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Jianhong Li^1,2, Jing Xu^1,2, Xue Guo^1,2

¹Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.

|April 26, 2025

Summary

Odoribacter splanchnicus, an intestinal microbe, influences host health and metabolism. It produces short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and shows potential as a next-generation probiotic for metabolic and inflammatory diseases.

Keywords:

Odoribacter splanchnicus human health next-generation probiotics nutrition

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Area of Science:

Microbiology
Gut Microbiome Research
Metabolic Health

Background:

Odoribacter splanchnicus is a common gut microorganism identified through sequencing.
Its abundance is linked to host health, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and intestinal inflammation.
O. splanchnicus may have dual roles, either protective or disease-promoting.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the role of O. splanchnicus in host metabolism and immunity.
To investigate the potential of O. splanchnicus as a next-generation probiotic.
To understand its contribution to intestinal homeostasis and disease.

Main Methods:

High-throughput sequencing analyses to detect O. splanchnicus abundance.
Review of existing literature on O. splanchnicus and its metabolites.
Analysis of O. splanchnicus's association with host health markers.

Main Results:

O. splanchnicus is associated with various health conditions, including obesity and inflammation.
It synthesizes beneficial metabolites like short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).
SCFAs produced by O. splanchnicus impact host energy metabolism, insulin resistance, and immune response.

Conclusions:

O. splanchnicus plays a significant role in regulating host metabolism, immunity, and gut health.
Its metabolite production, particularly SCFAs, highlights its health benefits.
O. splanchnicus is a promising candidate for next-generation probiotics and functional foods for metabolic and inflammatory diseases.