Akkermansia muciniphila Ameliorates Acetaminophen-Induced Liver Injury by Regulating Gut Microbial Composition and Metabolism
Jiafeng Xia, Longxian Lv, Boqiang Liu, Shuting Wang, Sitong Zhang, Zhengjie Wu, Liya Yang, Xiaoyuan Bian, Qiangqiang Wang, Kaicen Wang, Aoxiang Zhuge, Shengjie Li, Yan Ren, Huiyong Jiang, Kaijin Xu, Lanjuan Li
Abstract
Our work revealed that A. muciniphila attenuated APAP-induced liver injury by alleviating oxidative stress and inflammation in the liver, and its hepatoprotective effect was accompanied by activation of the PI3K/Akt pathway and mediated by regulation of the composition and metabolic function of the intestinal microbiota. This finding suggested that the microbial community is a non-negligible impact on drug metabolism and probiotic administration could be a potential therapy for drug-induced liver injury.
Topics & Concepts
Akkermansia muciniphilaLiver injuryPharmacologyOxidative stressProinflammatory cytokineChemistryGlutathioneGut floraBiochemistryBiologyInflammationImmunologyEnzymeDrug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and ProtectionTryptophan and brain disordersGut microbiota and health