Gut MicrobesPub Date : 2025-01-30DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2025.2457489
Ulrika Boulund,Jonathan Thorsen,Urvish Trivedi,Kaare Tranæs,Jie Jiang,Shiraz A Shah,Jakob Stokholm
{"title":"The role of the early-life gut microbiome in childhood asthma.","authors":"Ulrika Boulund,Jonathan Thorsen,Urvish Trivedi,Kaare Tranæs,Jie Jiang,Shiraz A Shah,Jakob Stokholm","doi":"10.1080/19490976.2025.2457489","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2025.2457489","url":null,"abstract":"Asthma is a chronic disease affecting millions of children worldwide, and in severe cases requires hospitalization. The etiology of asthma is multifactorial, caused by both genetic and environmental factors. In recent years, the role of the early-life gut microbiome in relation to asthma has become apparent, supported by an increasing number of population studies, in vivo research, and intervention trials. Numerous early-life factors, which for decades have been associated with the risk of developing childhood asthma, are now being linked to the disease through alterations of the gut microbiome. These factors include cesarean birth, antibiotic use, breastfeeding, and having siblings or pets, among others. Association studies have highlighted several specific microbes that are altered in children developing asthma, but these can vary between studies and disease phenotype. This demonstrates the importance of the gut microbial ecosystem in asthma, and the necessity of well-designed studies to validate the underlying mechanisms and guide future clinical applications. In this review, we examine the current literature on the role of the gut microbiome in childhood asthma and identify research gaps to allow for future microbial-focused therapeutic applications in asthma.","PeriodicalId":12909,"journal":{"name":"Gut Microbes","volume":"19 1","pages":"2457489"},"PeriodicalIF":12.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143062061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lachnospiraceae-bacterium alleviates ischemia-reperfusion injury in steatotic donor liver by inhibiting ferroptosis via the Foxo3-Alox15 signaling pathway.","authors":"Shenghe Deng,Huan Cao,Tongxi Li,Xueling Wang,Junpeng Meng,Teng Zeng,Di Zhang,Shuhua Zhang,Guoliang Wang,Ran Liu,Tianhao Zou,Mao Cai,Ren Lang,Di Lu,Jinyang Gu","doi":"10.1080/19490976.2025.2460543","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2025.2460543","url":null,"abstract":"Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is a major obstacle in liver transplantation, especially with steatotic donor livers. Dysbiosis of the gut microbiota has been implicated in modulating IRI, and Lachnospiraceae plays a pivotal role in regulating host inflammatory and immune responses, but its specific role in liver transplantation IRI remains unclear. This study explores whether Lachnospiraceae can mitigate IRI and its underlying mechanisms. We found Lachnospiraceae-bacterium (Lachn.) abundance was significantly reduced in rats with liver cirrhosis. Lachn.-treated rats exhibited improved intestinal permeability, reduced IRI severity in both normal and steatotic donor livers, and decreased levels of neutrophil and macrophage infiltration, and inflammatory cytokines. Multi-omics analysis revealed elevated pyruvate levels in transplanted livers after Lachn. treatment, alongside reduced Alox15 and Foxo3 expression. Mechanistically, Lachn.-derived pyruvate inhibited Alox15 expression and reduced ferroptosis in normal and steatotic donor livers. Furthermore, reduced nuclear translocation of Foxo3 further suppressed Alox15 expression, alleviating IRI, especially in steatotic donor livers. Clinical samples confirmed reduced donor livers IRI in cirrhotic recipients with high Lachn. abundance after liver transplantation. In conclusion, Lachn. alleviates IRI in steatotic donor liver transplantation by inhibiting ferroptosis via the Foxo3-Alox15 axis, providing a potential therapeutic strategy to modulate gut microbiota to alleviate IRI following liver transplantation.","PeriodicalId":12909,"journal":{"name":"Gut Microbes","volume":"50 1","pages":"2460543"},"PeriodicalIF":12.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143062069","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut MicrobesPub Date : 2025-01-28DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2025.2458184
Ran Zhang,Yuyan Tang,Xiangru Feng,Xiaoxuan Lu,Mengyao Zhao,Jiayang Jin,Xiaoguo Ji,Haidong He,Liming Zhao
{"title":"Targeted modulation of intestinal barrier and mucosal immune-related microbiota attenuates IgA nephropathy progression.","authors":"Ran Zhang,Yuyan Tang,Xiangru Feng,Xiaoxuan Lu,Mengyao Zhao,Jiayang Jin,Xiaoguo Ji,Haidong He,Liming Zhao","doi":"10.1080/19490976.2025.2458184","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2025.2458184","url":null,"abstract":"IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is related to the balance of gut microbiota. However, it is unclear whether changes in the gut microbiota can cause IgAN or attenuate its progression. This study employed IgAN and human microbiota-associated (HMA)-IgAN models to investigate the impact of IgAN on gut microbiota alteration and the mechanisms by which gut microbiota might trigger IgAN. Furthermore, this study examined the effects of chitooligosaccharides (COS) and COS formulation (COSF) with microbiota-targeting function on enhancing intestinal barrier and renal functions. These results revealed that IgAN led to a reduction in α-diversity and structural alterations in the gut microbiota, characterized by an increase in Shigella sonnei, Streptococcus danieliae, Desulfovibrio fairfieldensis, and a decrease in Bifidobacterium pseudolongum and Clostridium leptum. There was also an imbalance in intestinal B-cell immunity and a decrease in the level of tight junction proteins (ZO-1 and Occludin). Intestinal barrier and mucosal immune-related microbiota (Clostridium leptum, unclassified Lachnospiraceae NK4Al36 group, unclassified Clostridia vadinBB60 group, unclassified Oscillospiraceae, and unclassified Roseburia) were enriched through targeted modulation with COS/COSF, enhancing intestinal ZO-1 expression and reducing APRIL/BAFF overexpression, thereby reducing renal damage in IgAN. In conclusion, this study clarified the kidney-gut crosstalk between gut microbiota and IgAN, providing scientific evidence for developing microbiota-targeted food interventions to improve IgAN outcomes.","PeriodicalId":12909,"journal":{"name":"Gut Microbes","volume":"11 1","pages":"2458184"},"PeriodicalIF":12.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143056901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut MicrobesPub Date : 2025-01-28DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2025.2454937
Yi Zhang,Chengjun Mo,Penghui Ai,Xiaoqin He,Qin Xiao,Xiaodong Yang
{"title":"Pharmacomicrobiomics: a new field contributing to optimizing drug therapy in Parkinson's disease.","authors":"Yi Zhang,Chengjun Mo,Penghui Ai,Xiaoqin He,Qin Xiao,Xiaodong Yang","doi":"10.1080/19490976.2025.2454937","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2025.2454937","url":null,"abstract":"Gut microbiota, which act as a determinant of pharmacokinetics, have long been overlooked. In recent years, a growing body of evidence indicates that the gut microbiota influence drug metabolism and efficacy. Conversely, drugs also exert a substantial influence on the function and composition of the gut microbiota. Pharmacomicrobiomics, an emerging field focusing on the interplay of drugs and gut microbiota, provides a potential foundation for making certain advances in personalized medicine. Understanding the communication between gut microbiota and antiparkinsonian drugs is critical for precise treatment of Parkinson's disease. Here, we provide a historical overview of the interplay between gut microbiota and antiparkinsonian drugs. Moreover, we discuss potential mechanistic insights into the complex associations between gut microbiota and drug metabolism. In addition, we also draw attention to microbiota-based biomarkers for predicting antiparkinsonian drug efficacy and examine current state-of-the-art knowledge of microbiota-based strategies to optimize drug therapy in Parkinson's disease.","PeriodicalId":12909,"journal":{"name":"Gut Microbes","volume":"74 1","pages":"2454937"},"PeriodicalIF":12.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143056895","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut MicrobesPub Date : 2025-01-21DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2025.2455789
Kelei Li,Jin Jin,Zhizuo Liu,Chuanjing Chen,Ludi Huang,Yongye Sun
