Journal
CURRENT PROTEIN & PEPTIDE SCIENCE
Volume 20, Issue 2, Pages 145-154Publisher
BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBL LTD
DOI: 10.2174/1389203719666180514145437
Keywords
Dietary protein metabolism; gut microbiota; metabolites; amino acid transporter; mucosal barrier; host health
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Funding
- National Key R&D Program of China [2017YFD0500501]
- National Natural Science Foundation of China [31722054, 31472101, 31528018]
- 111 Project [B16044]
- National Department Public Benefit Research Foundation [201403047]
- Shenzhen Jinxinnong Feed Co., Ltd.
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Dietary protein and its metabolites, amino acids, are essential nutrients for humans and animals. Accumulated research has revealed that the gut microbiota mediate the crosstalk between protein metabolism and host immune response. Gut microbes are involved in the digestion, absorption, metabolism and transformation process of dietary protein in the gastrointestinal tract Amino acids can be metabolized into numerous microbial metabolites, and these metabolites participate in various physiological functions related to host health and diseases. The components of dietary protein impact the gut microbiota composition and microbial metabolites. The source, concentration, and amino acid balance of dietary protein are primary factors which contribute to the composition, structure and function of gut microbes. A suitable ratio between protein and carbohydrate or even a low protein diet is recommended over a diet with protein in excess of requirements. Greater levels and undigested protein lead to an increase of pathogenic microorganism with associated higher risk of metabolic diseases. Herein, the crosstalk between dietary protein and gut microbiota composition and function is summarized, which will help to reveal the potential mechanism of gut microbes on the gastrointestinal tract health.
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