Category: Lab Notes: Host-Microbe interactions
Microbiome
The microbiome refers to the entire community of microorganisms—including bacteria, archaea, fungi, viruses, and protozoa—that live in association with a…
Commensal Microbiota
The commensal microbiota refers to the diverse community of microorganisms that naturally inhabit the surfaces and cavities of multicellular hosts,…
Co-evolution of Helicobacter pylori and Modern Humans
Helicobacter pylori is a Gram-negative, spiral-shaped bacterium that colonizes the human stomach and is known for its role in gastritis,…
Phosphorylation-Dependent Vs Phosphorylation-Independent Functions of CagA
Criteria Phosphorylation-Dependent CagA Function Phosphorylation-Independent CagA Function Remarks Molecular Basis Relies on phosphorylation at EPIYA motifs by host Src and…
Dysbiosis
Dysbiosis refers to an imbalance in the composition of the microbiota, the diverse community of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses,…