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Medical sciences and Public health

November 28, 2025; Cambridge, UK: IX International Scientific and Practical Conference «EDUCATION AND SCIENCE OF TODAY: INTERSECTORAL ISSUES AND DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCES»


IMPORTANT FACTORS OF GUT MICROBIOME DEVELOPMENT AND IMMUNE IN INFANTS


DOI
https://doi.org/10.36074/logos-28.11.2025.068
Published
28.11.2025

Abstract

The infant gut microbiome is a dynamic, evolving ecosystem that begins to colonize the gastrointestinal tract immediately after birth. This colonization is pivotal in shaping both innate and adaptive immunity. A well-balanced gut microbiota facilitates immune tolerance, strengthens intestinal barrier function, and contributes to the production of bioactive metabolites.

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