Butyrate and propionate are microbial danger signals that activate the NLRP3 inflammasome in human macrophages upon TLR stimulation
Summary: Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are immunomodulatory compounds produced by the microbiome through dietary fiber fermentation. Although generally considered beneficial for gut health, patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) display poor tolerance to fiber-rich diets, suggest...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-09-01
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Series: | Cell Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211124724010878 |