E. coli as a marker for hypertriglyceridemia

摘要

The present invention relates to predicting a subject's risk of developing hypertriglyceridemia by quantifying the amount of enteric bacteria, such as E. coli, present in the gastrointestinal tract of the subject. The invention also relates to treating a subject with hypertriglyceridemia or at risk for having a condition of onset. [Selection figure] None