Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2014;(4):444-446

Correlation of gut microflora and intestinal mucosal immunity

Nan HONG ; Xianbao ZHAN

Keywords

Gut microflora; Intestinal mucosa; Immunity; Inflammatory bowel disease

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Gut microflora , an important part in maintaining the intestinal homeostasis , can participate in the development of intestinal mucosal immune system , promote the synthesis of secreted IgA ( sIgA) and interact with intestinal immune cells .Gut micro-flora also plays a significant role in the development of inflammatory bowel diseases , irritable bowel syndrome , pediatric allergic disea-ses and other disorders .This paper reviews the advances about the correlation of gut microflora and intestinal mucosal immunity .