Unraveling the Dynamics of Host-Microbiota Indole Metabolism: An Investigation of Indole, Indolin-2-one, Isatin, and 3-Hydroxyindolin-2-one.

The gut microbiota produces a variety of bioactive molecules that facilitate host-microbiota interaction. Indole and its metabolites are focused as possible biomarkers for various diseases. However, data on indole metabolism and individual metabolites remain limited.