Anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects elicited by short chain fatty acids produced by Escherichia coli isolated from healthy human gut microbiota

Abstract Background Extracellular metabolites of short chain fatty acids (SCFA) excreted by gut microbiota have been reported to play an important role in the regulation of intestinal homeostasis. Apart from supplying energy, SCFA also elicit immune stimulation in animal and human cells. Therefore,...

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Main Authors: Atchareeya Nakkarach, Hooi Ling Foo, Adelene Ai-Lian Song, Nur Elina Abdul Mutalib, Sunee Nitisinprasert, Ulaiwan Withayagiat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Microbial Cell Factories
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12934-020-01477-z