Gut microbe-derived metabolite indole-3-carboxaldehyde alleviates atherosclerosis
Yijing Lu, Wenlong Yang, Zhiyong Qi, Rifeng Gao, Jing Tong, Tingwen Gao, Yin Zhang, Aijun Sun, Shuning Zhang, Junbo Ge
Abstract
Indole-3-carboxaldehyde (ICA) is a gut microbe-derived tryptophan metabolite. Here, we explored the role of ICA in atherosclerosis.
Topics & Concepts
MetaboliteIndole testChemistryPharmacologyMedicineBiochemistryGut microbiota and healthTryptophan and brain disordersDiet and metabolism studies