Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 26, 2023
Abstract
Background:
Non-alcoholic
steatohepatitis
(NASH)
has
become
a
major
public
health
issue.
In
fact,
it
is
one
of
the
leading
causes
disturbed
liver
function
and
transplantation
worldwide.
Its
link
with
intestinal
microbiota
still
topical,
production
endogenous
ethanol
following
dysbiosis
-
mechanisms
linked
to
disease
been
shown
in
several
studies.
this
study,
we
analyzed
stool
samples
from
41
NASH
patients
24
healthy
controls
using
culturomics
16S
rRNA
targeted
metagenomics
identify
microbial
profile
associated
each
group.
Fecal
concentration
was
also
determined
for
all
samples.
Results:
We
identified
358
different
bacterial
species
approach
distributed
into
11
phyla
143
genera.
With
significant
difference,
12
appeared
significantly
more
frequently
group
4
control
Finegoldia
magna
most
detected
(10/14
(71%)),
2
producing
strains:
Limosilactobacillus
fermentum
Enterocloster
bolteae.
Metagenomics
shows
an
enrichment
Lactobacillus
Streptococcus
identical
that
culture.
regard
species,
there
elevated
frequency
ethanol-producing
bacteria
patients,
higher
stools
compared
(bilateral
Mann-Whitney
test,
p=value
0.0145).
However,
metagenomics,
only
culture
showed
bolteae
patients.
Conclusions:
Culturomics
are
complementary
methods
exploring
microbiota.
Our
results
suggest
may
play
instrumental
role
pathogenesis
disease.
Lipids in Health and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: April 22, 2024
Abstract
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
has
garnered
considerable
attention
globally.
Changing
lifestyles,
over-nutrition,
and
physical
inactivity
have
promoted
its
development.
MASLD
is
typically
accompanied
by
obesity
strongly
linked
to
metabolic
syndromes.
Given
that
prevalence
on
the
rise,
there
an
urgent
need
elucidate
pathogenesis.
Hepatic
lipid
accumulation
generally
triggers
lipotoxicity
induces
or
progress
steatohepatitis
(MASH)
mediating
endoplasmic
reticulum
stress,
oxidative
organelle
dysfunction,
ferroptosis.
Recently,
significant
been
directed
towards
exploring
role
of
gut
microbial
dysbiosis
in
development
MASLD,
offering
a
novel
therapeutic
target
for
MASLD.
Considering
are
no
recognized
pharmacological
therapies
due
diversity
mechanisms
involved
difficulty
associated
with
undertaking
clinical
trials,
potential
targets
remain
elusive.
Thus,
this
article
aimed
summarize
evaluate
prominent
roles
lipotoxicity,
ferroptosis,
microbes
underlying
their
effects.
Furthermore,
existing
advances
challenges
treatment
were
outlined.
FEBS Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 31, 2024
This
Review
aims
to
coalesce
existing
knowledge
on
the
human
archaeome,
a
less‐studied
yet
critical
non‐bacterial
component
of
microbiome,
with
focus
its
interaction
immune
system.
Despite
largely
bacteria‐centric
in
microbiome
research,
archaea
present
unique
challenges
and
opportunities
for
understanding
health.
We
examine
archaeal
distribution
across
different
body
sites,
such
as
lower
gastrointestinal
tract
(LGT),
upper
aerodigestive
(UAT),
urogenital
(UGT),
skin.
Variability
composition
exists
between
sites;
methanogens
dominate
LGT,
while
Nitrososphaeria
are
prevalent
skin
UAT.
Archaea
have
be
classified
pathogens
but
show
associations
conditions
refractory
sinusitis
vaginosis.
In
methanogenic
play
metabolic
roles
by
converting
bacterial
end‐products
into
methane,
correlating
various
health
conditions,
including
obesity
certain
cancers.
Finally,
this
work
looks
at
complex
interactions
system
molecular
level.
Recent
research
has
illuminated
specific
molecules,
RNA
glycerolipids,
stimulating
responses
via
innate
receptors
like
Toll‐like
receptor
8
(TLR8)
‘C‐type
lectin
domain
family
4
member
E’
(CLEC4E;
also
known
MINCLE).
Additionally,
by‐products
archaea,
specifically
demonstrated
immunomodulatory
effects
through
anti‐inflammatory
anti‐oxidative
pathways.
these
advancements,
mechanistic
underpinnings
how
influence
activity
remain
fertile
area
further
investigation.
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Nov. 16, 2023
Background
Non-alcoholic
steatohepatitis
(NASH)
has
become
a
major
public
health
issue
as
one
of
the
leading
causes
liver
disease
and
transplantation
worldwide.
The
instrumental
role
gut
microbiota
is
emerging
but
still
under
investigation.
Endogenous
ethanol
(EtOH)
production
by
bacteria
yeasts
an
putative
mechanism.
