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Bacterial interactions in the gut

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Probiotics

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Microbial interactions represent the main force which contributes to the homeostasis of the bacterial flora in the gut. This flora forms an ecosystem with its host, comprising: (a) biotic components, e.g. indigenous and transient microbes, and gastrointestinal epithelial cells which delimit the biotope; (b) abiotic components of dietary origin, namely those that have not been digested during their course through the small intestine: and (c) endogenous components, coming from saliva, gastric, pancreatic, hepatic and intestinal secretions or excretions, including enzymes, hormones, mucus, bile salts, urea, immunoglobulins, peptides and probably several other unknown components. All these components interact and the result of such interactions is compatible with the healthy survival of the host. When gastrointestinal disorders arise, the ecosystem becomes destabilized. This emphasizes the importance of maintaining microbial interactions in a way that maintains the stability of the ecosystem and optimal health for the host.

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Raibaud, P. (1992). Bacterial interactions in the gut. In: Probiotics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-2364-8_2

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