Short-Chain Fatty Acids as a Potential Treatment for Infections: a Closer Look at the Lungs

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are the main metabolites produced by the gut microbiota via the fermentation of complex carbohydrates and fibers. Evidence suggests that SCFAs play a role in the control of infections through direct action both on microorganisms and on host signaling. This review summ...

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Published in:	Infection and immunity Vol. 89; no. 9; p. e0018821
Main Authors:	Machado, Marina Gomes, Sencio, Valentin, Trottein, François
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 16.08.2021
Subjects:	Animals Anti-Infective Agents - immunology Anti-Infective Agents - metabolism Anti-Infective Agents - therapeutic use Fatty Acids, Volatile - immunology Fatty Acids, Volatile - metabolism Fatty Acids, Volatile - therapeutic use Humans Infections - drug therapy Infections - immunology Infections - microbiology Lung - drug effects Lung - immunology Lung - microbiology Lung - virology Microbial Viability Respiratory Tract Infections - drug therapy Respiratory Tract Infections - immunology Respiratory Tract Infections - microbiology Respiratory Tract Infections - virology Signal Transduction - immunology Virulence short-chain fatty acid bacteria virus gut respiratory infection
ISSN:	1098-5522, 1098-5522
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