Mucin-degrading gut bacteria promote anti-parasitic immunity
M. Wolter, M. Boudaud, E. Grant, A. Parrish, A. De Sciscio, S. Thompson, J.-J. Gerardy, M. Mittelbronn, D. J. Thornton, A. J. Macpherson, R. K. Grencis, M. S. Desai
This study shows that mucin-degrading gut bacteria influence anti-parasitic immunity by modulating host immune responses, with dietary fiber affecting this interaction.
bioRxiv · Feb 28, 2022 · PreprintImmunology