Butyrate enhances sporulation .

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are products of bacterial fermentation that help maintain important gut functions such as maintenance of the intestinal barrier, cell signaling, and immune homeostasis. The main SCFAs acetate, propionate, and butyrate have demonstrated beneficial effects for the host, including its importance in alleviating infections caused by pathogens such as . Despite the potential role of SCFAs in mitigating infection, their direct effect on remains unclear.

Butyrate enhances Clostridioides difficile sporulation .

Unlabelled: Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are products of bacterial fermentation that help maintain important gut functions such as the intestinal barrier, signaling, and immune homeostasis. The main SCFAs acetate, propionate, and butyrate have demonstrated beneficial effects for the host, including importance in combatting infections caused by pathogens such as . Despite the potential role of SCFAs in mitigating infection, their direct effect on remains unclear.