Beyond borders: A systematic review and meta-analysis of human-specific faecal markers across geographical settings
Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
55(7), P. 447 - 464
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Human
fecal
waste
is
a
global
health
risk
associated
with
diarrheal
diseases,
responsible
for
approximately
1.2
million
deaths
annually.
Microbial
Source
Tracking
(MST)
molecular
method
that
evaluates
environmental
sources
of
contamination,
aiding
quantification
this
contamination
and
risks.
However,
reported
variations
in
human
gut
microbiomes
geographic
performance
human-specific
markers
suggest
current
MST
targets
may
not
have
broad
applicability
across
populations.
This
systematic
review
quantified
the
to
identify
those
suitable
use
various
regions.
We
evaluated
data
from
primary
research
articles,
published
before
18th
October
2023,
identified
through
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
Science
using
PRISMA
guidelines.
103
studies
between
1995
spanning
34
countries,
6
continents,
4
climate
zones
met
inclusion
criteria,
quantifiable
metrics
(sensitivity,
specificity
or
accuracy)
testing
location.
Extracted
was
analyzed
establish
marker
locations,
zones,
development
status.
Over
80%
were
conducted
High-Income
Countries
(HICs)
>50%
temperate
primarily
USA
(43%),
Australia
(24%),
Spain
(19%).
Bacteroides
HF183
most
commonly
tested
(n
=
45
studies).
no
target
consistently
demonstrated
sensitivity,
specificity,
and/or
accuracy
>80%
different
settings.
Consequently,
decision
tree
presented
supporting
selection
appropriate
regional-specific
baseline
studies.
provides
critical
information
support
new
research,
particularly
Low-
Middle-Income
(LMICs),
assisting
informed
assessing
risks
faecal
derived
pathogens.
Language: Английский
Investigation of Factors Associated with Gut Microbiota in Demodex-associated Skin Conditions
Turkish Journal of Parasitology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 171 - 177
Published: Oct. 7, 2024
This
study
describes
the
relationships
of
factors
related
to
gut
microbiota
and
skin
conditions
associated
with
Language: Английский
Nanotechnology for Targeted Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapy: Challenges and Opportunities
Meng‐Tzu Weng,
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Chao A. Hsiung,
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Shu‐Chen Wei
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et al.
Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(5)
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
is
a
complex
and
recurring
inflammatory
disorder
that
affects
the
gastrointestinal
tract
influenced
by
genetic
predisposition,
immune
dysregulation,
gut
microbiota,
environmental
factors.
Advanced
therapies,
such
as
biologics
small
molecules,
target
diverse
pathways
to
manage
IBD.
Nanoparticle
(NP)‐based
drugs
have
emerged
effective
tools,
offering
controlled
drug
release
targeted
delivery.
This
review
highlights
NP
modifications
for
anti‐inflammatory
purposes,
utilizing
changes
those
in
size,
charge,
redox
reactions,
ligand–receptor
interactions
delivery
systems.
By
using
pathological
microenvironmental
cues
guide
design,
precise
targeting
can
be
achieved.
In
IBD,
crucial
aspect
of
intervention
specific
types
cells,
epithelial
address
compromised
intestinal
barrier
function
reduce
overactive
responses.
also
addresses
current
challenges
future
prospects,
with
goal
advancing
development
NP‐mediated
strategies
IBD
treatment.
Language: Английский