Microbial
metagenomics
culture
studies
targeting
enterobacteria
or
have
been
reported,
no
culturomics
conducted
so
far.
Aim
To
assess
fecal
EtOH
other
biochemical
parameters,
characterize
NASH-associated
dysbiosis
identify
EtOH-producing
microbes
associated
with
disease,
samples
from
41
NASH
patients
24
controls
were
analyzed.
High-performance
liquid
chromatography
(HPLC)
was
used
for
EtOH,
glucose,
total
proteins,
triglyceride
cholesterol.
Viable
assessed
microbial
culturomics.
genetic
material
using
16S
hypervariable
V3V4
region.
Results
Fecal
glucose
elevated
in
stools
(p
<
0.05)
not
triglyceride,
cholesterol
proteins.
In
culturomics,
Enterocloster
bolteae
Limosilactobacillus
fermentum
enriched
NASH.
rRNA
amplicon
sequencing
confirmed
enrichment
including
L.
,
Mediterraneibacter
gnavus
Streptococcus
mutans
species
previously
dysbiosis-associated
diseases.
Strikingly,
E.
identified
only
well-known
Lacticaseibacillus
casei
never
isolated
0.05).
Conclusion
Elevated
feature
Several
different
may
play
disease.
Culturomics
metagenomics,
two
complementary
methods,
will
be
critical
to
future
diagnostic
markers
therapeutic
targets
Suppression
administration
are
options
tested
treatment.
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: April 10, 2025
To
explore
the
correlation
of
dietary
index
for
gut
microbiota
(DI-GM)
with
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD).
Data
6,711
participants
were
extracted
from
National
Health
and
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
during
2007-2018.
A
weighted
logistic
regression
analysis
was
employed
assessment
DI-GM
NAFLD,
a
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
implemented
to
examine
potential
non-linear
associations.
Subgroup
analyses
conducted
identify
particularly
susceptible
groups.
Additionally,
synergistic
effects
different
components
on
NAFLD
risk
assessed
by
quantile
sum
(WQS)
regression.
The
exhibited
statistically
significant
[OR
(95%CI):0.91
(0.85,
0.98),
p
=
0.015].
results
RCS
indicated
linear
(p
0.810
non-linearity).
Further
stratified
that
negative
consistent
all
subgroups.
WQS
revealed
soybean
(27%),
refined
grains
(17%),
coffee
(16%),
red
meat
(9%)
had
highest
contribution
weights
NAFLD.
As
an
important
tool
influences
diet
microbiota,
is
negatively
correlated
factors.
Soybean,
grains,
coffee,
are
key
factors
influencing
direct
shall
be
explored
effectiveness
prevention
treatment
evaluated
improving
scores
via
interventions.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(7), P. 2882 - 2882
Published: March 22, 2025
Metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD)
is
a
condition
wherein
excessive
fat
accumulates
in
the
liver,
leading
to
inflammation
and
potential
damage.
In
this
narrative
review,
we
evaluate
tissue
microbiota,
how
they
arise
their
constituent
microbes,
role
of
intestinal
hepatic
microbiota
MASLD.
The
history
bacteriophages
(phages)
occurrence
part
causation
MASLD,
conversely,
"phage
therapy"
for
antibiotic
resistance,
obesity,
are
all
described.
metabolism
bile
acids
dietary
tryptophan
histidine
defined,
together
with
impacts
individual
metabolites
on
MASLD
pathogenesis.
Both
periodontitis
dysbiosis
may
cause
microorganisms
involved
these
processes
discussed.
Novel
treatment
opportunities
involving
exist
include
fecal
transplantation,
probiotics,
prebiotics,
synbiotics,
supplements,
intermittent
fasting,
phages
or
holins
endolysins.
Although
FDA
yet
approve
phage
therapy
clinical
use,
there
multiple
FDA-approved
trials,
represent
new
horizon
future
Future Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(8), P. 697 - 714
Published: May 3, 2024
Aim:
Endogenous
ethanol
production
emerges
as
a
mechanism
of
nonalcoholic
steatohepatitis,
obesity,
diabetes
and
auto-brewery
syndrome.
Methods:
To
identify
ethanol-producing
microbes
in
humans,
we
used
the
NCBI
taxonomy
browser
PubMed
database
with
an
automatic
query
manual
verification.
Results:
85
human
were
identified.
Saccharomyces
cerevisiae,
Candida
Pichia
most
represented
fungi.
Enterobacteriaceae
was
bacterial
family
mainly
Escherichia
coli
Klebsiella
pneumoniae.
Species
Lachnospiraceae
Clostridiaceae
family,
Lactobacillales
order
Bifidobacterium
genus
also
Conclusion:
This
catalog
will
help
study
pathophysiology,
diagnosis,
prevention
management
diseases
associated
endogenous
production.