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Goblet cells through their production and secretion of mucins play an essential role in protecting the host against luminal insults, and contribute to the mutualism between host and gut microbiota. Loss of epithelial Gpr35 disrupts the goblet cell compartment by reducing their numbers and increasing pyroptosis levels. Dysregulation of goblet cells is correlated with changes in the mucosa-associated bacterial communities. As a result, Gpr35f/fVil+ mice displayed increased susceptibility to C. rodentium-induced colitis. (Adapted from SERVIER MEDICAL ART (CC of license 3.0)).