Microbial colonization of the infant intestine occurs in the first two years of life. Symbiotic host
and microbe interactions are critical for host metabolic and immune development. Emerging …

The introduction of solid foods is an important dietary event during infancy that causes
profound shifts in the gut microbial composition towards a more adult-like state. Infant gut …

Background The infant gut is rapidly colonized by microorganisms soon after birth, and the
composition of the microbiota is dynamic in the first year of life. Although a stable …

The human gut contains a vast number of microorganisms known collectively as the “gut
microbiota”. Despite its importance in maintaining the health of the host, growing evidence …

Stunting or reduced linear growth is very prevalent in low-income countries. Recent studies
have demonstrated a causal relationship between alterations in the gut microbiome and …

The microbiome plays an important role in maintaining human health. Despite multiple
factors being attributed to the shaping of the human microbiome, extrinsic factors such diet …

Background The gut microbiota profile is unique for each individual and are composed by
different bacteria species according to individual birth-to-infant transitions. In the last years …

Abstract Secretory IgA (SIgA) antibodies in the intestinal tract form the first line of antigen-
specific immune defense, preventing access of pathogens as well as commensal microbes …

Objectives: Pediatric overweight and obesity are growing problems worldwide, with
increasing prevalence among even infants and young children. The refractory nature of …

Diet and nutrition are known to play key roles in many chronic gastrointestinal diseases,
regarding both pathogenesis and therapeutic possibilities. A strong correlation between …