
Discover Oncology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(1)
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Although previous observational studies have highlighted a possible association between the gut microbiota (GM) and head neck cancer (HNC), causal relationships remain unclear, particularly regarding role of plasma proteins as potential mediators. Clarifying these connections is essential for uncovering underlying mechanisms HNC progression may lead to new therapeutic strategies. First, we examined link GM via two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) approach. We then investigated causative same MR technique. The coefficient product approach was used clarify in pathway HNC. Finally, sensitivity investigations were performed assess robustness coherence results. analyses revealed protective effects one family six genera on (Lachnospiraceae, Parabacteroides, Phascolarctobacterium, Alistipes, Sutterella, Roseburia Alloprevotella). In contrast, three (Ruminococcus, Prevotella Bacteroides) significantly positively associated with risk. Through further examination, researchers discovered 18 that relationship Notably, mediation illustrated effect OTU97_86 (Phascolarctobacterium) (total IVW: OR = 0.879, 95% 0.810–0.954, p 0.002) mediated by Proteasome subunit alpha type-1 (PSMA1) (− 0.020, CI − 0.039 ~ 0.001, 0.036), accounting 15.25% total effect. Similarly, OTU99_35 (Ruminococcus) risk 1.109, 1.027–1.198, 0.008) protein FAM107B (0.015, 0.001–0.029, 0.031), 14.69% analysis specific GMs influence through proteins: Phascolarctobacterium protects against PSMA1, whereas Ruminococcus increases FAM107B. These pathways suggest preventative factor factor. This highlights possibility using biomarkers or targets prevention, diagnosis, treatment.
Language: Английский