Modulating butyric acid-producing bacterial community abundance and structure in the intestine of immunocompromised mice with neutral polysaccharides extracted from Codonopsis pilosula
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
278, P. 134959 - 134959
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
Language: Английский
Characteristics and Clinical Significance of Gut Microbiota in Patients With Epstein‐Barr Virus‐Associated Liver Dysfunction
Zhan Yi,
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Yu Fu,
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Hanchuan Dai
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et al.
Microbiology and Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
ABSTRACT
Infectious
mononucleosis
(IM)
is
mainly
triggered
by
Epstein‐Barr
virus
(EBV)
infection.
There
are
few
studies
on
the
role
of
gut
microbiota
in
IM
and
EBV‐associated
liver
dysfunction.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
investigate
characteristics
dysfunction
evaluate
relationship
between
severity
dysbiosis
cytokine
levels.
A
case‐control
performed.
Individuals
meeting
inclusion
exclusion
criteria
for
EBV‐induced
were
enrolled
their
fecal
blood
samples
collected.
V3‐V4
region
16s
rDNA
gene
sequenced;
bioinformatics
analysis
including
α
‐diversity,
β
linear
discriminant
(LDA)
effect
size
(LEfSe)
performed;
correlation
bacteria
clinical
indices
analysed.
total
48
participants
completed
tests,
18
IM,
11
dysfunction,
12
healthy
children
7
EBV‐negative
‐diversity
more
than
that
IM.
abundance
Granulicatella
,
Enterococcus
Atopobium
Acinetobacter
increased,
while
Prevotella
Sutterella
Collinsella
Desulfovibrio
decreased
compared
with
correlated
positively
levels
IL‐1
IL‐6,
TNF‐
CD8
+
cytotoxic
T
lymphocytes%.
Gut
significantly
disturbed
associated
systemic
immune
response.
Language: Английский
Integrated Macrogenomics and Metabolomics Analysis of the Effect of Sea Cucumber Ovum Hydrolysates on Dextran Sodium Sulfate-Induced Colitis
Shunmin Gong,
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Liqin Sun,
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Yongjun Sun
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et al.
Marine Drugs,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(2), P. 73 - 73
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Inflammatory
bowel
disease
remains
a
significant
challenge
in
clinical
settings.
This
study
investigated
the
therapeutic
potential
of
sea
cucumber
ovum
hydrolysates
(SCH)
dextran
sulfate
sodium
(DSS)-induced
colitis
mouse
model.
SCH,
defined
by
its
elevated
stability
and
solubility,
with
molecular
weight
below
1000
Da,
significantly
alleviated
DSS-induced
colitis,
as
evidenced
enhanced
splenic
index,
reduced
colonic
damage,
diminished
serum
pro-inflammatory
cytokines.
Furthermore,
macrogenomic
analysis
demonstrated
that
SCH
increased
beneficial
gut
microbes
decreased
bacteria.
metabolomic
tissues
identified
levels
anti-inflammatory
metabolites,
such
Phenyllactate,
2-Hydroxyglutarate,
L-Aspartic
acid,
mice
after
oral
administration
SCH.
In
conclusion,
represents
promising
candidate
for
treatment
colitis.
Language: Английский
The Effects of Dietary Resveratrol and β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyric Acid Supplementation at Two Protein Levels on the Ruminal Microbiome and Metabolome of Tibetan Sheep
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 936 - 936
Published: June 14, 2024
Resveratrol
(RES)
and
β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyric
acid
(HMB)
have
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
other
beneficial
properties.
Here,
we
hypothesize
that
supplementation
with
RES
HMB
could
affect
the
rumen
function
in
Tibetan
sheep.
This
study
aims
to
explore
effects
of
at
different
protein
levels
on
microbial
metabolite
compositions
Four
treatments
(n
=
30)
were
prepared
according
a
2
×
factorial
arrangement,
two
dietary
(12%
14%)
feed
additives
(RES
1.50
g/day
1.25
g/day).
The
experimental
fed
diets
12%
CP
level
non-supplemented
(L),
(L-RES-HMB),
14%
(H),
(H-RES-HMB),
respectively.
Our
results
indicated
trypsin,
chymotrypsin,
lipase
significantly
increased
H-RES-HMB
group
(p
<
0.05),
while
lipopolysaccharide
(LPS)
concentration
was
reduced
0.05).
alpha
diversity
analysis
found
ACE
indices
L-RES-HMB,
groups
higher
than
L
Additionally,
compared
L,
H
groups,
it
abundance
Euryarchaeota,
Spirochaeota,
Metanobrevibacter
group,
Proteobacteria
decreased
A
total
745
metabolites
identified,
which
14
common
among
three
comparative
groups.
Differential
mainly
enriched
pathways
including
pyrimidine
metabolism,
glycine,
serine,
threonine
metabolisms,
ABC
transporters.
Overall,
RES/HMB
exhibited
positively
interaction
effect
digestive
enzyme
activity
antioxidant
capacity.
Dietary
improved
ruminal
capacity
through
modulating
community
regulating
metabolism.
