The interplay between the commensal microbiota and the mammalian immune system
development and function includes multifold interactions in homeostasis and disease. The …

Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD), collectively known as Inflammatory Bowel
Diseases (IBD), are caused by a complex interplay between genetic, immunologic, microbial …

A substantial body of evidence supports that the gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in the
regulation of metabolic, endocrine and immune functions. In recent years, there has been …

The human body is full of an extensive number of commensal microbes, consisting of
bacteria, viruses, and fungi, collectively termed the human microbiome. The initial …

Background: Dietary fibre consists of non-digestible forms of carbohydrate, usually as
polysaccharides that originate from plant-based foods. Over recent decades, our diet within …

The human microbiota has a fundamental role in host physiology and pathology. Gut
microbial alteration, also known as dysbiosis, is a condition associated not only with …

Since the renaissance of microbiome research in the past decade, much insight has
accumulated in comprehending forces sha** the architecture and functionality of resident …

The prevalence of autoimmune diseases (ADs) worldwide has rapidly increased over the
past few decades. Thus, in addition to the classical risk factors for ADs, such as genetic …

The diverse collection of microorganisms that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract, collectively
called the gut microbiota, profoundly influences many aspects of host physiology, including …

As tissue macrophages of the central nervous system (CNS), microglia constitute the pivotal
immune cells of this organ. Microglial features are strongly dependent on environmental …