Eva Alegre

Eva Alegre


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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30 October 2024 in Foods
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Adrián De la RosaAdrián De la Rosa
Adrián De la Rosa
SGsolanye Guerra
solanye Guerra
MCMaria Alejandra Camacho-Villa
Maria Alejandra Camacho-Villa
AVAlicia Valls
Alicia Valls
EAEva Alegre
Eva Alegre
Eva SernaEva Serna
Eva Serna
Probiotics are living microorganisms recognized for conferring health benefits on the host by modulating the gut microbiota. They interact with various signaling pathways, including the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR), which plays a crucial role in maintaining intestinal homeostasis and immune function. The activation of AhR by probiotics has been associated with benefits such as improved intestinal barrier function, reduced inflammation, and modulation of immune responses. This systematic review aims to summarize current knowledge on the signaling of AhR, mediated by probiotics in physiological conditions and gastrointestinal pathologies. We conducted a comprehensive search across databases, including PubMed and Embase, up until July 2024. Out of 163 studies screened, 18 met the inclusion criteria. Our findings revealed in healthy populations that probiotic consumption increases the production of AhR ligands promoting intestinal immune tolerance. Furthermore, in populations with gastrointestinal pathologies, probiotics ameliorated symptoms through AhR activation by Trp metabolites, leading to the upregulation of the anti-inflammatory response.