The Microbiome and Multiple Sclerosis
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 January 2024) | Viewed by 3313
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Dear Colleagues,
There has been growing interest in the host microbiome in multiple sclerosis, with investigations of this exciting paradigm ranging from basic science to clinical approaches and therapeutic interventions. The microbiome—which is now regarded as (i) an important risk factor contributing to disease development, (ii) an influencer of disease course and trajectory, and (iii) a possible additional layer that filters DMT’s effectiveness—is paving the way for more personalized and custom therapeutic approaches.
At the same time, technological advancements such as Shotgun and Whole-Genome Microbial Sequencing have enabled much deeper host microbiome sequencing, also enabling the evaluation of longitudinal and age-related variability.
This Special Issue welcomes contributions on the host microbiome that either provide a better understanding of multiple sclerosis from purely biological and mechanistic standpoints, or discuss possible novel therapeutic frontiers to modulate the immune system through microbial influence.
Dr. Renato Umeton
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- host microbiome
- microbiome
- multiple sclerosis
- risk factors
- disease course
- disease trajectory
- longitudinal study
- disease-modifying therapy
- personalized medicine
- host–microbiome interaction
- microbial influence
- gut–brain axis
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