Gut Microbial-Derived Metabolites as Immune Modulators of T Helper 17 and Regulatory T Cells. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • The gut microbiota and its derived metabolites greatly impact the host immune system, both innate and adaptive responses. Gut dysbiosis and altered levels of microbiota-derived metabolites have been described in several immune-related and immune-mediated diseases such as intestinal bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, or colorectal cancer. Gut microbial-derived metabolites are synthesized from dietary compounds ingested by the host or host-produced metabolites, and additionally, some bacterial products can be synthesized de novo. In this review, we focus on the two first metabolites families including short-chain fatty acids, indole metabolites, polyamines, choline-derived compounds, and secondary bile acids. They all have been described as immunoregulatory molecules that specifically affect the adaptive immune system and T helper 17 and regulatory T cells. We discuss the mechanisms of action and the consequences in health and diseases related to these gut microbial-derived metabolites. Finally, we propose that the exogenous administration of these molecules or other compounds that bind to their immunoregulatory receptors in a homologous manner could be considered therapeutic approaches.

publication date

  • January 16, 2023

Research

keywords

  • Gastrointestinal Microbiome
  • Microbiota

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC9867388

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85146652525

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.15252/emmm.201911621

PubMed ID

  • 36675320

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 24

issue

  • 2