European Journal of Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
979, P. 176818 - 176818
Published: July 18, 2024
Chemotherapy-induced
peripheral
neuropathy
(CIPN)
is
one
of
the
most
debilitating
adverse
effects
caused
by
chemotherapy
drugs
such
as
paclitaxel,
oxaliplatin
and
vincristine.
It
untreatable
often
leads
to
discontinuation
cancer
therapy
a
decrease
in
quality
life
patients.
well-established
that
neuroinflammation
activation
immune
glial
cells
are
among
major
drivers
CIPN.
However,
these
processes
still
poorly
understood,
while
many
alone
can
drive
consequent
neuroinflammation,
it
remains
elusive
what
extent
gut
microbiome
influences
processes.
In
this
review,
we
focus
on
mechanisms
driving
CIPN,
address
bidirectional
pathways
which
communicates
with
nervous
systems.
Additionally,
critically
evaluate
literature
addressing
how
chemotherapy-induced
dysbiosis
imbalance
bacterial
products
may
contribute
cells,
both
possibly
CIPN
development,
could
use
knowledge
for
development
effective
treatment
strategies.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
Possible
relationships
between
gut
dysbiosis
and
breast
cancer
(BC)
development
progression
have
been
previously
reported.
However,
the
results
of
these
metagenomics
studies
are
inconsistent.
Our
study
involved
88
patients
diagnosed
with
86
cancer-free
control
women.
Participants
were
divided
into
groups
based
on
their
menopausal
status.
Fecal
samples
collected
from
47
41
pre-
postmenopausal
newly
51
35
controls,
respectively.
In
this
study,
we
performed
shotgun
metagenomic
analyses
to
compare
microbial
community
BC
corresponding
controls.
Firstly,
identified
12,
64,
158,
455
bacterial
taxa
taxonomy
level
phyla,
families,
genera,
species,
Insignificant
differences
Shannon
index
β-diversity
found
at
genus
species
levels
controls;
concerned
only
Chao
level.
No
in
α-diversity
indexes
patients,
although
differed
subgroups
levels.
Consistently,
abundance
single
controls
cases,
while
abundances
14
23
or
tended
differ
premenopausal
cases
There
similar
distribution
enterotypes.
Of
460
MetaCyc
pathways
discovered,
no
differentiated
two
one
subgroups,
While
our
findings
did
not
reveal
an
association
changes
overall
microbiota
composition
selected
status
they
confirmed
less
extensive
than
those
described
previously.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 226 - 226
Published: Jan. 12, 2025
The
human
microbiota
plays
a
crucial
role
in
maintaining
overall
health
and
well-being.
gut
has
been
implicated
developing
progressing
various
diseases,
including
cancer.
This
review
highlights
the
related
mechanisms
compositions
that
influence
cancer
pathogenesis
with
highlight
on
gastric
We
provide
comprehensive
overview
of
by
which
microbiome
influences
development,
progression,
response
to
treatment,
focus
identifying
potential
biomarkers
for
early
detection,
prevention
strategies,
novel
therapeutic
interventions
leverage
modulation.
can
guide
future
research
clinical
practices
understanding
harnessing
optimize
therapies.
EMBO Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
Abstract
The
gut
microbiome,
or
the
community
of
microorganisms
residing
in
gastrointestinal
tract,
has
emerged
as
an
important
factor
breast
cancer
etiology
and
treatment.
Specifically,
impact
bacterial
populations
on
therapeutic
outcomes
is
emerging
area
research.
microbiota’s
role
modifying
pharmacokinetics
chemotherapy
endocrine-targeting
therapies
can
alter
drug
efficacy
toxicity
profiles.
In
addition,
microbiome’s
capacity
to
regulate
systemic
inflammation
immune
responses
may
influence
effectiveness
both
conventional
immunotherapeutic
strategies
for
treatment
cancer.
Overall,
while
bidirectional
interactions
between
microbiome
are
still
being
studied,
its
increasingly
recognized.
