The human microbiome and autoimmunity

Volume: 25, Issue: 2, Pages: 234 - 240
Published: Mar 1, 2013
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To demonstrate how dysbiosis of the human microbiome can drive autoimmune disease. RECENT FINDINGS: Humans are superorganisms. The human body harbors an extensive microbiome, which has been shown to differ in patients with autoimmune diagnoses. Intracellular microbes slow innate immune defenses by dysregulating the vitamin D nuclear receptor, allowing pathogens to accumulate in tissue and blood. Molecular mimicry between...
Paper Details
Title
The human microbiome and autoimmunity
Published Date
Mar 1, 2013
Volume
25
Issue
2
Pages
234 - 240
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