Reduction in butyrate ‐producing Lachnospiraceae contributes to stress‐induced visceral hypersensitivity in rats

Conclusions: Reduction in the abundance of butyrate ‐producing Lachnospiraceae, which is beneficial for the intestinal barrier, was involved in the formation of visceral hypersensitivity.R. hominis is a potential probiotic for treating stress ‐induced visceral hypersensitivity.

Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 6, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jindong Zhang, Lijin Song, Yujing Wang, Chang Liu, Lu Zhang, Shiwei Zhu, Shuangjiang Liu, Liping Duan Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: research