European Medical Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 13, 2025
Altered
gut
microbiome
profiles
correlate
with
anxiety
and
depression
in
humans,
work
animal
models
has
identified
specific
bacterial
taxa
and/or
microbiome-derived
metabolites
that
influence
complex
emotional
behaviours.
Intriguingly,
many
pharmaceuticals,
including
widely
used
oral
treatments
for
depression,
can
be
chemically
modified
by
microbes
the
gastrointestinal
tract,
which
may
lead
to
drug
inactivation.
The
authors
highlight
importance
of
integrating
research
across
microbial
culture
systems,
models,
multi-omics
analyses
clinical
cohorts
gain
mechanistic
insights
into
whether
composition
determines
efficacy,
bioavailability,
tolerability
neuropsychiatric
medications.
This
hypothesis,
if
validated,
have
profound
implications
personalised
treatment
plans
microbiome-based
biomarker
development.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 423 - 423
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
The
involvement
of
central
and
peripheral
inflammation
in
the
pathogenesis
prognosis
major
depressive
disorder
(MDD)
has
been
demonstrated.
increase
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
(interleukin
(IL)-1β,
IL-6,
IL-18,
TNF-α)
individuals
with
depression
may
elicit
neuroinflammatory
processes
inflammation,
mechanisms
that,
turn,
can
contribute
to
gut
microbiota
dysbiosis.
Together,
neuroinflammation
dysbiosis
induce
alterations
tryptophan
metabolism,
culminating
decreased
serotonin
synthesis,
impairments
neuroplasticity-related
mechanisms,
glutamate-mediated
excitotoxicity.
This
review
aims
highlight
inflammatory
(neuroinflammation,
dysbiosis)
involved
pathophysiology
MDD
explore
novel
anti-inflammatory
therapeutic
approaches
for
this
psychiatric
disturbance.
Several
lines
evidence
have
indicated
that
addition
antidepressants,
physical
exercise,
probiotics,
nutraceuticals
(agmatine,
ascorbic
acid,
vitamin
D)
possess
effects
their
antidepressant
properties.
Further
studies
are
necessary
benefits
these
alternative
therapies
MDD.
Brain Research Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
216, P. 111056 - 111056
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
The
intricate
interplay
existing
between
gut
microbiota
and
homeostasis
extends
to
the
realm
of
brain,
where
emerging
research
underscores
significant
impact
on
mood
regulation
overall
neurological
well-being
vice-versa,
with
inflammation
playing
a
pivotal
role
in
mediating
these
complex
interactions.
This
comprehensive
review
explores
inflammation,
alterations
microbiota,
their
major
depressive
disorder
(MDD).
It
provides
cohesive
framework
for
puzzle
pieces
this
triad,
emphasizing
recent
advancements
understanding
inflammatory
states'
contribution
features.
Two
directions
communication
brain
depression
are
discussed,
serving
as
potential
modulator.
Therapeutic
implications
were
discussed
well,
drawing
insights
from
interventional
studies
effects
probiotics
bacterial
composition
symptoms.
Ultimately,
will
attempt
provide
complete
valuable
future
therapeutic
interventions
MDD.
Circulation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
134(7), P. 842 - 854
Published: March 28, 2024
BACKGROUND:
Consistent
evidence
suggests
diabetes-protective
effects
of
dietary
fiber
intake.
However,
the
underlying
mechanisms,
particularly
role
gut
microbiota
and
host
circulating
metabolites,
are
not
fully
understood.
We
aimed
to
investigate
metabolites
associated
with
intake
their
relationships
type
2
diabetes
(T2D).
METHODS:
This
study
included
up
11
394
participants
from
HCHS/SOL
(Hispanic
Community
Health
Study/Study
Latinos).
Diet
was
assessed
two
24-hour
recalls
at
baseline.
examined
associations
microbiome
measured
by
shotgun
metagenomics
(350
species/85
genera
1958
enzymes;
n=2992
visit
2),
serum
metabolome
untargeted
metabolomics
(624
metabolites;
n=6198
baseline),
between
fiber-related
bacteria
(n=804
2).
prospective
microbial-associated
(n=3579
baseline)
incident
T2D
over
6
years.
RESULTS:
identified
multiple
bacterial
genera,
species,
related
enzymes
Several
(eg,
Butyrivibrio
,
Faecalibacterium
)
involved
in
degradation
xylanase
EC3.2.1.156)
were
positively
intake,
inversely
prevalent
T2D,
favorably
T2D-related
metabolic
traits.
159
47
which
T2D.
18
these
bacteria,
including
several
microbial
indolepropionate
3-phenylpropionate)
risk
Both
favorable
metabolites.
The
especially
attenuated
after
further
adjustment
for
CONCLUSIONS:
Among
United
States
Hispanics/Latinos,
profiles
These
findings
advance
our
understanding
relationship
diet
Molecular Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(9), P. 3874 - 3887
Published: July 26, 2023
Abstract
Metabolome
reflects
the
interplay
of
genome
and
exposome
at
molecular
level
thus
can
provide
deep
insights
into
pathogenesis
a
complex
disease
like
major
depression.
