Journal of Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
101(3), P. 201 - 222
Published: Feb. 9, 2023
Abstract
Gut
microbiota
in
interaction
with
intestinal
host
tissues
influences
many
brain
functions
and
microbial
dysbiosis
has
been
linked
disorders,
such
as
neuropsychiatric
conditions
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD).
l
-tryptophan
metabolites
short-chained
fatty
acids
(SCFA)
are
major
messengers
the
microbiota-brain
axis.
Aryl
hydrocarbon
receptors
(AhR)
main
targets
of
tryptophan
microvessels
which
possess
an
enriched
expression
AhR
protein.
The
Ah
receptor
is
evolutionarily
conserved,
ligand-activated
transcription
factor
not
only
a
sensor
xenobiotic
toxins
but
also
pleiotropic
regulator
both
developmental
processes
age-related
tissue
degeneration.
Major
microbiota-produced
involve
indole
derivatives,
e.g.,
3-pyruvic
acid,
3-acetaldehyde,
indoxyl
sulfate,
whereas
indoleamine
2,3-dioxygenases
(IDO/TDO)
intestine
cells
activate
kynurenine
(KYN)
pathway
generating
KYN
metabolites,
activators
signaling.
Chronic
kidney
(CKD)
increases
serum
level
sulfate
promotes
AD
pathogenesis,
it
disrupts
integrity
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB)
impairs
cognitive
functions.
Activation
signaling
disturbs
vascular
homeostasis
brain;
(i)
controls
blood
flow
via
renin-angiotensin
system,
(ii)
inactivates
endothelial
nitric
oxide
synthase
(eNOS),
thus
impairing
NO
production
vasodilatation,
(iii)
induces
oxidative
stress,
stimulates
inflammation,
cellular
senescence,
enhances
calcification
walls.
All
these
alterations
evident
cerebral
amyloid
angiopathy
(CAA)
pathology.
Moreover,
can
disturb
circadian
regulation
probably
affect
glymphatic
flow.
It
seems
plausible
that
gut
BBB
activation
aggravates
Key
messages
Dysbiosis
associated
dementia
disease.
Tryptophan
from
host-microbiota
to
brain.
aryl
protein
blood-brain
barrier.
inflammation
pathology
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.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Jan. 12, 2023
Gut-microbial
butyrate
is
a
short-chain
fatty
acid
(SCFA)
of
significant
physiological
importance
than
the
other
major
SCFAs
(acetate
and
propionate).
Most
producers
belong
to
Clostridium
cluster
phylum
Firmicutes,
such
as
Faecalibacterium
,
Roseburia
Eubacterium
Anaerostipes
Coprococcus
Subdoligranulum
Anaerobutyricum
.
They
metabolize
carbohydrates
via
butyryl-CoA:
acetate
CoA-transferase
pathway
kinase
terminal
enzymes
produce
most
butyrate.
Although,
in
minor
fractions,
amino
acids
can
also
be
utilized
generate
glutamate
lysine
pathways.
Butyrogenic
microbes
play
vital
role
various
gut-associated
metabolisms.
Butyrate
used
by
colonocytes
energy,
stabilizes
hypoxia-inducible
factor
maintain
anaerobic
environment
gut,
maintains
gut
barrier
integrity
regulating
Claudin-1
synaptopodin
expression,
limits
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
(IL-6,
IL-12),
inhibits
oncogenic
pathways
(Akt/ERK,
Wnt,
TGF-β
signaling).
Colonic
shape
microbial
community
secreting
anti-microbial
substances,
cathelicidins,
reuterin,
β-defensin-1,
homeostasis
releasing
anti-inflammatory
molecules,
IgA,
vitamin
B,
molecules.
Additionally,
producers,
anti-carcinogenic
metabolites,
shikimic
precursor
conjugated
linoleic
acid.
In
this
review,
we
summarized
significance
butyrate,
critically
examined
relevance
contextualized
their
therapeutics.
