The Role of Microbiota in Human Health and Disease

by Leszek Szablewski

The majority of epithelial surfaces of our body, such as the skin and mucosa, as well as our digestive tract are colonized by a vast number of microorganisms. The microbiota comprises bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoans, and viruses. The microbiota, mainly intestinal microbiota influence in human health and disease. They are helpful in physiologic activities, such as digestion, metabolism, synthesis of vitamins. Their metabolic products stimulate...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6202526084
• ISBN13: 9786202526081
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"