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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Lung Microbiota and Its Impact on the Mucosal Immune Phenotype.
Microbiology Spectrum 2017 June
The use of culture-independent techniques has allowed us to appreciate that the upper and lower respiratory tract contain a diverse community of microbes in health and disease. Research has only recently explored the effects of the microbiome on the host immune response. The exposure of the human body to the bacterial environment is an important factor for immunological development; thus, the interaction between the microbiome and its host is critical to understanding the pathogenesis of disease. In this article, we discuss the mechanisms that determine the composition of the airway microbiome and its effects on the host immune response. With the use of ecological principles, we have learned how the lower airways constitute a unique niche subjected to frequent microbial migration (e.g., through aspiration) and constant immunological pressure. The discussion will focus on the possible inflammatory pathways that are up- and downregulated when the immune system is challenged by dysbiosis. Identification of potential markers and microbial targets to address the modulation of inflammation in early disease, when changes may have the most effect, will be critical for future therapies.
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