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MICROBIOME [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Microbial Ecology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microbiome
1, record 1, English, microbiome
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term microbiome … includes not only the community of microorganisms, but also their "theatre of activity." The latter involves the whole spectrum of molecules produced by the microorganisms, including their structural elements (nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, polysaccharides), metabolites (signalling molecules, toxins, organic, and inorganic molecules), and molecules produced by coexisting hosts and structured by the surrounding environmental conditions. Therefore, all mobile genetic elements, such as phages, viruses, and "relic" and extracellular DNA, should be included in the term microbiome ... 2, record 1, English, - microbiome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The microbiome includes the microbiota. 3, record 1, English, - microbiome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Écologie microbienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- microbiome
1, record 1, French, microbiome
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De fait, le microbiome inclut tout le spectre des molécules produites par les micro-organismes, y compris leurs éléments structuraux (acides nucléiques, protéines, lipides, polysaccharides) et leurs métabolites (molécules de signalisation, toxines, molécules organiques et inorganiques). 2, record 1, French, - microbiome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le microbiome comprend le microbiote. 3, record 1, French, - microbiome
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aquatic microbiome 1, record 2, English, aquatic%20microbiome
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- microbiome aquatique
1, record 2, French, microbiome%20aquatique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- oral microbiome
1, record 3, English, oral%20microbiome
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The oral microbiome contains over 600 species of microbiota. Under normal conditions the predominant phyla are Firmicutes, Bacteriodetes, Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, and Fusobacteria. The most abundant bacterial genera in the oral microbiome are members of the genus Streptococcus, but Abitrophia, Gemella, Granulicatella, and Prophyromonas are also extremely common. 2, record 3, English, - oral%20microbiome
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- microbiome oral
1, record 3, French, microbiome%20oral
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La composition du microbiome oral est extrêmement dynamique en raison de la continuité de la cavité buccale avec l'environnement extérieur. De plus, la cavité buccale a de multiples fonctions essentielles qui affectent la croissance et l'activité bactérienne : manger, communiquer, déglutir, saliver [...] 2, record 3, French, - microbiome%20oral
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- urogenital microbiome
1, record 4, English, urogenital%20microbiome
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- microbiome urogénital
1, record 4, French, microbiome%20urog%C3%A9nital
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
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Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-10-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- human microbiome
1, record 5, English, human%20microbiome
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The human microbiome is the population of more than 100 trillion microorganisms that live in our gut, mouth, skin and elsewhere in our bodies. These microbial communities have numerous beneficial functions relevant to supporting life. They are needed to digest food, to prevent disease-causing bacteria from invading the body, and to synthesize essential nutrients and vitamins. 2, record 5, English, - human%20microbiome
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- microbiome humain
1, record 5, French, microbiome%20humain
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des billions de bactéries, de virus et d'autres microbes vivent à la surface et à l'intérieur du corps humain et forment le microbiome humain. 1, record 5, French, - microbiome%20humain
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-10-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Scientific Co-operation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- International Human Microbiome Consortium
1, record 6, English, International%20Human%20Microbiome%20Consortium
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- IHMC 1, record 6, English, IHMC
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IHMC's initial focus will be to coordinate research efforts internationally and generate a shared comprehensive data resource available to investigators working in this area. The goals of the IHMC are to: generate a shared resource of human microbiome data and protocols; coordinate international efforts to reduce redundancy; and provide a venue for exchange of results and strategies. 1, record 6, English, - International%20Human%20Microbiome%20Consortium
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Coopération scientifique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Consortium international sur le microbiome humain
1, record 6, French, Consortium%20international%20sur%20le%20microbiome%20humain
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CIMH 1, record 6, French, CIMH
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le CIMH s'efforcera d'abord de coordonner le travail de recherche à l'échelle internationale et de générer des données complètes et communes qui seront à la disposition des chercheurs travaillant dans le domaine. Le CIMH poursuit les buts suivants : générer des donnés et des protocoles communs sur le microbiome humain, coordonner les efforts internationaux pour réduire la redondance, et faciliter l'échange de résultats et de stratégies. 1, record 6, French, - Consortium%20international%20sur%20le%20microbiome%20humain
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2014-09-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Genetics
- The Genitals
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- vaginal microbiome
1, record 7, English, vaginal%20microbiome
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To help improve diagnostic methods for bacterial vaginosis and other infections, a team of researchers ... plans to characterize the "vaginal microbiome" — the composition of microbial communities within a woman’s reproductive system. 2, record 7, English, - vaginal%20microbiome
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Génétique
- Organes génitaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- microbiome vaginal
1, record 7, French, microbiome%20vaginal
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans l’espoir d’améliorer le diagnostic de la vaginose et d’autres infections, une équipe de chercheurs [...] a l’intention de caractériser le «microbiome vaginal», c’est-à-dire la population microbienne qui investit le système reproducteur de la femme. 2, record 7, French, - microbiome%20vaginal
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2014-09-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Bowels
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- human intestinal microbiome
1, record 8, English, human%20intestinal%20microbiome
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- intestinal microbiome 2, record 8, English, intestinal%20microbiome
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The intestinal microbes are taxonomically complex and constitute an ecologically dynamic community (microbiota) that has long been believed to possess a strong impact on human physiology. Furthermore, they are heavily involved in the maturation and proliferation of human intestinal cells, helping to maintain their homeostasis and can be causative of various diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease and obesity ... Through metagenomic analysis, it is now possible to comprehensively explore the genetic nature of the intestinal microbiome, the mutually interacting system comprising the host cells and the residing microbial community. 1, record 8, English, - human%20intestinal%20microbiome
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Intestins
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- microbiome intestinal humain
1, record 8, French, microbiome%20intestinal%20humain
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- microbiome intestinal 2, record 8, French, microbiome%20intestinal
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le microbiome intestinal est impliqué dans l’homéostasie et le fonctionnement du système immunitaire local. Un équilibre entre le microbiome intestinal et les mécanismes de défense est retrouvé normalement dans l’intestin des individus sains. 2, record 8, French, - microbiome%20intestinal%20humain
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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