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ReviewFrontiers in immunology2025

The role of polysaccharides in immune regulation through gut microbiota: mechanisms and implications.

Ting Zhao, Congyue Wang, Yuhan Liu, Bo Li, Mingjia Shao, Wuyang Zhao, Chuang Zhou

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Review in Frontiers in immunology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 26 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

26 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Ting ZhaoDepartment of Oncology, Ansteel Group General Hospital, Anshan, China.
Congyue WangDepartment of Oncology, Ansteel Group General Hospital, Anshan, China.
Yuhan LiuDepartment of Medical Oncology, Anshan Cancer Hospital, Anshan, China.
Bo LiDepartment of Oncology, Ansteel Group General Hospital, Anshan, China.
Mingjia ShaoDepartment of Oncology, Ansteel Group General Hospital, Anshan, China.
Wuyang ZhaoDepartment of Oncology, Ansteel Group General Hospital, Anshan, China.
Chuang ZhouDepartment of Oncology, Ansteel Group General Hospital, Anshan, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Polysaccharides, as complex carbohydrates, play a pivotal role in immune modulation and interactions with the gut microbiota. The diverse array of dietary polysaccharides influences gut microbial ecology, impacting immune responses, metabolism, and overall well-being. Despite their recognized benefits, there is limited understanding of the precise mechanisms by which polysaccharides modulate the immune system through the gut microbiota. A comprehensive search of Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Embase up to May 2024 was conducted to identify relevant studies. This study employs a systematic approach to explore the interplay between polysaccharides and the gut microbiota, focusing on cytokine-mediated and short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)-mediated pathways. The findings underscore the significant role of polysaccharides in shaping the composition and function of the gut microbiota, thereby influencing immune regulation and metabolic processes. However, further research is necessary to elucidate the detailed molecular mechanisms and translate these findings into clinical applications.

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Gastrointestinal MicrobiomeImmunomodulationPolysaccharidesAnimalsCytokinesFatty Acids, VolatileHumansCytokinesFatty Acids, VolatilePolysaccharidescytokinesgut microbiotaimmune regulationpolysaccharidesSCFAs

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PMID40230839
PMCPMC11994737

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