Regulation of gut microbial gene expression
Regulation of gene expression is a complex phenomenon that is essential for bacteria to survive and adapt to changing environmental conditions.
Gut microbiome composition profiling frequently does not correlate with the gut metabolome. Recent research indicates that regulation of microbial gene expression significantly influences gut microbial metabolite production. However, the factors that affect microbial growth and their gene expression have hitherto not received much attention in gut microbiome studies.
Understanding the influence of dietary and gut environmental factors on gut bacterial pathways for metabolite production requires careful attention in future microbiome research.
Increased integration of bacterial gene regulation in gut microbiome studies is crucial for leveraging the potential of gut microbiota to enhance health and prevent diseases.
https://www.cell.com/trends/microbiology/fulltext/S0966-842X(24)00175-6
