Taurine Makes Our Microbiota Stronger

Trends Endocrinol Metab. 2021 May;32(5):259-261. doi: 10.1016/j.tem.2021.02.006. Epub 2021 Mar 8.

Abstract

Our gut microbiota is known as an efficient barrier for infection; however, the physiological processes involved are poorly understood. Stacy et al. recently shed light on the key contribution of taurine to the trainable resistance of the gut microbiota to infection. This represents a groundbreaking advance for future microbiota-based therapeutics.

MeSH terms

  • Gastrointestinal Microbiome*
  • Humans
  • Microbiota*
  • Taurine*

Substances

  • Taurine