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The role of mucosal immunity and host genetics in defining intestinal commensal bacteria.

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Understanding of mechanisms by which commensal bacteria are controlled and shaped into functional communities by innate and adaptive immune responses, antimicrobial peptides produced by epithelial cells and host genetic factors should help develop strategies to correct dysfunctional altered microbiota in genetically susceptible individuals.
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Purpose of review Dramatic advances in molecular characterization of the largely noncultivable enteric microbiota have facilitated better understanding of the composition of this complex ecosystem at broad phylogenetic levels. This review outlines current understanding of mechanisms by which commensal bacteria are controlled and shaped into functional communities by innate and adaptive immune responses, antimicrobial peptides produced by epithelial cells and host genetic factors.

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A core gut microbiome in obese and lean twins

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Molecular-phylogenetic characterization of microbial community imbalances in human inflammatory bowel diseases

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