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  • Human physiology
  • Endocrinology

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  • The human microbiome is increasingly recognized as an endocrine entity influencing homeostasis and disease.
  • Microbiome characterizations are common in population studies, with links to numerous human diseases.
  • Understanding the molecular mechanisms of microbiome-host interactions is ongoing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize challenges hindering the translation of microbiome research into clinical health benefits.
  • To highlight the role of the microbiome in host metabolism and inflammation.
  • To propose strategies for advancing microbiome-informed human health.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current microbiome research landscape.
  • Focus on host metabolism and inflammation pathways.
  • Identification of key challenges and future directions.

Main Results:

  • Current leverage of microbiome research for human health is modest.
  • Significant challenges impede microbiome studies from reaching the impact of genetic studies.
  • Potential strategies are outlined for future progress.

Conclusions:

  • The microbiome's role in human health is significant but requires overcoming research hurdles.
  • Further investigation into microbiome's metabolic and inflammatory functions is crucial.
  • Strategic advancements are needed for microbiome-based health assessment and interventions.