Gastrointestinal biofilms in health and disease - Nature
Jan 28, 2021 · We assess the contribution of the host–mucosa biofilm relationship to gut homeostasis and to diseases. In addition, we describe how host factors can shape the …
Gut Goo: Physiology, Diet, and Therapy of Intestinal Mucus and Biofilms …
Oct 17, 2024 · The dynamic interactions of the mucus layer within the gut ecosystem are illustrated by highlighting how a weakened mucus layer or defective mucus production …
Microbial biofilms and gastrointestinal diseases - PMC
Studies on biofilm communities in the gut have demonstrated the presence of bacterial microcolonies on mucosal surfaces in healthy people (Fig. 3; Macfarlane & Macfarlane, 2004). …
Gut microbiota biofilms: From regulatory mechanisms to …
Gut microbiota contain communities of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and Eukarya, and live as biofilms. In health, these biofilms adhere to the intestinal mucus surface without contacting the epithelium.
Understanding Biofilm in Stool: What You Need to Know as a …
Aug 16, 2024 · Researchers found that biofilm formation in the gut may disrupt the mucous layer, increase contact with harmful microbes, and reduce the ability to manage infections. Studies …
Biofilms in the Gut: Formation, Impact, and Health Implications
Jan 13, 2025 · Explore how gut biofilms form, their microbial makeup, and their significant role in health and disease dynamics. Biofilms in the gut are complex microbial communities that …
Targeting Gut Microbial Biofilms—A Key to Hinder Colon …
In this review, we will discuss and summarize the significance of gut-microbial biofilms and their role in colon carcinogenesis as well as explore the various strategies that could hinder the …
Gastrointestinal Biofilms: Endoscopic Detection, Disease …
Jul 12, 2023 · Gut microbiota dysbiosis, mucus disruption, and epithelial invasion are associated with pathogenic biofilms that have been linked to gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable …
Intestinal biofilms: pathophysiological relevance, host defense, …
Jul 12, 2024 · Dysbiosis of the gut microbiota and polymicrobial biofilms have been associated with gastrointestinal diseases, including irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel …
Understanding Gut Biofilm: What It Is, How It Works, and How to …
Aug 29, 2024 · Gut biofilms are a critical component of our digestive health, helping to protect and nourish the beneficial bacteria that live in our intestines. By understanding how these biofilms …