The Divergent Immunomodulatory Effects of Short Chain Fatty Acids and Medium Chain Fatty Acids

The Divergent Immunomodulatory Effects of Short Chain Fatty Acids and Medium Chain Fatty Acids

Fatty acids are derived from diet and fermentative processes by the intestinal flora. Two to five carbon chain fatty acids, termed short chain fatty acids (SCFA) are increasingly recognized to play a role in intestinal homeostasis. However, the characteristics of slightly longer 6 to 10 carbon, medi...

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Main Authors: Qi Hui Sam, Hua Ling, Wen Shan Yew, Zhaohong Tan, Sharada Ravikumar, Matthew Wook Chang, Louis Yi Ann Chai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
microbiome
short chain fatty acids
medium chain fatty acids
cytokine
inflammation
immunity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/12/6453

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