Human associated Archaea: a neglected microbiome worth investigating.
World J Microbiol Biotechnol
; 40(2): 60, 2024 Jan 04.
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| ID: mdl-38172371
ABSTRACT
The majority of research in the field of human microbiota has predominantly focused on bacterial and fungal communities. Conversely, the human archaeome has received scant attention and remains poorly studied, despite its potential role in human diseases. Archaea have the capability to colonize various human body sites, including the gastrointestinal tract, skin, vagina, breast milk, colostrum, urinary tract, lungs, nasal and oral cavities. This colonization can occur through vertical transmission, facilitated by the transfer of breast milk or colostrum from mother to child, as well as through the consumption of dairy products, organic produce, salty foods, and fermented items. The involvement of these microorganisms in diseases, such as periodontitis, might be attributed to their production of toxic compounds and the detoxification of growth inhibitors for pathogens. However, the precise mechanisms through which these contributions occur remain incompletely understood, necessitating further studies to assess their impact on human health.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Archaea
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Microbiota
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
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En
Revista:
World J Microbiol Biotechnol
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
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Colômbia
País de publicação:
Alemanha