Dual effects of indoxyl sulfate on modulation of human hepatic CYP3A activity, with individual differences.

This study aimed to identify gut microbiota-derived metabolites governing the activity of hepatic CYP3A in blood level. Indole propionic acid (IPA) and lithocholic acid, ligands of the pregnane X receptor, a transcriptional regulator of CYP3A, and various gut microbiota-derived metabolites in blood...

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Main Authors: Masao Togao, Naoyuki Asakawa, Gaku Wagai, Yuki Ohta-Takada, Jun Otsuka, Minoru Ando, Akinobu Kurita, Koji Kawakami
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Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0328182
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author Masao Togao
Naoyuki Asakawa
Gaku Wagai
Yuki Ohta-Takada
Jun Otsuka
Minoru Ando
Akinobu Kurita
Koji Kawakami
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description This study aimed to identify gut microbiota-derived metabolites governing the activity of hepatic CYP3A in blood level. Indole propionic acid (IPA) and lithocholic acid, ligands of the pregnane X receptor, a transcriptional regulator of CYP3A, and various gut microbiota-derived metabolites in blood level were analyzed. Results revealed that IPA and lithocholic acid did not affect CYP3A activity, while indoxyl sulfate (IS), a uremic toxin, affected CYP3A across different cell lines. The effects of IS on primary hepatocytes from three donors were analyzed, and a concentration-dependent impact was observed, as the CYP3A activity decreased in one donor and increased in another. These findings offer initial insights into blood-level gut microbiota-derived metabolites influencing hepatic CYP3A. Furthermore, the study demonstrates that the response to IS, beyond its concentration, can cause variations in hepatic CYP3A activity among individuals. This study advocates accounting for the dual effects of IS and the benefits of personalized medicine.
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spelling doaj-art-b7754e0876e5491ab8c104a8f5fcebde2025-08-20T03:50:50ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032025-01-01207e032818210.1371/journal.pone.0328182Dual effects of indoxyl sulfate on modulation of human hepatic CYP3A activity, with individual differences.Masao TogaoNaoyuki AsakawaGaku WagaiYuki Ohta-TakadaJun OtsukaMinoru AndoAkinobu KuritaKoji KawakamiThis study aimed to identify gut microbiota-derived metabolites governing the activity of hepatic CYP3A in blood level. Indole propionic acid (IPA) and lithocholic acid, ligands of the pregnane X receptor, a transcriptional regulator of CYP3A, and various gut microbiota-derived metabolites in blood level were analyzed. Results revealed that IPA and lithocholic acid did not affect CYP3A activity, while indoxyl sulfate (IS), a uremic toxin, affected CYP3A across different cell lines. The effects of IS on primary hepatocytes from three donors were analyzed, and a concentration-dependent impact was observed, as the CYP3A activity decreased in one donor and increased in another. These findings offer initial insights into blood-level gut microbiota-derived metabolites influencing hepatic CYP3A. Furthermore, the study demonstrates that the response to IS, beyond its concentration, can cause variations in hepatic CYP3A activity among individuals. This study advocates accounting for the dual effects of IS and the benefits of personalized medicine.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0328182
spellingShingle Masao Togao
Naoyuki Asakawa
Gaku Wagai
Yuki Ohta-Takada
Jun Otsuka
Minoru Ando
Akinobu Kurita
Koji Kawakami
Dual effects of indoxyl sulfate on modulation of human hepatic CYP3A activity, with individual differences.
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title Dual effects of indoxyl sulfate on modulation of human hepatic CYP3A activity, with individual differences.
title_full Dual effects of indoxyl sulfate on modulation of human hepatic CYP3A activity, with individual differences.
title_fullStr Dual effects of indoxyl sulfate on modulation of human hepatic CYP3A activity, with individual differences.
title_full_unstemmed Dual effects of indoxyl sulfate on modulation of human hepatic CYP3A activity, with individual differences.
title_short Dual effects of indoxyl sulfate on modulation of human hepatic CYP3A activity, with individual differences.
title_sort dual effects of indoxyl sulfate on modulation of human hepatic cyp3a activity with individual differences
url https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0328182
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