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
31(6), P. 1267 - 1281
Published: May 1, 2020
Significance
Statement
The
gut
microbiota
and
its
metabolites,
in
particular
short-chain
fatty
acids
derived
from
microbes’
fermentation
of
fiber,
are
emerging
therapeutic
targets
for
systemic
inflammatory
metabolic
diseases,
including
diabetic
nephropathy.
authors
report
that
high-fiber
diets
or
supplementation
with
(acetate,
butyrate,
propionate)
afforded
protection
against
development
kidney
disease
mice.
Dietary
fiber
restored
microbial
ecology,
corrected
“dysbiotic”
changes,
increased
production
acids.
Mice
deficient
the
metabolite-sensing
G
protein–coupled
receptors
GPR43
GPR109A
were
not
protected
by
acids,
suggesting
was
mediated
downstream
binding
to
these
receptors.
Tapping
into
potential
through
diet
may
offer
a
novel
approach
address
Background
Studies
have
reported
changes
microbiota,
such
as
depletion
bacteria
produce
(SCFAs)
CKD
diabetes.
is
associated
decreased
inflammation
mortality
CKD,
SCFAs
been
proposed
mediate
this
effect.
Methods
To
explore
dietary
fiber’s
effect
on
experimental
nephropathy,
we
used
streptozotocin
induce
diabetes
wild-type
C57BL/6
knockout
mice
lacking
genes
encoding
GPR109A.
Diabetic
randomized
high-fiber,
normal
chow,
zero-fiber
diets,
drinking
water.
We
proton
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
spectroscopy
profiling
16S
ribosomal
RNA
sequencing
assess
microbiome.
Results
fed
significantly
less
likely
develop
exhibiting
albuminuria,
glomerular
hypertrophy,
podocyte
injury,
interstitial
fibrosis
compared
controls
chow
diet.
Fiber
beneficially
reshaped
ecology
improved
dysbiosis,
promoting
expansion
SCFA-producing
genera
Prevotella
Bifidobacterium
,
which
fecal
SCFA
concentrations.
reduced
expression
cytokines,
chemokines,
fibrosis-promoting
proteins
kidneys.
SCFA-treated
but
absence
In
vitro
modulated
renal
tubular
cells
podocytes
under
hyperglycemic
conditions.
Conclusions
protects
nephropathy
modulation
enrichment
bacteria,
production.
critical
SCFA-mediated
condition.
Interventions
targeting
warrant
further
investigation
renoprotective
therapy
Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Aug. 18, 2023
Abstract
Short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs)
are
the
main
metabolites
produced
by
bacterial
fermentation
of
dietary
fibre
in
gastrointestinal
tract.
The
absorption
SCFAs
is
mediated
substrate
transporters,
such
as
monocarboxylate
transporter
1
and
sodium-coupled
1,
which
promote
cellular
metabolism.
An
increasing
number
studies
have
implicated
microorganisms
crucial
executors
diet-based
microbial
influence
on
host.
important
fuels
for
intestinal
epithelial
cells
(IECs)
represent
a
major
carbon
flux
from
diet,
that
decomposed
gut
microbiota.
play
vital
role
multiple
molecular
biological
processes,
promoting
secretion
glucagon-like
peptide-1
IECs
to
inhibit
elevation
blood
glucose,
expression
G
protein-coupled
receptors
GPR41
GPR43,
inhibiting
histone
deacetylases,
participate
regulation
proliferation,
differentiation,
function
IECs.
affect
motility,
barrier
function,
host
Furthermore,
regulatory
roles
local,
intermediate,
peripheral
metabolisms.
Acetate,
propionate,
butyrate
SCFAs,
they
involved
immunity,
apoptosis,
inflammation,
lipid
Herein,
we
review
diverse
functional
this
class
reflect
their
ability
intestine,
metabolic,
other
diseases.