Progress of Research on Relationship Between Intestinal Flora, Immunity and Gallstone / 胃肠病学

Gallstone disease is a common and frequently seen disease of digestive system, and is a common cause of inflammation of gallbladder and bile duct, biliary tract tumor and obstructive jaundice, however, its pathogenesis is not yet fully understood. Recent studies have revealed that intestinal flora and immunity play important roles in the formation of gallstones. This paper reviewed the relationship between the abundance and composition of intestinal flora, immuno - globulins, mucins and immune cells, as well as the interactions between intestinal flora and biliary immunity and gallstone formation for providing new ideas and methods for gallstone prevention and treatment.