Trends in Microbiology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
32(10), С. 996 - 1006
Опубликована: Апрель 4, 2024
Tailocins
are
high-molecular-weight
bacteriocins
produced
by
bacteria
to
kill
related
environmental
competitors
binding
and
puncturing
their
target.
promising
alternative
antimicrobials,
yet
the
diversity
of
naturally
occurring
tailocins
is
limited.
The
structural
similarities
between
phage
tails
advocate
using
phages
as
scaffolds
for
developing
new
tailocins.
This
article
reviews
three
strategies
producing
tailocins:
disrupting
capsid-tail
junction
particles,
blocking
capsid
assembly
during
propagation,
creating
headless
particles
synthetically.
Particularly
appealing
production
through
synthetic
biology
with
contractile
unlock
antimicrobial
potential
Seminars in Cancer Biology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
95, С. 103 - 119
Опубликована: Авг. 4, 2023
Olive
oil
(OO)
is
the
main
source
of
added
fat
in
Mediterranean
diet
(MD).
It
a
mix
bioactive
compounds,
including
monounsaturated
fatty
acids,
phytosterols,
simple
phenols,
secoiridoids,
flavonoids,
and
terpenoids.
There
growing
body
evidence
that
MD
OO
improve
obesity-related
factors.
In
addition,
obesity
has
been
associated
with
an
increased
risk
for
several
cancers:
endometrial,
oesophageal
adenocarcinoma,
renal,
pancreatic,
hepatocellular,
gastric
cardia,
meningioma,
multiple
myeloma,
colorectal,
postmenopausal
breast,
ovarian,
gallbladder,
thyroid
cancer.
However,
epidemiological
linking
these
cancers,
their
potential
mechanisms
action,
especially
those
involving
gut
microbiota,
are
not
clearly
described
or
understood.
The
goals
this
review
1)
to
update
current
knowledge
on
associations
between
consumption
2)
identify
microbiota
involved
3)
report
effects
mechanisms.
Although
changes
in
gut
microbiome
have
been
associated
with
the
development
of
T2D
and
its
complications,
role
virome
remains
largely
unknown.
Here,
we
characterized
alterations
complications
diabetic
nephropathy
(DN)
by
metagenomic
sequencing
fecal
viral-like
particles.
Compared
controls,
subjects,
especially
those
DN,
had
significantly
lower
viral
richness
diversity.
81
species
were
identified
to
be
altered
including
a
decrease
some
phages
(e.g.
Flavobacterium
phage
Cellulophaga
phaga).
DN
subjects
depleted
12
species,
Bacteroides
phage,
Anoxybacillus
virus
Brevibacillus
enriched
2
(Shigella
Xylella
phage).
Multiple
functions,
particularly
lysing
host
bacteria,
markedly
reduced
DN.
Strong
viral-bacterial
interactions
healthy
controls
disrupted
both
Moreover,
combined
use
bacterial
markers
achieved
powerful
diagnostic
performance
for
AUC
99.03%
98.19%,
respectively.
Our
results
suggest
that
complication
are
significant
diversity,
specific
loss
multiple
disruption
correlations.
The
potential
Cancers,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(4), С. 1061 - 1061
Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2023
Several
epidemiological
and
clinical
studies
have
suggested
a
relationship
between
obstructive
sleep
apnea
(OSA)
higher
incidence
or
severity
of
cancer.
This
appears
to
be
dependent
on
myriad
factors.
These
include
non-modifiable
factors,
such
as
age
gender;
modifiable
preventable
specific
comorbidities
(especially
obesity),
the
use
particular
treatments,
and,
above
all,
histological
type
location
Heterogeneity
in
OSA
cancer
is
also
related
influences
intermittent
hypoxemia
(a
hallmark
feature
OSA),
among
others,
metabolism
microenvironment
different
types
tumoral
cells.
The
hypoxia
inducible
transcription
factor
(HIF-1α),
molecule
activated
expressed
situations
hypoxemia,
seems
key
enabling
variety
pathophysiological
mechanisms
that
are
becoming
increasingly
better
recognized.
appear
operationally
involved
via
alterations
cellular
functions
(mainly
involving
immune
system)
molecular
functions,
by
inducing
modifications
microbiome.
This,
turn,
may
individually
collectively
increase
risk
cancer,
which
then,
further
modulated
genetic
susceptibility
individual.
Here,
we
provide
an
updated
brief
review
pathways
been
identified
could
explain
We
identify
future
challenges
need
overcome
this
intriguing
field
research.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Ноя. 8, 2023
Purpose
of
review
This
comprehensively
discusses
the
role
gut
microbiome
and
its
metabolites
in
health
disease
sheds
light
on
importance
a
holistic
approach
assessing
gut.
Recent
findings
The
consisting
bacteriome,
mycobiome,
archaeome,
virome
has
profound
effect
human
health.
