An Insight Into the Intestinal Web of Mucosal Immunity, Microbiota, and Diet in Inflammation

​The rising global incidence of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions can be attributed to changes in the large portion of the immune system that belongs to our gastrointestinal tract (GI). The intestinal immune system serves as gatekeepers to prevent pathogenic invasions through the gut mucosa and maintain homeostasis. Inappropriate immune responses against food and microbial antigens can cause inflammatory disorders such as inflammatory bowel...