Future
research
provide
more
definitive
insights
help
develop
personalized
harness
improve
outcomes.
Antibiotics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 264 - 264
Published: March 5, 2025
With
nearly
half
of
colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
patients
diagnosed
at
advanced
stages
where
surgery
alone
is
insufficient,
chemotherapy
remains
a
cornerstone
for
this
treatment.
To
prevent
infections
and
improve
outcomes,
antibiotics
are
often
co-administered.
However,
chemotherapeutic
interactions
with
the
gut
microbiota
cause
significant
non-selective
toxicity,
affecting
not
only
tumor
normal
epithelial
cells
but
also
microbiota.
This
toxicity
triggers
bacterial
SOS
response
loss
microbial
diversity,
leading
to
mutations
dysbiosis.
Consequently,
pathogenic
overgrowth
systemic
increase,
necessitating
broad-spectrum
intervention.
review
underscores
how
prolonged
antibiotic
use
during
chemotherapy,
combined
chemotherapy-induced
mutations,
creates
selective
pressures
that
drive
de
novo
antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR),
allowing
resistant
bacteria
dominate
gut.
compromises
treatment
efficacy
elevates
mortality
risk.
Restoring
diversity
may
mitigate
therapeutic
emerging
strategies,
such
as
fecal
transplantation
(FMT),
probiotics,
prebiotics,
show
considerable
promise.
Given
global
threat
posed
by
treatment,
prioritizing
stewardship
essential
optimizing
preventing
in
CRC
undergoing
chemotherapy.
Future
research
should
aim
minimize
chemotherapy’s
impact
on
develop
targeted
interventions
restore
affected
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 2040 - 2040
Published: March 17, 2025
Oncologists
increasingly
recognize
the
microbiome
as
an
important
facilitator
of
health
well
a
contributor
to
disease,
including,
specifically,
cancer.
Our
knowledge
etiologies,
mechanisms,
and
modulation
states
that
ameliorate
or
promote
cancer
continues
evolve.
The
progressive
refinement
adoption
“omic”
technologies
(genomics,
transcriptomics,
proteomics,
metabolomics)
utilization
advanced
computational
methods
accelerate
this
evolution.
academic
center
network,
with
its
immediate
access
extensive,
multidisciplinary
expertise
scientific
resources,
has
potential
catalyze
research.
Here,
we
review
our
current
understanding
role
gut
in
prevention,
predisposition,
response
therapy.
We
underscore
promise
operationalizing
network
uncover
structure
function
microbiome;
highlight
unique
microbiome-related
expert
resources
available
at
City
Hope
Comprehensive
Cancer
Center
example
team
science
achieve
novel
clinical
discovery.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(9), P. 1498 - 1498
Published: April 29, 2025
The
anti-tumor
response
of
the
immune
system
is
pivotal
for
treating
triple-negative
breast
cancer
(TNBC),
particularly
as
targeted
therapies
are
limited.
However,
impact
immune-modulating
factors
such
application
granulocyte-stimulating
(G-CSFs)
or
infections,
including
febrile
neutropenia,
prophylactic
therapeutical
oral
antibiotics
(OABs),
and
need
intravenous
(IABs),
on
survival
outcomes
remains
unclear.
1583
patients
with
early-stage
TNBC
enrolled
in
SUCCESS
A
C
study
underwent
primary
surgery,
adjuvant
chemotherapy,
radiotherapy
if
indicated.
All
had
Eastern
Cooperative
Oncology
Group
(ECOG)
status
≤
2.
effects
G-CSF,
OAB,
IAB
overall
(OS),
invasive
disease-free
(iDFS),
cancer-specific
(BCSS),
distant
(DDFS)
were
assessed.
Only
treatment
was
significantly
associated
decreased
univariable
analyses
(OS:
p
=
0.003;
iDFS:
0.036;
BCSS:
0.011;
DDFS:
0.044),
while
G-CSF
OAB
administration
not.
