Microbiota-derived short chain fatty acids modulate microglia and promote Ab plaque deposition

Despite increased microglial recruitment to Ab plaques upon SCFA supplementation, microglia contained less intracellular Ab. Taken together, our results demonstrate that microbiota-derived SCFA are critical mediators along the gut-brain axis which promote Ab deposition likely via modulation of the microglial phenotype. CLICK TO REVIEW