Regulatory role of short-chain fatty acids in inflammatory bowel disease
Yangzhou University · Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital
Abstract
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) comprises a group of chronic inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Accumulating evidence shows that the development of IBD is always accompanied by the dysbiosis of the gut microbiota (GM), causing a decrease in prebiotic levels and an increase in harmful metabolite levels. This leads to persistent immune response and inflammation in the intestine, greatly impairing the physiological function of the gastrointestinal tract. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are produced by probiotic gut bacteria from a fiber-rich diet that cannot be digested directly. SCFAs with significant anti-inflammatory functions regulate immune function and prevent an excessive immune…
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6Topics & keywords
- Immune system
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Dysbiosis
- Prebiotic
- Inflammation
- Immunology
- Gastrointestinal tract
- Gut flora
- Good health and well-being