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  • Microbiome research
  • Metabolomics
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Microbiome research is rapidly expanding, generating vast amounts of data.
  • Four key microbial metabolites—butyric acid, flagellin, lipoteichoic acid, and propionic acid—are widely used in studies.
  • These metabolites are found in healthy humans but are also implicated in various pathologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review the roles of butyric acid, flagellin, lipoteichoic acid, and propionic acid.
  • To analyze the dual inflammatory potential (beneficial and detrimental) of these metabolites.
  • To discuss implications for pre- and probiotic therapies and address methodological challenges in microbiome research.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic analysis of existing literature on the four selected microbial metabolites.
  • Evaluation of their physiological presence and involvement in human diseases.
  • Assessment of their impact on distinct organs and disease states.
  • Critical discourse on common scientific methods in microbiome research.

Main Results:

  • The four metabolites exhibit both beneficial and harmful effects, acting as a "friend and foe" in biological systems.
  • Their involvement spans a range of conditions, from cancer to neurological disorders.
  • Their inflammatory potential is context-dependent, influencing health and disease outcomes.
  • Significant challenges exist in microbiome research regarding data comparability and reproducibility.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the complex roles of microbial metabolites is crucial for advancing microbiome science.
  • Careful consideration of both positive and negative attributes is necessary for developing safe and effective pre- and probiotic strategies.
  • Addressing methodological inconsistencies is vital for improving the reliability and reproducibility of microbiome research findings.