The short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) butyrate, propionate and acetate are microbial
metabolites and their availability in the gut and other organs is determined by environmental …

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are the main metabolites produced by bacterial fermentation
of dietary fibre in the gastrointestinal tract. The absorption of SCFAs is mediated by substrate …

The gastrointestinal tract is involved in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The gut microbiota has …

Although microbial populations in the gut microbiome are associated with COVID-19
severity, a causal impact on patient health has not been established. Here we provide …

A novel syndrome called long-haul COVID or long COVID is increasingly recognized in a
significant percentage of individuals within a few months after infection with SARS-CoV-2 …

Background Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS) affects over 65 million individuals
worldwide but treatment options are scarce. We aimed to assess a synbiotic preparation …

The clinical course and outcome of COVID-19 are highly variable, ranging from
asymptomatic infections to severe disease and death. Understanding the risk factors of …

Communication between the gut and remote organs, such as the brain or the cardiovascular
system, has been well established and recent studies provide evidence for a potential …

Intestinal dysbiosis frequently occurs in abdominal radiotherapy and contributes to
irradiation (IR)-induced intestinal damage and inflammation. Akkermansia muciniphila (A …

The human gut microbiota is a complex ecosystem involved in the metabolism, immunity,
and health of the host. The microbiome plays a key role in the development of the host's …