Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Diseases
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Gut Microbiota".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2025) | Viewed by 1584
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Interests: pediatrics; pediatric gastroenterology; nutrition; helicobacter pylori infection
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract hosts a diverse ecosystem of commensal microorganisms known as the gut microbiota, encompassing bacteria, fungi, archaea, and protozoa. This microbiota co-evolves with its host, engaging in critical immunogenic and metabolic interactions essential for health maintenance. However, disruptions in this symbiotic relationship, called dysbiosis, can precipitate various GI disorders including inflammatory bowel disease, colon cancer, celiac disease, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS, a prevalent GI disorder characterized by disruptive bowel movements such as diarrhea, constipation, or both, underscores the significant role of gut microbiota in gut health and disease.
This Special Issue aims to investigate how microbiota alterations contribute to disease progression and offers insights into how maintaining microbiota homeostasis can aid in managing GI diseases. As Guest Editors, we invite contributions of research articles, reviews, and short communications that focus on microbiota-related aspects of gastrointestinal diseases. These contributions will enhance our understanding of dysbiosis mechanisms and explore therapeutic approaches aimed at restoring microbiota balance for improved patient outcomes.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Best regards,
Dr. Lorena Elena Melit
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- gut microbiota
- gastrointestinal diseases
- gastrointestinal microbiome
- dysbiosis
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