International Journal of Environmental Health Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 21, 2023
Abstract
There
are
more
than
seven
million
premature
deaths
every
year
linked
to
air
pollution
effects.
The
critical
hazards
of
exposure
the
increased
risk
respiratory
and
cardiovascular
diseases,
which
can
boost
morbidity
mortality.
Besides,
ingested
pollutants
cause
gastrointestinal
(GI)
diseases.
Functional
GI
disorders
(FGIDs)
called
gut-brain
interaction
that
influence
approximately
one
out
four
people
have
negative
effects
on
life
quality,
work
productivity,
medical
costs.
Intestinal
inflammation,
gut
microbiota,
motility
three
important
factors
in
pathogenesis
pathways
these
disorders.
This
literature
aimed
clarify
link
between
pathophysiology
FGIDs.
study
was
conducted
based
published
studies
English
using
scientific
databases,
such
as
PubMed,
Embase,
Web
Science,
Google
Scholar,
from
1990
2023.
We
used
various
combinations
relevant
keywords,
pollution,
pollutant,
FGID,
inflammation.
findings
indicated
contribute
etiology
FGIDs
through
dysbiosis
intestinal
In
addition,
may
alter
composition
diversity
turn
play
major
roles
development
addition
steps
taken
by
government
tackle
there
some
recommendations
prevent
exposure,
consumption
biotics
a
diet.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: May 10, 2024
Pollution
is
a
critical
concern
of
modern
society
for
its
heterogeneous
effects
on
human
health,
despite
widespread
lack
awareness.
Environmental
pollutants
promote
several
pathologies
through
different
molecular
mechanisms.
Pollutants
can
affect
the
immune
system
and
related
pathways,
perturbing
regulation
triggering
pro-inflammatory
responses.
The
exposure
to
also
leads
alterations
in
gut
microbiota
with
decreasing
abundance
beneficial
microbes,
such
as
short-chain
fatty
acid-producing
bacteria,
an
overgrowth
species.
subsequent
intestinal
barrier
dysfunction,
together
oxidative
stress
increased
inflammatory
responses,
plays
role
pathogenesis
gastrointestinal
diseases.
Moreover,
encourage
inflammation-dysplasia-carcinoma
sequence
various
mechanisms,
stress,
dysregulation
cellular
signalling
cell
cycle
impairment
genomic
instability.
In
this
narrative
review,
we
will
describe
interplay
between
pollutants,
microbiota,
system,
focusing
their
relationship
bowel
diseases
colorectal
cancer.
Understanding
biological
mechanisms
underlying
health-to-disease
transition
may
allow
design
public
health
policies
aimed
at
reducing
burden
disease
pollutants.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
Immunotherapy
for
non-small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC)
has
advanced
considerably
over
the
past
two
decades.
In
particular,
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
are
widely
used
treating
NSCLC.
However,
overall
cure
and
survival
rates
of
patients
with
NSCLC
remain
low.
Therefore,
continuous
investigation
into
complementary
treatments
is
necessary
to
expand
clinical
advantages
immunotherapy
a
larger
cohort
Recently,
distinctive
role
gut
microbiota
(GM)
in
initiation,
progression,
dissemination
attracted
increasing
attention.
Emerging
evidence
indicates
close
relationship
between
lungs,
known
as
gut–lung
axis
(GLA).
this
review,
we
aim
provide
comprehensive
summary
current
knowledge
regarding
connection
GM
outcomes
NSCLC,
particular
focus
on
recent
understanding
GLA.
Overall,
promising
GM-based
therapeutic
strategies
have
been
observed
improve
effectiveness
or
reduce
toxicity
thus
advancing
utilization
precision
medicine.
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs),
derived
from
the
fermentation
of
dietary
fiber
by
intestinal
commensal
bacteria,
have
demonstrated
protective
effects
against
acute
lung
injury
(ALI)
in
animal
models.
However,
findings
shown
variability
across
different
studies.
It
is
necessary
to
conduct
a
comprehensive
evaluation
efficacy
these
treatments
and
their
consistency.
This
systematic
review
meta-analysis
aimed
explore
SCFAs
on
ALI
based
preclinical
research
evidence,
order
provide
new
treatment
strategies
for
ALI.
We
included
studies
that
tested
study
was
performed
according
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA)
guidelines.
A
search
relevant
conducted
PubMed,
Embase,
Web
Science,
Cochrane
Library,
China
National
Knowledge
Infrastructure
(CNKI)
databases
up
February
2024.
