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Emma Allen-VercoeProfessor, Molecular and Cellular Biology Verified email at uoguelph.ca Cited by 28512 |
Towards standards for human fecal sample processing in metagenomic studies
Technical variation in metagenomic analysis must be minimized to confidently assess the
contributions of microbiota to human health. Here we tested 21 representative DNA extraction …
contributions of microbiota to human health. Here we tested 21 representative DNA extraction …
Platelet TLR4 activates neutrophil extracellular traps to ensnare bacteria in septic blood
…, E McAvoy, GD Sinclair, EM Keys, E Allen-Vercoe… - Nature medicine, 2007 - nature.com
It has been known for many years that neutrophils and platelets participate in the pathogenesis
of severe sepsis, but the inter-relationship between these players is completely unknown. …
of severe sepsis, but the inter-relationship between these players is completely unknown. …
Fusobacterium nucleatum infection is prevalent in human colorectal carcinoma
…, R Barnes, P Watson, E Allen-Vercoe… - Genome …, 2012 - genome.cshlp.org
An estimated 15% or more of the cancer burden worldwide is attributable to known infectious
agents. We screened colorectal carcinoma and matched normal tissue specimens using …
agents. We screened colorectal carcinoma and matched normal tissue specimens using …
A catalog of reference genomes from the human microbiome
…, M Holder, J Hostetler, SW Clifton, E Allen-Vercoe… - Science, 2010 - science.org
The human microbiome refers to the community of microorganisms, including prokaryotes,
viruses, and microbial eukaryotes, that populate the human body. The National Institutes of …
viruses, and microbial eukaryotes, that populate the human body. The National Institutes of …
[HTML][HTML] Macronutrient metabolism by the human gut microbiome: major fermentation by-products and their impact on host health
K Oliphant, E Allen-Vercoe - Microbiome, 2019 - Springer
The human gut microbiome is a critical component of digestion, breaking down complex
carbohydrates, proteins, and to a lesser extent fats that reach the lower gastrointestinal tract. …
carbohydrates, proteins, and to a lesser extent fats that reach the lower gastrointestinal tract. …
[HTML][HTML] Stool substitute transplant therapy for the eradication of Clostridium difficile infection: 'RePOOPulating' the gut
…, EM Brown, K Schroeter, E Allen-Vercoe - Microbiome, 2013 - Springer
Background Fecal bacteriotherapy (‘stool transplant’) can be effective in treating recurrent
Clostridium difficile infection, but concerns of donor infection transmission and patient …
Clostridium difficile infection, but concerns of donor infection transmission and patient …
[HTML][HTML] A framework for human microbiome research
A variety of microbial communities and their genes (microbiome) exist throughout the human
body, playing fundamental roles in human health and disease. The NIH funded Human …
body, playing fundamental roles in human health and disease. The NIH funded Human …
Invasive potential of gut mucosa-derived Fusobacterium nucleatum positively correlates with IBD status of the host
…, R DeVinney, T Lynch, E Allen-Vercoe - Inflammatory bowel …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Background Fusobacterium nucleatum is a heterogeneous oral pathogen that is also a common
resident of the human gut mucosa. Given that some strains of F. nucleatum are known to …
resident of the human gut mucosa. Given that some strains of F. nucleatum are known to …
[HTML][HTML] Comparison of the fecal microbiota of healthy horses and horses with colitis by high throughput sequencing of the V3-V5 region of the 16S rRNA gene
The intestinal tract houses one of the richest and most complex microbial populations on the
planet, and plays a critical role in health and a wide range of diseases. Limited studies …
planet, and plays a critical role in health and a wide range of diseases. Limited studies …
Fecal microbiota transplantation: in perspective
S Gupta, E Allen-Vercoe… - Therapeutic advances in …, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
There has been increasing interest in understanding the role of the human gut microbiome
to elucidate the therapeutic potential of its manipulation. Fecal microbiota transplantation (…
to elucidate the therapeutic potential of its manipulation. Fecal microbiota transplantation (…