Colonization resistance

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Colonization resistance is the mechanism whereby the

microorganisms.[1][2]

Colonization resistance was first identified in 1967, and it was initially referred to as antibiotic associated susceptibility. It was observed that animals being treated with the antibiotic

gut flora
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It has been observed that colonization resistance can occur within the host in a 'direct' or 'indirect' manner.

gram-positive bacteria.[7]

Scientists found that gut infections increase its microbiota's resistance to subsequent infections, that taurine is used in as a nutrient to nourish and train the microbiota for this by potentiating its production of sulfide and that the exogenous supply of taurine can induce this microbiota alteration.[8][9]

References

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  2. ^ Trevor Lawley and Alan Walker, "Intestinal colonization resistance", Immunology, volume 38, pages 1-11, 2013.
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  8. ^ "NIH scientists identify nutrient that helps prevent bacterial infection". National Institutes of Health (NIH). 15 January 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
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