Researchers discover major metabolite involved in regulating intestinal bacteria
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) have discovered that acetate, a major metabolite produced by some intestinal bacteria, is involved in regulating other intestinal bacteria. Specifically, experiments showed that acetate could trigger an immune response against potentially harmful bacteria. The findings, published in the scientific journal
Nature, will lead to the development of new ways to regulate the balance of intestinal bacteria.
You may be surprised to know that 40 trillion important bacteria live in our intestines. They help keep us healthy by producing essential nutrients and eliminating foreign pathogens. On the other hand, these commensal bacteria can harm your health if they are out of control. Therefore, understanding the way the body regulates the balance of intestinal bacteria is important issue for staying healthy.
Metabolite Found to Be Regulator of Intestinal Bacteria Balance
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A simple compound to control complex gut microbes
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