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Simer Shera

University of California, Los Angeles

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Assay:metagenomics· 2 Organism:mouse· 2 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Organism:human· 1 Approach:statistical model· 1

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David ZhangiD· 2 shared Madelaine LeitmaniD· 2 shared Shrey PawariD· 2 shared Tien Sy DongiD· 2 shared Jonathan P. JacobsiD· 1 shared Laura Hernandez· 1 shared Laura L. HernandeziD· 1 shared Will Katza· 1 shared

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The Association Between Prevotella copri and Advanced Fibrosis in the Progression of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease

David Zhang, Madelaine Leitman, Shrey Pawar, Simer Shera, Laura Hernandez, Jonathan P. Jacobs, Tien Sy Dong

This study identifies Prevotella copri as a driver of MASLD progression by promoting hepatic steatosis and fibrosis through lipid accumulation and impaired intestinal tight junctions.

Nutrients · Jun 27, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology

Microbial Differences Accurately Identifies Global SERT KO Phenotype in Mice

Madelaine Leitman, Will Katza, David Zhang, Shrey Pawar, Simer Shera, Laura L. Hernandez, Tien Sy Dong

This study identifies microbial differences in SERT knockout mice that correlate with depressive behaviors and can accurately classify the phenotype.

bioRxiv · Nov 8, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology