Microbial Biotechnology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(6)
Опубликована: Май 30, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
gut
microbiome
plays
a
crucial
role
in
maintaining
intestinal
homeostasis
and
influencing
immune‐mediated
diseases.
Human
faecal
microbiota
transplantation
(FMT)
is
often
employed
murine
models
to
investigate
the
of
human
microbes
disease
regulation,
but
methods
for
effective
colonisation
require
refinement.
This
study
aimed
assess
efficiency
model
using
FMT
with
faeces,
focusing
particularly
on
impact
depletion
via
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG)
comparing
oral‐gastric
gavage
enema
administration
routes.
Our
findings
revealed
that
PEG‐induced
enhanced
mice.
Oral‐gastric
prolonged
colonisation,
while
facilitated
quicker
resolution
dysbiosis,
both
inducing
selective
microbial
time‐dependent
manner.
Notably,
genera
such
as
Bacteroides
,
Blautia
Medicaternibacter
Bifidobacteria
were
successfully
colonised,
whereas
Roseburia
Anaerostipes
Anaerobutyricum
Faecalibacterium
failed
establish
post‐FMT.
These
highlight
challenges
replicating
underscore
importance
selecting
appropriate
based
desired
outcomes.
provides
valuable
insights
into
dynamics
mice,
contributing
development
more
strategies
treatment.
Current Opinion in Gastroenterology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
40(3), С. 134 - 142
Опубликована: Фев. 16, 2024
Purpose
of
review
The
intestinal
microbiome
and
the
gut-liver
axis
play
a
major
role
in
health
disease.
human
gut
harbors
trillions
microbes
disruption
homeostasis
can
contribute
to
liver
In
this
review,
progress
field
within
last
3
years
is
summarized,
focusing
on
metabolic
dysfunction-associated
steatotic
disease
(MASLD),
alcohol-associated
(ALD),
autoimmune
(AILD),
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC).
Recent
findings
Changes
fecal
virome
fungal
mycobiome
have
been
described
patients
with
various
diseases.
Several
microbial
derived
metabolites
including
endogenous
ethanol
produced
by
bacteria,
mechanistically
linked
such
as
MASLD.
Virulence
factors
encoded
bacteria
ALD,
AILD
HCC.
Novel
therapeutic
approaches
focused
phages,
pre-
postbiotics
successfully
used
preclinical
models.
Fecal
microbiota
transplantation
has
effective
attenuating
Probiotics
are
safe
hepatitis
improve
alcohol
addiction.
Summary
gut–liver
plays
key
pathophysiology
Understanding
help
develop
precise
centered
therapies.
Abstract
Background
Although
the
microbiota
has
been
extensively
associated
with
HIV
pathogenesis,
majority
of
studies,
particularly
those
using
omics
techniques,
are
largely
correlative
and
serve
primarily
as
a
basis
for
hypothesis
generation.
Furthermore,
most
have
focused
on
characterizing
taxonomic
composition
bacterial
component,
often
overlooking
other
levels
microbiome.
The
intricate
mechanisms
by
which
influences
immune
responses
to
still
poorly
understood.
Interventional
studies
gut
provide
powerful
tool
test
whether
we
can
harness
improve
health
outcomes
in
people
HIV.
Results
Here,
review
multifaceted
role
microbiome
HIV/SIV
disease
progression
its
potential
therapeutic
target.
We
explore
complex
interplay
between
microbial
dysbiosis
systemic
inflammation,
highlighting
microbiome-based
therapeutics
open
new
avenues
management.
These
include
exploring
efficacy
probiotics,
prebiotics,
fecal
transplantation,
targeted
dietary
modifications.
also
address
challenges
inherent
this
research
area,
such
difficulty
inducing
long-lasting
alterations
complexities
study
designs,
including
variations
probiotic
strains,
donor
selection
FMT,
antibiotic
conditioning
regimens,
hurdles
translating
findings
into
clinical
practice.
