Gut microbial phenylalanine metabolism contributes to MASLD in a dietary protein-dependent manner
Yi Rou Bah, Dayang Nurul Asyiqin Binte Mustafa, Frisma Eri Saputri, Takuo Emoto, Sunny Hei Wong, Rinkoo Dalan, Wei‐Kai Wu, Nguan Soon Tan, Torsten Wüestefeld, Kazuyuki Kasahara
The paper shows dietary protein affects gut microbial phenylalanine metabolism, which contributes to MASLD, and identifies PAGln as a harmful metabolite.
bioRxiv · Sep 28, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology