A gut triumvirate rules homeostasis.
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Abstract
IgA regulates intestinal homeostasis by maintaining appropriate communities of bacteria within the gut. A new study shows that intestinal bacteria regulate metabolism via IgA (pages 1585–1593).
Medical subject headings
- B-Lymphocytes
- Intestinal Mucosa
- Lipid Metabolism
- Metagenome