Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 19, 2023
Abstract
Background
:
Recent
studies
have
identified
a
possible
association
between
gut
microbiota
and
discitis,
but
not
clarified
this
relationship.
Methods:
The
aim
of
study
was
to
apply
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
techniques
in
order
fully
explore
the
potential
causal
relationship
discitis.
In
terms
research
methods,
we
adopted
variety
analysis
strategies,
including
inverse
variance
weighting
(IVW),
MR-Egger,
Weighted
Median,
etc.
ensure
reliability
results,
carefully
considered
several
aspects.
particular,
introduce
false
discovery
rate
(FDR)
method
effectively
correct
for
multiple
hypothesis
testing
problems
that
may
arise.
addition,
evaluate
validity
robustness
instrumental
variables
used,
implemented
series
rigorous
analytical
measures.
These
measures
include
MR-Egger
intercept
test,
global
Randomization
Pleiotropy
RESidual
Sum
Outlier
(MR-PRESSO),
heterogeneity
analysis,
retention
analysis.
Notably,
also
tested
genetic
with
disdiscitis
using
Linkage
disequilibrium
score
regression
(LDSC)
rigor
study.
Results:
IVW
results
showed
high
abundance
Butyricoccus
(OR=0.23,
95%
confidence
interval(CI):
0.10-0.53,
P=6.3E-04),
Coprobacter
(OR=0.59,
95%CI:
0.36-0.96,
P=3.24E-02),
or
Romboutsia
(OR=0.52,
CI:
0.28-0.99,
P=4.5E-02)
could
reduce
risk
developing
High
Eubacterium
ventriosum
(OR=1.92,
1.01-3.67,
P=4.77E-02),
Haemophilus
1.44-4.76,
P=1.56E-03),
Intestinimonas
(OR=2.03,
1.01-
4.06,
P=4.67E-02)
were
factors
However,
after
FDR
correction,
only
Butyricicoccus
found
be
associated
horizontal
pleiotropy
tested.
LDSC
suggested
inference
discitis
would
confounded
by
co-inheritance.
Conclusion:
present
MR
provides
evidence
are
causally
related
This
fills
gaps
knowledge
disdiscitis,
innovative
suggestions
prevention
treatment
disdiscitis.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(10), P. 2749 - 2749
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
The
human
oral
microbiome
has
emerged
as
a
focal
point
of
research
due
to
its
profound
implications
for
health.
involvement
short-chain
fatty
acids
in
composition,
health,
and
chronic
inflammation
is
gaining
increasing
attention.
In
this
narrative
review,
the
results
early
vitro,
vivo,
pilot
clinical
studies
projects
are
presented
order
define
boundaries
new
complicated
issue.
According
results,
current
data
disputable
ambiguous.
When
investigating
role
SCFAs
health
disease,
it
crucial
distinguish
between
their
local
GI
effects
systemic
influences.
Locally,
part
normal
microbiota
metabolism,
but
increased
formation
usually
attribute
dysbiosis;
excess
participate
development
diseases
biota
gut
colonization
dysbiosis.
On
other
hand,
number
have
established
positive
impact
on
whole,
including
reduction
inflammation,
improvement
metabolic
processes,
decrease
some
types
cancer
incidence.
Thus,
complex
sophisticated
approach
with
consideration
origin
localization
SCFA
function
assessment
demanded.
Therefore,
more
research,
especially
needed
investigate
relationship
disease
potential
prevention
treatment.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 15, 2024
Background
Obesity
is
a
metabolic
and
chronic
inflammatory
disease
involving
genetic
environmental
factors.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
causal
relationship
among
gut
microbiota
abundance,
plasma
metabolomics,
peripheral
cell
(blood
immune
cell)
counts,
cytokines,
obesity.
Methods
Summary
statistics
of
191
traits
(N
=
18,340),
1,400
metabolite
8,299),
128
counts
cells,
N
408,112;
3,757),
41
cytokine
8,293),
6
obesity
were
obtained
from
publicly
available
genome-wide
association
studies.
Two-sample
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analysis
was
applied
infer
links
using
inverse
variance-weighted,
maximum
likelihood,
MR-Egger,
weighted
median,
mode,
Wald
ratio
methods.
Several
sensitivity
analyses
also
utilized
ensure
reliable
MR
results.
Finally,
we
used
mediation
identify
pathway
mediated
by
metabolites,
cytokines.
Results
revealed
effect
44
taxa,
281
27
8
cytokines
on
Among
them,
five
shared
taxa
belonged
phylum
Actinobacteria
,
order
Bifidobacteriales
family
Bifidobacteriaceae
genus
Lachnospiraceae
UCG008,
species
Eubacterium
nodatum
group.
Furthermore,
screened
42
7
1
cytokine.
