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

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 benefi...

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Main Authors: Ting Zhao, Congyue Wang, Yuhan Liu, Bo Li, Mingjia Shao, Wuyang Zhao, Chuang Zhou
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-03-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1555414/full
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description 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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spelling doaj-art-333403c23e3643bcae2d68c3b2e7ddc02025-08-20T02:10:50ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Immunology1664-32242025-03-011610.3389/fimmu.2025.15554141555414The role of polysaccharides in immune regulation through gut microbiota: mechanisms and implicationsTing Zhao0Congyue Wang1Yuhan Liu2Bo Li3Mingjia Shao4Wuyang Zhao5Chuang Zhou6Department of Oncology, Ansteel Group General Hospital, Anshan, ChinaDepartment of Oncology, Ansteel Group General Hospital, Anshan, ChinaDepartment of Medical Oncology, Anshan Cancer Hospital, Anshan, ChinaDepartment of Oncology, Ansteel Group General Hospital, Anshan, ChinaDepartment of Oncology, Ansteel Group General Hospital, Anshan, ChinaDepartment of Oncology, Ansteel Group General Hospital, Anshan, ChinaDepartment of Oncology, Ansteel Group General Hospital, Anshan, ChinaPolysaccharides, 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.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1555414/fullpolysaccharidesimmune regulationgut microbiotaSCFAscytokines
spellingShingle Ting Zhao
Congyue Wang
Yuhan Liu
Bo Li
Mingjia Shao
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Chuang Zhou
The role of polysaccharides in immune regulation through gut microbiota: mechanisms and implications
Frontiers in Immunology
polysaccharides
immune regulation
gut microbiota
SCFAs
cytokines
title The role of polysaccharides in immune regulation through gut microbiota: mechanisms and implications
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title_fullStr The role of polysaccharides in immune regulation through gut microbiota: mechanisms and implications
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title_short The role of polysaccharides in immune regulation through gut microbiota: mechanisms and implications
title_sort role of polysaccharides in immune regulation through gut microbiota mechanisms and implications
topic polysaccharides
immune regulation
gut microbiota
SCFAs
cytokines
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1555414/full
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