Gut Microbiome Metabolites and the Intestinal Homeostasis

Gut microbiota, the collection of microorganisms harboring the gut of all mammals, are essential for the host’s physiology, metabolism, intestinal homeostasis and immune system development and function. The advancement of technology has allowed a better understanding of the gut microbial communities and their metabolites, how they influence the host’s physiology and homeostasis, and how they also influence the susceptibility of the host to many diseases and disorders.In this mini - review, we will discuss how the intestinal microbiota metabolites regulate gut barrier function, epithelial proliferation, balanced gut microbiota composition, and intestinal immune activation.