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Asmaa Ali1,2,3, Liang Wu4, Sameh Samir Ali5,6
1Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China. asmaa.ali81@yahoo.com.
Abstract:
The gut microbiota, often called the "forgotten organ," plays a crucial role in bidirectional communication with the host for optimal physiological function. This communication helps regulate the host's immunity and metabolism positively and negatively. Many factors influence microbiota homeostasis and subsequently lead to an immune system imbalance. The correlation between an unbalanced immune system and acute diseases such as acute kidney injury is not fully understood, and the role of gut microbiota in disease pathogenesis is still yet uncovered. This review summarizes our understanding of gut microbiota, focusing on the interactions between the host's immune system and the microbiome and their impact on acute kidney injury.
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