Streptomyces ⇒ Segmented filamentous bacteria {50002786} Record Keys Parent:Streptomyces Definition:Segmented filamentous bacteria Details Initialisation date:[ ] Meta Information Rank: Species Domain: Bacteria Zone:[ ] Enzyme:[ ] Function:[ ] Notes: [ ]Shared Reference Notes [1.1] [#Roseomonas mucosa] - The segmented filamentous bacteria (SFB) can improve the immune response of mucosal tissues. - SFB are bacteria that can not be cultured present at weaning in the ileum of mice. - This bacterial species induces the immune response of the gut mucosa after birth. - In the absence of SFB, mice were found to possess reduced IgA titers and decreased numbers of helper T-cells (especially Th17 cells). - they had a weak response to intestinal pathogenic bacteria such as #Salmonella and #Citrobacter rodentiumReferences Notes[ ]
