Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 176 - 176
Published: Jan. 10, 2023
According
to
the
leaky
gut
concept,
microbial
products
(e.g.,
lipopolysaccharide,
LPS)
enter
circulation
and
mediate
pro-inflammatory
immunological
responses.
Higher
plasma
LPS
levels
have
been
reported
in
patients
with
various
cardiovascular
diseases,
but
not
specifically
during
early
atrial
fibrillation
(AF).We
studied
data
blood
samples
from
presenting
first-diagnosed
AF
(FDAF)
(n
=
80)
20
controls.Circulating
biomarkers
that
are
suggestive
of
mucosal
inflammation
(zonulin,
adhesion
molecule
MAdCAM-1)
intestinal
epithelium
damage
(intestinal
fatty
acid
binding
protein,
IFABP)
were
increased
FDAF
when
compared
chronic
diseases
without
AF.
Surrogate
markers
permeability
(LPS,
CD14,
LPS-binding
gut-derived
LPS-neutralising
IgA
antibodies,
EndoCAbs)
detected
A
reduced
ratio
IgG/IgM
EndoCAbs
titres
indicated
endotoxaemia.
Collagen
turnover
biomarkers,
which
corresponded
values,
suggested
an
association
low-grade
endotoxaemia
adverse
structural
remodelling.
The
concentrations
higher
who
experienced
a
major
event.Intestinal
barrier
dysfunction
translocation
accompany
FDAF.
Improving
might
be
potential
therapeutic
approach
reducing
disease
progression
complications
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
30(7), P. 613 - 620
Published: Feb. 16, 2023
Abstract
Aims
Increasing
evidence
implicates
the
microbiome
as
a
susceptibility
factor
for
ischaemic
stroke
(IS).
Interpretation
of
this
is
difficult,
composition
influenced
by
various
factors
and
might
affect
differently
in
IS
subtypes.
We
aim
to
determine
if
specific
gut
causally
associated
with
subtypes
suggest
potential
approaches
prevention.
Methods
results
conducted
two-sample
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analysis
test
causal
relationship
between
For
exposure
data,
we
extracted
genetic
variants
194
bacterial
traits
from
MiBioGen
consortium
(n
=
18
340).
outcomes,
selected
three
including
cardioembolic
(CES,
n
410
484),
small
vessel
(SVS,
198
048),
large
artery
(LAS,
048).
Additionally,
performed
sequence
sensitivity
analyses
validate
preliminary
MR
results.
There
were
four,
three,
four
bacteria
showing
an
increased
risk
LAS,
SVS,
CES,
respectively,
there
five,
six,
five
leading
decreasing
respectively.
Amongst
these,
genus_Intestinimonas
showed
negative
associations
LAS
[odds
ratio
(OR)
0.77,
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
(0.61–0.98)]
SVS
(0.85,
0.73–0.98).
The
genus_LachnospiraceaeNK4A136group
was
genetically
decreased
both
(0.81,
0.66–0.99)
CES
(0.75,
0.60–0.94).
Conclusion
study
revealed
effect
abundance
features
on
Notably,
displayed
significant
protection
against
more
than
one
subtype,
further
suggesting
applications
targeted
probiotics
EP Europace,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26(9)
Published: July 30, 2024
Abstract
Aims
The
concept
of
“atrial
cardiomyopathy”
(AtCM)
had
been
percolating
through
the
literature
since
its
first
mention
in
1972.
Since
then,
publications
using
term
were
sporadic
until
decision
was
made
to
convene
an
expert
working
group
with
representation
from
four
multinational
arrhythmia
organizations
prepare
a
consensus
document
on
atrial
cardiomyopathy
2016
(EHRA/HRS/APHRS/SOLAECE
cardiomyopathies:
definition,
characterization,
and
clinical
implication).
Subsequently,
AtCM
have
increased
progressively.
Methods
results
present
elaborates
further
implement
simple
staging
system
(AtCM
stages
1–3)
by
integrating
biomarkers,
geometry,
electrophysiological
changes.
However,
proposed
needs
validation.
Importantly,
it
is
clearly
stated
that
presence
might
serve
as
substrate
for
development
fibrillation
(AF)
AF
may
accelerates
substantially,
but
per
se
be
viewed
separate
entity.
Conclusion
Thus,
serves
statement
European
Heart
Rhythm
Association
(EHRA)
ESC,
Society
(HRS),
Asian
Pacific
(APHRS),
Latin
American
(LAHRS)
contribute
evolution
concept.
Molecular Biomedicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: Oct. 11, 2022
Abstract
The
gut
microbiota
is
critical
to
human
health,
such
as
digesting
nutrients,
forming
the
intestinal
epithelial
barrier,
regulating
immune
function,
producing
vitamins
and
hormones,
metabolites
interact
with
host.
