Gut Microbiota, in the Halfway between Nutrition and Lung Function.

ABSTRACT: The gut microbiota is often mentioned as a "forgotten organ" or "metabolic organ", given its profound impact on host physiology, metabolism, immune function and nutrition. A healthy diet is undoubtedly a major contributor for promoting a "good" microbial community that turns out to be crucial for a fine-tuned symbiotic relationship with the host. Both microbial-derived components and produced metabolites elicit the activation of downstream cascades capable to modulate both local and systemic immune responses. A balance between host and gut microbiota is crucial to keep a healthy intestinal barrier and an optimal immune homeostasis, thus contributing to prevent disease occurrence. How dietary habits can impact gut microbiota and, ultimately, host immunity in health and disease has been the

SUBMITTER: Espirito Santo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8159117 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature