Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: June 20, 2024
Heart
failure
(HF)
is
a
chronic
condition
that
progressively
worsens
and
continues
to
be
major
financial
burden
public
health
concern.
The
“gut-heart”
axis
provides
an
innovative
perspective
therapeutic
strategy
for
preventing
treating
heart
failure.
Shenfu
injection
(SFI)
Traditional
Chinese
Medicine-based
treatment
demonstrating
potential
as
However,
the
precise
mechanisms
of
SFI
in
are
not
completely
characterized.
In
this
study,
HF
models
were
established
utilizing
subcutaneous
multipoint
isoproterenol
(ISO)
at
dosage
5
mg
kg
−1
·d
7
days.
Serum
levels
inflammatory
biomarkers
quantified
using
protein
microarrays.
Rat
feces
analyzed
untargeted
metabolomics
research
16S
rRNA
sequencing.
link
between
gut
microbiota
metabolites
was
examined
MetOrigin
Spearman
correlation
analysis.
Our
results
show
effectively
enhances
cardiac
function
rats
with
ISO-induced
by
potentially
modulating
pro-/anti-inflammatory
imbalance
reducing
serum
urine
Trimethylamine-N-oxide
(TMAO)
levels.
Moreover,
significantly
increases
abundance
Bacteroidota
phylum
level,
thereby
improving
disrupted
composition.
Additionally,
supplementation
enriches
specific
genera
known
their
capacity
produce
short-chain
fatty
acids.
found
associated
three
key
metabolic
pathways,
revealed
fecal
metabonomics
analysis,
including
pentose
phosphate
pathway,
pyrimidine
metabolism,
purine
metabolism.
Metabolite
tracing
analysis
Taurine
hypotaurine
metabolism
microbial
community.
biosynthesis
Pyrimidine
Purine
beta-alanine
Naphthalene
degradation,
Pantothenate,
CoA
identified
co-metabolic
pathways
microbes
host.
also
correlated
differentially
expressed
regulated
microbiota.
These
suggest
improves
co-metabolism
regulating
TMAO-inflammation
axis.
Abstract
Consumption
of
dietary
fiber
and
anthocyanin
has
been
linked
to
a
lower
incidence
colorectal
cancer
(CRC).
This
study
scrutinizes
the
potential
antitumorigenic
attributes
black
rice
diet
(BRD),
abundantly
rich
in
anthocyanin.
Our
results
demonstrate
notable
effects
mice
on
BRD,
indicated
by
reduction
both
size
number
intestinal
tumors
consequent
extension
life
span,
compared
control
diet‐fed
counterparts.
Furthermore,
fecal
transplants
from
BRD‐fed
germ‐free
led
decrease
colonic
cell
proliferation,
coupled
with
maintained
integrity
barrier.
The
BRD
was
associated
significant
shifts
gut
microbiota
composition,
specifically
an
augmentation
probiotic
strains
Bacteroides
uniformis
Lactobacillus
.
Noteworthy
changes
metabolites
were
also
documented,
including
upregulation
indole‐3‐lactic
acid
indole.
These
have
identified
stimulate
aryl
hydrocarbon
receptor
pathway,
inhibiting
CRC
proliferation
tumorigenesis.
In
summary,
these
findings
propose
that
may
modulate
progression
fostering
protective
metabolite
profiles.
accentuates
health
advantages
whole‐grain
foods,
emphasizing
utility
promoting
health.
Military Medical Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: June 3, 2024
Abstract
The
gut
microbiome
is
closely
associated
with
human
health
and
the
development
of
diseases.
Isolating,
characterizing,
identifying
microbes
are
crucial
for
research
on
essential
advancing
our
understanding
utilization
it.
Although
culture-independent
approaches
have
been
developed,
a
pure
culture
required
in-depth
analysis
disease
mechanisms
biotherapy
strategies.
Currently,
faces
challenge
expanding
existing
database
culturable
microbiota
rapidly
isolating
target
microorganisms.
This
review
examines
advancements
in
microbe
isolation
cultivation
techniques,
such
as
culturomics,
droplet
microfluidics,
phenotypic
genomics
selection,
membrane
diffusion.
Furthermore,
we
evaluate
progress
made
technology
considering
both
non-targeted
targeted
focus
future
microbial
culturomics
expected
to
be
high-throughput,
automation,
integration.
Advancements
this
field
may
facilitate
strain-level
investigation
into
underlying
diseases
related
microbiota.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(12), P. 1800 - 1800
Published: June 7, 2024
Gut
microbiota
might
affect
the
severity
and
progression
of
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
liver
disease
(MASLD).
