Production of Indole and Indole-Related Compounds by the Intestinal Microbiota and Consequences for the Host: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The intestinal microbiota metabolic activity towards the available substrates generates myriad bacterial metabolites that may accumulate in the luminal fluid. Among them, indole and indole-related compounds are produced by specific bacterial species from tryptophan. Although indole-related compounds...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-04-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/5/930 |