Genetic and environmental factors influencing the interaction between the gut microbiota and the human host: implications for gastrointestinal disorders and treatment approaches

The growing knowledge on the microbiota hosted in the human intestine has allowed researchers and clinicians to discover a critical role for these microorganisms in the pathogenesis of several human disorders. In particular, perturbation in the microbiotic strains populating the gastrointestinal tra...

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Published inMinerva gastroenterology Vol. 67; no. 4; p. 369
Main Authors Meaddough, Erika, Abenavoli, Ludovico, Sarasua, Sara, Boccuto, Luigi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Italy 01.12.2021
Subjects
Diet
Gastrointestinal Diseases - genetics
Gastrointestinal Diseases - therapy
Gastrointestinal Microbiome
Humans
Microbiota
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Summary:The growing knowledge on the microbiota hosted in the human intestine has allowed researchers and clinicians to discover a critical role for these microorganisms in the pathogenesis of several human disorders. In particular, perturbation in the microbiotic strains populating the gastrointestinal tract has been associated with several conditions affecting the digestive system. The composition of the human gut microbiota is influenced by both genetic factors, like the human and the microbiotic genomes, and environmental ones, such as diet or drugs. Alteration of the interaction between the gut microbiota and the human host has been proven to be associated with several gastrointestinal disorders as well as potential effects on pharmacological therapies.
ISSN:2724-5365
DOI:10.23736/S2724-5985.21.02927-2