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Reciprocity In Microbiome And Immune System Interactions And Its Implications In Disease And Health., Enayat Nikoopour, Bhagirath Singh Mar 2014

Reciprocity In Microbiome And Immune System Interactions And Its Implications In Disease And Health., Enayat Nikoopour, Bhagirath Singh

Microbiology & Immunology Publications

Adaptation of the whole microbial normal flora residing in a host to its natural habitat over an evolutionary period has resulted in peaceful coexistence with mutual benefits for both microbiota and host in steady state. This symbiotic relationship between host and microbiota has a significant impact on shaping the immune response in the host to achieve an immune tolerance to microbiota but retaining the ability to respond to invading pathogens. Perturbation of this balance by manipulation of microbial communities in the host can lead to immune dysregulation and susceptibility to diseases. By studying the host in the absence of microbiota …


Cross-Talk In The Gut, Jennifer E. Dinalo, David A. Relman Jan 2009

Cross-Talk In The Gut, Jennifer E. Dinalo, David A. Relman

Faculty and Staff Publications

Modulation of host signaling by the products of microbial activity in the gut may affect weight gain and fat formation.