The gut has been a focal point in the research of digestive system disorders.The internal microbiota generates metabolites that function as signaling molecules and substrates,interacting with the intestinal wall and i...The gut has been a focal point in the research of digestive system disorders.The internal microbiota generates metabolites that function as signaling molecules and substrates,interacting with the intestinal wall and influ-encing host physiology and pathology.Besides,the gut microbiota and metabolites owe highly diverse types and quantities,posing challenges for quantitative analysis,and monitoring frequent interactions between diges-tive tract metabolites and the intestinal wall remains a challenge.However,research targeting gut microbiota metabolites has elucidated their relevance to digestive diseases.By modulating metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids,bile acids,and lipopolysaccharides,it is possible to intervene in the progression of diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.Currently,research on gut microbiota is advancing,and more work is required to explore the interactions between host,microbes and underlying mech-anisms.In this review,we have revisited the generation of gut microbiota-related metabolites,their impact on diseases,and modes of interaction,emphasizing the significant role of metabolites in digestive system disorders.It is believed that the linkage between gut microbiota and diseases in current research can be established through metabolites,providing a framework and foundation for research in the field of metabolomics and fundamental mechanisms.展开更多
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文摘The gut has been a focal point in the research of digestive system disorders.The internal microbiota generates metabolites that function as signaling molecules and substrates,interacting with the intestinal wall and influ-encing host physiology and pathology.Besides,the gut microbiota and metabolites owe highly diverse types and quantities,posing challenges for quantitative analysis,and monitoring frequent interactions between diges-tive tract metabolites and the intestinal wall remains a challenge.However,research targeting gut microbiota metabolites has elucidated their relevance to digestive diseases.By modulating metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids,bile acids,and lipopolysaccharides,it is possible to intervene in the progression of diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.Currently,research on gut microbiota is advancing,and more work is required to explore the interactions between host,microbes and underlying mech-anisms.In this review,we have revisited the generation of gut microbiota-related metabolites,their impact on diseases,and modes of interaction,emphasizing the significant role of metabolites in digestive system disorders.It is believed that the linkage between gut microbiota and diseases in current research can be established through metabolites,providing a framework and foundation for research in the field of metabolomics and fundamental mechanisms.
