bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
Abstract
The
widespread
application
of
high-throughput
Next
Generation
Sequencing
(NGS)
technologies
has
made
microbiome
research
an
emerging
field
in
public
health
and
biomedical
sciences.
However,
there
are
still
many
challenges
that
need
to
be
addressed
this
field.
Pipelines
available
generate
data
across
cohorts
diverse,
sources
variation
recorded
evaluated
during
profiling
have
not
been
standardized.
Moreover,
meticulous
quality
control
the
processing,
from
collection
computational
quantification
is
challenging,
especially
large
population
studies.
Innovative
approaches
required
handle
samples
minimize
potential
bias
introduced
by
logistic
hurdles
biobanking.
In
paper,
we
describe
methodological
steps
surrounding
optimization
16s
rRNA
gut
two
prospective
R
Study
(mean
age
9.83
±
0.32
years)
Rotterdam
62.67
5.66
years).
This
paper
also
highlights
solutions
sample
mislabeling
large-scale
analysis.
To
summarize,
our
study
addresses
common
problems
human
research.
It
aims
improve
reliability
integrating
more
stringent
standards
into
Protein & Cell,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 762 - 775
Published: May 11, 2023
Abstract
The
gut
microbiota
has
been
found
to
interact
with
the
brain
through
microbiota–gut–brain
axis,
regulating
various
physiological
processes.
In
recent
years,
impacts
of
on
neurodevelopment
this
axis
have
increasingly
appreciated.
is
commonly
considered
regulate
three
pathways,
immune
pathway,
neuronal
and
endocrine/systemic
overlaps
crosstalks
in
between.
Accumulating
studies
identified
role
neurodevelopmental
disorders
including
autism
spectrum
disorder,
attention
deficit
hyperactivity
Rett
Syndrome.
Numerous
researchers
examined
pathophysiological
mechanisms
influenced
by
(NDDs).
This
review
aims
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
advancements
research
pertaining
microbiota-gut-brain
NDDs.
Furthermore,
we
analyzed
both
current
state
progress
discuss
future
perspectives
field.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(14), P. 3258 - 3258
Published: July 23, 2023
The
number
of
individuals
experiencing
mental
disorders
(e.g.,
anxiety
and
depression)
has
significantly
risen
in
recent
years.
Therefore,
it
is
essential
to
seek
prevention
treatment
strategies
for
disorders.
Several
gut
microbiota,
especially
Firmicutes
Bacteroidetes,
are
demonstrated
affect
health
through
microbiota-gut-brain
axis,
the
microbiota
dysbiosis
can
be
related
disorders,
such
as
anxiety,
depression,
other
On
hand,
dietary
components,
including
probiotics
Lactobacillus
Bifidobacterium),
prebiotics
fiber
alpha-lactalbumin),
synbiotics,
postbiotics
short-chain
fatty
acids),
dairy
products,
spices
Zanthoxylum
bungeanum,
curcumin,
capsaicin),
fruits,
vegetables,
medicinal
herbs,
so
on,
could
exert
protective
effects
against
by
enhancing
beneficial
while
suppressing
harmful
ones.
In
this
paper,
disorder-associated
summarized.
addition,
components
on
targeting
discussed.
This
paper
helpful
develop
some
natural
products
into
pharmaceuticals
functional
foods
prevent
treat
Molecular Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(9), P. 3625 - 3637
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
Abstract
The
human
body
harbors
a
diverse
ecosystem
of
microorganisms,
including
bacteria,
viruses,
and
fungi,
collectively
known
as
the
microbiota.
Current
research
is
increasingly
focusing
on
potential
association
between
microbiota
various
neuropsychiatric
disorders.
resides
in
parts
body,
such
oral
cavity,
nasal
passages,
lungs,
gut,
skin,
bladder,
vagina.
gut
gastrointestinal
tract
has
received
particular
attention
due
to
its
high
abundance
role
psychiatric
neurodegenerative
However,
presents
other
tissues,
though
less
abundant,
also
plays
crucial
immune
system
homeostasis,
thus
influencing
development
progression
For
example,
imbalance
associated
periodontitis
might
increase
risk
for
Additionally,
studies
using
postmortem
brain
samples
have
detected
widespread
presence
bacteria
brains
patients
with
Alzheimer’s
disease.
This
article
provides
an
overview
emerging
host
disorders
discusses
future
directions,
underlying
biological
mechanisms,
reliable
biomarkers
microbiota,
microbiota-targeted
interventions,
this
field.
General Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
37(1), P. e101374 - e101374
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
The
gut
microbiota
is
a
complex
and
dynamic
ecosystem
known
as
the
‘second
brain’.
Composing
microbiota-gut-brain
axis,
its
metabolites
regulate
central
nervous
system
through
neural,
endocrine
immune
pathways
to
ensure
normal
functioning
of
organism,
tuning
individuals’
health
disease
status.
Short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs),
main
bioactive
microbiota,
are
involved
in
several
neuropsychiatric
disorders,
including
depression.
SCFAs
have
essential
effects
on
each
component
axis
In
present
review,
roles
major
(acetate,
propionate
butyrate)
pathophysiology
depression
summarised
with
respect
chronic
cerebral
hypoperfusion,
neuroinflammation,
host
epigenome
neuroendocrine
alterations.
