Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
Moyamoya
disease
(MMD)
is
a
progressive
cerebrovascular
disorder
that
increases
the
risk
of
intracranial
ischemia
and
hemorrhage.
Timely
diagnosis
intervention
can
significantly
reduce
new-onset
stroke
in
patients
with
MMD.
However,
current
diagnostic
methods
are
invasive
expensive,
non-invasive
using
biomarkers
MMD
rarely
reported.
To
address
this
issue,
nanoparticle-enhanced
laser
desorption/ionization
mass
spectrometry
(LDI
MS)
was
employed
to
record
serum
metabolic
fingerprints
(SMFs)
aim
establishing
method
for
Subsequently,
model
developed
based
on
deep
learning
algorithms,
which
exhibited
high
accuracy
differentiating
group
from
HC
(AUC
=
0.958,
95%
CI
0.911
1.000).
Additionally,
hierarchical
clustering
analysis
revealed
significant
association
between
SMFs
across
different
groups
vascular
cognitive
impairment
This
approach
holds
promise
as
novel
intuitive
Furthermore,
study
may
have
broader
implications
other
neurological
disorders.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 20, 2024
Various
microbial
communities
reside
in
the
gastrointestinal
tract
of
humans
and
play
an
important
role
immunity,
digestion,
drug
metabolism,
intestinal
integrity,
protection
from
pathogens.
Recent
studies
have
revealed
that
gut
microbiota
(GM)
is
involved
communication
with
brain,
through
a
bidirectional
network
known
as
gut-brain
axis.
This
involves
humoral,
immunological,
endocrine,
neural
pathways.
Gut
dysbiosis
negatively
impacts
these
pathways,
leading
to
neurological
complications
cognitive
deficits.
Both
pre-clinical
clinical
demonstrated
probiotics
can
restore
healthy
GM,
reduce
pH,
inflammation
pathogenic
microbes
gut.
Additionally,
improve
cell-to-cell
signaling
increase
blood-brain-derived
neurotrophic
factors.
Probiotics
emerge
potential
approach
for
preventing
managing
Despite
promising
findings,
safety
concerns
possible
risks
probiotic
usage
must
be
closely
monitored
addressed.
review
article
provides
brief
overview
significance
health.
Microbiology Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 489 - 507
Published: April 5, 2024
The
human
gut
has
a
rich
and
dynamic
microbial
population
that
plays
an
important
role
in
many
physiological
activities.
This
review
explores
the
complex
interaction
between
microbiota
health,
with
emphasis
on
its
effect
neurodegenerative
illnesses.
makeup
of
microbiome
impact
brain
function
through
gut–brain
axis
is
highlighted.
Dysbiosis,
characterized
by
changes
microbiota’s
composition,
been
linked
to
development
diseases
such
as
Alzheimer’s,
Parkinson’s,
Huntington’s,
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis.
A
Bidirectional
communication
stomach
takes
place
via
variety
channels,
including
neurotransmitters
metabolites
generated
bacteria.
We
investigate
processes
which
dysbiosis
causes
neuroinflammation,
oxidative
stress,
neuronal
damage,
drive
disease
development.
Potential
therapeutic
approaches
focus
microbiota,
antibiotics,
probiotics,
prebiotics,
fecal
transplantation,
are
reviewed,
promising
preclinical
clinical
findings.
Overall,
this
study
emphasizes
relevance
illnesses,
well
need
understand
target
gut-brain
for
future
treatment
options.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 558 - 558
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
the
most
common
form
of
dementia
and
characterized
by
memory
impairment
that
significantly
interferes
with
daily
life.
Therapeutic
options
for
AD
substantively
modify
progression
remain
a
critical
unmet
need.
In
this
regard,
gut
microbiota
crucial
in
maintaining
human
health
regulating
metabolism
immune
responses,
increasing
evidence
suggests
probiotics,
particularly
beneficial
bacteria,
can
enhance
cognitive
functions.
Recent
studies
have
highlighted
positive
effects
Bifidobacterium
breve
MCC1274
(B.
MCC1274)
on
individuals
mild
(MCI)
schizophrenia.
Additionally,
oral
supplementation
B.
has
been
shown
to
effectively
prevent
decline
AppNL–G–F
mice.
relation
pathology,
found
reduce
amyloid-β
(Aβ)
accumulation
tau
phosphorylation
both
wild-type
(WT)
It
also
decreases
microglial
activation
increases
levels
synaptic
proteins.
review,
we
examine
AD,
exploring
potential
mechanisms
action
how
probiotic
strain
may
aid
preventing
or
treating
disease.
Furthermore,
discuss
broader
implications
improving
overall
host
provide
insights
into
future
research
directions
promising
therapy.
Brain Hemorrhages,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(3), P. 117 - 130
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
Blood-brain
barrier
(BBB)
damage
is
a
major
pathological
change
after
intracerebral
hemorrhage
(ICH)
and
both
the
cause
result
of
brain
edema
inflammatory
response
post-ICH.
Cerebral
immune
cells
(CICs),
including
microglia,
pericytes,
astrocytes
play
crucial
role
in
protection
BBB
ICH.
