Gut microbiota in health and disease: advances and future prospects
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(12)
Published: Nov. 20, 2024
Abstract
The
gut
microbiota
plays
a
critical
role
in
maintaining
human
health,
influencing
wide
range
of
physiological
processes,
including
immune
regulation,
metabolism,
and
neurological
function.
Recent
studies
have
shown
that
imbalances
composition
can
contribute
to
the
onset
progression
various
diseases,
such
as
metabolic
disorders
(e.g.,
obesity
diabetes)
neurodegenerative
conditions
Alzheimer's
Parkinson's).
These
are
often
accompanied
by
chronic
inflammation
dysregulated
responses,
which
closely
linked
specific
forms
cell
death,
pyroptosis
ferroptosis.
Pathogenic
bacteria
trigger
these
death
pathways
through
toxin
release,
while
probiotics
been
found
mitigate
effects
modulating
responses.
Despite
insights,
precise
mechanisms
influences
diseases
remain
insufficiently
understood.
This
review
consolidates
recent
findings
on
impact
immune‐mediated
inflammation‐associated
conditions.
It
also
identifies
gaps
current
research
explores
potential
advanced
technologies,
organ‐on‐chip
models
microbiome–gut–organ
axis,
for
deepening
our
understanding.
Emerging
tools,
single‐bacterium
omics
spatial
metabolomics,
discussed
their
promise
elucidating
microbiota's
disease
development.
Language: Английский
Associations of Microbiota and Nutrition with Cognitive Impairment in Diseases
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(20), P. 3570 - 3570
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
Recent
research
highlights
the
growing
interest
in
impact
of
nutrition
on
cognitive
health
and
function
disease,
as
dietary
habits
are
increasingly
recognized
crucial
factors
relation
to
brain
function.
This
focus
is
especially
important
given
rising
prevalence
neurodegenerative
diseases
decline
associated
with
poor
choices.
Links
now
being
sought
between
microbiota
gut-brain
axis.
Mechanisms
proposed
that
include
low-grade
chronic
neuroinflammation,
influence
short-chain
fatty
acids,
or
disruption
glial
cells
transmitters
brain.
Language: Английский
A randomized multi-arm open labelled comparative clinical trial report of Pankajakasthuri DiabetEaze powder, a novel polyherbal formulation on the nutritional management and glycemic control in type 2 diabetic and prediabetic patients
Shan Sasidharan,
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Kasthuri Nair A,
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R. Lekshmi
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et al.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. e42631 - e42631
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Protective Effects of Polygonatum sibiricum Polysaccharides Against Type 2 Diabetic Mice Induced by High-Fat Diet and Low-Dose Streptozotocin
Q Li,
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Jianbo Cheng,
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Yangyang Sun
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et al.
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 255 - 255
Published: March 28, 2025
Polysaccharides
possessing
hypoglycemic
effects
have
shown
promising
results
in
treating
diabetes.
Polygonatum
sibiricum
polysaccharide
(PSP)
is
one
of
the
most
active
ingredients
Chinese
medicine
P.
Redoute
with
many
biological
activities.
However,
its
efficacy
alleviating
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
(T2DM)
remains
unexplored.
Our
aim
to
evaluate
protective
effect
PSP
against
T2DM
by
measuring
body
weight
and
serum
biochemical
indicators,
examining
histopathological
images
pancreatic
liver
tissues,
detecting
fecal
short-chain
fatty
acid
(SCFA)
content,
analyzing
intestinal
flora
diversity
microbiota
structure
mice.
The
findings
indicated
that
treatment
mice
could
obviously
decrease
fasting
blood
glucose
insulin
levels,
ameliorate
tolerance,
resistance,
lipid,
inflammatory
factor
attenuate
damage,
increase
SCFA
content.
In
addition,
modulate
composition
gut
mice,
resulting
relative
abundance
Firmicutes
decreasing
Bacteroidetes
increasing,
along
beneficial
significantly
especially
SCFA-producing
bacteria.
indicate
administration
protected
controlling
disordered
glucolipid
metabolism
modulating
microbiota,
which
provides
a
valuable
strategy
for
utilization
treat
T2DM.
Language: Английский
Diabetic neuropathy: cutting-edge research and future directions
Yang Yang,
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Bing Zhao,
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Yuanzhe Wang
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et al.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: April 24, 2025
Abstract
Diabetic
neuropathy
(DN)
is
a
prevalent
and
debilitating
complication
of
diabetes
mellitus,
significantly
impacting
patient
quality
life
contributing
to
morbidity
mortality.
Affecting
approximately
50%
patients
with
diabetes,
DN
predominantly
characterized
by
distal
symmetric
polyneuropathy,
leading
sensory
loss,
pain,
motor
dysfunction,
often
resulting
in
diabetic
foot
ulcers
lower-limb
amputations.
The
pathogenesis
multifaceted,
involving
hyperglycemia,
dyslipidemia,
oxidative
stress,
mitochondrial
inflammation,
which
collectively
damage
peripheral
nerves.
Despite
extensive
research,
disease-modifying
treatments
remain
elusive,
current
management
primarily
focusing
on
symptom
control.
This
review
explores
the
complex
mechanisms
underlying
highlights
recent
advances
diagnostic
therapeutic
strategies.
Emerging
insights
into
molecular
cellular
pathways
have
unveiled
potential
targets
for
intervention,
including
neuroprotective
agents,
gene
stem
cell
therapies,
innovative
pharmacological
approaches.
Additionally,
novel
tools,
such
as
corneal
confocal
microscopy
biomarker-based
tests,
improved
early
detection
intervention.
