Implications of the Human Microbiome on Pharmaceutical Microbiology

摘要

The human body is a composite of human cells that survive interdependently alongside complex, interconnected microbiai populations, their genetic elements (genomes), and environmental interactions. Collectively, this is known as the human microbiome. Within this multifaceted ecosystem, microorganisms are believed to influence human physiology through processes related to digestion, immunity, development, and resistance to pathogens [1]. With the establishment of the Human Microbiome Project, our knowledge of the diverse span of microbiai species within and across the human body has been significantly enhanced, revealing valuable insight into community niche specialization, genetic diversity, and the prevalence of indigenous opportunistic pathogens [2, 3].