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.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 668 - 668
Published: Feb. 5, 2022
Gut
microbiota
is
emerging
as
a
key
regulator
of
many
disease
conditions
and
its
dysregulation
implicated
in
the
pathogenesis
several
gastrointestinal
extraintestinal
disorders.
More
recently,
gut
microbiome
alterations
have
been
linked
to
neurodegeneration
through
increasingly
defined
brain
axis,
opening
possibility
for
new
microbiota-based
therapeutic
options.
Although
studies
conducted
unravel
possible
relationship
between
Alzheimer’s
Disease
(AD)
progression,
diagnostic
potential
approaches
aiming
at
restoring
eubiosis
remain
be
fully
addressed.
In
this
narrative
review,
we
briefly
summarize
role
homeostasis
health
disease,
present
evidence
AD
patients.
Based
on
these
observations,
then
discuss
how
dysbiosis
might
exploited
tool
early
advanced
stages,
examine
prebiotics,
probiotics,
fecal
transplantation,
diets
complementary
interventions
thus
offering
insights
into
diagnosis
treatment
devastating
progressive
disease.
Molecular Neurodegeneration,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: Feb. 1, 2023
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
the
most
common
cause
of
dementia,
results
in
a
sustained
decline
cognition.
There
are
currently
few
effective
modifying
therapies
for
AD,
but
insights
into
mechanisms
that
mediate
onset
and
progression
may
lead
to
new,
therapeutic
strategies.
Amyloid
beta
oligomers
plaques,
tau
aggregates,
neuroinflammation
play
critical
role
neurodegeneration
impact
clinical
AD
progression.
The
upstream
modulators
these
pathological
features
have
not
been
fully
clarified,
recent
evidence
indicates
gut
microbiome
(GMB)
an
influence
on
therefore
human
patients.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
studies
identified
alterations
GMB
correlate
with
pathophysiology
patients
mouse
models.
Additionally,
discuss
findings
manipulations
models
potential
GMB-targeted
therapeutics
AD.
Lastly,
diet,
sleep,
exercise
as
modifiers
relationship
between
conclude
future
directions
recommendations
further
topic.
Molecular Neurodegeneration,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: June 17, 2022
A
consequence
of
our
progressively
ageing
global
population
is
the
increasing
prevalence
worldwide
age-related
cognitive
decline
and
dementia.
In
absence
effective
therapeutic
interventions,
identifying
risk
factors
associated
with
becomes
increasingly
vital.
Novel
perspectives
suggest
that
a
dynamic
bidirectional
communication
system
between
gut,
its
microbiome,
central
nervous
system,
commonly
referred
to
as
microbiota-gut-brain
axis,
may
be
contributing
factor
for
health
disease.
However,
exact
mechanisms
remain
undefined.
Microbial-derived
metabolites
produced
in
gut
can
cross
intestinal
epithelial
barrier,
enter
systemic
circulation
trigger
physiological
responses
both
directly
indirectly
affecting
functions.
Dysregulation
this
(i.e.,
dysbiosis)
modulate
cytotoxic
metabolite
production,
promote
neuroinflammation
negatively
impact
cognition.
review,
we
explore
critical
connections
microbial-derived
(secondary
bile
acids,
trimethylamine-N-oxide
(TMAO),
tryptophan
derivatives
others)
their
influence
upon
function
neurodegenerative
disorders,
particular
interest
less-explored
role
decline.
Journal of Neuroinflammation,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: June 15, 2022
This
review
provides
an
overview
of
the
importance
microbiota
in
regulation
gut-brain
communication
immune-related
neurological
disorders.
The
gastrointestinal
(GI)
tract
hosts
a
diverse
abundance
microbiota,
referred
to
as
gut
microbiota.
plays
role
maintenance
GI
homeostasis
and
is
likely
have
multiple
effects
on
brain
development
function.
bidirectional
between
termed
microbiota-gut-brain
axis.
intestine
appears
affect
human
health
behavior,
certain
animal
studies
demonstrated
association
alterations
Most
insights
about
axis
come
from
germ-free
models,
which
reveal
neural
To
date,
many
observed
impact
patients
with
Although
investigated
axis,
there
are
still
limitations
translating
this
research
humans
given
complexities
relationship
brain.
In
review,
we
discuss
emerging
evidence
how
regulates
function
through
biological
networks,
well
possible
contribution
Circulation Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
130(8), P. 1112 - 1144
Published: April 14, 2022
The
microbiota-gut-brain-axis
(MGBA)
is
a
bidirectional
communication
network
between
gut
microbes
and
their
host.
Many
environmental
host-related
factors
affect
the
microbiota.
Dysbiosis
defined
as
compositional
functional
alterations
of
microbiota
that
contribute
to
pathogenesis,
progression
treatment
responses
disease.
occurs
when
perturbations
composition
function
exceed
ability
its
host
restore
symbiotic
state.
leads
dysfunctional
signaling
MGBA,
which
regulates
development
host’s
immune,
metabolic,
nervous
systems.
Dysbiosis-induced
dysfunction
MGBA
seen
with
aging
stroke,
linked
common
stroke
risk
such
obesity,
diabetes,
atherosclerosis.
Changes
in
are
also
response
may
impair
recovery
after
injury.
