Focus
The microbiota
- Focus issue:
- July 2013 Volume 14, No 7
Interactions between the immune system and microbiota influence local and systemic immune homeostasis. Nature Immunology presents a series of specially commissioned articles that discuss the reciprocal regulation between the host immune system and commensal microbiota, the dynamic interactions between commensals and pathogens, and emerging information on how resident viruses might influence immune homeostasis. The web focus also includes highlights of recent research in this area.
Editorial
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The world within - p645
doi:10.1038/ni.2662
Evolutionarily shaped molecular and cellular interactions between bacterial commensals and the host immune system drive a mutually beneficial relationship.
Full Text - The world within | PDF (938 KB) - The world within
Perspectives
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Compartmentalized and systemic control of tissue immunity by commensals - pp646 – 653
Yasmine Belkaid & Shruti Naik
doi:10.1038/ni.2604
Abstract - Compartmentalized and systemic control of tissue immunity by commensals | Full Text - Compartmentalized and systemic control of tissue immunity by commensals | PDF (938 KB) - Compartmentalized and systemic control of tissue immunity by commensals
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Resident viruses and their interactions with the immune system - pp654 – 659
Breck A Duerkop & Lora V Hooper
doi:10.1038/ni.2614
Abstract - Resident viruses and their interactions with the immune system | Full Text - Resident viruses and their interactions with the immune system | PDF (614 KB) - Resident viruses and their interactions with the immune system
Reviews
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The role of the immune system in governing host-microbe interactions in the intestine - pp660 – 667
Eric M Brown, Manish Sadarangani & B Brett Finlay
doi:10.1038/ni.2611
Abstract - The role of the immune system in governing host-microbe interactions in the intestine | Full Text - The role of the immune system in governing host-microbe interactions in the intestine | PDF (811 KB) - The role of the immune system in governing host-microbe interactions in the intestine
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Innate immune recognition of the microbiota promotes host-microbial symbiosis - pp668 – 675
Hiutung Chu & Sarkis K Mazmanian
doi:10.1038/ni.2635
Abstract - Innate immune recognition of the microbiota promotes host-microbial symbiosis | Full Text - Innate immune recognition of the microbiota promotes host-microbial symbiosis | PDF (983 KB) - Innate immune recognition of the microbiota promotes host-microbial symbiosis
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Commensal bacteria at the interface of host metabolism and the immune system - pp676 – 684
Jonathan R Brestoff & David Artis
doi:10.1038/ni.2640
Abstract - Commensal bacteria at the interface of host metabolism and the immune system | Full Text - Commensal bacteria at the interface of host metabolism and the immune system | PDF (828 KB) - Commensal bacteria at the interface of host metabolism and the immune system
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Control of pathogens and pathobionts by the gut microbiota - pp685 – 690
Nobuhiko Kamada, Grace Y Chen, Naohiro Inohara & Gabriel Núñez
doi:10.1038/ni.2608
Abstract - Control of pathogens and pathobionts by the gut microbiota | Full Text - Control of pathogens and pathobionts by the gut microbiota | PDF (828 KB) - Control of pathogens and pathobionts by the gut microbiota