Gut
dysbiosis
which
is
characterized
by
perturbations
microbial
population
not
only
results
gastrointestinal
(GI)
symptoms
or
conditions
but
can
also
give
rise
to
extra-GI
manifestations.
microorganisms
produce
(short-chain
fatty
acids,
trimethylamine,
hydrogen
sulfide,
methane,
so
on)
that
are
important
for
several
interkingdom
interactions
functions.
They
participate
various
host
metabolic
processes.
An
alteration
species
affect
their
respective
metabolite
concentrations
have
serious
implications.
Effective
assessment
crucial
as
it
provide
insights
into
one’s
overall
Summary
Emerging
evidence
highlights
disease.
As
implicated
GI
well
symptoms,
plays
well-being
host.
may
status
leading
more
care.
Microorganisms,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11(8), С. 1899 - 1899
Опубликована: Июль 27, 2023
Bioprospecting
is
the
discovery
and
exploration
of
biological
diversity
found
within
organisms,
genetic
elements
or
produced
compounds
with
prospective
commercial
therapeutic
applications.
The
human
skin
an
ecological
niche
which
harbours
a
rich
compositional
microbiome
stemming
from
multifactorial
interactions
between
host
microbiota
facilitated
by
exploitable
effector
compounds.
Advances
in
understanding
microbial
colonisation
mechanisms
alongside
species
strain
have
revealed
novel
chemical
displays
applicative
potential.
Studies
elucidating
organismal
interfaces
concomitant
central
processes
biology
begun
to
unravel
potential
wealth
molecules
can
exploited
for
their
proposed
functions.
A
variety
skin-microbiome-derived
display
applications,
ranging
antioncogenic
agents
relevant
cancer
therapy
treatment
strategies
antimicrobial-resistant
bacterial
fungal
infections.
Considerable
opportunities
emerged
translation
personal
care
products,
such
as
topical
mitigate
various
conditions
acne
eczema.
Adjacent
compound
developments
focused
on
cosmetic
applications
reducing
ageing
its
associated
changes
properties
microbiome.
contains
applications;
however,
considerable
work
required
vitro
findings
vivo
models
ensure
translatability.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(13), С. 7062 - 7062
Опубликована: Июнь 27, 2024
In
inflammatory
bowel
diseases
(IBDs),
such
as
Crohn's
disease
(CD)
and
ulcerative
colitis
(UC),
the
immune
system
relentlessly
attacks
intestinal
cells,
causing
recurrent
tissue
damage
over
lifetime
of
patients.
The
etiology
IBD
is
complex
multifactorial,
involving
environmental,
microbiota,
genetic,
immunological
factors
that
alter
molecular
basis
organism.
Among
these,
microbiota
cells
play
pivotal
roles;
generates
antigens
recognized
by
antibodies,
while
autoantibodies
target
attack
membrane,
exacerbating
inflammation
damage.
Given
altered
framework,
analysis
multiple
biomarkers
in
patients
proves
exceedingly
valuable
for
diagnosing
prognosing
IBD,
including
markers
like
C
reactive
protein
fecal
calprotectin.
Upon
detection
classification
patients,
specific
treatments
are
administered,
ranging
from
conventional
drugs
to
new
biological
therapies,
antibodies
neutralize
molecules
tumor
necrosis
factor
(TNF)
integrin.
This
review
delves
into
targets,
biomarkers,
treatment
options,
monitoring
techniques,
and,
ultimately,
current
challenges
management.
Abstract
Obesity
is
a
metabolic
disorder
closely
associated
with
profound
alterations
in
gut
microbial
composition.
However,
the
dynamics
of
species
composition
and
functional
changes
microbiome
obesity
remain
to
be
comprehensively
investigated.
In
this
study,
we
conducted
meta-analysis
metagenomic
sequencing
data
from
both
obese
non-obese
individuals
across
multiple
cohorts,
totaling
1351
fecal
metagenomes.
Our
results
demonstrate
significant
decrease
richness
diversity
bacteriome
virome
patients.
We
identified
38
bacterial
including
Eubacterium
sp.
CAG:274,
Ruminococcus
gnavus
,
eligens
Akkermansia
muciniphila,
1
archaeal
species,
Methanobrevibacter
smithii
that
were
significantly
altered
obesity.
Additionally,
observed
abundance
five
viral
families:
Mesyanzhinovviridae
Chaseviridae
Salasmaviridae
Drexlerviridae
Casjensviridae
.
Functional
analysis
indicated
distinct
signatures
as
primary
driver
for
function
enrichment
obesity,
muciniphila
bicirculans
siraeum
drivers
healthy
control
group.
our
suggest
antibiotic
resistance
genes
virulence
factors
may
influence
development
Finally,
demonstrated
vOTUs
achieved
diagnostic
accuracy
an
optimal
area
under
curve
0.766
distinguishing
controls.
findings
offer
comprehensive
generalizable
insights
into
features
potential
guide
microbiome-based
diagnostics.