We
aimed
to
characterize
gut
dysbiosis
clinical
parameters
regarding
fibrosis
stages
assessed
by
magnetic
resonance
elastography.
This
study
included
156
patients
with
MASLD,
stratified
into
no/mild
(F0–F1)
moderate/severe
(F2–F4).
Fecal
specimens
were
sequenced
targeting
V4
region
16S
rRNA
gene
analyzed
using
bioinformatics.
The
genotyping
PNPLA3,
TM6SF2,
HSD17B13
was
allelic
discrimination
assays.
Our
data
showed
that
microbial
profiles
between
groups
significantly
differed
in
beta-diversity
but
not
alpha-diversity
indices.
Enriched
Fusobacterium
Escherichia_Shigella,
depleted
Lachnospira
found
F2–F4
group
versus
F0–F1
group.
Compared
F0–F1,
had
elevated
plasma
surrogate
markers
epithelial
permeability
bacterial
translocation.
genera,
PNPLA3
polymorphisms,
old
age,
diabetes
independently
associated
advanced
multivariable
analyses.
Using
Random
Forest
classifier,
signature
three
genera
could
differentiate
high
diagnostic
accuracy
(AUC
0.93).
These
results
indicated
imbalance
enriched
pathogenic
decreased
beneficial
bacteria,
association
several
genetic
factors,
potential
contributors
pathogenesis
MASLD.
FEBS Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 19, 2024
Obesity
is
a
major
health
challenge
due
to
its
high
prevalence
and
associated
comorbidities.
The
excessive
intake
of
diet
rich
in
fat
sugars
leads
persistent
imbalance
between
energy
expenditure,
which
increases
adiposity.
Here,
we
provide
an
update
on
relevant
diet-microbe-host
interactions
contributing
or
protecting
from
obesity.
In
particular,
focus
how
unhealthy
diets
shape
the
gut
microbiota
thus
impact
crucial
intestinal
neuroendocrine
immune
system
functions.
We
describe
these
promote
dysfunction
gut-to-brain
pathways
involved
food
control
postprandial
metabolism
elevate
proinflammatory
tone,
promoting
obesity
metabolic
complications.
addition,
examples
this
knowledge
may
inspire
microbiome-based
interventions,
such
as
fecal
transplants,
probiotics,
biotherapeutics,
effectively
combat
obesity-related
disorders.
also
discuss
current
limitations
gaps
research
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
71(4), P. 1771 - 1787
Published: Jan. 23, 2023
Nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
is
one
of
the
most
prevalent
chronic
diseases.
The
increasing
NAFLD
incidences
are
associated
with
unhealthy
lifestyles.
Currently,
there
no
effective
therapeutic
options
for
NAFLD.
Thus,
a
need
to
develop
safe,
efficient,
and
economic
treatment
Brown
algae,
which
edible,
contain
abundant
bioactive
compounds,
including
polysaccharides
phlorotannins.
They
have
been
shown
ameliorate
insulin
resistance,
as
well
hepatic
steatosis,
all
these
biological
functions
can
potentially
alleviate
Accumulating
reports
that
dietary
consumption
brown
algae
reduces
risk
development.
In
this
review,
we
summarized
animal
experiments
clinical
proof
their
compounds
within
past
decade.
Our
findings
show
possible
avenues
further
research
into
pathophysiology
therapy.
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Oct. 9, 2023
The
gut
microbiota
is
closely
linked
to
cholesterol
metabolism-related
diseases
such
as
obesity
and
cardiovascular
diseases.
However,
whether
plays
a
causal
role
in
cholelithiasis
remains
unclear.This
study
explored
the
relationship
between
cholelithiasis.
We
hypothesize
that
influences
development.A
two-sample
Mendelian
randomization
method
was
combined
with
STRING
analysis
test
this
hypothesis.
Summary
data
on
were
obtained
from
MiBioGen
(n=13,266)
FinnGen
R8
consortia
(n=334,367),
respectively.Clostridium
senegalense,
Coprococcus3,
Lentisphaerae
increased
risk
of
expressed
more
bile
salt
hydrolases.
In
contrast,
Holdemania,
Lachnospiraceae
UCG010,
Ruminococcaceae
NK4A214
weakly
hydrolases
implied
have
protective
effect
against
by
analysis.Gut
causally
may
be
related
This
work
improves
our
understanding
causality
facilitate
development
treatment
strategies.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(21), P. 4544 - 4544
Published: Oct. 26, 2023
Various
studies
have
highlighted
the
important
associations
between
obstructive
sleep
apnea
(OSA)
and
gut
microbiota
related
metabolites.
