Xinyi Zhu

Methyl indole-3-acetate contributes to strain-specific anti-inflammatory effects of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum is a widely recognized probiotic with anti-inflammatory potential, yet its efficacy varies among strains and the underlying determinants remain poorly defined. Here, we identify methyl indole-3-acetate (MIA), a previously uncharacterized microbial me...