short-chain fatty acids

Aliases: SCFAs SCFA acetate propionate butyrate

Systems Analogy

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Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like acetate, propionate, and butyrate produced by gut microbial fermentation of dietary fibers, acting as signaling molecules that regulate metabolism, barrier integrity, and immune polarization.

Mentioned In

Bifidobacterium-Creatine Axis in Brain Bioenergetics BIOLOGICAL CIRCUITS Faecalibacterium & Immunotherapy Responsiveness BIOLOGICAL CIRCUITS Gut Dysbiosis & Microglial Priming in Alzheimer's BIOLOGICAL CIRCUITS

Scientific Sources & Verbatim Definitions

Empirical StudyMorrison DJ, Preston T. Formation of short chain fatty acids by the gut microbiota and their impact on human metabolism. Gut Microbes. 2016;7(3):189-200. ↗ (Page 190)
"Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), the main metabolites produced by microbial fermentation of undigested dietary carbohydrates, play a key role in metabolic health."