Nevertheless,
establishment
of
causal
relationships
these
remains
to
be
determined.
Multiple
mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analyses
were
performed
genetically
predict
causative
impact
196
83
metabolites
on
OSA.
Two-sample
MR
was
used
assess
potential
association,
causality
evaluated
using
inverse
variance
weighted
(IVW),
MR-Egger,
median
(WM)
methods.
Multivariable
(MVMR)
employed
ascertain
independence
linked
Additionally,
Cochran’s
Q
test,
Egger
intercept
test
Steiger
for
sensitivity
analyses.
The
analysis
revealed
that
genus_Ruminococcaceae
(UCG009)
(PIVW
=
0.010)
genus_Subdoligranulum
0.041)
associated
with
an
increased
risk
OSA
onset.
Conversely,
Family_Ruminococcaceae
0.030),
genus_Coprococcus2
(PWM
0.025),
genus_Eggerthella
0.011),
genus_Eubacterium
(xylanophilum_group)
0.001)
negatively
Among
evaluated,
3-dehydrocarnitine,
epiandrosterone
sulfate,
leucine
determined
independent
factors
Moreover,
reverse
demonstrated
a
suggestive
association
exposure
six
taxa.
This
study
offers
compelling
evidence
regarding
beneficial
or
detrimental
its
risk,
thereby
providing
new
insights
into
mechanisms
microbiome-mediated
development.
Biomarker Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Feb. 18, 2023
Aging
and
diet
are
risks
for
metabolic
diseases.
Bile
acid
receptor
farnesoid
X
(FXR)
knockout
(KO)
mice
develop
liver
diseases
that
progress
into
cancer
as
they
age,
which
is
accelerated
by
Western
(WD)
intake.
The
current
study
uncovers
the
molecular
signatures
age-linked
disease
development
in
an
FXR-dependent
manner.Wild-type
(WT)
FXR
KO
male
mice,
either
on
a
healthy
control
(CD)
or
WD,
were
euthanized
at
ages
of
5,
10,
15
months.
Hepatic
transcriptomics,
liver,
serum,
urine
metabolomics
well
microbiota
profiled.WD
intake
facilitated
hepatic
aging
WT
mice.
In
manner,
increased
inflammation
reduced
oxidative
phosphorylation
primary
pathways
affected
WD
aging.
has
role
modulating
B
cell-mediated
humoral
immunity
was
enhanced
Moreover,
dictated
neuron
differentiation,
muscle
contraction,
cytoskeleton
organization
addition
to
metabolism.
There
654
transcripts
commonly
altered
diets,
ages,
KO,
76
them
differentially
expressed
human
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
livers.
Urine
metabolites
differentiated
dietary
effects
both
genotypes,
serum
clearly
separated
irrespective
diets.
amino
metabolism
TCA
cycle.
essential
colonization
age-related
gut
microbes.
Integrated
analyses
uncovered
bacteria
linked
with
intake,
aging,
related
HCC
patient
survival.FXR
target
prevent
age-associated
disease.
microbes
can
be
diagnostic
markers
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 951 - 951
Published: April 6, 2023
Antiretroviral
therapies
(ART)
are
strongly
associated
with
weight
gain
and
metabolic
syndrome
(MetS)
development
in
HIV-infected
patients.
Few
studies
have
evaluated
the
association
between
gut
microbiota
integrase
strand
transfer
inhibitor
(INSTI)-based
protease
(PI)-based
regimens
patients
MetS.
To
assess
this,
fecal
samples
were
obtained
from
treated
different
(16
PI
+
MetS
or
30
INSTI
MetS)
18
healthy
controls
(HCs).
The
microbial
composition
was
characterized
using
16S
rRNA
amplicon
sequencing.
INSTI-based
PI-based
a
significant
decrease
α-diversity
compared
to
HCs.
group
showed
lowest
both
regimens.
A
increase
abundance
of
short-chain
fatty
acid
(SCFA)-producing
genera
(Roseburia,
Dorea,
Ruminococcus
torques,
Coprococcus)
observed
group,
while
Prevotella,
Fusobacterium,
Succinivibrio
significantly
increased
group.
Moreover,
Proteobacteria/Firmicutes
ratio
overrepresented,
functional
pathways
related
biosynthesis
LPS
components
receiving
INSTIs
more
pronounced
dysbiosis
orchestrated
by
decreased
bacterial
richness
diversity,
an
almost
complete
absence
SCFA-producing
bacteria
alterations
pathways.
These
findings
not
been
previously
observed.