Turkish Journal of Biochemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
Abstract
Objectives
The
aims
of
the
study
were
to
assess
levels
serum
TMAO,
S-equol,
and
indoxyl
sulfate
in
subjects
with
ocular
active
Behçet’s
disease
(OABD)
inactive
(OIBD).
Methods
involved
22
patients
OABD,
OIBD,
thwentythree
control
participants.
5
mL
venous
blood
was
taken
from
measured
using
ELISA
method.
Results
When
compared
TMAO
group,
participants
OABD
OIBD
considerably
greater
(p<0.05).
Similarly,
when
S-equol
significantly
higher
Additionally,
amounts
Conclusions
It
first
time
shown
that
microbiota
molecules
could
have
an
impact
on
(BD)
pathogenesis.
measuring
these
addition
BD
Ocular
Attack
Score
24
(BOS24)
might
offer
advice
medical
professionals
regarding
diagnosis
treatment
illness.
Cell Biochemistry and Function,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
43(2)
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Prostate
cancer
(PCa)
is
the
most
commonly
detected
malignancy
in
men
worldwide.
PCa
a
slow-growing
with
absence
of
symptoms
at
early
stages.
The
pathogenesis
has
not
been
entirely
understood
including
key
risk
factors
related
to
development
like
diet
and
microbiota
derived
metabolites.
Microbiota
may
influence
host's
immunological
responses,
inflammatory
metabolic
pathways,
which
be
crucial
for
metastasis.
Similarly,
short-chain
fatty
acids,
methylamines,
hippurate,
bile
other
metabolites
generated
by
have
potential
roles
inflammation
progression
cancer.
Most
studies
focused
on
role
their
pathways
involved
chronic
inflammation,
tumor
initiation,
proliferation,
progression.
In
summary,
review
discusses
microbial-derived
metabolite-built
strategies
PCa.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
MicroRNAs
(miRNAs)
and
the
gut
microbiome
are
key
regulators
of
human
health,
with
emerging
evidence
highlighting
their
complex,
bidirectional
interactions
in
chronic
diseases.
miRNAs,
influence
gene
expression
can
modulate
composition
function
microbiome,
impacting
metabolic
immune
processes.
Conversely,
affect
host
miRNA
expression,
influencing
inflammatory
pathways
disease
susceptibility.
This
systematic
review
examines
recent
studies
(2020–2024)
focusing
exclusively
on
subjects,
selected
through
rigorous
inclusion
exclusion
criteria.
Studies
were
included
if
they
investigated
interaction
between
miRNAs
context
gastrointestinal
diseases,
obesity,
autoimmune
cognitive
neurodegenerative
disorders,
autism.
In
vitro
,
vivo
silico
analyses
excluded
to
ensure
a
strong
translational
focus
pathophysiology.
Notably,
stable
abundant
patients,
as
promising
biomarkers
microbiome-driven
inflammation.
provides
an
overview
regulatory
effects
bacterial
strains,
associations
specific
It
also
explores
therapeutic
advances
potential
miRNA-based
therapies
restore
microbial
balance
reduce
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
Equol,
a
naturally
occurring
phytoestrogen
derived
from
the
fermentation
of
soy
and
soy-based
products
by
gut
bacteria,
is
recognized
for
its
diverse
health
benefits.
While
there
speculation
about
association
with
cancer
prevention,
scientific
community
has
yet
to
reach
consensus
due
variability
in
research
findings.
Our
study
aims
shed
light
on
this
topic
examining
correlation
between
urine
equol
concentrations
risk
among
American
population.
The
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
national
survey
U.S.
civilians
which
participants
are
enrolled
database
sample
questionnaire.
This
included
2797
Americans
aged
40
years
older
NHANES
(2005–2010).
relationship
concentration
was
analysed
using
weighted
logistic
regression
models,
stratified
analysis,
smoothed
curve
fitting
threshold
effect
analysis
were
also
performed.
Among
our
study,
390
individuals
received
diagnosis.
findings
indicate
positive
levels
cancer.
Notably,
highest
quartile
excretion
exhibited
significantly
elevated
cancer,
25.4%
increase
compared
those
lowest
(POR
=
1.254,
95%
CI:
1.252,
1.256),
after
fully
adjusting
confounders.
Similar
results
observed
other
adjusted
models.
A
non-linear
shape
an
inverted
U-shape
can
be
fitting,
inflection
point
25.5.
Urinary
below
25.5
ng/ml
positively
associated
risk,
while
above
showed
slight
negative
trend
risk.
However,
further
prospective
studies
needed
provide
more
robust
evidence
confirmed
large
clinical
trials.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: Feb. 16, 2025
Context:
The
estimated
population
of
microorganisms
inhabiting
the
gastrointestinal
tract
is
thought
to
exceed
1014,
with
a
total
weight
approximately
2
kg.
