Abstract
Autism
spectrum
disorder
(ASD)
is
a
neurodevelopmental
that
characterized
by
impairments
in
social
interactions
and
communication,
restricted
interests
repetitive
behaviors.
Several
studies
report
high
prevalence
of
gastrointestinal
(GI)
symptoms
autistic
individuals.
Cumulative
evidence
reveals
the
gut
microbiota
its
metabolites
(especially
short-chain
fatty
acids,
SCFAs)
play
an
important
role
GI
disorders
pathogenesis
ASD.
However,
composition
association
with
fecal
SCFAs
children
remain
largely
unknown.
In
present
study,
we
sequenced
bacterial
16S
rRNA
gene,
detected
SCFAs,
assessed
analyzed
relationship
between
microbiome
neurotypical
The
results
showed
compositions
were
altered
ASD
We
found
lower
levels
acetic
acid
butyrate
higher
level
valeric
subjects.
identified
decreased
abundances
key
butyrate-producing
taxa
(
Ruminococcaceae,
Eubacterium,
Lachnospiraceae
Erysipelotrichaceae
)
increased
abundance
associated
bacteria
Acidobacteria
among
Constipation
was
only
study.
also
enriched
Fusobacterium
,
Barnesiella,
Coprobacter
acid-associated
Actinomycetaceae
reduced
constipated
It
suggested
contributes
to
constipation
autism.
Modulating
microbiota,
especially
bacteria,
could
be
promising
strategy
search
for
alternatives
treatment
autism
disorder.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2015,
Номер
16(4), С. 7493 - 7519
Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2015
Gut
bacteria
are
an
important
component
of
the
microbiota
ecosystem
in
human
gut,
which
is
colonized
by
1014
microbes,
ten
times
more
than
cells.
play
role
health,
such
as
supplying
essential
nutrients,
synthesizing
vitamin
K,
aiding
digestion
cellulose,
and
promoting
angiogenesis
enteric
nerve
function.
However,
they
can
also
be
potentially
harmful
due
to
change
their
composition
when
gut
undergoes
abnormal
changes
light
use
antibiotics,
illness,
stress,
aging,
bad
dietary
habits,
lifestyle.
Dysbiosis
communities
cause
many
chronic
diseases,
inflammatory
bowel
disease,
obesity,
cancer,
autism.
This
review
summarizes
discusses
roles
potential
mechanisms
health
diseases.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2014,
Номер
5
Опубликована: Сен. 5, 2014
Human
microbial
colonization
begins
at
birth
and
continues
to
develop
modulate
in
species
abundance
for
about
three
years,
until
the
microbiota
becomes
adult-like.
During
same
time
period,
children
experience
significant
developmental
changes
that
influence
their
current
health
status
as
well
immune
system.
An
ever-expanding
number
of
articles
associate
several
diseases
with
early
life
imbalances
gut
microbiota,
also
referred
dysbiosis.
Whether
dysbiosis
precedes
plays
a
role
disease
pathogenesis,
or
simply
originates
from
process
itself
is
question
beginning
be
answered
few
diseases,
including
IBD,
obesity
asthma.
This
review
describes
microbiome
structure
function
during
formative
first
years
life,
environmental
factors
determine
its
composition.
It
aims
discuss
recent
advances
understanding
development
immune-mediated,
metabolic,
neurological
diseases.
A
greater
how
impacts
our
could
potentially
lead
novel
microbial-derived
therapies
target
prevention
an
age.
Journal of Medicinal Food,
Год журнала:
2014,
Номер
17(12), С. 1261 - 1272
Опубликована: Ноя. 17, 2014
The
human
gut
microbiome
impacts
brain
health
in
numerous
ways:
(1)
Structural
bacterial
components
such
as
lipopolysaccharides
provide
low-grade
tonic
stimulation
of
the
innate
immune
system.
Excessive
due
to
dysbiosis,
small
intestinal
overgrowth,
or
increased
permeability
may
produce
systemic
and/or
central
nervous
system
inflammation.
(2)
Bacterial
proteins
cross-react
with
antigens
stimulate
dysfunctional
responses
adaptive
(3)
enzymes
neurotoxic
metabolites
D-lactic
acid
and
ammonia.
Even
beneficial
short-chain
fatty
acids
exert
neurotoxicity.
(4)
Gut
microbes
can
hormones
neurotransmitters
that
are
identical
those
produced
by
humans.
receptors
for
these
influence
microbial
growth
virulence.
(5)
bacteria
directly
afferent
neurons
enteric
send
signals
via
vagus
nerve.
Through
varied
mechanisms,
shape
architecture
sleep
stress
reactivity
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal
axis.
They
memory,
mood,
cognition
clinically
therapeutically
relevant
a
range
disorders,
including
alcoholism,
chronic
fatigue
syndrome,
fibromyalgia,
restless
legs
syndrome.
Their
role
multiple
sclerosis
neurologic
manifestations
celiac
disease
is
being
studied.
Nutritional
tools
altering
include
changes
diet,
probiotics,
prebiotics.
Abstract
Many
studies
have
reported
abnormal
gut
microbiota
in
individuals
with
Autism
Spectrum
Disorders
(ASD),
suggesting
a
link
between
microbiome
and
autism-like
behaviors.
Modifying
the
is
potential
route
to
improve
gastrointestinal
(GI)
behavioral
symptoms
children
ASD,
fecal
transplant
could
transform
dysbiotic
toward
healthy
one
by
delivering
large
number
of
commensal
microbes
from
donor.