Finally,
speculate
future
directions
rapidly
evolving
field,
emphasizing
need
more
granular
understanding
microbiome-immune
interactions,
development
personalized
therapies,
application
novel
technologies
identify
agents.
Conclusions
Our
underscores
importance
target
innovative
strategies.
Clostridioides
difficile
is
a
major
nosocomial
pathogen,
causing
significant
morbidity
and
mortality
worldwide.
Antibiotic
usage,
risk
factor
for
infection
(CDI),
disrupts
the
gut
microbiota,
allowing
C.
to
proliferate
cause
infection,
can
often
lead
recurrent
CDI
(rCDI).
Fecal
microbiota
transplantation
(FMT)
live
biotherapeutic
products
(LBPs)
have
emerged
as
effective
treatments
rCDI
aim
restore
colonization
resistance
provided
by
healthy
microbiota.
However,
much
still
unknown
about
mechanisms
mediating
their
success.
Bile
acids,
extensively
modified
microbes,
affect
difficile's
germination,
growth,
toxin
production
while
also
shaping
influencing
host
immune
responses.
Additionally,
microbial
interactions,
such
nutrient
competition
cross-feeding,
contribute
against
may
success
of
microbiota-focused
therapeutics.
acids
well
other
mediated
interactions
could
implications
diseases
being
treated
with
This
review
focuses
on
intricate
interplay
between
bile
acid
modifications,
ecology,
responses
focus
difficile,
hoping
shed
light
how
move
forward
development
new
therapeutic
strategies
combat
intestinal
diseases.
ABSTRACT
Recurrent
C.
difficile
infection
(rCDI)
is
an
urgent
public
health
threat,
for
which
the
last
resort
and
lifesaving
treatment
a
fecal
microbiota
transplant
(FMT).
However,
exact
mechanisms
that
mediate
successful
FMT
are
not
well-understood.
Here,
we
use
longitudinal
stool
samples
collected
from
patients
undergoing
to
evaluate
intra-individual
changes
in
microbiome,
metabolome,
lipidome
after
FMTs
relative
their
baselines
pre-FMT.
We
show
abundance
of
many
lipids,
specifically
decrease
acylcarnitines
post-FMT,
shift
conjugated
bile
acids
pre-FMT
deconjugated
secondary
post-FMT.
These
correlate
with
Enterobacteriaceae,
encode
carnitine
metabolism
genes,
increase
Lachnospiraceae,
acid
altering
genes
such
as
salt
hydrolases
(BSHs)
acid-inducible
(
bai
)
operon,
also
gut
microbe-encoded
amino
biosynthesis
Enterobacteriaceae
was
primary
contributor
auxotrophic
for.
Liquid
chromatography,
ion
mobility
spectrometry,
mass
spectrometry
(LC-IMS-MS)
revealed
microbial
conjugation
define
structural
functional
associated
generate
hypotheses
require
further
experimental
validation.
This
information
meant
help
guide
development
new
microbiota-focused
therapeutics
treat
rCDI.
IMPORTANCE
transplant.
acids,
response
FMT.
pre-FMT,
encodes
Lachnospiraceae
baiA
genes.
There
FMT,
hope
will
aid
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 25, 2024
Abstract
Background:
Fecal
microbiota
transplantation
(FMT)
is
a
therapeutic
intervention
used
to
treat
diseases
associated
with
the
gut
microbiome.
In
human
microbiome,
phages
have
been
implicated
in
influencing
health,
successful
engraftment
of
donor
correlated
FMT
treatment
efficacy.
The
impact
that
gastrointestinal
exert
on
health
has
primarily
connected
their
ability
modulate
bacterial
communities
gut.
Nonetheless,
how
affects
recipients’
phage
populations,
and
turn,
this
influences
environment,
not
yet
fully
understood.
study,
we
investigated
effects
phageome
composition
participants
within
Gut
Bugs
Trial
(GBT),
double-blind,
randomized,
placebo-controlled
trial
efficacy
treating
obesity
comorbidities
adolescents.
