The gut microbiome, ie, the community of bacteria and other microorganisms living in the
human gut, has been implicated both directly and indirectly (mediating the effects of diet) on …

ACE2 (angiotensin-converting enzyme 2) has a multiplicity of physiological roles that
revolve around its trivalent function: a negative regulator of the renin-angiotensin system …

OBJECTIVE: Since the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in December
2019, various digestive symptoms have been frequently reported in patients infected with …

Infectious diseases and infections remain a leading cause of death in low-income countries
and a major risk to vulnerable groups, such as infants and the elderly. The immune system …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third commonest cause of death
globally, and manifests as a progressive inflammatory lung disease with no curative …

The coronavirus-disease 2019 (COVID-19) was announced as a global pandemic by the
World Health Organization. Challenges arise concerning how to optimally support the …

Acute lung injury (ALI) is a common acute respiratory disease treated in the clinic. Intestinal
microflora disorder affect lung diseases through the gut-lung axis. In this study, we explored …

The human oral and gut commensal microbes play vital roles in the development and
maintenance of immune homeostasis, while its association with susceptibility and severity of …

The microbiota plays an essential role in the education, development, and function of the
immune system, both locally and systemically. Emerging experimental and epidemiological …

Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) are a major health burden worldwide, with history of
infection being a significant risk factor. While the gut is a known reservoir for uropathogenic …