Gut brain axis, the gut side - Gut microbial metabolite (SCFAs, BAs, TRP metabolites)

7 important questions on Gut brain axis, the gut side - Gut microbial metabolite (SCFAs, BAs, TRP metabolites)

What is the definition of gut microbial metabolites (GMMs)?

A gut microbial metabolite is a small molecule produced by microorganisms living in the gastrointestinal tract. Gut microbes synthesize metabolites that function as signalling molecules and biotransform undigested dietary substrates and host derived compounds

In what 3 ways does dietary fiber shape the microbial ecology?

Dietary fibers shapes the microbial ecology by:
-promoting fiber degenerating bacteria: prevotella, xylanibacter
-increase SCFA levels
-attributing to a diverse and balanced gut microbiome

What are the three main short-chain fatty acids produced from undigested carbohydrates in the gut microbiome and what is the microbiome composition ratio within?

The three main short-chain fatty acids produced from undigested carbohydrates in the gut microbiome are acetate, butyrate, propionate in the ratio 3:1:1 (in a healthy microbiome)
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How does bile acid metabolism influence microbiota?

Bile acid influences microbiota by:
1: gut bacteria expressing bile salt hydrolase (BSH) deconjugate primary bile acids
2 'escaped'  primary bile acids influence the microbiota in the colon.  certain bacteria convert them into secondary bile acids (DCA & LCA)

Into which compound can gut bacteria metabolize the amino acid tryptophan?

Gut bacteria can metabolize the amino acid tryptophan into indole

What are the main products of saccharolytic fermentation versus proteolytic fermentation in the colon and its benefits and disadvantages?

The main products of saccharolytic fermentation are SCFAs (acetate, butyrate, propionate)
Benefi: inhibiting pathogen adhesion to colonocytes
The main product of proteolytic fermentation are indoles BCFAs, phenol, ammonia
disadvantages (in high conc); impaired oxidative metabolism, proinflammatory, genotoxic

What are 3 the name of 3 different tryptophan catabolites and it's function?

The 3 different tryptophan catabolites are

Indole: signal molecule that appears essential in microbial communities by affecting spore formation, plasmid stability, drug, biofilm formation, and virulence

Tryptophol: quorum sensing molecule (fungi), antimicrobial activity toward salmonalla enterica and Lactobacillus plantarum

Indole lactic acid; is reported to have antifungal activity against penicillium strains

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