To
identify
metabolites
associated
with
depression
we
performed
metabolome-wide
association
analysis
in
13,596
participants
from
five
European
population-based
cohorts
characterized
for
depression,
circulating
using
ultra
high-performance
liquid
chromatography/tandem
accurate
mass
spectrometry
(UHPLC/MS/MS)
based
Metabolon
platform.
We
tested
806
covering
wide
range
biochemical
processes
including
those
involved
lipid,
amino-acid,
energy,
carbohydrate,
xenobiotic
vitamin
metabolism
their
In
conservative
model
adjusting
life
style
factors
cardiovascular
antidepressant
medication
use
identified
8
metabolites,
6
novel,
significantly
individuals
increased
levels
retinol
(vitamin
A),
1-palmitoyl-2-palmitoleoyl-GPC
(16:0/16:1)
(lecithin)
mannitol/sorbitol
lower
hippurate,
4-hydroxycoumarin,
2-aminooctanoate
(alpha-aminocaprylic
acid),
10-undecenoate
(11:1n1)
(undecylenic
1-linoleoyl-GPA
(18:2)
(lysophosphatidic
acid;
LPA
18:2)
are
observed.
These
either
directly
food
derived
or
products
host
gut
microbial
food-derived
products.
Our
Mendelian
randomization
suggests
that
low
hippurate
may
be
causal
pathway
leading
towards
findings
highlight
putative
actionable
targets
prevention
easily
modifiable
through
diet
interventions.
Pharmacological Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
207, P. 107322 - 107322
Published: July 20, 2024
Depression
is
a
common
mental
disorder,
the
effective
treatment
of
which
remains
challenging
issue
worldwide.
The
clinical
pathogenesis
depression
has
been
deeply
explored,
leading
to
formulation
various
pathogenic
hypotheses.
Among
these,
monoamine
neurotransmitter
hypothesis
holds
prominent
position,
yet
it
significant
limitations
as
more
than
one-third
patients
do
not
respond
conventional
treatments
targeting
transmission
disturbances.
Over
past
few
decades,
growing
body
research
highlighted
link
between
inflammation
and
potential
key
factor
in
pathophysiology
depression.
In
this
review,
we
first
summarize
relationship
depression,
with
focus
on
pathophysiological
changes
mediated
by
mechanisms
linking
well
multiple
anti-inflammatory
strategies
are
also
discussed,
their
efficacy
safety
assessed.
This
review
broadens
perspective
specific
aspects
using
for
treating
laying
groundwork
advancing
precision
medicine
individuals
suffering
from
"inflamed"
Journal of the American Heart Association,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(6)
Published: March 8, 2024
Pulmonary
arterial
hypertension
(PAH)
exhibits
phenotypic
heterogeneity
and
variable
response
to
therapy.
The
metabolome
has
been
implicated
in
the
pathogenesis
of
PAH,
but
previous
works
have
lacked
power
implicate
specific
metabolites.
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
is
a
method
for
causal
inference
between
exposures
outcomes.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
The
brain
controls
the
nerve
system,
allowing
complex
emotional
and
cognitive
activities.
microbiota–gut–brain
axis
is
a
bidirectional
neural,
hormonal,
immune
signaling
pathway
that
could
link
gastrointestinal
tract
to
brain.
Over
past
few
decades,
gut
microbiota
has
been
demonstrated
be
an
essential
component
of
plays
crucial
role
in
regulating
most
functions
various
body
organs.
effects
on
occur
through
production
neurotransmitters,
hormones,
metabolites,
regulation
host-produced
or
synthesis
metabolites
by
themselves.
This
affects
host's
behavior,
mood,
attention
state,
brain's
food
reward
system.
Meanwhile,
there
intimate
association
between
exercise.
Exercise
can
change
numerically
qualitatively,
which
may
partially
responsible
for
widespread
benefits
regular
physical
activity
human
health.
Functional
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(fMRI)
non-invasive
method
show
areas
enabling
delineation
specific
regions
involved
neurocognitive
disorders.
Through
combining
exercise
tasks
fMRI
techniques,
researchers
observe
higher
functions.
However,
exercise's
health
via
have
little
studied.
article
reviews
highlights
connections
these
three
interactions,
will
help
us
further
understand
positive
provide
new
strategies
approaches
prevention
treatment
diseases.
Circulation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
150(3), P. 215 - 229
Published: June 19, 2024
Dietary
acculturation,
or
adoption
of
dominant
culture
diet
by
migrant
groups,
influences
human
health.
We
aimed
to
examine
dietary
acculturation
and
its
relationships
with
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD),
gut
microbiota,
blood
metabolites
among
US
Hispanic
Latino
adults.