Regulation of bile acid metabolism-related signaling pathways by gut microbiota in diseases

Author: Er-teng JIA ¹
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1. State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering, Southeast University
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Bile acid; Farnesoid X receptor; Gut microbiota; Metabolism; Q939.93; Vitamin D receptor
From: Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B 2019;20(10):781-792
CountryChina
Language:English
Abstract: Over the past decade, there has been increasing attention on the interaction between microbiota and bile acid metabolism. Bile acids are not only involved in the metabolism of nutrients, but are also important in signal transduction for the regulation of host physiological activities. Microbial-regulated bile acid metabolism has been proven to affect many diseases, but there have not been many studies of disease regulation by microbial receptor signaling pathways. This review considers findings of recent research on the core roles of farnesoid X receptor (FXR), G protein-coupled bile acid receptor (TGR5), and vitamin D receptor (VDR) signaling pathways in microbial–host interactions in health and disease. Studying the relationship between these pathways can help us understand the pathogenesis of human diseases, and lead to new solutions for their treatments.