Microbial pathogenesis

How Gut Bacteria Influence Autoimmune Diseases and New Treatments Targeting Them

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Abstract

Gut microbiota dysbiosis is associated with autoimmune pathogenesis through various mechanisms.

  • Dysbiosis may lead to immune dysregulation and increased intestinal permeability.
  • Mechanisms like depletion of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and Th17/Treg imbalance are implicated in autoimmune disorders.
  • Molecular mimicry and disrupted signaling pathways may also contribute to the development of autoimmune conditions.
  • Interventions such as probiotics, prebiotics, SCFA supplementation, and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) could modulate immune responses.
  • Clinical and preclinical evidence suggests that restoring gut microbiota may serve as a potential immunotherapeutic approach.

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Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this review article.
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