Concluding
remarks
biological
mechanisms
related
will
hopefully
address
clinical
value
microbiota-related
treatments
for
Cell Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(5), P. 1000 - 1012.e6
Published: April 5, 2024
The
gut-brain
axis
is
implicated
in
depression
development,
yet
its
underlying
mechanism
remains
unclear.
We
observed
depleted
gut
bacterial
species,
including
Bifidobacterium
longum
and
Roseburia
intestinalis,
the
neurotransmitter
homovanillic
acid
(HVA)
individuals
with
mouse
models.
Although
R.
intestinalis
does
not
directly
produce
HVA,
it
enhances
B.
abundance,
leading
to
HVA
generation.
This
highlights
a
synergistic
interaction
among
microbiota
regulating
intestinal
production.
Administering
longum,
or
models
chronic
unpredictable
mild
stress
(CUMS)
corticosterone
(CORT)-induced
significantly
improved
depressive
symptoms.
Mechanistically,
inhibited
synaptic
autophagic
death
by
preventing
excessive
degradation
of
microtubule-associated
protein
1
light
chain
3
(LC3)
SQSTM1/p62
proteins,
protecting
hippocampal
neurons'
presynaptic
membrane.
These
findings
underscore
role
microbial
metabolism
modulating
integrity
provide
insights
into
potential
novel
treatment
strategies
for
depression.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(6), P. 3340 - 3340
Published: March 15, 2024
Psychiatric
disorders
represent
a
primary
source
of
disability
worldwide,
manifesting
as
disturbances
in
individuals’
cognitive
processes,
emotional
regulation,
and
behavioral
patterns.
In
the
quest
to
discover
novel
therapies
expand
boundaries
neuropharmacology,
studies
from
field
have
highlighted
gut
microbiota’s
role
modulating
these
disorders.
These
alterations
may
influence
brain’s
processes
through
brain–gut
axis,
multifaceted
bidirectional
system
that
establishes
connection
between
enteric
central
nervous
systems.
Thus,
probiotic
prebiotic
supplements
are
meant
overall
health
play
an
insightful
alleviating
psychiatric
symptoms,
such
templates
major
depressive
disorder,
anxiety,
or
schizophrenia.
Moreover,
administration
psychotropic
drugs
has
been
revealed
induce
specific
changes
microbiome’s
diversity,
suggesting
their
potential
utility
combating
bacterial
infections.
This
review
emphasizes
intricate
correlations
microbiota,
mentioning
promising
approaches
regard
modulation
treatments,
well
antimicrobial
effects
medication.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(2), P. 614 - 614
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
The
complex
relationship
between
diet,
the
gut
microbiota,
and
mental
health,
particularly
depression,
has
become
a
focal
point
of
contemporary
research.
This
critical
review
examines
how
specific
dietary
components,
such
as
fiber,
proteins,
fats,
vitamins,
minerals,
bioactive
compounds,
shape
microbiome
influence
microbial
metabolism
in
order
to
regulate
depressive
outcomes.
These
dietary-induced
changes
microbiota
can
modulate
production
metabolites,
which
play
vital
roles
gut–brain
communication.
axis
facilitates
this
communication
through
neural,
immune,
endocrine
pathways.
Alterations
metabolites
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
functions
by
impacting
neuroplasticity,
inflammatory
responses,
neurotransmitter
levels—all
are
linked
onset
course
depression.
highlights
recent
findings
linking
components
with
beneficial
composition
reduced
symptoms.
We
also
explore
challenges
individual
variability
responses
interventions
long-term
sustainability
these
strategies.
underscores
necessity
for
further
longitudinal
mechanistic
studies
elucidate
precise
mechanisms
diet
interactions
be
leveraged
mitigate
paving
way
personalized
nutritional
therapies.
Pharmacological Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
192, P. 106799 - 106799
Published: May 19, 2023
Depression
is
the
most
prevalent
mental
disorder
in
world
associated
with
huge
socio-economic
consequences.
While
depressive-related
symptoms
are
well
known,
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
disease
pathophysiology
and
progression
remain
largely
unknown.
The
gut
microbiota
(GM)
emerging
as
a
key
regulator
of
central
nervous
system
homeostasis
by
exerting
fundamental
immune
metabolic
functions.
In
turn,
brain
influences
intestinal
microbial
composition
through
neuroendocrine
signals,
within
so-called
microbiota-brain
axis.
balance
this
bidirectional
crosstalk
important
to
ensure
neurogenesis,
preserve
integrity
blood-brain
barrier
avoid
neuroinflammation.
Conversely,
dysbiosis
permeability
negatively
affect
development,
behavior,
cognition.
Furthermore,
although
not
fully
defined
yet,
changes
GM
depressed
patients
reported
influence
pharmacokinetics
common
antidepressants
affecting
their
absorption,
metabolism,
activity.
Similarly,
neuropsychiatric
drugs
may
shape
turn
an
impact
on
efficacy
toxicity
pharmacological
intervention
itself.
Consequently,
strategies
aimed
at
re-establishing
correct
homeostatic
(i.e.,
prebiotics,
probiotics,
fecal
transplantation,
dietary
interventions)
represent
innovative
approach
improve
pharmacotherapy
depression.
Among
these,
probiotics
Mediterranean
diet,
alone
or
combination
standard
care,
hold
promise
for
clinical
application.
Therefore,
disclosure
intricate
network
between
depression
will
give
precious
insights
diagnostic
therapeutic
approaches
towards
depression,
profound
implications
drug
development
practice.