Lifestyle
modifications
multidisciplinary
care
strategies
can
enhance
outcomes.
While
significant
progress
has
been
made,
further
research
required
develop
therapies
that
effectively
halt
or
reverse
disease
progression,
ultimately
improving
lives
individuals
DN.
provides
comprehensive
overview
understanding
future
directions
management.
Language: Английский
Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Dysregulation in Elderly Diabetic Patients: Is There a Gender-Specific Effect
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 3103 - 3103
Published: April 30, 2025
Background/Objectives:
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
qualitatively
and
quantitatively
assess
the
bacterial
domain
gut
microbiome
in
elderly
patients
with
type
2
diabetes
(T2D),
a
focus
on
sex
differences,
glycemic
control,
lipid
disorders.
Methods:
This
included
60
older
adults
T2D
(38
women
22
men)
treated
metformin
or
combination
insulin.
microbiota
profiled
using
16S
rRNA
gene
sequencing.
Statistical
analyses,
including
correlation
analysis
multiple
regression,
were
performed
identify
associations
between
microbial
taxa,
sex,
metabolic
parameters.
Results:
No
statistically
significant
differences
alpha
beta
diversity
observed
sexes.
Multiple
regression
indicated
positive
relationship
Tenericutes
HbA1c
male
participants
(β
=
2.22931,
CI
[0.75,
3.70],
R
0.67;
R2
0.36;
unadjusted
p
0.0052;
adjusted
0.0496).
In
female
participants,
G0′
−2.24107,
[−3.19,
−1.30],
0.78;
0.58;
0.00003;
0.0005)
−1.86670,
[−2.61,
−1.12],
0.00001;
0.0003)
correlated
negatively
Verrucomicrobia
as
well
−1.90427,
[−2.95,
−0.85],
0.46;
0.17;
0.0008;
0.007)
−1.69561,
[−2.52,
−0.87],
0.0002;
0.002)
OD1
bacteria,
known
Parcubacteria.
Conclusions:
population
diabetes,
biological
did
not
significantly
affect
diversity.
However,
several
exploratory
taxa
parameters
differed
men
women,
suggesting
that
may
influence
specific
aspects
microbiota—metabolism
interactions.
These
preliminary
findings
underscore
importance
considering
both
age-
sex-related
factors
when
investigating
context
diabetes.
Language: Английский
Gut Microbiota and Gut–Brain Axis in Hypertension: Implications for Kidney and Cardiovascular Health—A Narrative Review
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(23), P. 4079 - 4079
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
Introduction:
Arterial
hypertension
is
a
major
contributor
to
wide
range
of
health
complications,
with
cardiac
hypertrophy
and
chronic
kidney
disease
being
among
the
most
prevalent.
Consequently,
novel
strategies
for
treatment
prevention
are
actively
explored.
Recent
research
has
highlighted
potential
link
between
gut–brain
axis.
A
bidirectional
communication
microbiota
brain
via
vagus
nerve,
enteric
nervous
system,
hypothalamus–pituitary–adrenal
axis,
secreted
short-chain
fatty
acids,
neurotransmitter
metabolism.
Materials
methods:
comprehensive
literature
search
was
conducted
using
databases
such
as
PubMed
identify
studies
exploring
relationship
gut
hypertension,
along
effects
dietary
interventions
probiotics
on
blood
pressure
regulation.
Discussion:
Studies
in
both
animal
models
human
subjects
have
demonstrated
strong
correlation
alterations
composition
development
hypertension.
By
influencing
pressure,
can
potentially
affect
progression
cardiovascular
disorders.
Modulating
through
shown
promise
regulating
reducing
systemic
inflammation,
offering
approach
managing
Diets
Mediterranean
diet,
which
rich
polyphenols
omega-3
acids
low
sodium,
promote
growth
beneficial
bacteria
that
support
health.
Additionally,
been
found
enhance
barrier
function,
reduce
modulate
Renin–Angiotensin
System,
all
contribute
lowering
pressure.
Conclusions:
Further
needed
determine
mechanisms
action
The
aim
this
study
evaluate
influence
regulation
hypertension-related
Language: Английский
Comparison of Glucose Metabolizing Properties of Enterobacterial Probiotic Strains In Vitro
Jules Balanche,
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Emilie Lahaye,
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Lisa Bremard
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et al.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(16), P. 2677 - 2677
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
Before
the
absorption
in
intestine,
glucose
encounters
gut
bacteria,
which
may
serve
as
a
barrier
against
hyperglycemia
by
metabolizing
glucose.
In
present
study,
we
compared
capacity
of
enterobacterial
strains
to
lower
levels
an
vitro
model
nutrient-induced
bacterial
growth.
Two
probiotic
strains,
Hafnia
alvei
HA4597
(H.
alvei)
and
Escherichia
coli
(E.
coli)
Nissle
1917,
well
E.
K12,
were
studied.
To
mimic
growth
gut,
planktonic
culture
was
supplemented
twice
daily
Luria
Bertani
milieu
with
or
without
0.5%
Repeated
nutrient
provision
resulted
incremental
bacteria.
However,
presence
glucose,
maximal
both
but
not
H.
inhibited.
When
added
medium,
continuous
decrease
its
concentration
observed
during
each
feeding
phase.
At
highest
density,
displayed
more
efficient
consumption
accompanied
pronounced
downregulation
transporters’
expression
than
K12.
Thus,
study
reveals
that
strain
is
resilient
maintain
consumption.
This
experimental
approach
offers
new
strategy
for
identification
probiotics
increased
capacities
potentially
useful
prevention
co-treatment
type
2
diabetes.
Language: Английский