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Gastrointestinal host-pathogen interaction in the age of microbiome research
1 Feb 2020
Abstract excerpt
The microbiota is linked to human health by governing susceptibility to infection. However, the interplay between enteric pathogens, the host, and its microbiota is complex, encompassing host cell manipulation by virulence factors, immune responses, and a diverse gut ecosystem. The host represents a foundation species that uses its immune system as a habitat filter to shape the gut microbiota. In turn, the gut...
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