Abstract
Germ-free mice that lack intestinal microbiota are immunodeficient, with failed maturation of gut immune cells. Inoculation of these mice with either human or rat microbiota does not support gut immunity either, suggesting that mammalian hosts have coevolved with a specific consortium of bacterial species that stimulates intestinal immune maturation.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Cell |
Volume | 149 |
Issue number | 7 |
Pages (from-to) | 1578-1593 |
ISSN | 0092-8674 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |