Fatemeh Mirab , Mitra Pirhaghi , Daniel E. Otzen , Ali Akbar Saboury
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Abstract
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the abnormal accumulation of alpha-synuclein (α-Syn). Recent research emphasizes the significant role of the gut microbiota, the diverse community of microbes living in the intestines, in modulating α-Syn pathology. This review explores the bi-directional communication along the microbiota-gut-brain axis, highlighting the paradoxical impact of two gut microbiota metabolites—functional bacterial amyloids (FuBA) and vitamins—on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly PD. FuBA contributes to PD pathogenesis by promoting α-Syn aggregation, while vitamins offer neuroprotection through their anti-amyloidogenic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Understanding these processes could lead to precision clinical approaches and novel strategies for managing and preventing PD.
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