Molecular Mechanisms of Oral and Gastrointestinal Bacterial Interaction

Dear Colleagues,

The molecular mechanisms of oral and gastrointestinal bacterial interaction are crucial in comprehending the intricate relationship between these microbial communities and their impact on human health. Research in this field has unveiled a dynamic interplay between the oral and gastrointestinal microbiota, influencing various disease processes and systemic conditions. Key pathogenic mechanisms, such as biofilm formation, bacterial adhesion, microbial metabolites, and host immune responses, play pivotal roles in shaping these interactions. Advances in molecular biology techniques have enabled the identification of specific bacterial strains, virulence factors, and signaling pathways involved in these complex interactions. Unraveling these mechanisms offers insights into the pathogenesis of oral and gastrointestinal diseases, paving the way for targeted therapeutic strategies and precision medicine approaches to modulate the microbiome in order to improve health outcomes.

The proposed topics for this Special Issue include:

1. Host immune responses to oral and gastrointestinal microbiota;
2. Biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance in oral and gastrointestinal bacteria;
3. Impact of diet on oral and gastrointestinal microbiota composition;
4. Dysbiosis in the oral gastrointestinal microbiome: investigating the impact on systemic health;
5. Metagenomic analysis of oral and gastrointestinal microbiota.

This Special Issue welcomes the submission of original research articles and reviews related to oral and gastrointestinal bacterial interaction. Mini-reviews and reviews are also welcome to be submitted.

Dr. Denisse Bravo
Guest Editor

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• oral and gastrointestinal microbiota
• bacterial interaction
• pathogenic mechanisms
• immune responses
• biofilm formation
• bacterial adhesion
• microbial metabolites