| Literature DB >> 31100210 |
Joseph M Pickard1, Gabriel Núñez2.
Abstract
Mammals have coevolved with a large community of symbiotic, commensal, and some potentially pathogenic microbes. The trillions of bacteria and hundreds of species in our guts form a relatively stable community that resists invasion by outsiders, including pathogens. This powerful protective force is referred to as colonization resistance. We discuss the variety of proposed or demonstrated mechanisms that can mediate colonization resistance and some potential ways to manipulate them for improved human health. Instances in which certain bacterial pathogens can overcome colonization resistance are also discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31100210 PMCID: PMC6617533 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2019.03.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Pathol ISSN: 0002-9440 Impact factor: 4.307