Microbial Influences on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: The Gut–Brain Axis and Therapeutic Potential of Microbiota Modulation
Sclerosis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
3(1), P. 8 - 8
Published: March 5, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis
(ALS)
is
a
neurodegenerative
disorder
characterized
by
the
progressive
degeneration
of
motor
neurons.
The
gut
microbiota,
community
microorganisms
in
digestive
tract,
has
recently
been
implicated
ALS
pathogenesis
through
its
influence
on
neuroinflammation
and
metabolic
pathways.
This
review
explores
potential
role
microbiota
metabolites
progression
investigates
therapeutic
approaches
targeting
microbiota.
Methods:
A
comprehensive
current
literature
was
conducted
to
assess
relationship
between
composition,
microbial
metabolites,
patients.
We
searched
for
published
reports
ALS,
emphasizing
complex
interplay
dysbiosis,
neuroinflammation,
systemic
metabolism.
Special
emphasis
placed
studies
exploring
short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs),
bacterial
amyloids
(curli-like
factors),
neurotoxins
such
as
β-methylamino-L-alanine
(BMAA).
liver–gut
axis
evaluated
well.
changes
would
sustain
rationale
strategies
probiotics,
prebiotics,
fecal
transplantation
(FMT),
dietary
interventions.
Results:
patients
exhibit
reduced
SCFA-producing
bacteria
an
increase
potentially
pathogenic
genera.
Of
note,
different
do
not
agree
common
patterns
being
linked
supporting
need
further,
more
extensive
studies.
Dysbiosis
sometimes
correlates
with
inflammation
disrupted
liver
function,
amplifying
neuroinflammatory
responses.
Key
including
SCFAs,
amyloids,
BMAA,
may
exacerbate
neuron
promoting
protein
misfolding,
oxidative
stress,
neuroinflammation.
Emerging
strategies,
probiotics
FMT,
show
restoring
balance,
although
clinical
data
remain
limited.
Conclusions:
could
modulate
metabolism
ALS.
Microbiota-targeted
therapies,
interventions,
represent
promising
avenues
mitigating
disease
progression.
Further
research
required
validate
these
interventions
large-scale,
longitudinal
develop
personalized
microbiota-based
treatments
tailored
individual
phenotypes.
Language: Английский
Nutritional and Microbiota-Based Approaches in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: From Prevention to Treatment
Francesca Cuffaro,
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Ingrid Lamminpää,
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Elena Niccolai
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Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 102 - 102
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
Metabolic
alterations,
including
hypermetabolism,
lipid
imbalances,
and
glucose
dysregulation,
are
pivotal
contributors
to
the
onset
progression
of
Amyotrophic
Lateral
Sclerosis
(ALS).
These
changes
exacerbate
systemic
energy
deficits,
heighten
oxidative
stress,
fuel
neuroinflammation.
Simultaneously,
gastrointestinal
dysfunction
gut
microbiota
(GM)
dysbiosis
intensify
disease
pathology
by
driving
immune
compromising
intestinal
barrier,
altering
gut–brain
axis
(GBA)
signaling,
lastly
advancing
neurodegeneration.
Therapeutic
preventive
strategies
focused
on
nutrition
offer
promising
opportunities
address
these
interconnected
pathophysiological
mechanisms.
Diets
enriched
with
antioxidants,
omega-3
fatty
acids,
anti-inflammatory
compounds—such
as
Mediterranean
diet—have
shown
potential
in
reducing
stress
inflammation.
Additionally,
microbiota-targeted
approaches,
probiotics,
prebiotics,
postbiotics,
fecal
transplantation,
emerging
innovative
tools
restore
microbial
balance,
strengthen
integrity,
optimize
GBA
function.
This
review
highlights
critical
need
for
personalized
integrating
immunonutrition
modulation
slow
ALS
progression,
improve
quality
life,
develop
measures
neurodegenerative
neuroinflammatory
diseases.
Future
research
should
prioritize
comprehensive
dietary
microbiota-based
interventions
uncover
their
therapeutic
establish
evidence-based
guidelines
managing
related
disorders.
Language: Английский
Effect of fecal microbiota transplantation on patients with sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Renyi Feng,
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Qingyong Zhu,
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Ao Wang
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et al.
BMC Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
Language: Английский
Gut dysbiosis and leaky gut syndrome in moderately impaired amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients
European Journal of Internal Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Nutritional Interventions in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: From Ketogenic Diet and Neuroprotective Nutrients to the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis Regulation
Samira Nabakhteh,
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Amir Lotfi,
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Arman Afsartaha
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et al.
Molecular Neurobiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 17, 2025
Language: Английский
The Respiratory Tract Microbiome and Human Health
Microbial Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(5)
Published: April 28, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
respiratory
tract
microbiome
(RTM)
is
a
multi‐kingdom
microbial
ecosystem
that
inhabits
various
niches
of
the
system.
While
previously
overlooked,
there
now
sufficient
evidence
RTM
plays
crucial
role
in
human
health
related
to
immune
system
training
and
protection
against
pathogens.
Accordingly,
dysbiosis
or
disequilibrium
has
been
linked
several
communicable
non‐communicable
diseases,
highlighting
need
unveil
its
disease.
Here,
we
define
place
medicine.
Moreover,
outline
challenges
research,
emphasising
for
combining
methodologies,
including
multi‐omics
computational
tools.
We
also
discuss
RTM's
potential
diagnosing,
preventing
treating
diseases
developing
novel
microbiome‐based
therapies
improve
pulmonary
health.
Language: Английский
Fecal microbiota transplantation for the treatment of intestinal and extra‐intestinal diseases: Mechanism basis, clinical application, and potential prospect
Dongxin Yi,
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Tao Li,
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Yuji Xiao
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et al.
Bioengineering & Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 7, 2024
To
review
the
theoretical
basis
and
therapeutic
effects
of
fecal
microbiota
transplantation
(FMT)
in
various
diseases
animal
experiments
clinical
studies,
as
well
limitations
current
standards
FMT
application.
PubMed
Web
Science
databases
were
searched
for
articles
published
only
English
between
1975
2023
on
reliable
results
treatment
FMT.
The
properties
gut
its
interactions
with
host
metabolism
are
critical
to
human
health,
microbiome
disturbance
is
closely
associated
intestinal
extra-intestinal
diseases.
Therefore,
tools
targeting
modulation
have
attracted
increasing
attention,
among
which
represents
most
widely
studied
intervention
strategy.
This
gathered
summarized
application
diseases,
metabolic
hypertension,
cancer,
nervous
system
arthritis,
elaborated
beneficial
that
can
be
achieved
by
altering
mechanisms
action.
In
addition,
potential
risks
side
approach
discussed,
efforts
standardize
development
Through
a
systemic
outcome
mechanism
we
aimed
provide
construction
an
optimized
framework,
so
better
exert
prospects.
Language: Английский