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Comparison of plasma short-chain fatty acid concentrations, a measure of fiber fermentation by intestinal microbiota. Acetate was lower in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients (A), while propionate (B) and butyrate (C) concentrations were similar between groups (All: nHealthy=16; nCOPD=21). Data are presented as means (SEM).
