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SUBMITTER: Tiamani K
PROVIDER: S-EPMC9629487 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
FEMS microbiology reviews 20221101 6
The human gut virome is comprised of diverse commensal and pathogenic viruses. The colonization by these viruses begins right after birth through vaginal delivery, then continues through breastfeeding, and broader environmental exposure. Their constant interaction with their bacterial hosts in the body shapes not only our microbiomes but us. In addition, these viruses interact with the immune cells, trigger a broad range of immune responses, and influence different metabolic pathways. Besides it ...[more]