We
previously
performed
an
open-label
trial
Microbiota
Transfer
Therapy
(MTT)
that
combined
antibiotics,
bowel
cleanse,
stomach-acid
suppressant,
transplant,
observed
significant
improvements
GI
symptoms,
autism-related
microbiota.
Here,
we
report
on
follow-up
same
18
participants
two
years
after
treatment
was
completed.
Notably,
most
were
maintained,
improved
even
more
end
treatment.
Important
changes
at
remained
follow-up,
including
increases
bacterial
diversity
relative
abundances
Bifidobacteria
Prevotella
.
Our
observations
demonstrate
long-term
safety
efficacy
MTT
as
therapy
treat
ASD
who
problems,
warrant
double-blind,
placebo-controlled
future.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2021
Hosting
millions
of
microorganisms,
the
digestive
tract
is
primary
and
most
important
part
bacterial
colonization.
On
one
side,
in
cases
opportunistic
invasion,
abundant
population
inside
intestinal
tissues
may
face
potential
health
problems
such
as
inflammation
infections.
Therefore,
immune
system
has
evolved
to
sustain
host–microbiota
symbiotic
relationship.
other
hand,
maintain
host
homeostasis,
microflora
often
exerts
an
immunoregulatory
function
that
cannot
be
ignored.
A
field
great
interest
association
either
microbiota
or
probiotics
with
concerning
clinical
uses.
This
microbial
community
regulates
some
host’s
metabolic
physiological
functions
drives
early-life
maturation,
contributing
their
homeostasis
throughout
life.
Changes
gut
can
occur
through
modification
function,
composition
(dysbiosis),
microbiota–host
interplays.
Studies
on
animals
humans
show
have
a
pivotal
effect
modulation
inflammatory
mechanisms;
however,
precise
mechanisms
not
yet
been
well
defined.
Diet,
age,
BMI
(body
mass
index),
medications,
stress
confound
benefits
probiotic
intake.
In
addition
(permeability
physiology),
all
these
agents
profound
implications
for
microbiome
composition.
The
use
could
improve
population,
increase
mucus-secretion,
prevent
destruction
tight
junction
proteins
by
decreasing
number
lipopolysaccharides
(LPSs).
When
LPS
binds
endothelial
cells
toll-like
receptors
(TLR
2,
4),
dendritic
macrophage
are
activated,
markers
increased.
Furthermore,
decrease
dysbiosis
leakage
after
therapy
minimize
development
biomarkers
blunt
unnecessary
activation
system.
turn,
differentiation
T-cells
against
Th2
cytokines
IL-4
IL-10.
present
narrative
review
explores
interactions
between
microflora/probiotics
starting
from
general
perspective
biological
plausibility
get
vitro
vivo
demonstrations
probiotic-based
approach
up
possible
uses
novel
therapeutic
strategies.
Pharmacological Research,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
172, С. 105840 - 105840
Опубликована: Авг. 24, 2021
Emerging
evidence
indicates
that
the
gut
microbiota
play
a
crucial
role
in
bidirectional
communication
between
and
brain
suggesting
microbes
may
shape
neural
development,
modulate
neurotransmission
affect
behavior,
thereby
contribute
to
pathogenesis
and/or
progression
of
many
neurodevelopmental,
neuropsychiatric,
neurological
conditions.
This
review
summarizes
recent
data
on
microbiota-gut-brain
axis
pathophysiology
neuropsychiatric
disorders
including
depression,
anxiety,
schizophrenia,
autism
spectrum
disorders,
Parkinson's
disease,
migraine,
epilepsy.
Also,
involvement
co-existing
with
conditions
is
highlighted.
We
discuss
from
both
vivo
preclinical
experiments
clinical
reports
including:
(1)
studies
germ-free
animals,
(2)
exploring
composition
animal
models
diseases
or
humans,
(3)
evaluating
effects
probiotic,
prebiotic
antibiotic
treatment
as
well
(4)
fecal
transplantation.
Chinese Medical Journal,
Год журнала:
2016,
Номер
129(19), С. 2373 - 2380
Опубликована: Сен. 15, 2016
Objective:
To
systematically
review
the
updated
information
about
gut
microbiota-brain
axis.
Data
Sources:
All
articles
axis
published
up
to
July
18,
2016,
were
identified
through
a
literature
search
on
PubMed,
ScienceDirect,
and
Web
of
Science,
with
keywords
“gut
microbiota”,
“gut-brain
axis”,
“neuroscience”.
Study
Selection:
relevant
microbiota
gut-brain
included
carefully
reviewed,
no
limitation
study
design.
Results:
It
is
well-recognized
that
affects
brain's
physiological,
behavioral,
cognitive
functions
although
its
precise
mechanism
has
not
yet
been
fully
understood.
Gut
may
include
their
metabolic
products,
enteric
nervous
system,
sympathetic
parasympathetic
branches
within
autonomic
neural-immune
neuroendocrine
central
system.
Moreover,
there
be
five
communication
routes
between
brain,
including
gut-brain's
neural
network,
neuroendocrine-hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal
axis,
immune
some
neurotransmitters
regulators
synthesized
by
bacteria,
barrier
paths
intestinal
mucosal
blood-brain
barrier.
The
microbiome
used
define
composition
functional
characteristics
microbiota,
metagenomics
an
appropriate
technique
characterize
microbiota.
Conclusions:
refers
bidirectional
network
which
provide
new
way
protect
brain
in
near
future.