Alzheimer s Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: May 31, 2023
Increasing
evidence
links
the
gut
microbiota
(GM)
to
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
but
mechanisms
through
which
bacteria
influence
brain
are
still
unclear.
This
study
tests
hypothesis
that
GM
and
mediators
of
microbiota-gut-brain
axis
(MGBA)
associated
with
amyloid
cascade
in
sporadic
AD.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: July 12, 2023
Abstract
Studies
in
neurodegenerative
diseases,
including
Alzheimer’s
disease,
Parkinson’s
disease
and
Amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis,
Huntington’s
so
on,
have
suggested
that
inflammation
is
not
only
a
result
of
neurodegeneration
but
also
crucial
player
this
process.
Protein
aggregates
which
are
very
common
pathological
phenomenon
can
induce
neuroinflammation
further
aggravates
protein
aggregation
neurodegeneration.
Actually,
even
happens
earlier
than
aggregation.
Neuroinflammation
induced
by
genetic
variations
CNS
cells
or
peripheral
immune
may
deposition
some
susceptible
population.
Numerous
signaling
pathways
range
been
to
be
involved
the
pathogenesis
neurodegeneration,
although
they
still
far
from
being
completely
understood.
Due
limited
success
traditional
treatment
methods,
blocking
enhancing
inflammatory
considered
promising
strategies
for
therapy
many
them
got
exciting
results
animal
models
clinical
trials.
Some
them,
few,
approved
FDA
usage.
Here
we
comprehensively
review
factors
affecting
major
pathogenicity
sclerosis.
We
summarize
current
strategies,
both
clinic,
diseases.
Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
546, P. 111572 - 111572
Published: Jan. 20, 2022
The
role
of
the
intestinal
microbiota
as
a
regulator
gut-brain
axis
signalling
has
risen
to
prominence
in
recent
years.
Understanding
relationship
between
gut
microbiota,
metabolites
it
produces,
and
brain
will
be
critical
for
subsequent
development
new
therapeutic
approaches,
including
identification
novel
psychobiotics.
A
key
focus
this
regard
have
been
short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs)
produced
by
bacterial
fermentation
dietary
fibre,
which
include
butyrate,
acetate,
propionate.
Ongoing
research
is
focused
on
entry
SCFAs
into
systemic
circulation
from
lumen,
their
migration
cerebral
across
blood
barrier,
potential
exert
acute
chronic
effects
structure
function.
This
review
aims
discuss
our
current
mechanistic
understanding
direct
indirect
influence
that
function,
behaviour
physiology,
inform
future
microbiota-targeted
interventions
disorders.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
Abstract
The
human
gastrointestinal
tract
is
populated
with
a
diverse
microbial
community.
vast
genetic
and
metabolic
potential
of
the
gut
microbiome
underpins
its
ubiquity
in
nearly
every
aspect
biology,
including
health
maintenance,
development,
aging,
disease.
advent
new
sequencing
technologies
culture-independent
methods
has
allowed
researchers
to
move
beyond
correlative
studies
toward
mechanistic
explorations
shed
light
on
microbiome–host
interactions.
Evidence
unveiled
bidirectional
communication
between
central
nervous
system,
referred
as
“microbiota–gut–brain
axis”.
microbiota–gut–brain
axis
represents
an
important
regulator
glial
functions,
making
it
actionable
target
ameliorate
development
progression
neurodegenerative
diseases.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
mechanisms
As
provides
essential
cues
microglia,
astrocytes,
oligodendrocytes,
examine
communications
microbiota
these
cells
during
healthy
states
Subsequently,
diseases
using
metabolite-centric
approach,
while
also
examining
role
microbiota-related
neurotransmitters
hormones.
Next,
targeting
intestinal
barrier,
blood–brain
meninges,
peripheral
immune
system
counteract
dysfunction
neurodegeneration.
Finally,
conclude
by
assessing
pre-clinical
clinical
evidence
probiotics,
prebiotics,
fecal
transplantation
A
thorough
comprehension
will
foster
effective
therapeutic
interventions
for
management
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(19), P. 11245 - 11245
Published: Sept. 24, 2022
Modulating
the
gut
microbiome
and
its
influence
on
human
health
is
subject
of
intense
research.
