2023, Vol. 4, Issue 2, Part B
Hepatic enzyme interactions with gut microbiota: Implications for liver health and disease modulation
Author(s): Maria Sanchez
Abstract: Hepatic enzymes play a pivotal role in maintaining liver health and regulating various metabolic pathways. Recent advancements have uncovered the complex interactions between hepatic enzymes and gut microbiota, highlighting their collective impact on liver function, metabolism, and disease modulation. The gut-liver axis, a bidirectional communication pathway, is influenced by the microbiota's metabolic activity, which, in turn, affects liver enzyme function and overall hepatic health. Dysbiosis, an imbalance in the gut microbiota composition, has been linked to various liver diseases, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), cirrhosis, and liver fibrosis. The enzymes involved in liver detoxification, such as cytochrome P450 enzymes, are sensitive to microbiota alterations, with changes in microbial populations affecting their expression and activity. Furthermore, specific microbial metabolites, including short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), bile acids, and lipopolysaccharides (LPS), influence liver enzyme functions and contribute to liver injury or protection. This review explores the mechanisms through which gut microbiota influences hepatic enzyme activity, the implications for liver disease progression, and potential therapeutic interventions targeting the gut microbiota for liver health modulation. We aim to provide a comprehensive overview of how hepatic enzyme-gut microbiota interactions could be leveraged for innovative treatment strategies in liver diseases.
DOI: 10.22271/micro.2023.v4.i2b.287
Pages: 171-174 | Views: 108 | Downloads: 48
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Maria Sanchez. Hepatic enzyme interactions with gut microbiota: Implications for liver health and disease modulation. J Adv Microbiol Res 2023;4(2):171-174. DOI: 10.22271/micro.2023.v4.i2b.287
