A protocol for characterization of extremely preterm infant gut microbiota in double-blind clinical trials

Magalí Martí*, Johanne E. Spreckels, Maria C. Jenmalm, Thomas Abrahamsson

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    16S rRNA gene sequencing enables microbial community profiling, but recovering fecal DNA from extremely premature infants is challenging. Here, we describe an optimized protocol for fecal DNA isolation, library preparation for 16S rRNA gene sequencing, taxonomy assignation, and statistical analyses. The protocol is complemented with a quantitative PCR for probiotic L. reuteri identification. This protocol describes how to characterize preterm infant gut microbiota and relate it to probiotic supplementation and clinical outcomes. It is customizable for other clinical trials. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Martí et al. (2021) and Spreckels et al. (2021).

    Originele taal-2English
    Artikelnummer100652
    Aantal pagina's17
    TijdschriftSTAR protocols
    Volume2
    Nummer van het tijdschrift3
    DOI's
    StatusPublished - 17-sep.-2021

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