A complex mucosal barrier protects as the first line of defense the surface of the healthy
intestinal tract from adhesion and invasion by luminal microorganisms. In this review, we …

The human gut virome includes a diverse collection of viruses that infect our own cells as
well as other commensal organisms, directly impacting on our well-being. Despite its …

Vaccines represent an attractive possible solution to the severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. Widespread vaccine distribution has yet to occur in …

The inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative
colitis (UC), are chronic inflammatory disorders of the intestine. The prevalence in the United …

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including colitis ulcerosa and Crohn's disease, are
chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract for which the cause has not been fully …

Acute and chronic inflammatory diseases of the intestine impart a significant and negative
impact on the health and well-being of human and non-human mammalian animals …

Background and Aims: Interleukin 17 (IL17) is now known to be involved in a number of
chronic inflammatory disorders. However, the mechanisms regulating its production in …

Gut microbiota is a compilation of microorganisms dwelling in the entire mammalian
gastrointestinal tract. They display a symbiotic relationship with the host contributing to its …

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with chronic and recurrent
characteristics caused by multiple reasons. Although the pathogenic factors have not been …

Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is the leading cause of antibiotic associated colitis and
nosocomial diarrhea. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk of …