Meanwhile,
increasing
evidence
indicates
that
has
a
strong
correlation
occurrence,
progression
treatment
of
cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs).
In
patients
CVDs
corresponding
risk
factors,
composition
ratio
have
significant
differences
compared
their
healthy
counterparts.
Therefore,
dysbiosis,
microbiota-generated
metabolites,
related
signaling
pathway
may
serve
explanations
for
some
mechanisms
about
occurrence
development
CVDs.
Several
studies
also
demonstrated
many
traditional
latest
therapeutic
treatments
are
associated
its
generated
pathways.
Given
information,
we
summarized
advances
in
current
research
regarding
effect
on
main
CVDs,
highlighted
roles
several
introduced
promising
microbiota.
this
review
mainly
focuses
exploring
role
potential
which
eventually
provide
better
solutions
well
prevention
EBioMedicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
91, P. 104583 - 104583
Published: April 27, 2023
Atrial
fibrillation
(AF)
is
an
important
heart
rhythm
disorder
in
aging
populations.
The
gut
microbiome
composition
has
been
previously
related
to
cardiovascular
disease
risk
factors.
Whether
the
microbial
profile
also
associated
with
of
AF
remains
unknown.We
examined
associations
prevalent
and
incident
microbiota
FINRISK
2002
study,
a
random
population
sample
6763
individuals.
We
replicated
our
findings
independent
case-control
cohort
138
individuals
Hamburg,
Germany.Multivariable-adjusted
regression
models
revealed
that
(N
=
116)
was
nine
genera.
Incident
539)
over
median
follow-up
15
years
eight
genera
false
discovery
rate
(FDR)-corrected
P
<
0.05.
Both
were
Enorma
Bifidobacterium
(FDR-corrected
0.001).
not
significantly
bacterial
diversity
measures.
Seventy-five
percent
top
(Enorma,
Paraprevotella,
Odoribacter,
Collinsella,
Barnesiella,
Alistipes)
Cox
analyses
showed
consistent
direction
shifted
abundance
used
for
replication.Our
establish
basis
use
profiles
prediction.
However,
extensive
research
still
warranted
before
sequencing
can
be
prevention
targeted
treatment
AF.This
study
funded
by
European
Research
Council,
German
Ministry
Education,
Academy
Finland,
Finnish
Medical
Foundation,
Foundation
Cardiovascular
Research,
Emil
Aaltonen
Paavo
Nurmi
Foundation.
Chinese Medical Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
136(19), P. 2269 - 2284
Published: July 5, 2023
Abstract
Cardiovascular
diseases,
including
heart
failure,
coronary
artery
disease,
atherosclerosis,
aneurysm,
thrombosis,
and
hypertension,
are
a
great
economic
burden
threat
to
human
health
the
major
cause
of
death
worldwide.
Recently,
researchers
have
begun
appreciate
role
microbial
ecosystems
within
body
in
contributing
metabolic
cardiovascular
disorders.
Accumulating
evidence
has
demonstrated
that
gut
microbiota
is
closely
associated
with
occurrence
development
diseases.
The
functions
as
an
endocrine
organ
secretes
bioactive
metabolites
participate
maintenance
homeostasis,
their
dysfunction
can
directly
influence
progression
disease.
This
review
summarizes
current
literature
demonstrating
We
also
highlight
mechanism
by
which
well-documented
microbiota-derived
metabolites,
especially
trimethylamine
N-oxide,
short-chain
fatty
acids,
phenylacetylglutamine,
promote
or
inhibit
pathogenesis
discuss
therapeutic
potential
altering
improve
prevent
Allergy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 7, 2024
Abstract
The
prevalence
of
many
chronic
noncommunicable
diseases
has
been
steadily
rising
over
the
past
six
decades.
During
this
time,
350,000
new
chemical
substances
have
introduced
to
lives
humans.
In
recent
years,
epithelial
barrier
theory
came
light
explaining
growing
and
exacerbations
these
worldwide.
It
attributes
their
onset
a
functionally
impaired
triggered
by
toxicity
exposed
substances,
associated
with
microbial
dysbiosis,
immune
system
activation,
inflammation.
Diseases
encompassed
share
common
features
such
as
an
increased
after
1960s
or
2000s
that
cannot
(solely)
be
accounted
for
emergence
improved
diagnostic
methods.
Other
traits
include
defects,
dysbiosis
loss
commensals
colonization
opportunistic
pathogens,
circulating
inflammatory
cells
cytokines.
addition,
practically
unrelated
fulfill
criteria
started
emerge
multimorbidities
during
last
Here,
we
provide
comprehensive
overview
discuss
evidence
similarities
epidemiology,
genetic
susceptibility,
dysfunction,
tissue