Abstract Purpose of Review Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a granulomatous inflammatory
disorder that affects large vessels, especially aorta and its proximal branches. Its diagnosis …

The oral microbiome, forming a biofilm that covers the oral structures, contains a high
number of microorganisms. Biofilm formation starts from the salivary pellicle that allows …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic and cardiovascular (CV) risk factors
including obesity and visceral adiposity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia and hypertension …

Abstract The Human Microbiome Initiative of NIH, begun in 2007, has opened the door to the
power of the intestinal microbiome in health and disease. The 100 trillion gut microbes …

Takayasu arteritis (TAK) is a chronic vasculitis that mainly affects the aorta, its major
branches, and the pulmonary arteries. Since the description of the first case by Mikito …

Background: Fibromyalgia and functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) including irritable
bowel syndrome (IBS) are common conditions presenting in clinical settings and are more …

The microbial community acts as an active player in maintaining homeostasis and immune
functions through a continuous and changeable cross-talk with the host immune system …

Research suggests that inflammation is important in the pathophysiology of mental
disorders. In addition, a growing body of evidence has led to the concept of the microbiota …

Behçet's Syndrome (BS) is a multisystem vasculitis with various clinical manifestations.
Pathogenesis is unclear, but studies have shown genetic factors, innate immunity and …

Simple Summary Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU) is an immune-mediated disease
characterized by recurrent episodes of intraocular inflammation. Despite being a major …