Language: Английский
Enhancing immunomodulation in cyclophosphamide‐induced immunosuppressed mice through targeted modulation of butyrate‐producing gut microbiota via oral administration of astragalus polysaccharides
Food Science & Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(10), P. 7683 - 7695
Published: Aug. 5, 2024
Abstract
Astragalus
polysaccharide
is
one
of
the
most
extensively
studied
traditional
Chinese
medicinal
polysaccharides
because
its
immunomodulatory
activity
and
has
attracted
considerable
attention.
Existing
evidence
suggests
that
potential
mechanism
related
to
modulation
intestinal
microbiota.
However,
current
research
methods
on
gut
microbiota
mainly
focus
16S
rRNA
sequencing,
providing
limited
specific
changes
in
functional
bacterial
groups
intestine.
Butyrate
a
class
short‐chain
fatty
acids
among
microbial
metabolites
closely
associated
with
activity.
Thus,
this
study,
we
extracted
purified
from
astragalus
composed
main
chain
→4)‐α‐D‐Glcp‐(1
→
→4,6)‐α‐D‐Glcp‐(1→,
side
chains
→6)‐α‐D‐Glcp‐(1→
aggregated
arabinose,
investigated
butyrate‐producing
mice
during
immunomodulation
process
polysaccharide,
using
two
bacterial‐specific
primers.
The
results
showed
oral
administration
significantly
increased
butyrate
production
mouse
intestine,
restoring
disrupted
abundance
diversity
caused
by
immunosuppression.
In
conclusion,
our
study
provides
first
targeted
offering
insights
into
pharmacological
Language: Английский
Latent tuberculosis infection is associated with an enrichment of short chain fatty acid producing bacteria in the stool of women living with HIV
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 2, 2024
Latent
tuberculosis
infection
(LTBI)
is
common
in
people
living
with
HIV
(PLHIV)
high
TB
burden
settings.
Active
associated
specific
stool
taxa;
however,
little
known
about
the
microbiota
and
LTBI,
including
PLHIV.
Language: Английский
Latent Tuberculosis Infection Is Associated with an Enrichment of Short-Chain Fatty Acid-Producing Bacteria in the Stool of Women Living with HIV
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 1048 - 1048
Published: May 22, 2024
Latent
tuberculosis
infection
(LTBI)
is
common
in
people
living
with
HIV
(PLHIV)
high-TB-burden
settings.
Active
TB
associated
specific
stool
taxa;
however,
little
known
about
the
microbiota
and
LTBI
PLHIV.
We
characterised
of
PLHIV
[interferon-γ
release
assay
(IGRA)-
tuberculin
skin
test
(TST)-positive]
or
without
(IGRA-
TST-negative)
(n
=
25
per
group).
The
16S
rRNA
DNA
sequences
were
analysed
using
QIIME2,
Dirichlet-Multinomial
Mixtures,
DESeq2,
PICRUSt2.
No
α-
β-diversity
differences
occurred
by
status;
LTBI-positive
Faecalibacterium-,
Blautia-,
Gemmiger-,
Bacteroides-enriched
Moryella-,
Atopobium-,
Corynebacterium-,
Streptococcus-depleted.
Inferred
metagenome
data
showed
that
LTBI-negative-enriched
pathways
included
several
metabolite
degradation
pathways.
Stool
from
demonstrated
differential
taxa
abundance
based
on
a
quantitative
response
to
antigen
stimulation.
In
people,
older
had
different
β-diversities
than
younger
whereas
LTBI-negative
no
across
age
groups.
Amongst
female
PLHIV,
those
were,
vs.
LTBI,
Bacteriodes-enriched,
which
are
producers
short-chain
fatty
acids.
Taxonomic
amongst
according
stimulation
age.
These
enhance
our
understanding
microbiome’s
potential
role
LTBI.
Language: Английский
A review on comparative analysis of marine and freshwater fish gut microbiomes: insights into environmental impact on gut microbiota
FEMS Microbiology Ecology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
Abstract
The
gut
microbiota,
which
includes
prokaryotes,
archaea,
and
eukaryotes
like
yeasts,
some
protozoa,
fungi,
significantly
impact
fish
by
affecting
digestion,
metabolism,
the
immune
system.
In
this
research,
we
combine
various
tasks
carried
out
bacteria
in
of
fish.
This
study
also
examines
microbiome
composition
marine
freshwater
fish,
identifying
important
bacterial
species
linked
to
different
biological
functions.
diversity
within
highlights
importance
considering
nutrition,
habitat,
environmental
factors
microbiological
research
on
ever-changing
indicates
that
microbial
communities
are
specifically
adapted
meet
needs
both
host
its
environment.
can
adjust
a
specific
environment
with
help
microbiota.
is
crucial
for
comprehending
complex
relationships
between
their
aquatic
environments.
These
discoveries
have
implications
aquaculture
practices,
fisheries
administration,
broader
ecological
processes
With
further
progress
area
study,
knowledge
acquired
would
offer
valuable
standpoint
enhance
our
comprehension
microbiology
sustainability
nutrition
resources.
Language: Английский