Antibiotics influence the gut microbiome and the plasma or fecal metabolome depending on the class of antibiotics and the gut bacterial composition.
Are effects of antibiotics reflected in the metabolome?
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Microbiome
The microbiome is made of microorganisms living in and on our body. Through metabolism, the microbiome contributes essential metabolites that contribute to our health, but can also release toxic metabolites that contribute to disease. The study of the microbiome together with host biology is currently one of the hottest topics in biomedical research.
Isovaleric acid – Metabolite of the month
Metabolite of the month is your sneak peek into the world of metabolomics. In this month´s article, we took a closer look at Isovaleric acid, a five-carbon branched ..
Why you should combine analysis of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs)
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) are well-established as important diet-based energy sources.
How bile salt hydrolases affect the gut microbiome
Bile acid composition and a complex network of bile salt hydrolases in the gut shape microbial colonization.
Modulating gut microbiota with prebiotics could control type 2 diabetes
Modulation of gut microbiota with prebiotic Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) led to discovery of two novel enterosynes (12-HETE and enkephalin), with potential to control type 2 diabetes
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