How the Host Shapes its Microbiota (IMAGE)
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How the host shapes the microbiota is unclear. This visual abstract depicts the findings in Liu et al, who identify host miRNAs within feces and show that these miRNAs are predominantly produced by gut epithelial cells and Hopx+ cells. These microRNAs can regulate bacterial gene expression and growth, and their loss results in imbalanced microbiota and exacerbated colitis.
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Liu et al./Cell Host & Microbe 2016
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