Role of the intestinal microbiota in the immunomodulation of influenza virus infection

Chi Jene Chen, Guan Hong Wu, Rei Lin Kuo, Shin Ru Shih*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Prevention and treatment measures against influenza virus infection remain limited, and alternative host protection strategies are badly needed. In this review, we discuss the regulatory role of intestinal microbiota in influenza infections, and present the latest evidence for strategies seeking to harness gut microbiota for the management of influenza infections.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)570-579
Number of pages10
JournalMicrobes and Infection
Volume19
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 2017

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Keywords

  • Gut-lung axis
  • Immunomodulation
  • Influenza virus
  • Intestinal microbiota
  • Vaccination

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