| Literature DB >> 28939355 |
Chi-Jene Chen1, Guan-Hong Wu2, Rei-Lin Kuo3, Shin-Ru Shih4.
Abstract
Prevention and treatment measures against influenza virus infection remain limited, and alternative host protection strategies are badly needed. In this review, we discuss the regulatory role of intestinal microbiota in influenza infections, and present the latest evidence for strategies seeking to harness gut microbiota for the management of influenza infections.Entities:
Keywords: Gut-lung axis; Immunomodulation; Influenza virus; Intestinal microbiota; Vaccination
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28939355 DOI: 10.1016/j.micinf.2017.09.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Microbes Infect ISSN: 1286-4579 Impact factor: 2.700