# <i>Clostridium sporogenes</i> -derived metabolites protect mice against colonic inflammation

*PRI Rank #14 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Probiotics and Fermented Foods Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #14 |
| 18m citations | 47 |
| Journal | Gut Microbes |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1080/19490976.2024.2412669 |
| Corresponding authors | Alexander Visekruna |
| Institution | Philipps-University, Germany |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Probiotics and Fermented Foods Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/probiotics-and-fermented-foods/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1080/19490976.2024.2412669](https://doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2024.2412669)

## Topics

Clostridium sporogenes · Indole metabolites · IPA · Branched-chain fatty acids · Branched-chain fatty acids · Branched-chain fatty acids · Branched-chain fatty acids · Short-chain fatty acids · Short-chain fatty acids · Indole metabolites · Germ-free mice · mono-colonization · colonic tuft cells · Regulatory T cells · DSS-induced colitis · Th17 cells · IL-17A suppression · mTOR signaling pathway · IL-22 production · inflammatory bowel disease

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