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The interactions between the host immunity and intestinal microorganisms in fish
Biyun Zhang1, Hongling Yang1, Guohe Cai1
1Xiamen Key Laboratory for Feed Quality Testing and Safety Evaluation, Fisheries College, Jimei University, Xiamen, 361021, Fujian, China.
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
|January 3, 2024
Summary
Fish gut microbiota and host immunity engage in a dynamic interplay, crucial for maintaining fish health. This review highlights how zebrafish immunity shapes the gut microbiome, while microbes regulate fish immunity.
Area of Science:
- * Aquatic immunology and microbiology
- * Fish gut microbiome research
Background:
- * The gut microbiome plays a critical role in fish health.
- * Host immunity and gut microbiota interact to maintain homeostasis.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To review the interactions between host immunity and intestinal microorganisms in fish.
- * To focus on recent advances in zebrafish (Danio rerio) models.
Main Methods:
- * Literature review of existing research on fish immunity and gut microbiota.
- * Analysis of studies focusing on zebrafish models.
Main Results:
- * Fish immunity actively senses and shapes the intestinal microbiota.
- * Intestinal commensal microbes modulate fish immune responses.
- * This bidirectional communication is key to intestinal health.
Conclusions:
- * Understanding these interactions provides insights into fish health.
- * The findings offer theoretical references for developing functional gut microbes in aquaculture.
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