Simple Summary Human health is significantly affected by microbial infections. One of the
largest determinants of the outcomes of such infections is the host immune response. Too …

The gastrointestinal tract is colonized by trillions of microorganisms, consisting of bacteria,
fungi, and viruses, known as the “second gene pool” of the human body. In recent years, the …

Background With increasing knowledge about the gut–bone axis, more studies for
treatments based on the regulation of postmenopausal osteoporosis by gut microbes are …

Estrogen deficiency causes a gut microbiome–dependent expansion of BM Th17 cells and
TNF-α–producing T cells. The resulting increased BM levels of IL-17a (IL-17) and TNF …

Simple Summary A plethora of studies have highlighted the profound role of the gut
microbiome in human health. However, there is a lack of studies on female health. Given …

The gut microbiome is an important contributor to human health, shaped by many
endogenous and exogenous factors. The gut microbiome displays sexual dimorphism …

The sex steroid hormone estrogen plays a number of regulatory roles in female
development. During menopause, estrogen synthesis in the ovaries decreases, which …

Abstract Two decades ago, Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes coined the term
chronic kidney disease–mineral and bone disorder (CKD–MBD) to describe the syndrome of …

The prevalence of osteoporosis among women aged 50 y and older is expected to reach
13.6 million by 2030. Alternative nonpharmaceutical agents for osteoporosis, including …

Aim We aimed to examine the gut permeability in patients with schizophrenia and its
relevance to schizophrenia symptoms, medication, cognitive functions, and blood immune …