Publications
Diet alters entero-mammary signaling to regulate the breast microbiome and tumorigenesis
Obesity and poor diet often go hand-in-hand, altering metabolic signaling and thereby impacting breast cancer risk and outcomes.
Prevotella diversity, niches and interactions with the human host
The genus Prevotella includes more than 50 characterized species that occur in varied natural habitats, although most Prevotella spp. are associated with humans.
Intestinal microbiota influences clinical outcome and side effects of early breast cancer treatment
The prognosis of early breast cancer (BC) relies on cell autonomous and immune parameters. The impact of the intestinal microbiome on clinical outcome has not yet been evaluated
Human and preclinical studies of the host–gut microbiome co-metabolite hippurate as a marker and mediator of metabolic health
In human and experimental studies, we explored the potential role of hippurate, a hepatic phase 2 conjugation product of microbial benzoate, as a marker and mediator of metabolic health.
Modulation of immune responses to vaccination by the microbiota: implications and potential mechanisms
The need for highly effective vaccines that induce robust and long-lasting immunity has never been more apparent.
The International Scientific Association of Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) consensus statement on the definition and scope of postbiotics
The term ‘postbiotics’ is increasingly found in the scientific literature and on commercial products, yet is inconsistently used and lacks a clear definition.
The role of gut microbiota in cancer treatment: friend or foe?
The gut microbiota has been implicated in cancer and shown to modulate anticancer drug efficacy.
Symbiotic polyamine metabolism regulates epithelial proliferation and macrophage differentiation in the colon
Polyamines, such as putrescine and spermidine, are produced by the intestinal microbiota and regulate multiple biological processes. Increased colonic luminal polyamines promote longevity in mice.
Inter-microbial relations shape the preterm gut
Pairwise interactions within and between bacteria and fungi are key drivers of the predictable development of the preterm infant gut microbiome.