Conclusions
HTN
PATHOGENESIS, HTN
In conclusion, the pathogenesis of HTN is multifactorial and complicated, and evidence suggests that GM may play a novel role in HTN onset and progression. This study provide the first evidence of GM characteristics and alterations in HTN females and males, respectively, in northwestern China, further supporting the theory that GM dysbiosis underlies HTN pathogenesis. Future studies are needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and potential therapeutic interventions targeting GM for HTN prevention and management [