This
accumulation
microbiota
indicates
that
number
bacterial
cells
ten
times
greater
than
human
cells,
and
gene
content
exceeds
genome
by
more
hundredfold.
These
are
essential
for
maintaining
health,
having
evolved
over
millions
years.
They
influence
vital
processes
in
life,
such
as
digestion
regulation
immune
system.
gut
(GM)
can
be
viewed
dynamic
environmental
factor,
its
composition
shaped
host
genetics,
dietary
patterns,
hygiene
practices,
lifestyle
choices.
variability
positions
it
potential
therapeutic
target
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
myocardial
infarction
(MI).
Evidence
Acquisition:
present
study
review
factors
affecting
intestinal
relationship
heart
diseases.
To
ensure
identification
most
relevant
studies,
common
databases,
including
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
Science,
were
searched
using
terms
"Gut
dysbiosis",
"Cardiovascular
disease",
"Probiotics",
"prebiotics".
articles
abstracts
obtained
from
search
then
reviewed.
Results:
Dysbiosis
plays
significant
role
onset
progression
atherosclerosis
CVD.
Microbiota-derived
short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs)
crucial
development
blood
pressure.
Alterations
have
been
linked
dysfunctions
lipid
metabolism,
reduced
levels
high-density
lipoprotein
(HDL)
plasma
patients
GM
affect
efficiency
energy
extraction
sources,
thereby
impacting
likelihood
developing
obesity
through
inflammation
metabolism.
Conclusions:
Metabolites,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 220 - 220
Published: March 24, 2025
The
intestinal
microbiota,
hosting
trillions
of
microorganisms
that
inhabit
the
gastrointestinal
tract,
functions
as
a
symbiotic
organism
plays
crucial
role
in
regulating
health
by
producing
biologically
active
molecules
can
enter
systemic
circulation.
Among
them,
trimethylamine-N-oxide
(TMAO),
an
organic
compound
derived
from
dietary
sources
and
microbial
metabolism,
has
emerged
critical
biomarker
linking
diet,
gut
host
metabolism
to
various
pathological
conditions.
This
comprehensive
review
highlights
TMAO’s
biosynthesis,
physiological
functions,
clinical
significance,
focusing
on
its
mechanistic
contributions
cardiovascular
neurodegenerative
diseases.
Notably,
TMAO-mediated
pathways
include
endothelial
dysfunction,
inflammation
via
NLRP3
inflammasome
activation,
cholesterol
disruption,
which
collectively
accelerate
atherosclerosis
disease
progression.
Nonetheless,
this
work
underscores
innovative
potential
targeting
TMAO
through
dietary,
nutraceutical,
microbiota-modulating
strategies
mitigate
effects,
marking
transformative
approach
prevention
management
TMAO-related
disorders.
Gut Microbes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
The
intestine
is
the
largest
organ
in
terms
of
surface
area
human
body.
It
responsible
not
only
for
absorbing
nutrients
but
also
protection
against
external
world.
gut
microbiota
essential
maintaining
a
properly
functioning
intestinal
barrier,
primarily
through
producing
its
metabolites:
short-chain
fatty
acids,
bile
and
tryptophan
derivatives.
Ethanol
overconsumption
poses
significant
threat
to
health.
Not
does
it
damage
epithelium,
but,
maybe
foremostly,
changes
microbiome.
Those
ethanol-driven
shift
metabolome,
depriving
host
protective
effect
physiological
has.
This
literature
review
discusses
impact
ethanol
consumption
on
gut,
microbiota,
providing
comprehensive
overview
mechanisms
which
disrupts
homeostasis
discussing
potential
avenues
new
therapeutic
intervention.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(12), P. 1532 - 1532
Published: Dec. 14, 2024
Oxidative
stress
has
been
described
as
one
of
the
main
drivers
intracellular
damage
and
metabolic
disorders
leading
to
syndrome,
a
major
health
problem
worldwide.
In
particular,
free
radicals
alter
lipid
metabolism
promote
accumulation
in
liver,
existing
hepatic
facet
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD).
Recent
literature
highlighted
how
nicotine,
especially
if
associated
with
high-fat
diet,
exerts
negative
effect
on
induction
progression
MASLD
by
upregulating
inflammation
increasing
oxidative
stress,
abdominal
fat
lipolysis,
lipogenesis.
Moreover,
considerable
evidence
shows
central
role
intestinal
dysbiosis
pathogenesis
impact
nicotine-induced
gut
microbiome.
This
results
an
intricate
network
which
stands
at
intersection
point
between
microbiome,
MASLD.
The
aim
this
review
is
delve
into
molecular
mechanisms
linking
tobacco
smoking
MASLD,
focusing
microbiota
modifications
their
development.