| Literature DB >> 26412151 |
Craig I McKenzie1, Charles R Mackay2, Laurence Macia3.
Abstract
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are released upon fermentation of dietary fiber by gut bacteria. G protein-coupled receptor 43 (GPR43), a key receptor for SCFAs, is expressed on cell types important for immunity and metabolism. GPR43 modulates both inflammatory and metabolic processes, and is crucial for understanding the pathogenesis of 'Western lifestyle' diseases.Entities:
Keywords: Fiber; GPR43; SCFAs; inflammation; metabolism
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26412151 DOI: 10.1016/j.tem.2015.07.009
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trends Endocrinol Metab ISSN: 1043-2760 Impact factor: 12.015