings in the microbiota field.
Identification of specific results regarding gut microbiota composition in the Iranian population.
Introduction of applications for the developed Microbiota Database.

Conclusions:

Emphasize the need for increased investment in microbiota research.
Promote interdisciplinary collaborations for advancing knowledge.
Suggest the development of microbiota-modulating interventions for the next decade.