Microbiota as Modulators of Immunometabolism
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutritional Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 September 2025 | Viewed by 59
Special Issue Editor
Interests: gut microbiota; immune system; cardiovascular disease; epigenetics; metabolism
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Dear Colleagues,
The complex interplay between the gut microbiota, immune system, and metabolism is an area of increasing interest in immunology and metabolic disease research. Recent studies have uncovered that the gut microbiota significantly influences immune cell function, metabolic pathways, and systemic inflammation. The microbiota affects immune responses through the production of metabolites, such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which modulate immune cell activity and impact metabolic processes such as insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism, and energy balance. These interactions suggest that dysbiosis, or microbial imbalance, could contribute to the development of metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and atherosclerosis. Moreover, emerging evidence highlights that dietary interventions and probiotic therapies may restore a healthy microbiota composition, potentially offering new therapeutic strategies for metabolic diseases. This Special Issue delves into the latest findings on how microbial communities shape immunometabolism, providing insights into the molecular mechanisms behind these processes and their implications for health and disease. Researchers and clinicians alike are exploring how manipulating the microbiota could lead to novel treatments for metabolic and immune-related disorders.
Dr. Iñaki Robles-Vera
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microbiota-influenced immune function and metabolism
- inflammation
- metabolic diseases
- health outcomes
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