The Skin and Intestinal Microbiota and Their Specific Innate Immune Systems

The skin and intestine are active organs of the immune system that are constantly exposed to the outside environment. They support diverse microbiota, both commensal and pathogenic, which encompass bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. The skin and intestine must maintain homeostasis with the div...

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Main Authors: Margaret Coates, Min Jin Lee, Diana Norton, Amanda S. MacLeod
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2019.02950/full