Immunomodulatory Roles of Polysaccharide Capsules in the Intestine
The interplay between the immune system and the microbiota in the human intestine dictates states of health vs. disease. Polysaccharide capsules are critical elements of bacteria that protect bacteria against environmental and host factors, including the host immune system. This review summarizes th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2020-04-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Immunology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2020.00690/full |