Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 27, 2023
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Although
previous
studies
have
suggested
a
close
association
between
gut
microbiota(GM)
and
intervertebral
disc
degeneration(IVDD),
the
causal
relationship
them
remains
unclear.Hence,we
thoroughly
investigate
their
by
means
of
two-sample
mendelian
randomization
(MR)
study,
aiming
to
determine
impact
microbiota
on
risk
developing
degeneration.
METHODS
Summary
data
from
genome-wide
(GWAS)
GM
(the
MiBioGen)
IVDD
FinnGen
biobank)
been
acquired.The
inverse
variance
weighted
(IVW)
method
was
utilized
as
primary
MR
analysis
approach.
Weighted
median
(WME),
MR-Egger
regression,
mode,
simple
mode
were
used
supplements.
The
pleiotropy
residual
sum
outlier
(MR-PRESSO)
regression
performed
assess
horizontal
pleiotropy.
Cochran's
Q
test
evaluated
heterogeneity.Leave-one-out
sensitivity
further
conducted
reliability
relationship.
A
reverse
potential
causation.
RESULTS
We
identified
nine
microbial
taxa
that
causally
associated
with
IVDD(
P
<
0.05).Following
Benjamini-Hochberg
corrected
test,
phylum
Bacteroidetes
higher
remained
significant(IVW
FDR-corrected
=
0.0365).
results
Cochrane
did
not
indicate
heterogeneity
(
>
0.05).
Additionally,
both
intercept
MR-PRESSO
global
revealed
our
influenced
Furthermore,
leave-one-out
substantiated
relationship.In
analysis,
no
evidence
found
suggest
has
an
microbiota.
CONCLUSION
Our
validate
particular
IVDD,
thus
providing
fresh
insights
into
microbiota-mediated
mechanism
laying
groundwork
for
research
targeted
preventive
measures.
European Spine Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(5), P. 1986 - 1998
Published: Dec. 13, 2023
Abstract
Purpose
Several
recent
studies
have
reported
a
possible
association
between
gut
microbiota
and
intervertebral
disc
degeneration;
however,
no
shown
causal
relationship
degeneration.
This
study
was
dedicated
to
investigate
the
degeneration
presence
of
potentially
bacterial
traits
using
two-sample
Mendelian
randomization.
Methods
A
randomization
performed
summary
statistics
from
largest
available
genome-wide
meta-analysis
conducted
by
MiBioGen
consortium.
Summary
were
obtained
FinnGen
consortium
R8
release
data.
Five
basic
methods
MR-PRESSO
used
examine
associations.
The
results
Cochran's
Q
quantify
heterogeneity
instrumental
variables.
Results
By
analysis,
10
associated
with
identified:
genus
Eubacterium
coprostanoligenes
group,
Lachnoclostridium,
unknown
id.2755,
Marvinbryantia,
Ruminococcaceae
UCG003,
family
Rhodospirillaceae,
id.959,
order
Rhodospirillales,
Lachnospiraceae
NK4A136
grou,
brachy
group.
Conclusion
Randomization
found
effect
degeneration,
we
summarize
mechanisms
action
in
context
existing
studies.
However,
additional
research
is
essential
fully
understand
contribution
genetic
factors
dynamics
its
impact
on
Journal of Inflammation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 8271 - 8280
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Abstract:
The
gut
microbiome
(GM),
often
referred
to
as
the
second
genome
of
human
body,
plays
a
crucial
role
in
various
metabolic
processes
and
mediates
development
numerous
diseases.
Intervertebral
disc
degeneration
(IDD)
is
an
age-related
degenerative
spinal
disease
characterized
by
loss
height,
hydration,
integrity,
leading
pain
reduced
mobility.
Although
pathogenesis
IDD
not
fully
understood,
recent
studies
suggest
that
dysbiosis
may
accelerate
progression
through
multiple
mechanisms.
This
article
begins
discussing
potential
relationship
between
GM
diseases,
followed
comprehensive
review
regulatory
mechanisms
skeletal
diseases
within
gut-disc
axis
framework.
Furthermore,
it
explores
three
pathways
which
mediate
IDD:
immunomodulation,
bacterial
translocation
colonization,
decomposition
absorption
intestinal
metabolites.
These
can
disrupt
cell
homeostasis
promote
changes.
Finally,
this
paper
summarizes
for
first
time
therapeutic
approaches
delaying
targeting
axis,
providing
new
insights
into
regenerative
repair
strategies
IDD.
Keywords:
intervertebral
degeneration,
microbiome,
inflammation,
immunity,
metabolism
Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
46(7), P. 7339 - 7352
Published: July 12, 2024
Low
back
pain
is
a
health
problem
that
represents
the
greatest
cause
of
years
lived
with
disability.
This
research
seeks
to
evaluate
bacterial
composition
intestinal
microbiota
two
similar
groups:
one
chronic
low
(PG)
and
control
group
(CG).
Clinical
data
from
73
participants
genome
sequencing
stool
samples
were
analyzed.
There
40
individuals
in
PG
33
CG,
aged
between
20
50
body
mass
index
up
30
kg/m2.
Thus,
intragroup
alpha
diversity
intergroup
beta
The
significant
results
(p
<
0.05)
showed
greater
species
richness
compared
CG.
