The microbiota—the collection of microorganisms that live within and on all mammals—
provides crucial signals for the development and function of the immune system. Increased …

In line with the substantial increase in the broiler industry worldwide, Clostridium perfringens-
induced necrotic enteritis (NE) became a continuous challenge leading to high economic …

The intestinal barrier is complex and consists of multiple layers, and it provides a physical
and functional barrier to the transport of luminal contents to systemic circulation. While the …

The gastrointestinal tract of mammals hosts a high and diverse number of different
microorganisms, known as intestinal microbiota. Many probiotics were originally isolated …

The human gut is colonized by a variety of large amounts of microbes that are collectively
called intestinal microbiota. Most of these microbial residents will grow within the mucus …

“Gut health” refers to the physical state and physiological function of the gastrointestinal tract
and in the livestock system; this topic is often focused on the complex interacting …

There is growing recognition of the role of diet and other environmental factors in modulating
the composition and metabolic activity of the human gut microbiota, which in turn can impact …

The activity of the commensal microbiota significantly impacts human health and has been
linked to the development of many diseases, including cancer. Gnotobiotic animal models …

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most frequent and lethal disease of the gastrointestinal
tract of preterm infants. At present, NEC is thought to develop in the premature host in the …

Intestinal microbiota interacts with other systems, especially the immune system, which is
responsible for protecting the body by recognizing “stranger”(pathogen associated …