Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's
disease (CD), is characterized by relapse and remission alternately. It remains a great …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a complex set of diseases that lead to chronic
inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. Although the etiology of IBD is not fully understood …

The inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are among the most closely studied chronic
inflammatory disorders that involve environmental, host genetic, and commensal microbial …

Background and aims: Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has gained interest as a novel
treatment option for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). While publications describing FMT …

The human body comprises fewer host cells than bacterial cells, most of which are obligate
anaerobes residing in the gut. The symbiont Bacteroides fragilis constitutes a relatively small …

The intestine is densely populated by anaerobic commensal bacteria. These
microorganisms shape immune system development, but understanding of host–commensal …

Several studies have suggested worsening in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) activity
following fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). We aimed to assess the risk of worsening in …

No matter how many authors are on the cover, every book is the work of many hands. We
would like to thank the many people who made this project possible, starting with the …

Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) possess many bioactivities such as immune regulation,
antioxidant, anti-tumor and modulation of intestinal microbial balance but their direct effect …

Humans have coevolved with a complex community of bacterial species also referred to as
the microbiome, which reciprocally provides critical contributions to human metabolism and …