bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 4, 2022
Abstract
Interactions
between
prokaryotes
and
eukaryotes
require
a
dialogue
MAMPs
PRRs.
In
Drosophila
,
bacterial
peptidoglycan
is
detected
by
PGRP
receptors.
While
the
components
of
signaling
cascades
activated
upon
PGN/PGRP
interactions
are
well
characterized,
little
known
about
subcellular
events
that
translate
these
early
steps
into
target
gene
transcription.
Using
enteric
infection
model,
we
show
gut-associated
bacteria
can
induce
formation
intracellular
PGRP-LE
aggregates
which
colocalized
with
endosome
marker
Rab5.
Combining
microscopic
RNA-seq
analysis,
demonstrate
RNAi
inactivation
endocytosis
pathway
in
gut
affects
expression
essential
regulators
NF-κB
response
leading
not
only
to
disruption
immune
locally
but
also
at
systemic
level.
This
work
sheds
new
light
on
involvement
control
intestinal
Graphical
abstract
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
379(1901)
Published: March 18, 2024
The
gut
microbiota
is
crucial
for
intestinal
health,
including
gastrointestinal
(GI)
motility.
How
commensal
bacterial
species
influence
GI
motility
has
not
been
fully
elucidated.
A
major
factor
of
the
contraction
promoting
propulsive
movement
orally
ingested
materials.
Here,
we
developed
a
method
to
monitor
and
quantify
contractions
in
living
Drosophila
melanogaster
larvae.
We
found
that
culture
medium
an
isolated
strain
Lactiplantibacillus
plantarum
Lsi
promoted
vivo
,
which
was
observed
Leuconostoc
sp.
Leui
nor
Acetobacter
persici
Ai
medium.
To
identify
bacteria-derived
metabolites,
performed
metabolome
analysis
media
by
liquid
chromatography-tandem
mass
spectrometry
(LC–MS/MS).
Of
66
metabolites
detected,
some
changed
species-specific
manner.
Among
them,
acetylcholine
specifically
produced
L.
plantarum.
Feeding
exogenous
increased
frequency
contractions,
blocked
D-tubocurarine,
inhibitor
nicotinic
receptors.
In
this
study,
propose
mechanism
influences
This
article
part
theme
issue
‘Sculpting
microbiome:
how
host
factors
determine
respond
microbial
colonization’.
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: April 23, 2024
High-fat
diets
(HFDs),
a
prevailing
daily
dietary
style
worldwide,
induce
chronic
low-grade
inflammation
in
the
central
nervous
system
and
peripheral
tissues,
promoting
variety
of
diseases
including
pathologies
associated
with
neuroinflammation.
However,
mechanisms
linking
HFDs
to
are
not
entirely
clear.
Here,
using
Drosophila
HFD
model,
we
explored
mechanism
HFD-induced
remote
tissues.
We
found
that
activated
IMD/NFκB
immune
pathway
head
through
remodeling
commensal
gut
bacteria.
Removal
microbiota
abolished
such
inflammatory
response.
Further
experiments
revealed
significantly
increased
abundance
Acetobacter
malorum
gut,
re-association
this
bacterium
was
sufficient
elicit
response
Mechanistically,
produced
greater
amount
peptidoglycan
(PGN),
well-defined
microbial
molecular
pattern
enters
circulation
remotely
activates
an
Our
results
thus
show
trigger
mediated
by
bacterial
elicits
host
Brain Behavior and Immunity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
119, P. 878 - 897
Published: May 6, 2024
Metabolites
and
compounds
derived
from
gut-associated
bacteria
can
modulate
numerous
physiological
processes
in
the
host,
including
immunity
behavior.Using
a
model
of
oral
bacterial
infection,
we
previously
demonstrated
that
gut-derived
peptidoglycan
(PGN),
an
essential
constituent
cell
envelope,
influences
female
fruit
fly
egg-laying
behavior
by
activating
NF-κB
cascade
subset
brain
neurons.These
findings
underscore
PGN
as
potential
mediator
communication
between
gut
Drosophila,
prompting
further
investigation
into
its
impact
on
all
cells.Through
high-resolution
mass
spectrometry,
now
show
fragments
produced
rapidly
reach
central
nervous
system.In
Addition,
employing
combination
whole-genome
transcriptome
analyses,
comprehensive
genetic
assays,
reporter
gene
systems,
reveal
infection
triggers
dose-dependent
immune
response
perineurial
glia,
forming
continuous
outer
layer
blood-brain
barrier.Furthermore,
demonstrate
persistent
PGN-dependent
activation
glial
cells
correlates
with
reduction
lifespan
early
neurological
decline.Overall,
our
establish
critical
gut-immune-brain
axis
Drosophila.
