Gut epithelial barrier dysfunction in lupus triggers a differential humoral response against gut commensals

DiscussionLupus development can cause alterations in microbiota composition, allowing specific species to colonize only the lupus gut. Eventually, these alterations and the changes in gut permeability induced by intestinal inflammation could lead to bacterial translocation.
Source: Frontiers in Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research