Intraperitoneal Administration of Short-Chain Fatty Acids Improves Lipid Metabolism of Long–Evans Rats in a Sex-Specific Manner

Intraperitoneal Administration of Short-Chain Fatty Acids Improves Lipid Metabolism of Long–Evans Rats in a Sex-Specific Manner

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are microbial metabolites, mainly generated by the action of gut microbiota on dietary fibers. Acetate, propionate, and butyrate are the three main SCFAs produced typically in a 60:20:20 molar ratio in the colon. Acetate, propionate, and butyrate, when given individua...

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Main Authors: Shrushti Shah, Tiffany Fillier, Thu Huong Pham, Raymond Thomas, Sukhinder Kaur Cheema
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
gene regulation
gut microbial metabolites
lipids
sex-specific effects
short-chain fatty acids
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/3/892

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