About this Research Topic
Barely addressed, the alteration of the bacterial composition community following xenobiotic exposure is now the subject of growing attention from the scientific community. Emerging evidence suggests that interindividual differences in human-associated bacterial communities contribute to variations in xenobiotic responses. However, it remains to be seen whether xenobiotic exposure could affect bacteria virulence and host-bacteria interactions. Indeed, a more precise understanding of the effects of xenobiotics on host–pathogens interactions is still required, and such questions could be the key to a more predictive and personalized approach to medicine.
The scope of this Research Topic includes, but is not limited to, the following research areas:
• Modulation of bacterial virulence factors by xenobiotics
• Modulation of mechanisms of host infection by xenobiotics
• Mechanisms of xenobiotic interference with bacteria metabolic pathways
• Xenobiotic-dependent disruption of host defenses against bacterial infection
• Xenobiotic exposure on antibiotic resistance
• Toxicomicrobiomics
The scope of this Research Topic includes, but is not limited to, the following research areas:
• Modulation of bacterial virulence factors by xenobiotics
• Modulation of mechanisms of host infection by xenobiotics
• Mechanisms of xenobiotic interference with bacteria metabolic pathways
• Xenobiotic-dependent disruption of host defenses against bacterial infection
• Xenobiotic exposure on antibiotic resistance
• Toxicomicrobiomics
Keywords: xenobiotics, host-bacteria interactions, virulence, antibiotic resistance, metabolism, toxicomicrobiomics
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