The early life education of the immune system: Moms, microbes and (missed) opportunities
Nitya Jain
Abstract
, can imprint long-lasting changes in the offspring's immune system and determine disease risk throughout life. In this review, I highlight unique features of early life immunity and explore the role of intestinal bacteria in educating the developing immune system.
Topics & Concepts
Immune systemBiologyOffspringImmunologyImmunityAcquired immune systemInnate immune systemDiseasePregnancyGeneticsMedicinePathologyReproductive System and PregnancyImmune Response and InflammationImmune responses and vaccinations