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Gut microbiota-derived bacterial protein ClpB acts as a molecular mimic of alpha-MSH, directly activating anorexigenic neurons and stimulating the secretion of satiety hormones (PYY, GLP-1) to induce satiety.

Maintaining a healthy gut microbiome through a diverse diet supports the production of beneficial bacterial proteins like ClpB. These proteins may help regulate appetite by mimicking satiety signals, though this is a secondary mechanism compared to fiber-derived SCFAs.

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ClpB derived from Escherichia coli (E. coli) is capable of displaying the α-MSH-like function, such as enhancing PYY and GLP-1 secretion, and directly activating anorexigenic neurons, and subsequently inducing satiety.
Hui Han et al. · Microbiome · 2021

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Based on specific animal studies and in vitro models; human clinical data is limited.

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From gut microbiota to host appetite: gut microbiota-derived metabolites as key regulators

Hui Han et al. · Microbiome · 2021

DOI 10.1186/s40168-021-01093-y

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