Tag Archives: Colonization resistance

Targeting the gut microbiota could help protect against Listeria monocytogenes infection

7 Aug 2017
BY Andreu Prados
In Antibiotics, Gut Microbiota, Infections, Research & Practice
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It is known that the gut microbiota provides colonization resistance (CR) against many infections by enteric pathogens. Although murine experimental models have been previously developed to study the underlying mechanisms of CR in the host, a better understanding is needed in order to develop new approaches for prevention of foodborne pathogen infection. A recent study, led by Dr. Simone Becattini…

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Andreu Prados holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy & Human Nutrition and Dietetics. Science writer specialised in gut microbiota and probiotics, working also as lecturer and consultant in nutrition and healthcare. Follow Andreu on Twitter @andreuprados

Targeting the gut microbiota could help protect against Listeria monocytogenes infection

7 Aug 2017
BY Andreu Prados
In Antibiotics, Gut Microbiota, Infections, Research & Practice
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Designing mouse gut microbiota community based on bacterial genes leads to enhanced colonization resistance

20 Mar 2017
BY Andreu Prados
In Digestive Health, Gut Microbiota, Research & Practice
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Mutualistic interactions between host and commensal microbiota have a pivotal role in colonization resistance (CR), protection against infections by enteric pathogens such as Salmonella spp. Previous research supporting this idea includes a study of the commensal bacterium Enterococcus faecium found in the mammals’ intestines that may improve host intestinal barrier function and limit the pathogenesis of infections caused by Salmonella…

Designing mouse gut microbiota community based on bacterial genes leads to enhanced colonization resistance

20 Mar 2017
BY Andreu Prados
In Digestive Health, Gut Microbiota, Research & Practice
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