Blautia wexlerae Transforms Dietary Fatty Acids to Activate Enteroendocrine Signaling and Improve Metabolic Health in Mice and Humans
Yanjia Jason Zhang, Marian Tanofsky‐Kraff, Mildred-Maria Reyes, Daniel Zeve, Kigumbi J. Ehrmann, Jennifer Lee, Ana Paula Schaan, Ana Prado, Xiao Corey Ma, Megan N. Parker, Sheila M. Brady, Elisa Saint‐Denis, Karina Sharma, Bianca Frintu, Camila Richmond, , Eric J. Alm
This study identifies Blautia wexlerae's role in converting dietary fats into bioactive metabolites that enhance gut hormone secretion and improve metabolic health in mice and humans.
bioRxiv · Mar 14, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology