American Society for Microbiology, mSystems, 2(7), 2022
DOI: 10.1128/msystems.01383-21
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The gastrointestinal ecosystem is formed from interactions between the host, indigenous gut microbiota, and external world. When colonizing the gut, bacteria must overcome barriers imposed by the intestinal environment, such as host immune responses and microbiota-mediated nutrient limitation.