Based
known
observed
that
pathways
D-arginine,
D-ornithine,
linoleic
acid,
glycerophospholipid
metabolism
closely
related
20
relationships,
including
obesity,
17
2
Sensitivity
represented
no
heterogeneity
or
pleiotropy
in
this
study.
Conclusion
Our
findings
support
microbiota,
These
biomarkers
provide
new
insights
into
mechanisms
underlying
contribute
its
prevention,
diagnosis,
treatment.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
The
etiology
and
pathogenesis
of
trigeminal
neuralgia
remain
unclear.
This
study
examines
the
connection
between
gut
microbiota
using
Mendelian
randomization
analysis
to
provide
insights
into
disorder's
origin
propose
potential
therapies
based
on
our
findings.
We
used
data
from
MiBioGen
consortium
(13,266
participants)
for
IEU
OpenGWAS
project
(800
cases,
195,047
controls)
neuralgia.
checked
heterogeneity
horizontal
pleiotropy
inverse
variance
weighting
method
as
main
approach
causal
link
bacteria
neuralgia,
MR-Egger,
simple
mode,
weighted
median,
mode
supplementary
methods,
with
a
sensitivity
test
leave-one-out
analysis.
If
bacteria-trigeminal
was
found,
we
conducted
reverse
confirmation.
According
final
results,
these
groups
include
Butyricimonas
(Genus,
id
=
945,
p-value
0.007,
OR
1.742,
95%
CI:
1.165-2.604),
unknowngenus
1000005479,
0.005,
1.774,
1.187-2.651)
Bacteroidales
(Family,
were
causally
associated
No
significant
results
according
In
study,
identified
specific
linked
To
comprehensively
understand
their
impact
mechanisms,
additional
randomized
trials
are
necessary.
Journal Of Clinical Periodontology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 28, 2023
Abstract
Aim
This
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
study
was
performed
to
explore
the
potential
bidirectional
causal
relationship
between
gut
microbiome
(GM)
and
periodontitis.
Materials
Methods
We
used
genetic
instruments
from
genome‐wide
association
of
European
descent
for
periodontitis
GeneLifestyle
Interactions
in
Dental
Endpoints
(GLIDE)
consortium
(17,353
cases
28,210
controls)
FinnGen
(4434
259,234
investigate
with
GM
(the
MiBioGen
consortium,
18,340
samples),
vice
versa.
Several
MR
techniques,
which
include
inverse
variance
weighting
(IVW),
MR‐Egger,
weighted
median,
simple
mode
approaches,
were
employed
exposures
outcomes.
Cochran's
Q
‐test
detect
heterogeneity.
The
MR‐Egger
regression
intercept
pleiotropy
residual
sum
outlier
test
(MR‐PRESSO)
conducted
horizontal
pleiotropy.
Leave‐one‐out
sensitivity
analyses
assess
stabilities
single
nucleotide
polymorphisms
(SNPs).
Finally,
IVW
results
two
databases
analysed
using
meta‐analysis.
Results
confirmed
three
relationships
taxa
at
genus
level.
Among
them,
genera
Alistipes
Holdemanella
genetically
associated
an
increased
risk
In
reverse,
may
lead
a
decreased
abundance
Ruminococcaceae
UCG014
.
Conclusions
demonstration
link
provides
compelling
evidence,
highlighting
interconnectivity
interdependence
gut–oral
oral–gut
axes.
Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
103(9), P. e37284 - e37284
Published: March 1, 2024
There
is
increasing
evidence
that
alterations
in
gut
microbiota
(GM)
composition
are
associated
with
autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD),
but
no
reliable
causal
relationship
has
been
established.
Therefore,
a
2-sample
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
study
was
conducted
to
reveal
potential
between
GM
and
ASD.
Instrumental
variables
for
211
taxa
were
obtained
from
genome-wide
association
studies
(GWAS)
estimate
their
impact
on
ASD
risk
the
iPSYCH-PGC
GWAS
dataset
(18,382
cases
27,969
controls).
Inverse
variance
weighted
(IVW)
primary
method
causality
analysis,
several
sensitivity
analyses
validate
MR
results.
Among
taxa,
IVW
results
confirmed
Tenericutes
(P
value
=
.0369),
Mollicutes
(
P
Negativicutes
.0374),
Bifidobacteriales
.0389),
Selenomonadales
Bifidobacteriaceae
Family
XIII
.0149),
Prevotella7
.0215),
Ruminococcaceae
NK4A214
group
.0205)
protective
factors
Eisenbergiella
.0159)
possible
factor
No
of
heterogeneous,
pleiotropic,
or
outlier
single-nucleotide
polymorphism
detected.
Additionally,
further
analysis
verified
robustness
above
We
confirm
certain
microbes
ASD,
providing
new
insights
into
how
mediate
The
them
needs
be
explored
will
provide
ideas
prevention
treatment
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 1225 - 1225
Published: June 18, 2024
Periodontal
disease
(PerioD)
is
a
chronic
inflammatory
of
dysbiotic
etiology.
