All animals, including humans, live in symbiotic association with microorganisms. The immune system accommodates host colonization by the microbiota, maintains microbiota-host homeostasis and defends against pathogens. This Review analyses how one family of antibacterial pattern recognition molecules - the peptidoglycan recognition proteins - has evolved a fascinating variety of mechanisms to control host interactions with mutualistic, commensal and parasitic microorganisms to benefit both invertebrate and vertebrate hosts.
机构:
Univ Paris 05, INSERM, U989, F-75730 Paris 15, France
INRA, UM1319, F-78350 Jouy En Josas, FranceUniv Paris 05, INSERM, U989, F-75730 Paris 15, France
机构:
Univ Paris 05, INSERM, U989, F-75730 Paris 15, France
INRA, UM1319, F-78350 Jouy En Josas, FranceUniv Paris 05, INSERM, U989, F-75730 Paris 15, France