Adjusted
multivariable
Cox
regressions
neutropenia
dose
reduction/shift,
ECOG,
age
patients,
other
clinicopathological
parameters
confirmed
a
significant
negative
effect
IABs
OS
(p
0.020),
BCSS
0.018),
DDFS
0.044).
In
summary,
during
chemotherapy
seems
to
be
risk
factor
inferior
OS,
BCSS,
possibly
by
affecting
microbiome-related
modulation.
Hence,
preventive
measures
avoid
should
considered
these
patients.
npj Biofilms and Microbiomes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: May 23, 2025
Doxorubicin
(DOX)
is
a
key
chemotherapeutic
agent
but
also
leading
cause
of
DOX-induced
cardiotoxicity
(DIC),
limiting
its
clinical
use.
Akkermansia
muciniphila
(A.
muciniphila),
known
for
benefits
as
probiotic
in
treating
metabolic
syndrome,
has
uncertain
effects
the
context
DIC.
Here,
16S
rRNA
sequencing
fecal
samples
from
anthracycline-treated
patients
and
DIC
mice
revealed
marked
depletion
A.
muciniphila.
Cardiac
transcriptomics,
supported
by
vitro
experiments,
showed
that
colonization
improved
mitochondrial
function
alleviated
activating
PPARα/PGC1α
signaling
pathway
both
normal
antibiotic-treated
C57BL/6
mice.
Further
analysis
uncovered
restructured
microbiome-metabolome
network
following
administration,
which
contributed
to
protection.
Notably,
supplementation
increased
serum
levels
tryptophan
metabolite
indole-3-propionic
acid
(IPA),
binds
cardiac
aryl
hydrocarbon
receptor
(AhR),
activation
pathway.
In
conclusion,
our
study
sheds
light
on
potential
mitigating
Reproduction and Fertility,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(2)
Published: March 18, 2024
Graphical
abstract
Abstract
Milk
is
an
ancient,
fundamental
mammalian
adaptation
that
provides
nutrition
and
biochemical
communication
to
offspring.
Microbiomes
have
been
detected
in
milk
of
all
species
studied
date.
In
this
review,
we
discuss:
(a)
routes
by
which
microbes
may
enter
milk;
(b)
evidence
for
proposed
microbiome
adaptive
functions;
(c)
variation
microbiomes
across
mammals;
(d)
future
research
directions,
including
suggestions
how
address
outstanding
questions
on
the
viability
functionality
microbiomes.
be
sourced
from
maternal
gastrointestinal
tract,
oral,
skin,
mammary
gland
neonatal
oral
skin
Given
variety
microbial
sources,
stochastic
processes
strongly
influence
assembly,
but
appear
influenced
evolutionary
history,
diet,
environment,
nutrients.
colonize
intestinal
tract
produce
gene
metabolic
products
physiology,
metabolism,
immune
system
development.
Limited
epidemiological
data
indicate
early-life
exposure
can
result
positive,
long-term
health
outcomes.
modified
dietary
changes
providing
mother
with
probiotics
prebiotics.
replacers
(i.e.
infant
formula)
benefit
supplementation
prebiotics,
are
lacking
probiotics’
usefulness,
should
based.
Overall,
literature
outside
human
model
systems
scarce.
We
highlight
need
mechanistic
studies
paired
comparative
mammals
further
our
understanding
evolution.
A
broader
study
has
potential
inform
animal
care
relevance
ex
situ
endangered
species.
Lay
summary
ancient
supports
growth
development
neonates
infants.
Beyond
its
nutritional
function,
influences
aspects
development,
especially
function.
All
kinds
milks
so
far
contained
a
microbiome.
focus
what
known
about
collection
bacterial
members
found
include
they
nutrients,
as
well
random
chance.
Once
neonate
begins
nursing,
their
gut
byproducts
Empirical
humans
sparse.
Greater
will
expand
evolution
improve
animals
under
care.