Additionally,
abundance
Clostridium
difficile
was
found
along
52
significantly
different
average
relative
abundances
groups
(adjusted
p
0.05),
36
more
abundant
16
We
are
first
unveil
differences
who
non-elderly,
non-obese
without
any
other
serious
diseases.
It
could
be
reference
for
possible
signature
pain.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
Intervertebral
disk
degeneration
(IDD)
is
a
common
clinical
spinal
disease
and
one
of
the
main
causes
low
back
pain
(LBP).
Generally
speaking,
IDD
considered
natural
degenerative
process
with
age.
However,
deepening
research,
people
have
discovered
that
not
only
related
to
age,
but
also
has
many
factors
can
induce
accelerate
its
progression.
In
addition,
pathogenesis
remains
unclear,
resulting
in
limited
traditional
treatment
methods
cannot
effectively
prevent
treat
IDD.
Conservative
may
lead
patients’
dependence
on
drugs,
relief
effect
obvious.
Similarly,
surgical
highly
invasive,
longer
recovery
time
higher
recurrence
rate.
With
exploration,
intestinal
microorganisms
are
an
important
symbiotic
microbial
community
human
body
closely
occurrence
development
various
diseases.
Changes
their
metabolites
affect
body’s
inflammatory
response,
immune
regulation,
metabolic
processes,
thereby
affecting
health
intervertebral
disk.
this
context,
gut
microbiota
received
considerable
attention
as
potential
target
for
delaying
or
treating
This
article
first
introduces
impact
microbes
distal
organs,
then
focuses
three
mechanisms
by
which
influence
Finally,
we
summarized
interfering
metabolites.
Further
understanding
between
will
help
formulate
reasonable
strategies
achieve
ideal
therapeutic
effects.
JOR Spine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(4)
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Abstract
Background
Lumbar
disc
degeneration
(LDD)
is
a
ubiquitous
finding
in
low
back
pain.
Many
different
etiology
factors
may
explain
the
LDD
process,
such
as
bone
morphogenetic
proteins
(BMPs),
DNA
methylation,
and
gut
microbiota.
Until
recently
mechanisms
underlying
process
have
been
elusive.
Methods
BMP‐related
genes
were
extracted
from
GeneCards
database.
The
transcriptome
dataset
was
obtained
Gene
Expression
Omnibus.
We
used
linear
regression
meta‐analysis
to
screen
integrate
differentially
expressed
associated
with
BMPs
LDD.
Genome‐wide
association
studies
(GWASs)
of
FinnGen
UKBB.
expression
quantitative
trait
loci
(eQTLs)
methylation
blood
identified
via
summary
data‐based
Mendelian
randomization
(SMR)
method,
possible
BMP
their
regulatory
elements
risk
prioritized.
Intestinal
eQTLs
fecal
microbial
QTLs
(mbQTLs)
integrated,
potential
interactions
between
gene
host
intestinal
tissue
microbiota
revealed
through
SMR
colocalization
analysis.
GWAS
catalog
(GCST90246169)
validate
results.
Results
A
five
datasets
that
113
control
tissues.
Seven
selected
candidate
pathogenic
three‐step
method:
CREB1
,
BMP6
PTCH1
GLI1
MEG3
GALNS
NF1
.
analysis
also
genes:
HFE
MET
MAPK3
NPC1
GDF5
correlation
tissues
verified
by
eQTL‐mbQTL
colocalization.
Conclusion
This
multi‐omics
study
are
regulated
methylation.
There
genetic
differences
These
findings
provide
evidence
for
new
therapeutic
targets
future.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 27, 2023
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Although
previous
studies
have
suggested
a
close
association
between
gut
microbiota(GM)
and
intervertebral
disc
degeneration(IVDD),
the
causal
relationship
them
remains
unclear.Hence,we
thoroughly
investigate
their
by
means
of
two-sample
mendelian
randomization
(MR)
study,
aiming
to
determine
impact
microbiota
on
risk
developing
degeneration.
METHODS
Summary
data
from
genome-wide
(GWAS)
GM
(the
MiBioGen)
IVDD
FinnGen
biobank)
been
acquired.The
inverse
variance
weighted
(IVW)
method
was
utilized
as
primary
MR
analysis
approach.
Weighted
median
(WME),
MR-Egger
regression,
mode,
simple
mode
were
used
supplements.
The
pleiotropy
residual
sum
outlier
(MR-PRESSO)
regression
performed
assess
horizontal
pleiotropy.
Cochran's
Q
test
evaluated
heterogeneity.Leave-one-out
sensitivity
further
conducted
reliability
relationship.
A
reverse
potential
causation.
RESULTS
We
identified
nine
microbial
taxa
that
causally
associated
with
IVDD(
P
<
0.05).Following
Benjamini-Hochberg
corrected
test,
phylum
Bacteroidetes
higher
remained
significant(IVW
FDR-corrected
=
0.0365).
results
Cochrane
did
not
indicate
heterogeneity
(
>
0.05).
Additionally,
both
intercept
MR-PRESSO
global
revealed
our
influenced
Furthermore,
leave-one-out
substantiated
relationship.In
analysis,
no
evidence
found
suggest
has
an
microbiota.
CONCLUSION
Our
validate
particular
IVDD,
thus
providing
fresh
insights
into
microbiota-mediated
mechanism
laying
groundwork
for
research
targeted
preventive
measures.