Stool
samples
collected
from
donors
at
time
recipients
four
points
(
i.e.,
baseline
6
weeks,
12
26
weeks
post
intervention),
underwent
shotgun
metagenomic
sequencing.
Phage
sequences
were
identified
characterized
silico
examine
evidence
assess
extent
FMT-induced
alterations
composition.
Results:
Donor
engrafted
stably
following
FMT,
composing
significant
proportion
for
entire
course
study
(33.8
±
1.2%
females
33.9
3.7%
males).
varied
between
was
positively
alpha
diversity.
caused
shift
toward
donors’
increased
diversity
variability
over
time.
Conclusions:
significantly
altered
recipients'
and,
overall,
microbial
populations.
increase
consistent
population
dynamics.
This
proposes
play
critical
role
modulating
environment
suggests
novel
approaches
understand
altering
recipient's
registration
:
registered
Australian
New
Zealand
Clinical
Trials
Registry
(ACTR
N12615001351505).
protocol
available
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/4/e026174.
Multidrug-resistant
microorganisms
have
become
a
major
public
health
concern
around
the
world.
The
gut
microbiome
is
gold
mine
for
bioactive
compounds
that
protect
human
body
from
pathogens.
We
used
multi-omics
approach
integrated
whole-genome
sequencing
(WGS)
of
74
commensal
isolates
with
metabolome
analysis
to
discover
their
metabolic
interaction
Salmonella
and
other
antibiotic-resistant
evaluated
differences
in
functional
potential
these
selected
based
on
WGS
annotation
profiles.
Furthermore,
top
altered
metabolites
co-culture
supernatants
were
identified
including
series
dipeptides
examined
ability
prevent
growth
various
bacteria.
Our
results
provide
compelling
evidence
produces
metabolites,
compound
class
can
potentially
be
applied
anti-infection
medication,
especially
against
established
pipeline
discovery
validation
as
novel
candidates
multidrug-resistant
infections
represents
new
avenue
antimicrobial
lead
structures.
Frontiers in Pediatrics,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2025
Objective
Washed
microbiota
transplantation
(WMT)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
therapeutic
strategy
for
autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD),
though
the
factors
that
influence
its
efficacy
remain
poorly
understood.
This
study
explores
impact
of
gastrointestinal
(GI)
symptoms
on
effectiveness
WMT
in
ASD.
Methods
Clinical
data
encompassing
ASD
symptoms,
GI
disturbances,
and
sleep
disorders
were
collected
from
patients
with
undergoing
WMT.
The
contributing
to
assessed.
Results
significantly
reduced
scores
Aberrant
Behavior
Checklist
(ABC),
Childhood
Autism
Rating
Scale
(CARS),
Sleep
Disturbance
Children
(SDSC),
alongside
significant
reduction
incidence
constipation,
abnormal
stool
forms,
diarrhea
(all
p
<
0.05).
After
six
courses
WMT,
substantial
reductions
observed
ABC,
CARS,
SDSC
scores,
increased
treatment
correlating
greater
improvement
(
Multiple
linear
regression
analysis
revealed
was
enhanced
pre-existing
(diarrhea:
β
=
0.119,
0.001;
form:
0.201,
0.001)
those
receiving
higher
number
0.116,
0.001).
Additionally,
indicated
outcomes
more
favorable
who
had
not
undergone
adjunct
interventions
−0.041,
0.002),
longer
disease
duration
0.168,
0.007),
exhibited
severe
0.125,
Conclusion
alleviates
both
along
affected
individuals.
Six
resulted
notable
improvement,
course
numbers
further
improving
outcomes.
Furthermore,
pre-treatment
such
may
Notably,
did
receive
additional
interventions,
prolonged
duration,
presented
experienced
markedly
improved
responses.