Annual Review of Food Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 323 - 345
Published: Jan. 10, 2023
This
article
reviews
what
is
presently
known
about
the
biological
roles
of
diet-derived
compound
ergothioneine
(ET).
ET
seems
important
to
humans
because
it
rapidly
taken
up
from
diet
by
a
transporter
largely
or
completely
specific
for
ET,
and
once
retained
within
body
weeks
months.
The
various
possible
functions
in
vivo
are
explored.
Much
emphasis
has
been
placed
on
antioxidant
properties
but
although
these
well
established
vitro,
evidence
that
activity
principal
function
weak.
not
unique
this:
vitamin
C
polyphenols
such
as
flavonoids
also
By
contrast,
α-tocopherol
demonstrated
effects
humans.
Nature Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(5), P. 787 - 802
Published: April 17, 2023
Anorexia
nervosa
(AN)
is
an
eating
disorder
with
a
high
mortality.
About
95%
of
cases
are
women
and
it
has
population
prevalence
about
1%,
but
evidence-based
treatment
lacking.
The
pathogenesis
AN
probably
involves
genetics
various
environmental
factors,
altered
gut
microbiota
been
observed
in
individuals
using
amplicon
sequencing
relatively
small
cohorts.
Here
we
investigated
whether
disrupted
contributes
to
pathogenesis.
Shotgun
metagenomics
metabolomics
were
performed
on
faecal
serum
samples,
respectively,
from
cohort
77
females
70
healthy
females.
Multiple
bacterial
taxa
(for
example,
Clostridium
species)
correlated
estimates
behaviour
mental
health.
virome
was
also
including
reduction
viral-bacterial
interactions.
Bacterial
functional
modules
associated
the
degradation
neurotransmitters
enriched
structural
variants
bacteria
linked
metabolic
features
AN.
Serum
revealed
increase
metabolites
reduced
food
intake
indole-3-propionic
acid).
Causal
inference
analyses
implied
that
potentially
mediating
impact
behaviour.
Further,
transplantation
germ-free
mice
under
energy-restricted
feeding
mirror
We
found
weight
gain
induced
hypothalamic
adipose
tissue
gene
expression
related
aberrant
energy
metabolism
Our
'omics'
mechanistic
studies
imply
disruptive
microbiome
may
contribute
Science Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(648)
Published: June 8, 2022
A
growing
body
of
evidence
suggests
interplay
between
the
gut
microbiota
and
pathogenesis
nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD).
However,
role
microbiome
in
early
detection
NAFLD
is
unclear.
Prospective
studies
are
necessary
for
identifying
reliable,
markers
NAFLD.
We
evaluated
2487
individuals
a
community-based
cohort
who
were
followed
up
4.6
years
after
initial
clinical
examination
biospecimen
sampling.
Metagenomic
metabolomic
characterizations
using
stool
serum
samples
taken
at
baseline
performed
90
participants
progressed
to
controls
remained
free
follow-up
visit.
Cases
matched
gender,
age,
mass
index
(BMI)
follow-up,
4-year
BMI
change.
Machine
learning
models
integrating
microbial
signatures
(14
features)
correctly
classified
(auROCs
0.72
0.80)
based
on
their
status
fat
accumulation
follow
up,
outperforming
other
prognostic
0.58
0.60).
confirmed
biological
relevance
features
by
testing
diagnostic
ability
four
external
case-control
cohorts
examined
biopsy
or
magnetic
resonance
spectroscopy,
from
Asia,
Europe,
United
States.
Our
findings
raise
possibility
warning
development.
Trends in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
31(3), P. 254 - 269
Published: Oct. 30, 2022
The
gut
microbiota
represents
a
'metabolic
organ'
that
can
regulate
human
metabolism.
Intact
contributes
to
host
homeostasis,
whereas
compositional
perturbations,
termed
dysbiosis,
are
associated
with
wide
range
of
diseases.
Recent
evidence
demonstrates
and
the
accompanying
loss
microbiota-derived
metabolites,
results
in
substantial
alteration
skeletal
muscle
As
an
example,
bile
acids,
produced
liver
further
metabolized
by
intestinal
microbiota,
considerable
interest
since
they
several
metabolic
pathways
activating
nuclear
receptors,
including
farnesoid
X
receptor
(FXR).
Indeed,
may
lead
atrophy
via
acid-FXR
pathway.
This
Review
aims
suggest
new
pathway
connects
different
mechanisms,
involving
gut-muscle
axis,
often
seen
as
unrelated,
and,
starting
from
preclinical
studies,
we
hypothesize
strategies
aimed
at
optimizing
functionality.
