Gut enzymes may explain differential disease and FDA-approved drug outcomes

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https://aps.anl.gov/APS-Science-Highlight/2024-11-21/gut-enzymes-may-explain-differential-disease-and-fda-approved-drug
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Our bodies need neurotransmitters and hormones to stay healthy, but too much or too little can cause conditions such as breast cancer or Parkinson’s disease. A team of scientists has discovered a new class of enzymes from bacteria in our guts that can alter levels of serotonin and estradiol, among other compounds.

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A detailed illustration of drug capsules affecting gut microbial enzymes.
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