Control of lupus nephritis by changes of gut microbiota

2017396 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Qinghui Mu · Virginia Tech

Husen Zhang · Virginia Tech

Xiaofeng Liao · Virginia–Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

Kaisen Lin · Virginia Tech

Hualan Liu · Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Michael Edwards · Virginia–Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

S. Ansar Ahmed ·

Abstract

This work demonstrates essential mechanisms on how changes of the gut microbiota regulate lupus-associated immune responses in mice. Future studies are warranted to determine if these results can be replicated in human subjects.

Topics & Keywords

Gut microbiota and health Inflammatory Bowel Disease Microscopic Colitis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Microbiome

Volume 5, Issue 1, pp. 73-73

DOI: 10.1186/s40168-017-0300-8

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