The role of short-chain fatty acids in health and disease.

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Summary

The role of SCFAs as a major player in maintenance of gut and immune homeostasis is highlighted, and their levels are regulated by diet are provided a new basis to explain the increased prevalence of inflammatory disease in Westernized countries.

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review
Published
2014-01-01
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Keywords

Biology, G protein-coupled receptor, Receptor, Immune system, Gut flora

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