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SUMMARY:Of worms\, germs and men: a role for the gut microbiota in helmint
 h-induced suppression of inflammation - Dr Cinzia Cantacessi\, Department 
 of Veterinary Medicine
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DTEND:20150617T160000Z
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CONTACT:Fiona Roby
DESCRIPTION:Multiple recent investigations have highlighted the promise of
  helminth-based therapies for the treatment of inflammatory disorders of t
 he intestinal tract of humans\, including inflammatory bowel disease and c
 oeliac disease. However\, the mechanisms by which helminths regulate immun
 e responses\, leading to the amelioration of symptoms of chronic inflammat
 ion are unknown. Given the pivotal roles of the intestinal microbiota in t
 he pathogenesis of these disorders\, it has been hypothesized that helmint
 h-induced modifications of the gut commensal flora may be responsible for 
 the therapeutic properties of gastrointestinal parasites. This presentatio
 n will review recent progress in the elucidation of the host-parasite-micr
 obiota interactions in humans\, and provide a working hypothesis on the ro
 le of the gut microbiota in helminth-induced suppression of inflammation.
LOCATION:Lecture Theatre 2\, Department of Veterinary Medicine
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