Microbiome,
Journal Year:
2014,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: Feb. 3, 2014
This
study
was
undertaken
to
characterize
the
vaginal
microbiota
throughout
normal
human
pregnancy
using
sequence-based
techniques.
We
compared
microbial
composition
of
non-pregnant
patients
with
a
group
pregnant
women
who
delivered
at
term.
A
retrospective
case–control
longitudinal
designed
and
included
(n
=
32)
term
(38
42
weeks)
without
complications
22).
Serial
samples
fluid
were
collected
from
both
patients.
16S
rRNA
gene
survey
conducted
pyrosequencing
structure
stability
microbiota.
Linear
mixed
effects
models
generalized
estimating
equations
used
identify
phylotypes
whose
relative
abundance
different
between
two
groups.
The
that
(higher
Lactobacillus
vaginalis,
L.
crispatus,
gasseri
jensenii
lower
22
other
in
women).
Bacterial
community
state
type
(CST)
IV-B
or
CST
IV-A
characterized
by
high
species
genus
Atopobium
as
well
presence
Prevotella,
Sneathia,
Gardnerella,
Ruminococcaceae,
Parvimonas,
Mobiluncus
taxa
previously
shown
be
associated
bacterial
vaginosis
less
frequent
pregnancy.
higher
than
women;
however,
during
pregnancy,
communities
shift
almost
exclusively
one
dominated
spp.
another
report
first
Differences
observed.
predominant
members
These
results
can
serve
basis
relationship
microbiome
adverse
outcomes.
Annual Review of Phytopathology,
Journal Year:
2014,
Volume and Issue:
52(1), P. 347 - 375
Published: June 6, 2014
Beneficial
microbes
in
the
microbiome
of
plant
roots
improve
health.
Induced
systemic
resistance
(ISR)
emerged
as
an
important
mechanism
by
which
selected
growth-promoting
bacteria
and
fungi
rhizosphere
prime
whole
body
for
enhanced
defense
against
a
broad
range
pathogens
insect
herbivores.
A
wide
variety
root-associated
mutualists,
including
Pseudomonas,
Bacillus,
Trichoderma,
mycorrhiza
species
sensitize
immune
system
without
directly
activating
costly
defenses.
This
review
focuses
on
molecular
processes
at
interface
between
ISR-eliciting
progress
our
understanding
ISR
signaling
priming.
The
central
role
root-specific
transcription
factor
MYB72
onset
phytohormones
regulatory
proteins
expression
aboveground
parts
are
highlighted.
Finally,
ecological
function
ISR-inducing
root
is
discussed.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
51(12), P. 6634 - 6647
Published: May 22, 2017
Microplastics
are
a
pollutant
of
environmental
concern.
Their
presence
in
food
destined
for
human
consumption
and
air
samples
has
been
reported.
Thus,
microplastic
exposure
via
diet
or
inhalation
could
occur,
the
health
effects
which
unknown.
The
current
review
article
draws
upon
cross-disciplinary
scientific
literature
to
discuss
evaluate
potential
impacts
microplastics
outlines
urgent
areas
future
research.
Key
up
September
2016
relating
accumulation,
particle
toxicity,
chemical
microbial
contaminants
was
critically
examined.
Although
is
an
emerging
field,
complementary
existing
fields
indicate
particle,
hazards.
If
inhaled
ingested,
may
accumulate
exert
localized
toxicity
by
inducing
enhancing
immune
response.
Chemical
occur
due
leaching
component
monomers,
endogenous
additives,
adsorbed
pollutants.
Chronic
anticipated
be
greater
concern
accumulative
effect
that
occur.
This
expected
dose-dependent,
robust
evidence-base
levels
currently
lacking.
there
impact
health,
assessing
burdens
key.
information
will
guide
research
into
mechanisms
hence
therein
possible
effects.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Jan. 31, 2020
A
substantial
body
of
evidence
supports
that
the
gut
microbiota
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
regulation
metabolic,
endocrine
and
immune
functions.
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
growing
recognition
involvement
modulation
multiple
neurochemical
pathways
through
highly
interconnected
gut-brain
axis.
Although
amazing
scientific
breakthroughs
over
last
few
years
have
expanded
our
knowledge
on
communication
between
microbes
their
hosts,
underpinnings
microbiota-gut-brain
crosstalk
remain
to
be
determined.
Short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs),
main
metabolites
produced
colon
by
bacterial
fermentation
dietary
fibers
resistant
starch,
are
speculated
play
key
neuro-immunoendocrine
regulation.
However,
underlying
mechanisms
which
SCFAs
might
influence
brain
physiology
behavior
not
fully
elucidated.
this
review,
we
will
outline
current
about
interactions.
We
also
highlight
how
development
future
treatments
for
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
disorders
can
take
advantage
intimate
mutual
interactions
with
exploring
function.
