The Role of Microbial Amino Acid Metabolism in Host Metabolism

The Role of Microbial Amino Acid Metabolism in Host Metabolism

Disruptions in gut microbiota composition and function are increasingly implicated in the pathogenesis of obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The functional output of the gut microbiota, including short-chain fatty acids and amino acids, are thought to be important modulators...

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Main Authors: Evelien P. J. G. Neis, Cornelis H. C. Dejong, Sander S. Rensen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-04-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
amino acids
short-chain fatty acids
gut microbiota
obesity
type 2 diabetes mellitus
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/4/2930

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