Recent
evidence
suggests
that
peripheral
(PICs)
also
an
important
protection,
edema,
neurological
function
impairment.
Therefore,
regulating
interactions
between
glial
expected
to
alleviate
ICH-induced
damage.
In
this
review,
we
first
introduce
CICs,
endothelial
(ECs),
oligodendrocytes
(OLs),
PICs
ICH,
focusing
on
their
polarization
response.
Next,
specifically
discuss
crosstalk
CICs
PICs,
such
as
brain-spleen
axis
brain-gut
Finally,
suggest
cells,
and,
meningeal
lymphatic
system
may
be
potential
targets
for
alleviating
some
molecular
strategies
ICH
by
modulating
ECs,
PICs.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(15), P. 2433 - 2433
Published: July 26, 2024
Existing
research
indicates
that
different
types
of
meat
have
varying
effects
on
health
and
aging,
but
the
specific
causal
relationships
remain
unclear.
This
study
aimed
to
explore
relationship
between
intake
aging-related
phenotypes.
employed
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
select
genetic
variants
associated
with
from
large
genomic
databases,
ensuring
independence
pleiotropy-free
nature
these
instrumental
variables
(IVs),
calculated
F-statistic
evaluate
strength
IVs.
The
validity
estimates
was
assessed
through
sensitivity
analyses
various
MR
methods
(MR-Egger,
weighted
median,
inverse-variance
(IVW),
simple
mode,
mode),
MR-Egger
regression
intercept
used
test
for
pleiotropy
bias
Cochran's
Q
heterogeneity
results.
findings
reveal
a
positive
consumers
DNA
methylation
PhenoAge
acceleration,
suggesting
increased
may
accelerate
biological
aging
process.
Specifically,
lamb
is
found
effect
mitochondrial
copy
number,
while
processed
consumption
shows
negative
telomere
length.
No
significant
were
observed
other
intake.
highlights
impact
processing
cooking
meat's
role
in
enhancing
our
understanding
how
their
preparation
affect
process,
providing
theoretical
basis
dietary
strategies
at
delaying
quality
life.
Journal of Neuroinflammation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Nov. 6, 2024
Chronic
ethanol
exposure
(CEE)
is
recognized
as
an
important
risk
factor
for
depression,
and
the
gut-brain
axis
has
emerged
a
key
mechanism
underlying
chronic
exposure-induced
anxiety
depression-like
behaviors.
Short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs),
which
are
metabolites
generated
by
gut
microbiota
from
insoluble
dietary
fiber,
exert
protective
roles
on
central
nervous
system,
including
reduction
of
neuroinflammation.
However,
link
between
microbial
disturbances
caused
exposure,
production
SCFAs,
behaviors
remains
unclear.
Initially,
90-day
model
was
established,
followed
fecal
transplantation
model,
supplemented
with
SCFAs
via
gavage.
Anxiety
were
determined
open
field
test,
forced
swim
elevated
plus-maze.
Serum
intestinal
levels
quantified
using
GC-MS.
Changes
in
related
indicators,
barrier,
inflammation,
neuroinflammation,
neurotrophy,
nerve
damage,
detected
Western
blotting,
immunofluorescence,
Nissl
staining.
disrupted
homeostasis,
reduced
led
to
Recipient
mice
transplanted
that
had
been
affected
exhibited
impaired
structure
function,
low
activation
compromised
blood-brain
neurotrophic
defects,
alterations
GABA
Notably,
negative
effects
observed
these
recipient
significantly
alleviated
through
supplementation
SCFAs.
not
only
mitigate
damage
function
but
also
alleviate
various
lesions
such
reduce
behaviors,
triggered
adding
more
support
serve
bridge
brain.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(8), P. 3621 - 3621
Published: April 11, 2025
Matrix
metalloproteinases
(MMPs)
are
key
enzymes
involved
in
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
remodeling,
regulating
a
wide
range
of
cellular
and
immune
processes
both
homeostatic
pathological
conditions.
Host–microbiota
interactions
play
critical
role
maintaining
ECM
balance;
however,
during
dysbiosis,
this
regulation
is
disrupted,
leading
to
compromised
barrier
integrity,
pathogen
translocation
into
circulation,
the
development
systemic
diseases
cancer.
This
review
highlights
bidirectional
relationship
between
MMP
expression/activity
microbiota
emphasizing
tissue-specific
alterations
activity
that
contribute
disease
progression.
In
addition,
it
integrates
interdisciplinary
evidence
illustrate
MMP-dependent
mechanisms
underlying
various
pathologies
associated
with
oral
gut
microbiome
including
long-range
effects
through
gut–skin
gut–brain
axes.
Thus,
introduces
emerging
field
MatrixBiome,
which
explores
complex
ECM,
microbiota,
host
tissues.
Finally,
also
outlines
therapeutic
strategies
modulate
levels,
either
indirectly
microbiome-targeted
approaches
(e.g.,
prebiotics,
probiotics,
postbiotics)
or
directly
using
inhibitors,
offering
promising
avenues
for
future
clinical
interventions.