The
data
were
extracted
accordance
with
established
selection
criteria,
risk
bias
evaluated
each
study.
total
16
articles
finally
meta-analysis.
results
indicated
significantly
reduced
wet-to-dry
weight
(SMD
=
-2.75,
95%
CI
-3.46
-2.03,
p
<
0.00001),
scores
-5.07,
-6.25
-3.89,
myeloperoxidase
-3.37,
-4.05
-2.70,
tumor
necrosis
factor-alpha
-3.31,
-4.45
-2.16,
0.00001)
malondialdehyde
-3.91,
-5.37
-2.44,
levels
models
subgroup
analysis
varies
dosage
duration
treatment.
can
reduce
inflammation
oxidative
stress
clinical
deserves
further
in-depth
research.
https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=584008,
CRD42024584008.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 831 - 831
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Exposure
to
fine
particulate
matter
(PM2.5)
causes
significant
respiratory
and
gastrointestinal
health
problems.
In
our
prior
research,
we
identified
Lactobacillus
acidophilus
TW01
as
a
promising
strain
for
mitigating
oxidative
damage,
enhancing
wound
healing
in
intestinal
epithelial
cells,
protecting
bronchial
cells
from
cigarette
smoke
extract.
Building
upon
these
findings,
this
study
examines
the
protective
effects
of
on
lung
damage
induced
by
(PM)
through
gut-lung
axis
mouse
models.
Methods:
This
evaluated
L.
against
PM2.5-induced
injury
using
two
vivo
models
(OVA
sensitization
combined
with
PM2.5
exposure
DSS-induced
colitis).
Results:
exhibited
in-vivo
models,
reducing
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
(TNF-α,
IL-6,
IL-5),
modulating
immune
response
(IgG
subtypes),
improving
gut
barrier
integrity.
Importantly,
increased
abundance
beneficial
bacteria
(Bifidobacterium
Lactobacillus).
Conclusions:
These
findings
highlight
protective/therapeutic
potential
adverse
exposure,
emphasizing
interplay
between
microbiomes
overall
health.
The
multi-faceted
probiotic
suggest
novel,
multi-pronged
therapeutic
strategy
addressing
widespread
consequences
air
pollution.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases Journal of the COPD Foundation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. 311 - 325
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
disease
(COPD)
is
a
paramount
contributor
to
global
morbidity
and
mortality.
Over
the
past
decade,
concept
of
"gut-lung
axis"
has
emerged,
offering
lens
through
which
examine
intricate
interplay
between
host,
microbiome,
respiratory
diseases,
including
COPD.
An
expanding
body
evidence
underscores
that
composition
both
gastrointestinal
microbiome
deviates
in
COPD
patients
compared
healthy
individuals,
leading
distinct
host
immune
responses
clinical
manifestations.
The
objective
this
review
provide
concise
overview
role
gut
play
development
This
was
accomplished
by
compiling
current
literature
on
profile
stable
exacerbated
cases
COPD,
as
well
exploring
biological
mechanisms
discussion
relevant
experiments
conducted
murine
models.
Hallmark
characteristics
microbial
encompass
reduced
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 25, 2024
Background:
Diabetes
mellitus
(DM)
impacts
multiple
body
systems,
including
lung
function,
and
this
impact
can
be
further
complicated
by
smoking.
The
connection
between
blood
sugar
control
health
in
individuals
with
diabetes
who
smoke
has
been
extensively
studied,
but
findings
have
varied.
This
systematic
review
sought
to
compile
assess
the
research
on
how
influences
function
smokers
diabetes.
Methods:
We
searched
several
databases,
PubMed,
EMBASE,
Cochrane
Library,
Web
of
Science,
Scopus,
CINAHL,
PsycINFO,
Google
Scholar,
line
Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA)
guidelines.
included
studies
that
looked
at
tests
examined
relationship
control,
as
indicated
hemoglobin
A1c
(HbA1c)
levels.
conducted
thorough
quality
assessments,
data
extraction,
analysis.
Results:
identified
five
relevant
studies.
from
these
a
clear
trend:
had
higher
HbA1c
levels
typically
showed
worse
than
those
better
control.
Decreases
forced
expiratory
volume
one
second
(FEV1)
vital
capacity
(FVC)
were
most
frequently
observed
issues.
Some
also
pointed
complex
particularly
when
was
below
7.0%.
Conclusion:
Our
indicates
DM
poor
tend
function.
These
highlight
importance
managing
help
maintain
individuals.
Further
long-term
is
needed
clarify
exact
whether
improving
reverse
problems.