Diana Medina Félix

Dr. Diana Medina Félix

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Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

13Years (2014-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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1 March 2014 in Journal of Invertebrate Pathology
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DFDiana Medina Félix
Diana Medina Félix
JLJosé A. López-Elías
José A. López-Elías
LMLuis R. Martinez-cordova
Luis R. Martinez-cordova
MLMarco A. López-Torres
Marco A. López-Torres
JHJorge Hernández-López
Jorge Hernández-López
FMFernando Mendoza-Cano
Fernando Mendoza-Cano

1 September 2017 in Journal of Invertebrate Pathology
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DFDiana Medina Félix
Diana Medina Félix
JEJosé Antonio López Elías
José Antonio López Elías
Angel  CampaAngel Campa
Angel Campa
LMLuis R. Martinez-cordova
Luis R. Martinez-cordova
Antonio Luna-GonzálezAntonio Luna-González
Antonio Luna-González
MZMaría Guadalupe Burboa Zazueta
María Guadalupe Burboa Zazueta

1 February 2019 in Journal of Invertebrate Pathology
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DFDiana Medina Félix
Diana Medina Félix
Angel  CampaAngel Campa
Angel Campa
JEJosé Antonio López Elías
José Antonio López Elías
LMLuis R. Martinez-cordova
Luis R. Martinez-cordova
GPGudelia Figueroa Preciado
Gudelia Figueroa Preciado
NANolberta Huerta Aldaz
Nolberta Huerta Aldaz

1 January 2022 in Journal of Invertebrate Pathology
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DFDiana Medina Félix
Diana Medina Félix
ECEdilmar Cortés-Jacinto
Edilmar Cortés-Jacinto
Angel  CampaAngel Campa
Angel Campa
JEJosé Antonio López Elías
José Antonio López Elías
LMLuis R. Martinez-cordova
Luis R. Martinez-cordova
SSSergio David Leal Soto
Sergio David Leal Soto

8 July 2025 in Microbiology Research
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JFJesus Salvador Olivier Guirado Flores
Jesus Salvador Olivier Guirado Flores
EGEstefania Garibay-Valdez
Estefania Garibay-Valdez
DFDiana Medina Félix
Diana Medina Félix
FVFrancisco Vargas-Albores
Francisco Vargas-Albores
LMLuis R. Martinez-cordova
Luis R. Martinez-cordova
MMMarcel Martinez-Porchas
Marcel Martinez-Porchas
The intestinal microbiota of fish is predominantly composed of prokaryotic microorganisms, with research historically focused on bacteria. In contrast, the role of microeukaryotic organisms in the fish gut remains largely unexplored. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the diversity, ecology, and potential functions of intestinal microeukaryotes, particularly fungi and protozoans, in teleost fish. Fungi, especially Ascomycota and Basidiomycota phyla members, are consistently identified across species and may contribute to digestion, immune modulation, and microbial homeostasis. Protists, though often viewed as pathogens, also exhibit potential commensal or immunoregulatory roles, including the modulation of bacterial communities through grazing. Other eukaryotic taxa, including metazoan parasites, microalgae, and zooplankton, are commonly found as transient or diet-derived members of the gut ecosystem. While many of these organisms remain poorly characterized, emerging evidence suggests they may play essential roles in host physiology and microbial balance. The review highlights the need for improved detection methodologies, functional studies using gnotobiotic and in vitro models, and multi-kingdom approaches to uncover fish gut microeukaryotes’ ecological and biotechnological potential.

10 May 2016 in Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research
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JEJose Antonio Lopez Elias
Jose Antonio Lopez Elias
DFDiana Medina Félix
Diana Medina Félix
ACAngel Isidro Campa Cordova
Angel Isidro Campa Cordova
LMLuis R. Martinez-cordova
Luis R. Martinez-cordova
JLJorge Hernandez Lopez
Jorge Hernandez Lopez
MVMartha Elisa Rivas Vega
Martha Elisa Rivas Vega