A conserved chemical dialog of mutualism: lessons from squid and vibrio.

Authors :: Schwartzman JA
Ruby EG
Source :: Microbes and infection [Microbes Infect] 2016 Jan; Vol. 18 (1), pp. 1-10. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Sep 15.
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: Microorganisms shape, and are shaped by, their environment. In host-microbe associations, this environment is defined by tissue chemistry, which reflects local and organism-wide physiology, as well as inflammatory status. We review how, in the squid-vibrio mutualism, both partners shape tissue chemistry, revealing common themes governing tissue homeostasis in animal-microbe associations.<br /> (Copyright © 2015 Institut Pasteur. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)