Figure 1.
The α-diversity analysis (Shannon, Simpson, the observed OTUs, ACE, Chao-1 index) of the oral and gut microbiotas among the three groups. The oral α-diversity analysis (A–E) and the gut α-diversity analysis (F–J) are presented. p-values calculated using Kruskal–Wallis-test among three groups, and post hoc group comparisons evaluated by Bonferroni adjustment. Pcn, subgingival plaque of normal cognition controls; Fcn, feces of normal cognition controls; Pmild, subgingival plaque of mild AD; Fmild, feces of mild AD; Pmoderate, subgingival plaque of moderate AD; Fmoderate, feces of moderate AD.