Fig.1. Role of Bacterial Metabolites Lactate and Pyruvate in Intestinal Immune Response (IMAGE)

The University of Osaka

Fig.1. Role of Bacterial Metabolites Lactate and Pyruvate in Intestinal Immune Response

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Gut microbiota such as lactobacillus produce lactate and pyruvate. These metabolites stimulate intestinal macrophages through the receptor GPR31, allowing macrophages to protrude trans-epithelial dendrites and take up pathogenic bacteria efficiently in the intestine. Accordingly, lactate and pyruvate cause enhanced immune responses to pathogenic bacteria and increased resistance to the infection.

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