SELECTIVE MANIPULATION OF THE GUT MICROBIOTA IMPROVES IMMUNE STATUS IN VERTEBRATES

All animals develop in association with complex microbial communities. It is now well established that commensal microbiota is essential for the correct functionality of each organ in the host. Particularly, the commensal gastro-intestinal microbiota (CGIM) is a key factor for development, immunity...

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Main Authors: Ana eMontalban-Arques, Peter eDe Schryver, Peter eBossier, Gregor eGorkiewicz, Victoriano eMulero, Delbert Monroe Gatlin III, Jorge eGalindo-Villegas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fimmu.2015.00512/full