- Host-microbe interactions encompass the diverse and dynamic relationships between microorganisms and their host organisms, ranging from mutualistic and commensal to parasitic and pathogenic interactions.
- These interactions are crucial for shaping host physiology, immunity, and overall health.
- Beneficial microbes, such as those in the gut microbiota, play key roles in digestion, vitamin synthesis, immune modulation, and protection against pathogens.
- On the other hand, pathogenic microbes can cause infections and diseases by evading immune responses and damaging host tissues.
- One of the most well-studied examples of host-microbe interactions is the relationship between the human gut microbiota and the host.
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