Dysregulated Intestinal Host–Microbe Interactions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Insights from Patients and Mouse Models
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation that affects multiple organs, with its prevalence varying by ethnicity. Intestinal dysbiosis has been observed in both SLE patients and murine models. Additionally, intestinal barrier impairment is thou...
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| description | Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation that affects multiple organs, with its prevalence varying by ethnicity. Intestinal dysbiosis has been observed in both SLE patients and murine models. Additionally, intestinal barrier impairment is thought to contribute to the ability of pathobionts to evade and breach immune defenses, resulting in antigen cross-reactivity, microbial translocation, subsequent immune activation, and, ultimately, multiple organ failure. Since the detailed mechanisms underlying these processes are difficult to examine using human samples, murine models are crucial. Various SLE murine models, including genetically modified spontaneous and inducible murine models, offer insights into pathobionts and how they dysregulate systemic immune systems. Furthermore, since microbial metabolites modulate systemic immune responses, bacteria and their metabolites can be targeted for treatment. Based on human and mouse research insights, this review examines how lupus pathobionts trigger intestinal and systemic immune dysregulation. Therapeutic approaches, such as fecal microbiota transplantation and dietary adjustments, show potential as cost-effective and safe methods for preventing and treating SLE. Understanding the complex interactions between the microbiota, host factors, and immune dysregulation is essential for developing novel, personalized therapies to tackle this multifaceted disease. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-49ebee77b68f4cbda49ea66ca2d0b9102025-08-20T02:42:22ZengMDPI AGMicroorganisms2076-26072025-03-0113355610.3390/microorganisms13030556Dysregulated Intestinal Host–Microbe Interactions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Insights from Patients and Mouse ModelsMiki Kume0Jin Din1Daniel F. Zegarra-Ruiz2Carter Immunology Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USACarter Immunology Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USACarter Immunology Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USASystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation that affects multiple organs, with its prevalence varying by ethnicity. Intestinal dysbiosis has been observed in both SLE patients and murine models. Additionally, intestinal barrier impairment is thought to contribute to the ability of pathobionts to evade and breach immune defenses, resulting in antigen cross-reactivity, microbial translocation, subsequent immune activation, and, ultimately, multiple organ failure. Since the detailed mechanisms underlying these processes are difficult to examine using human samples, murine models are crucial. Various SLE murine models, including genetically modified spontaneous and inducible murine models, offer insights into pathobionts and how they dysregulate systemic immune systems. Furthermore, since microbial metabolites modulate systemic immune responses, bacteria and their metabolites can be targeted for treatment. Based on human and mouse research insights, this review examines how lupus pathobionts trigger intestinal and systemic immune dysregulation. Therapeutic approaches, such as fecal microbiota transplantation and dietary adjustments, show potential as cost-effective and safe methods for preventing and treating SLE. Understanding the complex interactions between the microbiota, host factors, and immune dysregulation is essential for developing novel, personalized therapies to tackle this multifaceted disease.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/3/556systemic lupus erythematosusautoimmunityintestinal microbiotaintestinal barrier impairmentintestinal dysbiosispathobionts |
| spellingShingle | Miki Kume Jin Din Daniel F. Zegarra-Ruiz Dysregulated Intestinal Host–Microbe Interactions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Insights from Patients and Mouse Models Microorganisms systemic lupus erythematosus autoimmunity intestinal microbiota intestinal barrier impairment intestinal dysbiosis pathobionts |
| title | Dysregulated Intestinal Host–Microbe Interactions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Insights from Patients and Mouse Models |
| title_full | Dysregulated Intestinal Host–Microbe Interactions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Insights from Patients and Mouse Models |
| title_fullStr | Dysregulated Intestinal Host–Microbe Interactions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Insights from Patients and Mouse Models |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dysregulated Intestinal Host–Microbe Interactions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Insights from Patients and Mouse Models |
| title_short | Dysregulated Intestinal Host–Microbe Interactions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Insights from Patients and Mouse Models |
| title_sort | dysregulated intestinal host microbe interactions in systemic lupus erythematosus insights from patients and mouse models |
| topic | systemic lupus erythematosus autoimmunity intestinal microbiota intestinal barrier impairment intestinal dysbiosis pathobionts |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/3/556 |
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