Abstract

The human gut microbiome (GM) is a complex ecosystem that includes numerous prokaryotic and eukaryotic inhabitants. The composition of GM can influence an array of host physiological functions including immune development. Accumulating evidence suggest that several members of non-bacterial microbiota, including protozoa and helminths, that were earlier considered as pathogens, could have a commensal or beneficial relationship with the host. Here we examine the most recent data from omics studies on prokaryota-meiofauna-host interaction as well as the impact of gut parasitome on gut bacterial ecology and its role as 'immunological driver' in health and disease to glimpse new therapeutic perspectives.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)17562848221091524-N/A
JournalTherapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology
Volume15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Keywords

  • big-data omics
  • prokaryota
  • meiofauna
  • human gut microbiome

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