title: Beyond Hygiene: Commensal Microbiota and Allergic Diseases.
abstract: Complex communities of microorganisms, termed commensal microbiota, inhabit mucosal surfaces and profoundly influence host physiology as well as occurrence of allergic diseases. Perturbing factors such as the mode of delivery, dietary fibers and antibiotics can influence allergic diseases by altering commensal microbiota in affected tissues as well as in intestine. Here, we review current findings on the relationship between commensal microbiota and allergic diseases, and discuss the underlying mechanisms that contribute to the regulation of allergic responses by commensal microbiota.
authors.affiliation: Academy of Immunology and Microbiology, Institute for Basic Science, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang 37673, Korea.
authors.forename: Sung-Wook
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Hong
authors.affiliation: Academy of Immunology and Microbiology, Institute for Basic Science, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang 37673, Korea.
authors.forename: Kwang Soon
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Academy of Immunology and Microbiology, Institute for Basic Science, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang 37673, Korea.; Department of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology. Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang 37673, Korea.
authors.forename: Charles D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Surh
keywords: Asthma; Atopic dermatitis; Commensal microbiota; Food allergy