The Mammalian Mycobiome: A Complex System in a Dynamic Relationship with the Host

Overview

Journal Wiley Interdiscip Rev Syst Biol Med

Specialties Biology
General Medicine
Medical Informatics

Date 2018 Sep 27

PMID 30255552

Citations 41

Authors

Ghee Chuan Lai

Tze Guan Tan

Norman Pavelka

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Abstract

Mammalian barrier surfaces are densely populated by symbiont fungi in much the same way the former are colonized by symbiont bacteria. The fungal microbiota, otherwise known as the mycobiota, is increasingly recognized as a critical player in the maintenance of health and homeostasis of the host. Here we discuss the impact of the mycobiota on host physiology and disease, the factors influencing mycobiota composition, and the current technologies used for identifying symbiont fungal species. Understanding the tripartite interactions among the host, mycobiota, and other members of the microbiota, will help to guide the development of novel prevention and therapeutic strategies for a variety of human diseases. This article is categorized under: Physiology > Mammalian Physiology in Health and Disease Laboratory Methods and Technologies > Genetic/Genomic Methods Models of Systems Properties and Processes > Organismal Models.

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