A Combination of Acetate, Propionate, and Butyrate Increases Glucose Uptake in C2C12 Myotubes

Background: Dietary fibers are subjected to saccharolytic fermentation by the gut microbiota, leading to the production of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs). SCFAs act as signaling molecules to different cells in the human body including skeletal muscle cells. The ability of SCFAs to induce multiple s...

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Main Authors: Britt M. J. Otten, Mireille M. J. P. E. Sthijns, Freddy J. Troost
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/4/946