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MDPI, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 11(18), p. 5510, 2021

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18115510

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Toxicology and Microbiota: How Do Pesticides Influence Gut Microbiota? A Review

Journal article published in 2021 by Federica Giambò, Michele Teodoro ORCID, Chiara Costa, Concettina Fenga ORCID
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.

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Abstract

In recent years, new targets have been included between the health outcomes induced by pesticide exposure. The gastrointestinal tract is a key physical and biological barrier and it represents a primary site of exposure to toxic agents. Recently, the intestinal microbiota has emerged as a notable factor regulating pesticides’ toxicity. However, the specific mechanisms related to this interaction are not well known. In this review, we discuss the influence of pesticide exposure on the gut microbiota, discussing the factors influencing gut microbial diversity, and we summarize the updated literature. In conclusion, more studies are needed to clarify the host–microbial relationship concerning pesticide exposure and to define new prevention interventions, such as the identification of biomarkers of mucosal barrier function.