Simple Summary Gut-associated protozoa are a heterogenous group of microbes that
frequently reside within humans. The role of commensal intestinal protozoa and their …

The human gut microbiome (GM) is a complex ecosystem that includes numerous
prokaryotic and eukaryotic inhabitants. The composition of GM can influence an array of host …

The physical barrier of the intestine and associated mucosal immunity maintains a delicate
homeostatic balance between the host and the external environment by regulating immune …

Parasitic protozoan infections represent a major health burden in the developing world and
contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality. These infections are often associated with …

Our current understanding of the host-microbiota interaction in the gut is dominated by
studies focused primarily on prokaryotic bacterial communities. However, there is an …

Eukaryotic microbes (protists) residing in the vertebrate gut influence host health and
disease, but their diversity and distribution in healthy hosts is poorly understood. Protists …

The microbiota inhabits the gastrointestinal tract, providing essential capacities to the host.
The microbiota is a crucial factor in intestinal health and regulates intestinal physiology …

The importance of the gut microbiota for human health has sparked a strong interest in the
study of the factors that shape its composition and diversity. Despite the growing evidence …

The human gut is a highly complex ecosystem with an extensive microbial community, and
the influence of the intestinal microbiota reaches the entire host organism. For example, the …

Bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi establish a complex ecosystem in the gut. Like other
microbiota, gut mycobiota plays an indispensable role in modulating intestinal physiology …