PLoS Pathogens,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(8), P. e1012462 - e1012462
Published: Aug. 19, 2024
Multiple
peptide
resistance
factor
(MprF)
confers
to
cationic
antimicrobial
peptides
(AMPs)
in
several
pathogens,
thereby
enabling
evasion
of
the
host
immune
response.
The
role
MprF
commensals
remains,
however,
uncharacterized.
To
close
this
knowledge
gap,
we
used
a
common
gut
commensal
animals,
Lactiplantibacillus
plantarum
,
and
its
natural
host,
fruit
fly
Drosophila
melanogaster
as
an
experimental
model
investigate
commensal-host
interactions.
L
.
ΔmprF
mutant
that
generated
exhibited
deficiency
synthesis
lysyl-phosphatidylglycerol
(Lys-PG),
resulting
increased
negative
cell
surface
charge
susceptibility
AMPs.
Susceptibility
AMPs
had
no
effect
on
mutant’s
ability
colonize
guts
uninfected
flies.
However,
observed
significantly
reduced
abundance
after
infection-induced
inflammation
wild-type
flies
but
not
lacking
Additionally,
found
compared
induces
stronger
intestinal
response
due
release
immunostimulatory
peptidoglycan
fragments,
indicating
important
promoting
tolerance
commensals.
Our
further
analysis
suggests
MprF-mediated
lipoteichoic
acid
modifications
are
involved
immunomodulation.
Overall,
our
results
demonstrate
MprF,
besides
well-characterized
pathogen
virulence,
is
also
resilience
factor.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
980, P. 179545 - 179545
Published: April 30, 2025
Micro-
and
nanoplastics
(MNPLs)
are
emerging
environmental
pollutants
that
have
garnered
significant
attention
over
the
past
few
decades
due
to
their
detrimental
effects
on
human
health
through
various
exposure
pathways.
This
study
investigates
impact
of
MNPLs
gut
microbiota,
utilizing
Drosophila
melanogaster
as
a
model
organism.
was
selected
for
its
microbiota's
similarities
humans
established
role
an
accessible
well-characterized
system.
To
analyze
full-length
16S
rRNA
gene
sequencing
performed
using
Nanopore
platform,
enabling
comprehensive
profiling
microbial
populations
present
in
samples.
As
models
MNPLs,
two
commercial
polystyrene
(PS-NPLs,
61.20
415.22
nm)
one
lab-made
polylactic
acid
nanoplastic
(PLA-NPLs,
463.90
were
selected.
positive
control,
zinc
oxide
nanoparticles
(ZnO-NPs)
used.
The
observed
findings
revealed
induced
notable
alterations
including
reduction
bacterial
abundance
shifts
species
composition.
These
results
suggest
can
lead
dysbiosis
potential
disruptions
interaction,
either
with
epithelial
barrier
or
directly
resident
microorganisms.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
Abstract
Dietary
restriction
extends
lifespan
in
model
organisms,
mainly
through
dietary
amino
acids.
Compared
to
macronutrients,
the
effect
of
micronutrients
on
organismal
has
not
been
intensively
investigated.
Here,
using
a
synthetic
diet,
we
test
whether
each
micronutrient,
including
vitamins
and
minerals,
affects
fecundity
adult
Drosophila
.
While
many
these
have
either
negative
or
no
impact
lifespan,
zinc
(Zn)
alone
can
increase
it.
Zn
(ZnR)
decreases
fecundity,
increases
starvation
resistance,
promotes
preference
for
feeding
acids,
females,
phenocopying
acid
restriction.
Our
study
demonstrates
that
intake
trace
elements
profound
impacts
physiology
limiting
may
be
strategy
improve
healthspan
animals.
iScience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
26(8), P. 107335 - 107335
Published: July 11, 2023
Interactions
between
prokaryotes
and
eukaryotes
require
a
dialogue
MAMPs
PRRs.
In
Drosophila,
bacterial
peptidoglycan
is
detected
by
PGRP
receptors.
While
the
components
of
signaling
cascades
activated
upon
PGN/PGRP
interactions
are
well
characterized,
little
known
about
subcellular
events
that
translate
these
early
steps
into
target
gene
transcription.
Using
Drosophila
enteric
infection
model,
we
show
gut-associated
bacteria
can
induce
formation
intracellular
PGRP-LE
aggregates
which
colocalized
with
endosome
marker
Rab5.
Combining
microscopic
RNA-seq
analysis,
demonstrate
RNAi
inactivation
endocytosis
pathway
in
gut
affects
expression
essential
regulators
NF-κB
response
leading
not
only
to
disruption
immune
locally
but
also
at
systemic
level.
This
work
sheds
new
light
on
involvement
control
intestinal
infection.