Microbial Metabolites Determine Host Health and the Status of Some Diseasesopen access
- Authors
- Sittipo, Panida; Shim, Jae-won; Lee, Yun Kyung
- Issue Date
- Nov-2019
- Publisher
- Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
- Keywords
- intestinal microbiota; metabolite; intestinal epithelial cell; immune cell; inflammatory bowel disease; metabolic disease
- Citation
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences, v.20, no.21
- Journal Title
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Volume
- 20
- Number
- 21
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/sch/handle/2021.sw.sch/4106
- DOI
- 10.3390/ijms20215296
- ISSN
- 1661-6596
1422-0067
- Abstract
- The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a highly complex organ composed of the intestinal epithelium layer, intestinal microbiota, and local immune system. Intestinal microbiota residing in the GI tract engages in a mutualistic relationship with the host. Different sections of the GI tract contain distinct proportions of the intestinal microbiota, resulting in the presence of unique bacterial products in each GI section. The intestinal microbiota converts ingested nutrients into metabolites that target either the intestinal microbiota population or host cells. Metabolites act as messengers of information between the intestinal microbiota and host cells. The intestinal microbiota composition and resulting metabolites thus impact host development, health, and pathogenesis. Many recent studies have focused on modulation of the gut microbiota and their metabolites to improve host health and prevent or treat diseases. In this review, we focus on the production of microbial metabolites, their biological impact on the intestinal microbiota composition and host cells, and the effect of microbial metabolites that contribute to improvements in inflammatory bowel diseases and metabolic diseases. Understanding the role of microbial metabolites in protection against disease might offer an intriguing approach to regulate disease.
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