Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Dec. 6, 2022
The
gut
microbiome
is
thought
to
play
a
role
in
depressive
disorders,
which
makes
it
an
attractive
target
for
interventions.
Both
the
and
symptom
levels
vary
substantially
across
ethnic
groups.
Thus,
any
intervention
depression
targeting
requires
understanding
of
microbiome-depression
associations
ethnicities.
Analysing
data
from
HELIUS
cohort,
we
characterize
microbiota
its
with
symptoms
6
groups
(Dutch,
South-Asian
Surinamese,
African
Ghanaian,
Turkish,
Moroccan;
N
=
3211),
living
same
urban
area.
Diversity
microbiota,
both
within
(α-diversity)
between
individuals
(β-diversity),
predicts
levels,
taking
into
account
demographic,
behavioural,
medical
differences.
These
do
not
differ
Further,
β-diversity
explains
29%-18%
differences
symptoms.
Bacterial
genera
associated
belong
mulitple
families,
prominently
including
families
Christensenellaceae,
Lachnospiraceae,
Ruminococcaceae.
In
summary,
results
show
that
are
linked
this
association
generalizes
Moreover,
suggest
may
partly
explain
parallel
disparities
depression.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(1)
Published: April 23, 2022
Abstract
The
role
of
microbiota
in
health
and
diseases
is
being
highlighted
by
numerous
studies
since
its
discovery.
Depending
on
the
localized
regions,
can
be
classified
into
gut,
oral,
respiratory,
skin
microbiota.
microbial
communities
are
symbiosis
with
host,
contributing
to
homeostasis
regulating
immune
function.
However,
dysbiosis
lead
dysregulation
bodily
functions
including
cardiovascular
(CVDs),
cancers,
respiratory
diseases,
etc.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
current
knowledge
how
links
host
or
pathogenesis.
We
first
summarize
research
healthy
conditions,
gut-brain
axis,
colonization
resistance
modulation.
Then,
highlight
pathogenesis
disease
development
progression,
primarily
associated
community
composition,
modulation
response,
induction
chronic
inflammation.
Finally,
introduce
clinical
approaches
that
utilize
for
treatment,
such
as
fecal
transplantation.
Journal of Animal Ecology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
89(7), P. 1549 - 1558
Published: April 5, 2020
Abstract
The
host‐associated
core
microbiome
was
originally
coined
to
refer
common
groups
of
microbes
or
genes
that
were
likely
be
particularly
important
for
host
biological
function.
However,
the
term
has
evolved
encompass
variable
definitions
across
studies,
often
identifying
key
with
respect
their
spatial
distribution,
temporal
stability
ecological
influence,
as
well
contribution
function
and
fitness.
A
major
barrier
reaching
a
consensus
over
how
define
its
relevance
biological,
evolutionary
theory
is
lack
precise
terminology
associated
definitions,
persistent
association
Common,
microbiomes
can
together
generate
insights
into
processes
act
independently
function,
while
functional
host‐adapted
cores
distinguish
between
facultative
near‐obligate
symbionts
differ
in
effects
on
This
commentary
summarizes
five
broad
have
been
applied
literature,
highlighting
strengths
limitations
advancing
our
understanding
host–microbe
systems,
noting
where
they
are
overlap,
discussing
potential
No
one
definition
capture
range
population.
Applied
together,
reveal
different
layers
microbial
organization
from
which
we
begin
understand
govern
interactions.
Nature Reviews Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
19(10), P. 623 - 638
Published: April 19, 2021
Virtually
all
plants
and
animals,
including
humans,
are
home
to
symbiotic
microorganisms.
Symbiotic
interactions
can
be
neutral,
harmful
or
have
beneficial
effects
on
the
host
organism.
However,
growing
evidence
suggests
that
microbial
symbionts
evolve
rapidly,
resulting
in
drastic
transitions
along
parasite–mutualist
continuum.
In
this
Review,
we
integrate
theoretical
empirical
findings
discuss
mechanisms
underpinning
these
evolutionary
shifts,
as
well
ecological
drivers
why
some
host–microorganism
may
stuck
at
end
of
addition
having
biomedical
consequences,
understanding
dynamic
life
microorganisms
reveals
how
symbioses
shape
an
organism's
biology
entire
community,
particularly
a
changing
world.
for
organisms.
