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ArticleWorld journal of gastroenterology2025

Intermittent fasting exacerbates colon inflammation by promoting Th17 cell differentiation through inhibition of gut microbiota-derived indoleacrylic acid.

Rui Fu, Peng Zhang, Jia-Wei Zhang, Yuan Hong, Bo Chen, Guo-Dong Cao

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Article in World journal of gastroenterology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Rui FuDepartment of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China.
Peng ZhangDepartment of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China.
Jia-Wei ZhangDepartment of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China.
Yuan HongDepartment of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China.
Bo ChenDepartment of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China.
Guo-Dong CaoDepartment of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, Anhui Province, China.

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Abstract

backgroundIntermittent fasting (IF), particularly time-restricted feeding (TRF), is increasingly popular has gained popularity for weight loss, yet management, but its effects impact on gut health remain unclear. Remains inadequately understood. This study explores how investigated the effects of TRF effects on intestinal health and explored the underlying mechanisms.

aimTo assess the effects of IF on intestinal health, elucidate the mechanisms involved.

methodsMice were divided into two groups: Normal control (NC) and IF. The IF group underwent TRF, while the NC group had unrestricted access to food. Body weight, fecal characteristics, and intestinal morphology were analyzed. Colon tissue, serum, and fecal samples were collected for histological analysis, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, flow cytometry, 16S rRNA sequencing, and metabolomic profiling.

resultsIF significantly affected body weight and intestinal morphology, compromised the intestinal barrier, increased pro-inflammatory cytokines, and heightened gut immune activation (

conclusionProlonged IF exacerbates intestinal inflammation by impairing gut barrier integrity and disrupting microbial homeostasis. However, IAA supplementation effectively mitigates fasting-induced intestinal inflammation and immune imbalance, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent.

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ColitisFastingGastrointestinal MicrobiomeIndoleacetic AcidsTh17 CellsAnimalsCell DifferentiationColonCytokinesDisease Models, AnimalFecesHumansIntermittent FastingIntestinal MucosaMaleMiceCytokinesIndoleacetic AcidsColon inflammationGut microbiotaIntermittent fastingMetabolomicsTh17 cell

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PMCPMC12175853

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