The
microbiota
could
be
associated
not
only
with
gastroenterological
diseases
but
also
psychiatric
disorders.
importance
factors
such
as
stress,
mode
delivery,
role
probiotics,
circadian
clock
system,
diet,
occupational
environmental
exposure
in
relationship
between
brain
function
through
bidirectional
communication,
described
"the
microbiome-gut-brain
axis",
especially
underlined.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
link
intestinal
host
response
involving
different
pathways
nervous
system
(e.g.,
neurotransmitters,
endocrine
immunological
mechanisms,
or
bacterial
metabolites).
We
review
alterations
their
results
development
disorders,
including
major
depressive
disorder
(MDD),
schizophrenia
(SCZ),
bipolar
(BD),
autism
spectrum
(ASD),
attention-deficit
hyperactivity
(ADHD).
Previous
studies
have
identified
a
crucial
role
of
the
gut
microbiome
in
modifying
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
progression.
However,
mechanisms
microbiome–brain
interaction
AD
were
so
far
unknown.
Here,
we
identify
microbiota-derived
short
chain
fatty
acids
(SCFA)
as
microbial
metabolites
which
promote
Aβ
deposition.
Germ-free
(GF)
mice
exhibit
substantially
reduced
plaque
load
and
markedly
SCFA
plasma
concentrations;
conversely,
supplementation
to
GF
increased
levels
conventionally
colonized
(specific
pathogen-free
[SPF])
animals
SPF
even
further
exacerbated
load.
This
was
accompanied
by
pronounced
alterations
microglial
transcriptomic
profile,
including
upregulation
ApoE.
Despite
recruitment
plaques
upon
supplementation,
microglia
contained
less
intracellular
Aβ.
Taken
together,
our
results
demonstrate
that
are
critical
mediators
along
gut-brain
axis
deposition
likely
via
modulation
phenotype.
Molecular Neurodegeneration,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: March 5, 2022
The
implication
of
gut
microbiota
in
the
control
brain
functions
health
and
disease
is
a
novel,
currently
emerging
concept.
Accumulating
data
suggest
that
exert
its
action
at
least
part
by
modulating
neuroinflammation.
Given
link
between
neuroinflammatory
changes
neuronal
activity,
it
plausible
may
affect
indirectly
impacting
microglia,
key
player
Indeed,
increasing
evidence
suggests
interplay
microglia
synaptic
dysfunction
involve
microbiota,
among
other
factors.
In
addition
to
these
indirect
microglia-dependent
actions
on
has
been
recently
recognized
could
also
activity
directly
stimulation
vagus
nerve.
Gut Microbes,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: July 28, 2022
Alterations
in
the
gut
microbiota
composition
have
been
associated
with
a
range
of
neurodevelopmental,
neurodegenerative,
and
neuropsychiatric
disorders.
The
microbes
transform
metabolize
dietary-
host-derived
molecules
generating
diverse
group
metabolites
local
systemic
effects.
bi-directional
communication
between
brain
residing
gut,
so-called
gut–brain
axis,
consists
network
immunological,
neuronal,
endocrine
signaling
pathways.
Although
full
variety
mechanisms
crosstalk
is
yet
to
be
established,
existing
data
demonstrates
that
single
metabolite
or
its
derivatives
are
likely
among
key
inductors
within
axis
communication.
However,
more
research
needed
understand
molecular
underlying
how
alter
functions,
examine
if
different
interventional
approaches
targeting
could
used
prevention
treatment
neurological
disorders,
as
reviewed
herein.Abbreviations:4-EPS
4-ethylphenylsulfate;
5-AVA(B)
5-aminovaleric
acid
(betaine);
Aβ
Amyloid
beta
protein;
AhR
Aryl
hydrocarbon
receptor;
ASD
Autism
spectrum
disorder;
BBB
Blood–brain
barrier;
BDNF
Brain-derived
neurotrophic
factor;
CNS
Central
nervous
system;
GABA
ɣ-aminobutyric
acid;
GF
Germ-free;
MIA
Maternal
immune
activation;
SCFA
Short-chain
fatty
3M-4-TMAB
3-methyl-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate;
4-TMAP
4-(trimethylammonio)pentanoate;
TMA(O)
Trimethylamine(-N-oxide);
TUDCA
Tauroursodeoxycholic
ZO
Zonula
occludens
proteins
Microbiome,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Oct. 26, 2021
The
intestinal
microbiota
plays
an
important
role
in
regulating
gastrointestinal
(GI)
physiology
part
through
interactions
with
the
enteric
nervous
system
(ENS).