Abstract
Background
Fecal
microbiota
transplantation
(FMT)
and
fecal
virome
(FVT,
sterile
filtrated
donor
feces)
have
been
effective
in
treating
recurrent
Clostridioides
difficile
infections,
possibly
through
bacteriophage-mediated
modulation
of
the
gut
microbiome.
However,
challenges
like
variability,
costly
screening,
coupled
with
concerns
over
pathogen
transfer
(incl.
eukaryotic
viruses)
FMT
or
FVT
hinder
their
wider
clinical
application
less
acute
diseases.
Methods
To
overcome
these
challenges,
we
developed
methods
to
broaden
FVT’s
while
maintaining
efficacy
increasing
safety.
Specifically,
employed
following
approaches:
(1)
chemostat-fermentation
reproduce
bacteriophage
component
remove
viruses
(FVT-ChP),
(2)
solvent-detergent
treatment
inactivate
enveloped
(FVT-SDT),
(3)
pyronin-Y
inhibit
RNA
virus
replication
(FVT-PyT).
We
assessed
processed
FVTs
a
C.
infection
mouse
model
compared
them
untreated
(FVT-UnT),
FMT,
saline.
Results
FVT-SDT,
FVT-UnT,
FVT-ChP
reduced
incidence
mice
reaching
humane
endpoint
(0/8,
2/7,
3/8,
respectively)
FVT-PyT,
saline
(5/8,
7/8,
5/7,
significantly
load
colonizing
cells
associated
toxin
A/B
levels.
There
was
potential
elimination
colonization,
seven
out
eight
treated
FVT-SDT
testing
negative
qPCR.
In
contrast,
all
other
treatments
exhibited
continued
presence
.
Moreover,
results
were
supported
by
changes
microbiome
profiles,
cecal
cytokine
levels,
histopathological
findings.
Assessment
viral
engraftment
FMT/FVT
host-phage
correlations
analysis
suggested
that
phages
likely
an
important
contributing
factor
efficacy.
Conclusions
This
proof-of-concept
study
shows
specific
modifications
hold
promise
addressing
related
variability
risks.
Two
strategies
lead
limiting
colonization
mice,
solvent/detergent
chemostat
propagation
emerging
as
promising
approaches.
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2024
Introduction
Since
the
beginning
of
SARS-CoV-2
pandemic
in
early
2020,
it
has
been
apparent
that
children
were
partially
protected
from
both
infection
and
more
severe
forms
disease.
Many
different
mechanisms
have
proposed
to
explain
this
phenomenon,
including
children’s
frequent
exposure
other
upper
respiratory
infections
vaccines,
which
inflammatory
cytokines
they
are
likely
produce
response
infection.
Furthermore,
given
presence
intestine
its
ability
infect
enterocytes,
combined
with
well
described
immunomodulatory
capabilities
microbiome,
another
potential
contributing
factor
may
be
certain
protective
microbial
members
gut
microbiota
(GM).
Methods
We
performed
shotgun
metagenomic
sequencing
profiled
bacteriome
virome
GM
pediatric
patients
compared
healthy,
age-matched
subjects.
Results
found
that,
while
do
share
some
pro-inflammatory
signatures
adult
patients,
also
possess
a
distinct
signature
bacteria
previously
negatively
correlated
infectivity
COVID-19
severity.
was
associated
higher
fecal
Cytomegalovirus
load,
shifts
relative
abundances
bacteriophages
GM.
we
address
how
preventative
treatment
antibiotics,
common
practice
especially
days
pandemic,
affected
virome,
as
antimicrobial
resistance
virulence
genes
these
patients.
Discussion
To
our
knowledge,
is
first
study
bacteriome,
resistome
antibiotics
use.
Cell Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
43(2), С. 113728 - 113728
Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2024
Cardiometabolic
diseases
are
leading
causes
of
mortality
in
Western
countries.
Well-established
risk
factors
include
host
genetics,
lifestyle,
diet,
and
the
gut
microbiome.
Moreover,
bacterial
communities
their
activities
can
be
altered
by
bacteriophages
(also
known
simply
as
phages),
bacteria-infecting
viruses,
making
these
biological
entities
key
regulators
human
cardiometabolic
health.
The
manipulation
populations
phages
enables
possibility
using
treatment
through
phage
therapy
fecal
viral
transplants.
First,
however,
a
deeper
understanding
role
phageome
is
required.
In
this
review,
we
first
introduce
component
microbiome
discuss
transplants
relation
to
diseases.
We
then
summarize
current
state
research
propose
how
might
indirectly
influence
health
bacteria
metabolites.