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Nod2 is essential for temporal development of intestinal microbial communities.
Gut - 1 Oct 2011
Rehman Ateequr, Sina Christian, Gavrilova Olga, Häsler Robert, Ott Stephan, Baines John F, Schreiber Stefan, Rosenstiel Philip
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OBJECTIVE: The mammalian commensal gut microbiota is highly diverse and displays an individual-specific composition determined by host genotype and environmental factors. The temporal development of host-microbial homeostasis in the digestive tract is recognised as a major function of the immune system. However, the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms are just beginning to come to light....
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