Definition: Pukateine is a class of amino acids that are found in the gut microbiota and have been shown to play important roles in immune function, metabolism, and inflammation. Pukateines include peptidoglycan, which plays a key role in the maintenance of intestinal barrier integrity and also contains many other compounds such as pepsinogenase, lipase, and proteases. In addition to their role in gut health, pukateine has been implicated in various diseases