Lunawati L. Bennett

Reframing the gut-lung axis: Microbiota dysbiosis, immune-redox regulation, and the potential role of vitamin C.

The respiratory system is continuously exposed to environmental antigens, pathogens, and pollutants, requiring tightly regulated immunity to balance inflammation and host defense. Increasing evidence indicates that the microbiome-within the airways and through the gut-lung axis-plays a critical role in shaping pulmonar...