Lecture 18 Flashcards by Prometeus Der | Brainscape

Q

What is a holobiont?

A

An organism and its associated microbiome

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What are the roles of the gut microbiota?

A

immuno-modulation
protection against pathogens
nutrient aquisition

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How can drugs influence the gut microbiota?

A

Transformation of drugs -> make them toxic
Shut down metabolism
Reduces drug effect
Retargeting of initial drug target to new target

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