Dysbiosis & Inflammation: Connecting the Dots with Cytokine Profiling
Dysbiosis is thought to contribute to chronic inflammatory and autoimmune conditions by altering immune responses. Cytokines play critical roles in mediating immune responses, and increased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines have been linked to chronic inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
Recent advances in technology have made it possible to assess a wide range of serum cytokines in a single assay, referred to as cytokine profiling. Cytokine profiling with CytoDx® – especially when combined with advanced stool analysis – helps clinicians connect the dots regarding patient health status by providing an unprecedented level of detail into gut dysfunction and immune responses.
Author Tom Fabian, Ph.D., CNTP
Dr. Fabian is a leading expert on the role of the microbiome in health, immune function, chronic disease, and aging. As a translational scientist, his primary focus is on the clinical application of microbiome research in the integrative and functional medicine space. He received his PhD in molecular biology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and has worked as a biomedical researcher in the biotechnology industry...
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