Intestinal Microbiota in Health and Disease
Modern Concepts| By: | Eduardo J. Schiffrin |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| Print ISBN: | 9781482226768 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781482226775 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2014 |
| Format: | Page Fidelity |
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Now considered an organ with defensive and metabolic capabilities, the intestinal microbiota plays a major role in the local host immune system development and education. It contributes to the generation of a homeostatic balance characterized by the capacity to react against pathogens while remaining hyperresponsive/tolerant against commensals. Thi