Animal
models
and
few
human
data
showed
relationship
between
oral
bacteria
gut
dysbiosis.
However,
the
effect
periodontal
inflammation
subgingival
dysbiosis
on
unknown.
We
hypothesized
that
its
associated
contribute
to
even
in
subjects
free
known
disorders.
evaluated
compared
elderly
with
Low
High
(assessed
by
Inflamed
Surface
Area
(PISA))
for
stool
derived
(assayed
16S
rRNA
sequencing).
The
associations
PISA/subgingival
produce
short-chain
fatty
acid
(SCFA)
were
assessed.
LEfSe
analysis
that,
PISA,
species
belonging
Lactobacillus,
Roseburia,
Ruminococcus
taxa
Lactobacillus
zeae
enriched,
while
Coprococcus,
Clostridiales,
Atopobium
enriched
PISA.
Regression
analyses
PISA
indicators
mainly
reduced
abundance
SCFA
producing
(Radj
=
−0.38,
p
0.03).
Subgingival
bacterial
also
levels
−0.58,
0.002).
These
results
suggest
microbiota
changes.
Journal Of Clinical Periodontology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
51(5), P. 596 - 609
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
Abstract
Aim
The
rising
prevalence
of
periodontitis
imposes
substantial
burdens
on
individuals
and
society.
Identifying
environmental
risk
factors
for
may
contribute
to
tackling
the
global
public
health
burden
it.
This
study
aimed
assess
association
between
long‐term
exposure
PM
2.5
in
a
nationally
representative
population
from
China.
Materials
Methods
In
this
multi‐centre
cross‐sectional
372
communities
31
provinces
Mainland
China,
we
used
data
Fourth
National
Oral
Health
Survey
China
2015–2016,
combination
with
high‐resolution
gridded
concentrations
fine
particulate
matter
(PM
).
Logistic
regression
was
applied
relationship
periodontitis.
addition,
examined
whether
varied
by
individual
characteristics,
estimated
exposure–response
damaged
tooth
each
quadrant.
Results
A
total
8391
participants
96
cities
were
diagnosed
periodontitis,
accounting
60.04%
(8391/13,459)
participants.
For
10
μg/m
3
increment
1‐,
3‐
5‐year
average
,
increased
9.0%
(95%
confidence
interval:
6.0%,
12.0%),
8.0%
(6.0,
11·0)
7.0%
(5.0,
10.0),
respectively.
Mild
more
strongly
associated
than
moderate
severe
teeth
lower
anterior,
posterior
or
upper
anterior
are
susceptible
effect
periodontal
pocket,
calculus
bleeding
gums.
Conclusions
Long‐term
is
significantly
an
Chinese
population.
Considering
considerable
costs
treatment,
substantially
adverse
effects
society,
these
findings
suggest
that
stricter
air
quality
regulations
help
ease
disease.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(6), P. 3386 - 3386
Published: March 16, 2024
Rheumatoid
arthritis
(RA)
is
a
chronic,
autoimmune
disease
with
complex
outset.
Besides
the
genetic
susceptibility
in
its
pathogenesis,
various
environmental
factors
also
participate.
Of
these,
recent
years,
there
have
been
increasing
reports
of
involvement
bacteria
disease’s
outset
and
development,
especially
gut
microbiota
oral
pathogens.
Most
about
participation
RA
pathogenesis
focus
on
Prevotella
copri
Porphyromonas
gingivalis.
There
are
respiratory
urinary
tract
The
exact
mechanisms
leading
to
development
used
by
not
well
known;
however,
some
which
can
interact
immune
system
known
potentially
lead
development.
aim
this
study
provide
comprehensive
review
potential
participating
mechanism
involved
that
process.
Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 435 - 445
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Background:
Traditional
observational
studies
have
found
a
possible
risk
association
of
the
gut
microbiota
for
psoriasis.
Meanwhile,
psoriasis
may
also
affect
changes
in
microbiota.
However,
available
evidence
does
not
demonstrate
reciprocal
relationship
between
and
This
limits
our
understanding
on
role
mechanisms
Methods:
To
address
this
question
we
used
Mendelian
randomization,
novel
epidemiological
approach,
acquired
largest
current
GWAS
data
from
MiBioGen
consortium
as
well
FinnGen
consortium,
performed
two-sample
bidirectional
MR
analyses
using
multiple
analysis
approach.
Finally,
robustness
results
was
assessed
by
sensitivity
analysis.
Results:
Our
indicate
that
five
bacterial
genera
are
causally
related
to
is
four
genera.
Conclusion:
These
suggest
causal
influence
somewhat
challenge
inferences
previous
studies.
We
specific
with
effect
were
different
those
characterize
studies,
these
psoriasis-characterizing
inversely
associated
Keywords:
psoriasis,
relationship,
microbiota,
randomization