Regulation of Inflammation by Short Chain Fatty Acids

Regulation of Inflammation by Short Chain Fatty Acids

The short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) acetate (C2), propionate (C3) and butyrate (C4) are the main metabolic products of anaerobic bacteria fermentation in the intestine. In addition to their important role as fuel for intestinal epithelial cells, SCFAs modulate different processes in the gastrointest...

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Main Authors: Renato T. Nachbar, Rui Curi, Marco A.R. Vinolo, Hosana G. Rodrigues
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
short chain fatty acids
inflammation
leukocytes
neutrophils
butyrate
propionate
acetate
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/3/10/858/

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