Alterations
gut
microbiome
frequently
occur
together
disturbances
neural
control
pathophysiological
conditions.
However,
mechanisms
by
which
regulates
GI
function
and
structure
of
ENS
are
incompletely
understood.
Using
a
mouse
model
antibiotic
(Abx)-induced
bacterial
depletion,
we
sought
to
determine
molecular
microbial
regulation
integrity
ENS.
Spontaneous
reconstitution
Abx-depleted
was
used
assess
plasticity
tract
Microbiota-dependent
neuronal
survival
neurogenesis
were
also
assessed.Adult
male
female
Abx-treated
mice
exhibited
alterations
function,
including
longer
small
intestine,
slower
transit
time,
increased
carbachol-stimulated
ion
secretion,
permeability.
These
accompanied
loss
neurons
ileum
proximal
colon
both
submucosal
myenteric
plexuses.
A
reduction
number
glia
only
observed
ileal
plexus.
Recovery
restored
stimulated
leading
increases
neurons.
Lipopolysaccharide
(LPS)
supplementation
enhanced
alongside
but
had
no
effect
on
recovery
once
Abx-induced
established.
In
contrast,
short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFA)
able
restore
numbers
after
loss,
demonstrating
that
SCFA
stimulate
vivo.Our
results
demonstrate
for
sex-independent
manner.
Moreover,
is
essential
maintenance
integrity,
promoting
neurogenesis.
Molecular
determinants
microbiota,
LPS
SCFA,
regulate
survival,
while
stimulates
Our
data
reveal
new
insights
into
could
lead
therapeutic
developments
treatment
neuropathies.
Video
abstract.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Jan. 6, 2022
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
a
devastating
age-related
neurodegenerative
disorder
with
an
alarming
increasing
prevalence.
Except
for
the
recently
FDA-approved
Aducanumab
of
which
therapeutic
effect
not
yet
conclusively
proven,
only
symptomatic
medication
that
effective
some
AD
patients
available.
In
order
to
be
able
design
more
rational
and
treatments,
our
understanding
mechanisms
behind
pathogenesis
progression
urgently
needs
improved.
Over
last
years,
it
became
increasingly
clear
peripheral
inflammation
one
detrimental
factors
can
contribute
disease.
Here,
we
discuss
current
how
systemic
intestinal
(referred
as
gut-brain
axis)
inflammatory
processes
may
affect
brain
pathology,
specific
focus
on
AD.
Moreover,
give
comprehensive
overview
different
preclinical
well
clinical
studies
link
Inflammation
initiation
progression.
Altogether,
this
review
broadens
pathology
help
in
further
research
aiming
identify
novel
targets.
Science Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(615)
Published: Oct. 13, 2021
2-Deoxy-2-[18F]fluoro-d-glucose
positron
emission
tomography
(FDG-PET)
is
widely
used
to
study
cerebral
glucose
metabolism.
Here,
we
investigated
whether
the
FDG-PET
signal
directly
influenced
by
microglial
uptake
in
mouse
models
and
patients
with
neurodegenerative
diseases.
Using
a
recently
developed
approach
for
cell
sorting
after
FDG
injection,
found
that,
at
cellular
resolution,
microglia
displayed
higher
than
neurons
astrocytes.
Alterations
were
responsible
both
decrease
Trem2-deficient
mice
increase
amyloidosis.
Thus,
opposite
activation
states
determine
differential
uptake.
Consistently,
12
Alzheimer’s
disease
21
four-repeat
tauopathies
also
exhibited
positive
association
between
activity
as
determined
18F-GE-180
18-kDa
translocator
protein
PET
(TSPO-PET)
preserved
brain
regions,
indicating
that
humans
strongly
activity.
Our
findings
suggest
are
alterations
diseases
Microglial
should
therefore
be
considered
when
performing
FDG-PET.