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Isovalerate

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Contents

A previous study showed that stimulating Enteroendocrine Cells (EEC) with the microbial metabolite isovalerate activates spinal sensory nerves through the secretion of Serotonin (5-HT)
Bellono et al. 2017 Cell 170(1): 185-198

see also:
Enterocytes / Intestinal Epithelial Cells (IECs) & Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs)
Microbial SCFA Production