The Gut Microbiota and Autoimmune Disease
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Gut Microbiota".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 82
Special Issue Editors
Interests: autoimmune disease; gut microbiota; immunoregulation; immunity
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The intestinal microbiota is an important component of the body that exists in symbiosis with the host and helps with various functions, e.g., digesting insoluble fibers. More importantly, the intestinal microbiota is necessary for the proper development of the immune response and a dysbiotic intestinal microbiota has been associated with development of autoimmune diseases. Furthermore, intestinal microbiota is not only associated with induction of autoimmunity but also its prevention. High-throughput human multi-omics data, including metagenomics and metabolomics data, have shed some light on potential mechanisms by which autoimmune diseases can be induced or prevented. Through this issue, we will discuss the current knowledge of how the intestinal microbiota and derived microbial compounds may be associated with pathogenesis or prevention of autoimmunity.
The aim of this Special Issue of Microorganisms is to present a collection of articles that provide a snapshot of current research into the effects of the gut microbiota on autoimmunity and inflammatory disease such as colitis. Manuscripts covering all aspects of research relating to this area are welcome.
Dr. Pascale Alard
Dr. Michele M. Kosiewicz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- intestinal microbiota
- autoimmune diseases
- inflammatory disease
- immune regulation
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