Journal article
Role of intestinal microbiota and metabolites on gut homeostasis and human diseases
Abstract
BackgroundA vast diversity of microbes colonizes in the human gastrointestinal tract, referred to intestinal microbiota. Microbiota and products thereof are indispensable for shaping the development and function of host innate immune system, thereby exerting multifaceted impacts in gut health.MethodsThis paper reviews the effects on immunity of gut microbe-derived nucleic acids, and gut microbial metabolites, as well as the involvement of …
Authors
Lin L; Zhang J
Journal
BMC Immunology, Vol. 18, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
12 2017
DOI
10.1186/s12865-016-0187-3
ISSN
1471-2172