Scientific Data,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Nov. 11, 2022
Abstract
Shotgun
metagenomic
sequencing
is
a
common
approach
for
studying
the
taxonomic
diversity
and
metabolic
potential
of
complex
microbial
communities.
Current
methods
primarily
use
second
generation
short
read
sequencing,
yet
advances
in
third
long
technologies
provide
opportunities
to
overcome
some
limitations
sequencing.
Here,
we
compared
seven
platforms,
encompassing
sequencers
(Illumina
HiSeq
300,
MGI
DNBSEQ-G400
DNBSEQ-T7,
ThermoFisher
Ion
GeneStudio
S5
Proton
P1)
(Oxford
Nanopore
Technologies
MinION
R9
Pacific
Biosciences
Sequel
II).
We
constructed
three
uneven
synthetic
communities
composed
up
87
genomic
strains
DNAs
per
mock,
spanning
29
bacterial
archaeal
phyla,
representing
most
diverse
used
technology
comparisons.
Our
results
demonstrate
that
have
advantages
over
platforms
analyzing
communities,
but
require
careful
library
preparation
optimal
quantitative
analysis.
data
also
provides
valuable
resource
testing
benchmarking
bioinformatics
software
metagenomics.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 2096 - 2096
Published: May 17, 2022
The
colon
harbours
a
dynamic
and
complex
community
of
microorganisms,
collectively
known
as
the
gut
microbiota,
which
constitutes
densest
microbial
ecosystem
in
human
body.
These
commensal
microbes
play
key
role
health
diseases,
revealing
strong
potential
fine-tuning
microbiota
to
confer
benefits.
In
this
context,
dietary
strategies
targeting
modulate
composition
metabolic
function
communities
are
increasing
interest.
One
such
strategy
is
use
prebiotics,
defined
substrates
that
selectively
utilised
by
host
microorganisms
benefit.
A
better
understanding
pathways
involved
breakdown
prebiotics
essential
improve
these
nutritional
strategies.
review,
we
will
present
concept
focus
on
main
sources
nature
components,
mainly
non-digestible
polysaccharides.
We
review
mechanisms
carbohydrates
intestinal
short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs)
molecules
mediating
dialogue
between
host.
Finally,
studies
exploring
personalised
responses
prebiotic
ingestion.
conclusion,
hope
be
interest
identify
mechanistic
factors
for
optimization
prebiotic-based
Circulation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
148(6), P. 459 - 472
Published: July 12, 2023
BACKGROUND:
Gut
microbiota
have
been
implicated
in
atherosclerotic
disease,
but
their
relation
with
subclinical
coronary
atherosclerosis
is
unclear.
This
study
aimed
to
identify
associations
between
the
gut
microbiome
and
computed
tomography–based
measures
of
explore
relevant
clinical
correlates.
METHODS:
We
conducted
a
cross-sectional
8973
participants
(50
65
years
age)
without
overt
disease
from
population-based
SCAPIS
(Swedish
Cardiopulmonary
Bioimage
Study).
Coronary
was
measured
using
artery
calcium
score
tomography
angiography.
species
abundance
functional
potential
were
assessed
shotgun
metagenomics
sequencing
fecal
samples,
evaluated
multivariable
regression
models
adjusted
for
cardiovascular
risk
factors.
Associated
association
inflammatory
markers,
metabolites,
corresponding
saliva.
RESULTS:
The
mean
age
sample
57.4
years,
53.7%
female.
calcification
detected
40.3%,
5.4%
had
at
least
1
stenosis
>50%
occlusion.
Sixty-four
associated
independent
factors,
strongest
observed
Streptococcus
anginosus
oralis
subsp
(
P
<1×10
–5
).
Associations
largely
similar
across
angiography–based
measurements.
Out
64
species,
19
including
streptococci
other
commonly
found
oral
cavity,
high-sensitivity
C-reactive
protein
plasma
concentrations,
16
neutrophil
counts.
microbial
that
are
cavity
negatively
indole
propionate
positively
secondary
bile
acids
imidazole
propionate.
Five
3
streptococci,
correlated
same
saliva
worse
dental
health
Malmö
Offspring
Dental
Study.
Microbial
dissimilatory
nitrate
reduction,
anaerobic
fatty
acid
β-oxidation,
amino
degradation
score.
CONCLUSIONS:
provides
evidence
an
composition
characterized
by
increased
spp
systemic
inflammation
markers.
Further
longitudinal
experimental
studies
warranted
implications
bacterial
component
atherogenesis.