Drew,
Stevens
King
continuum,
underlying
changes,
selective
pressures
involved
common
approaches
studying
them.
Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
382(6676)
Published: Dec. 14, 2023
The
human
gut
microbiome
plays
an
important
role
in
resisting
colonization
of
the
host
by
pathogens,
but
we
lack
ability
to
predict
which
communities
will
be
protective.
We
studied
how
bacteria
influence
two
major
bacterial
both
vitro
and
gnotobiotic
mice.
Whereas
single
species
alone
had
negligible
effects,
resistance
greatly
increased
with
community
diversity.
Moreover,
this
community-level
rested
critically
upon
certain
being
present.
explained
these
ecological
patterns
through
collective
resistant
consume
nutrients
that
overlap
those
used
pathogen.
Furthermore,
applied
our
findings
successfully
resist
a
novel
target
strain.
Our
work
provides
reason
why
diversity
is
beneficial
suggests
route
for
rational
design
pathogen-resistant
communities.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 294 - 294
Published: Jan. 20, 2023
Gut
microbes
and
their
metabolites
are
actively
involved
in
the
development
regulation
of
host
immunity,
which
can
influence
disease
susceptibility.
Herein,
we
review
most
recent
research
advancements
gut
microbiota–immune
axis.
We
discuss
detail
how
microbiota
is
a
tipping
point
for
neonatal
immune
as
indicated
by
newly
uncovered
phenomenon,
such
maternal
imprinting,
utero
intestinal
metabolome,
weaning
reaction.
describe
shapes
both
innate
adaptive
immunity
with
emphasis
on
short-chain
fatty
acids
secondary
bile
acids.
also
comprehensively
delineate
disruption
axis
results
immune-mediated
diseases,
gastrointestinal
infections,
inflammatory
bowel
cardiometabolic
disorders
(e.g.,
cardiovascular
diabetes,
hypertension),
autoimmunity
rheumatoid
arthritis),
hypersensitivity
asthma
allergies),
psychological
anxiety),
cancer
colorectal
hepatic).
further
encompass
role
fecal
transplantation,
probiotics,
prebiotics,
dietary
polyphenols
reshaping
therapeutic
potential.
Continuing,
examine
modulates
therapies,
including
checkpoint
inhibitors,
JAK
anti-TNF
therapies.
lastly
mention
current
challenges
metagenomics,
germ-free
models,
recapitulation
to
achieve
fundamental
understanding
regulates
immunity.
Altogether,
this
proposes
improving
immunotherapy
efficacy
from
perspective
microbiome-targeted
interventions.
PLoS Biology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
19(2), P. e3001116 - e3001116
Published: Feb. 19, 2021
Humans
and
many
other
hosts
establish
a
diverse
community
of
beneficial
microbes
anew
each
generation.
The
order
identity
incoming
symbionts
is
critical
for
health,
but
what
determines
the
success
assembly
process
remains
poorly
understood.
Here
we
develop
ecological
theory
to
identify
factors
important
microbial
assembly.
Our
method
maps
out
all
feasible
pathways
given
microbiome—with
analogies
mutational
underlying
fitness
landscapes
in
evolutionary
biology.
Building
these
“assembly
maps”
reveals
tradeoff
at
heart
process.
Ecological
dependencies
between
members
microbiota
make
predictable—and
can
provide
metabolic
benefits
host—but
may
also
create
barriers
This
effect
occurs
because
interdependent
species
fail
when
relies
on
colonize
first.
We
support
our
predictions
with
published
data
from
preterm
infant
microbiota,
where
find
that
dependence
associated
predictable
arrival.
models
suggest
overcome
via
mechanisms
either
promote
uptake
multiple
symbiont
one
step
or
feed
early
colonizers.
predicted
importance
host
feeding
supported
by
impacts
breast
milk
human
microbiome.
conclude
both
microbe
interactions
are
trajectory
microbiome