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  • Microbiology
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical Science

Background:

  • Growing evidence links human-associated microbial communities to disease development.
  • Technological advancements enable deeper insights into host-microbiome interactions.
  • Therapeutics targeting the microbiome are increasingly important for disease management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advances in engineering gut bacteria for novel therapeutic applications.
  • To discuss rewiring host-microbiome interactions for disease prevention and treatment.
  • To cover applications of engineered bacteria in metabolic disorders, immune disorders, and cancer.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on engineered gut bacteria.
  • Analysis of strategies for modulating host metabolism and immune functions via microbiome engineering.
  • Discussion of therapeutic applications against specific disease categories.

Main Results:

  • Engineered gut bacteria offer promising therapeutic modalities.
  • Microbiome engineering can effectively rewire host-microbiome interactions.
  • Successful applications demonstrated for metabolic, immune, and cancerous diseases.

Conclusions:

  • Engineering gut bacteria represents a significant advancement in microbiome-targeted therapeutics.
  • This approach holds potential for treating a range of complex diseases.
  • Further research in this area is crucial for clinical translation.