The gut commensal Blautia maintains colonic mucus function under low fiber consumption through short-chain fatty acid-mediated activation of Ffar2
S. M. Holmberg, R. H. Feeney, V. Prasoodanan P.K.…·B. O. Schroeder
This study shows that the gut bacterium Blautia helps maintain colonic mucus function under low fiber diets by producing short-chain fatty acids that activate Ffar2.