Microbiota and immune system: identification of a key protein
It is now well established that the gut microbiota plays a role in our immunity. However, one question remains: how is the connection made? A recent study including in vitro and in vivo results provides the beginning of an answer. Our intestine, made up of a layer of epithelial cells, is home to a microbial community that lives in balance. This is the intestinal microbiota. This organ acts as a barrier, allowing the selective passage of molecules into the bloodstream. Nevertheless, some disturbing elements can unbalance this ecosystem. This disrupted balance, named dysbiosis, can lead to intestinal inflammation: the intestinal [...]
