Microbial metabolite trimethylamine-N-oxide induces intestinal carcinogenesis through inhibiting farnesoid X receptor signaling

Feb 5, 2024Cellular oncology (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

Microbial molecule trimethylamine-N-oxide may promote intestinal cancer by blocking a key cell signaling pathway

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Abstract

TMAO administration increased tumor cell and stem cell proliferation while decreasing apoptosis.

  • TMAO is associated with DNA damage and gut barrier impairment.
  • Changes in the intestinal microbial community structure were observed, with a reduction in beneficial bacteria.
  • TMAO may bind to the farnesoid X receptor (FXR), inhibiting the FXR-fibroblast growth factor 15 (FGF15) axis.
  • Activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway was induced by TMAO.
  • The FXR agonist GW4064 could reduce TMAO-induced activation of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.

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