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Role of the gut microbiota in immunity and inflammatory disease

Kamada, Nobuhiko, Seo, Sang-Uk, Chen, Grace Y., Núñez, Gabriel·2013·Nature reviews. Immunology

Abstract

The mammalian intestine is colonized by trillions of microorganisms, most of which are bacteria that have co-evolved with the host in a symbiotic relationship. The collection of microbial populations that reside on and in the host is commonly referred to as the microbiota. A principal function of the microbiota is to protect the intestine against colonization by exogenous pathogens and potentially harmful indigenous microorganisms via several mechanisms, which include direct competition for limited nutrients and the modulation of host immune responses. Conversely, pathogens have developed strategies to promote their replication in the presence of competing microbiota. Breakdown of the normal microbial community increases the risk of pathogen infection, the overgrowth of harmful pathobionts and inflammatory disease. Understanding the interaction of the microbiota with pathogens and the host might provide new insights into the pathogenesis of disease, as well as novel avenues for preventing and treating intestinal and systemic disorders.

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  • Intestinal microorganisms are closely associated with a variety of immune cells, typically T helper 17 (TH17) cells, regulatory T (TReg) cells, and gut-specific B cells.

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Authors
Kamada, N., Seo, S.-U., Chen, G. Y., & Núñez, G.
Affiliations
University of Michigan (US)
Corresponding author
Núñez, Gabriel
Venue
Nature reviews. Immunology
Published
2013-04-25
Volume
13
Issue
5
Pages
321-335
ISSN
  • 1474-1733 (ISSN-L)
  • 1474-1741
OpenAlex
W2052554412
Cited by
2,256
References
168
Citations by year
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FWCI
12.09
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Nature reviews. Immunology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Gut microbiota and health
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Health Sciences › Dentistry › Periodontics › Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
Keywords
gut microbiota, host-microbe symbiosis, intestinal immunity, inflammatory diseases, intestinal homeostasis, pathobionts, dysbiosis, intestinal disorders, systemic disease
MeSH terms
Animals, Humans, Inflammation, Intestinal Mucosa, Symbiosis, Gastrointestinal Tract, Host-Pathogen Interactions, Metagenome

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