Mucosal Barriers and Host-Microbiota Interplay

A massive load of commensal microbes, consisting of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, resides in the gastrointestinal tract and other mucosal surfaces which are collectively termed microbiota. Mucosal barriers including the epithelial layers and immune cells act as the frontline to strategically confine these microorganisms and prevent the entry of microbes into the body proper. Mucosal Barriers and Host-Microbiota Interplay: Dysbiosis to Barrier Dysfunction provides an in-depth exploration of mucosal barriers, including their structure and establishment, along with the consideration of different diseases and intervention strategies. This is a volume in Elsevier's new series Hot Topics in Physiology, published in association with the International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUSP). It is an idea reference for those researching or studying biology and medicine, particularly gastroenterology. Biotechnological companies working on metagenomics sequencing and analysis may also find this volume useful.