Specific Strains of Honeybee Gut <i>Lactobacillus</i> Stimulate Host Immune System to Protect against Pathogenic Hafnia alvei
Haoyu Lang, Huijuan Duan, Jieni Wang, Wenhao Zhang, Jun Guo, Xue Zhang, Xiaosong Hu, Hao Zheng
Abstract
Honeybees are essential pollinators supporting global agricultural economies and food supplies. Recent honeybee decline has been linked to several factors, while pathogen infection is considered one of the most significant contributing factors.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyImmune systemMicrobiologyPathogenInnate immune systemGut floraTranscriptomeHost (biology)SerratiaGeneHafniaImmunityBacteriaLactobacillusMicrobiomePathogenic bacteriaLipopolysaccharideHuman pathogenEnterobacteriaceaeSalmonellaLactobacillus caseiColonizationSignal transductionPollinatorToll-like receptorVirulenceInsect and Pesticide ResearchHealthcare and Venom ResearchBee Products Chemical Analysis