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Dose-Dependent Beneficial Effects of Tryptophan and Its Derived Metabolites on Akkermansia In Vitro: A Preliminary Prospective Study

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MICROORGANISMS
Volume 9, Issue 7, Pages -

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MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9071511

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Akkermansia; tryptophan metabolites; indole; indole derivates

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  1. Shanxi Province Key RD Plan [201903D211006]
  2. National Natural Science Foundation of China [32072332]

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Akkermansia muciniphila, a potential probiotic, has been shown to be positively correlated with tryptophan metabolism. Tryptophan treatment significantly promotes the growth of A. muciniphila and improves its hydrophobicity and adhesion when grown in a certain concentration. Furthermore, A. muciniphila can metabolize tryptophan into various indoles, which can significantly promote its growth.
Akkermansia muciniphila, a potential probiotic, has been proven to lessen the effects of several diseases. As established, the relative abundance of Akkermansia is positively correlated with tryptophan metabolism. However, the reciprocal interaction between tryptophan and Akkemansia is still unclear. Herein, for the first time, the possible effects of tryptophan and its derived metabolites on A. muciniphila were preliminarily investigated, including growth, physiological function, and metabolism. Obtained results suggested that 0.4 g/L of tryptophan treatment could significantly promote the growth of A. muciniphila. Notably, when grown in BHI with 0.8 g/L of tryptophan, the hydrophobicity and adhesion of A. muciniphila were significantly improved, potentially due to the increase in the rate of cell division. Furthermore, A. muciniphila metabolized tryptophan to indole, indole-3-acetic acid, indole-3-carboxaldehyde, and indole-3-lactic acid. Indoles produced by gut microbiota could significantly promote the growth of A. muciniphila. These results could provide a valuable reference for future research on the relationship between tryptophan metabolism and A. muciniphila.

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