This
review
will
begin
an
overview
tools
used
study
discussion
on
limitations
potential
experimental
confounders.
Relevant
components
introduced
summarized
for
better
understanding
age-related
changes
stroke.
We
then
focus
relationship
aging,
highlighting
all
undergo
can
be
influenced
by
or
even
driven
In
final
section,
current
clinical
preclinical
evidence
role
hypertension,
frailty
summarized,
well
populations.
conclude
describing
microbiota-based
therapies
including
use
pre-/pro-biotics
supplementations
bacterial
metabolites.
Ongoing
progress
this
new
frontier
biomedical
sciences
lead
improved
MGBA’s
impact
human
health
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(18), P. 10572 - 10572
Published: Sept. 12, 2022
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
a
progressive
neurodegenerative
disorder;
it
the
most
common
cause
of
dementia
and
has
no
treatment.
It
characterized
by
two
pathological
hallmarks,
extracellular
deposits
amyloid
beta
(Aβ)
intraneuronal
Neurofibrillary
tangles
(NFTs).
Yet,
those
hallmarks
do
not
explain
full
pathology
seen
with
AD,
suggesting
involvement
other
mechanisms.
Neuroinflammation
could
offer
another
explanation
for
progression
disease.
This
review
provides
an
overview
recent
advances
on
role
immune
cells'
microglia
astrocytes
in
neuroinflammation.
In
become
reactive
several
mechanisms
leading
to
release
proinflammatory
cytokines
that
further
neuronal
damage.
We
then
provide
updates
neuroinflammation
diagnostic
markers
investigational
therapeutics
currently
clinical
trials
target
Aging and Disease,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 1252 - 1252
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs)
are
important
metabolites
derived
from
the
gut
microbiota
through
fermentation
of
dietary
fiber.
SCFAs
participate
a
number
physiological
and
pathological
processes
in
human
body,
such
as
host
metabolism,
immune
regulation,
appetite
regulation.
Recent
studies
on
gut-brain
interaction
have
shown
that
mediators
interactions
involved
occurrence
development
many
neurodegenerative
diseases,
including
Alzheimer's
disease.
This
review
summarizes
current
research
potential
roles
mechanisms
AD.
First,
we
introduce
metabolic
distribution,
specific
receptors
signaling
pathways
body.
The
concentration
levels
AD
patient/animal
models
then
summarized.
In
addition,
illustrate
effects
cognitive
level,
features
(Aβ
tau)
neuroinflammation
Finally,
analyze
translational
value
therapeutic
targets
for
treatment
Journal of Extracellular Vesicles,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2023
Abstract
The
gut
microbiota
represents
a
diverse
and
dynamic
population
of
microorganisms
that
can
influence
the
health
host.
Increasing
evidence
supports
role
as
key
player
in
pathogenesis
neurodegenerative
diseases,
including
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
Unfortunately,
mechanisms
behind
interplay
between
pathogens
AD
are
still
elusive.
It
is
known
bacteria‐derived
outer
membrane
vesicles
(OMVs)
act
natural
carriers
virulence
factors
central
players
bacteria.
Helicobacter
pylori
(
H.
)
common
gastric
pathogen
infection
has
been
associated
with
an
increased
risk
to
develop
AD.
Here,
we
first
shed
light
on
OMVs
derived
from
brain
healthy
conditions
pathology
case
Our
results
reveal
cross
biological
barriers,
eventually
reaching
brain.
Once
brain,
these
taken
up
by
astrocytes,
which
induce
activation
glial
cells
neuronal
dysfunction,
ultimately
leading
exacerbated
amyloid‐β
cognitive
decline.
Mechanistically,
identified
critical
for
complement
component
3
(C3)‐C3a
receptor
(C3aR)
signalling
mediating
interaction
microglia
neurons
upon
presence
OMVs.
Taken
together,
our
study
reveals
detrimental
effect
functionality
accelerates
development
via
C3‐C3aR
signalling.
Redox Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62, P. 102690 - 102690
Published: March 27, 2023
The
brain
is
particularly
susceptible
to
oxidative
damage
which
a
key
feature
of
several
neurodegenerative
diseases,
including
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
Parkinson's
(PD)
and
Huntington's
disease.
shuttling
glutathione
(GSH)
precursors
from
astrocytes
neurons
has
been
shown
be
instrumental
for
the
neuroprotective
activity.
Here,
we
revealed
that
short
chain
fatty
acids
(SCFA),
have
related
AD
PD,
could
promote
glutamate-glutamine
shuttle
potentially
resist
in
at
cellular
level.
Furthermore,
performed
nine-month-long
dietary
SCFA
supplementations
APPswe/PS1dE9
(APP/PS1)
mice,
showed
it
reshaped
homeostasis
microbiota
alleviated
cognitive
impairment
by
reducing
Aβ
deposition
tau
hyperphosphorylation.
Single-cell
RNA
sequencing
analysis
hippocampus
can
enhance
astrocyte-neuron
communication
shuttle,
mainly
acting
on
astrocyte
vivo.
Collectively,
our
findings
indicate
long-term
early
aging
stage
regulate
neuroenergetics
alleviate
AD,
providing
promising
direction
development
new
drug.