This scientific review examines the intricate relationship between the human microbiota (the community of microorganisms living within us) and the immune system. It explores how the microbiota shapes the development and function of the immune system, influencing both the body's ability to fight off pathogens and its susceptibility to chronic inflammatory diseases. The authors discuss the ways in which the microbiota promotes both protective immunity and immune regulation, and they highlight the potential impact of commensal dysbiosis (an imbalance in the microbiota) on various conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune disorders, and metabolic syndrome.
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Belkaid Y, Hand TW. Role of the microbiota in immunity and inflammation. Cell. 2014 Mar 27;157(1):121-41. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2014.03.011. PMID: 24679531; PMCID: PMC4056765.
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