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Regulation of inflammation by short chain fatty acids

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Vinolo, Marco A.R., Rodrigues, Hosana G., Nachbar, Renato T., Curi, Rui·2011·Nutrients

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The short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) acetate (C(2)), propionate (C(3)) and butyrate (C(4)) are the main metabolic products of anaerobic bacteria fermentation in the intestine. In addition to their important role as fuel for intestinal epithelial cells, SCFAs modulate different processes in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract such as electrolyte and water absorption. These fatty acids have been recognized as potential mediators involved in the effects of gut microbiota on intestinal immune function. SCFAs act on leukocytes and endothelial cells through at least two mechanisms: activation of GPCRs (GPR41 and GPR43) and inhibiton of histone deacetylase (HDAC). SCFAs regulate several leukocyte functions including production of cytokines (TNF-α, IL-2, IL-6 and IL-10), eicosanoids and chemokines (e.g., MCP-1 and CINC-2). The ability of leukocytes to migrate to the foci of inflammation and to destroy microbial pathogens also seems to be affected by the SCFAs. In this review, the latest research that describes how SCFAs regulate the inflammatory process is presented. The effects of these fatty acids on isolated cells (leukocytes, endothelial and intestinal epithelial cells) and, particularly, on the recruitment and activation of leukocytes are discussed. Therapeutic application of these fatty acids for the treatment of inflammatory pathologies is also highlighted.

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Authors
Vinolo, M. A. R., Rodrigues, H. G., Nachbar, R. T., & Curi, R.
Affiliations
Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
Corresponding author
Vinolo, Marco A.R.
Venue
Nutrients
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2011-10-14
Volume
3
Issue
10
Pages
858-876
ISSN
2072-6643 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2019419945
Cited by
1,724
References
106
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FWCI
2.98
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Funders
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Gut microbiota and health
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Probiotics and Fermented Foods
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology
Keywords
short-chain fatty acids, butyrate, propionate, acetate, inflammation, gut microbiota, intestinal immunity, GPR41, GPR43, histone deacetylase inhibition, cytokine production, leukocyte migration, endothelial cells, intestinal epithelial cells, eicosanoids, chemokines, inflammatory disease therapy
MeSH terms
Dietary Fats, Epithelial Cells, Fatty Acids, Volatile, Humans, Inflammation, Intestinal Mucosa, Intestines, Leukocytes, Cytokines, Inflammation Mediators, Endothelial Cells, Immunomodulation

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