The role of the intestinal microbiota as a regulator of gut-brain axis signalling has risen to
prominence in recent years. Understanding the relationship between the gut microbiota, the …

The human gastrointestinal (GI) tract harbours a complex and dynamic population of
microorganisms, the gut microbiota, which exert a marked influence on the host during …

The human gut is a safe environment for several microbes that are symbiotic and important
for the wellbeing of human health. However, studies on gut microbiota in different animals …

Energy-dense foods and overnutrition represent major starting points altering lipid
metabolism, systemic inflammation and gut microbiota. The aim of this work was to …

Probiotics are widely accepted to be beneficial for the maintenance of the gut homeostasis–
the dynamic and healthy interactions between host and gut microorganisms. In addition …

Each individual has a unique gut microbiota; therefore, the genes in our microbiome
outnumber the genes in our genome by about 150 to 1. Perturbation in host nutritional status …

The human microbiota contains microorganisms found on the skin, mucosal surfaces and in
other tissues. The major component, the gut microbiota, can be influenced by diet, genetics …

Numerous studies have demonstrated that gut microbiota plays an important role in the
development and treatment of different cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension …

A crucial mechanism of intestinal defense includes the production and secretion of host
defense peptides (HDPs). HDPs control pathogens and commensals at the intestinal …

Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a common infectious disease that is mainly caused
by antibiotics. Antibiotic therapy is still the dominant treatment for CDI, although it is …