Low abundance members of the gut microbiome exhibit high immunogenicity
Geongoo Han, Hien Luong, Shipra Vaishnava
Abstract
. We conclude that low abundance bacteria have a significantly higher immuno-stimulatory effect compared to dominant bacteria and are thus potent drivers of early immune education in the gut.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyMicrobiomeBacteriaAbundance (ecology)MicrobiologyHost (biology)Segmented filamentous bacteriaPhenotypeGeneGeneticsEcologyEngineeringActivated sludgeWaste managementSewage treatmentGut microbiota and healthProbiotics and Fermented FoodsClostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research