Propionate axis in infancy small intestinal eosinophils

Evidence has accumulated that gut microbiota and its metabolites, in particular, a short chain fatty acid propionate, are significant contributors to the pathogenesis of a variety of diseases, although little is known regarding its impact on pediatric bronchial asthma, one of the most common allergic diseases in childhood. This study aimed to elucidate whether, and if so how, intestinal propionate during lactation is involved in the development of BA. In order to perform a bias-free and comprehensive genetic screening of intestinal eosinophils, we next performed RNA sequencing analysis on SILP eosinophils sorted from offspring mice of mothers fed with propionate-containing water or control water Overall design: Comparative gene expression profiling analysis of RNA-seq data for small intestine eosinophils.