{"title":"Dysbiosis of infant gut microbiota is related to the altered fatty acid composition of human milk from mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort study.","authors":"Kelei Li,Jin Jin,Zhizuo Liu,Chuanjing Chen,Ludi Huang,Yongye Sun","doi":"10.1080/19490976.2025.2455789","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2025.2455789","url":null,"abstract":"Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is known to be associated with dysbiosis of offspring gut microbiota, but the mechanism remains unclear. The present prospective study explored the role of human milk fatty acid composition in this association. Mothers with GDM and normal controls were recruited at 24-28 gestational weeks. Follow-up was conducted at 1-3 days postpartum and 1 month postpartum to collect human milk and infant feces. A total of 80 mother-infant pairs (40 in the GDM group and 40 in the normal group) were included in the study. The mothers received guidance on diet and exercise but not drug therapy. All infants were exclusively breastfed. We observed significant differences in 8 phyla and 13 genera in the infant between GDM and normal groups at 1-3 days postpartum or 1 month postpartum. Among these bacteria, significant time × group interaction was observed for 7 phyla (such as Acidobacteriota, Gemmatimonadota, and Myxococcota) and 9 genera (such as Sphingomonas, Allorhizobium Neorhizobium Pararhizobium Rhizobium, and TM7a), after adjusting for confounding factors. Changes in these differential infant bacteria were negatively correlated with changes in C18:3n-3 and total n-3 PUFA levels of breast milk. The increases in C18:3n-3 and total n-3 PUFA levels in human milk over time were much greater in the normal group compared to the GDM group. Our findings indicate that altered human milk fatty acid composition is one important reason for GDM-related dysbiosis of offspring gut microbiota.","PeriodicalId":12909,"journal":{"name":"Gut Microbes","volume":"7 1","pages":"2455789"},"PeriodicalIF":12.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142991681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut MicrobesPub Date : 2025-01-21DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2447832
Mathias K-M Herzog,Audrey Peters,Nizar Shayya,Monica Cazzaniga,Kardokh Kaka Bra,Trisha Arora,Manja Barthel,Ersin Gül,Luca Maurer,Patrick Kiefer,Philipp Christen,Katharina Endhardt,Julia A Vorholt,Gad Frankel,Markus M Heimesaat,Stefan Bereswill,Cormac G M Gahan,Marcus J Claesson,Xavier Domingo-Almenara,Wolf-Dietrich Hardt
{"title":"Comparing Campylobacter jejuni to three other enteric pathogens in OligoMM12 mice reveals pathogen-specific host and microbiota responses.","authors":"Mathias K-M Herzog,Audrey Peters,Nizar Shayya,Monica Cazzaniga,Kardokh Kaka Bra,Trisha Arora,Manja Barthel,Ersin Gül,Luca Maurer,Patrick Kiefer,Philipp Christen,Katharina Endhardt,Julia A Vorholt,Gad Frankel,Markus M Heimesaat,Stefan Bereswill,Cormac G M Gahan,Marcus J Claesson,Xavier Domingo-Almenara,Wolf-Dietrich Hardt","doi":"10.1080/19490976.2024.2447832","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2024.2447832","url":null,"abstract":"Campylobacter jejuni, non-typhoidal Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes and enteropathogenic/enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EPEC/EHEC) are leading causes of food-borne illness worldwide. Citrobacter rodentium has been used to model EPEC and EHEC infection in mice. The gut microbiome is well-known to affect gut colonization and host responses to many food-borne pathogens. Recent progress has established gnotobiotic mice as valuable models to study how microbiota affect the enteric infections by S. Typhimurium, C. rodentium and L. monocytogenes. However, for C. jejuni, we are still lacking a suitable gnotobiotic mouse model. Moreover, the limited comparability of data across laboratories is often negatively affected by variations between different research facilities or murine microbiotas. In this study, we applied the standardized gnotobiotic OligoMM12 microbiota mouse model and compared the infections in the same facility. We provide evidence of robust colonization and significant pathological changes in OligoMM12 mice following infection with these pathogens. Moreover, we offer insights into pathogen-specific host responses and metabolite signatures, highlighting the advantages of a standardized mouse model for direct comparisons of factors influencing the pathogenesis of major food-borne pathogens. Notably, we reveal for the first time that C. jejuni stably colonizes OligoMM12 mice, triggering inflammation. Additionally, our comparative approach successfully identifies pathogen-specific responses, including the detection of genes uniquely associated with C. jejuni infection in humans. These findings underscore the potential of the OligoMM12 model as a versatile tool for advancing our understanding of food-borne pathogen interactions.","PeriodicalId":12909,"journal":{"name":"Gut Microbes","volume":"6 1","pages":"2447832"},"PeriodicalIF":12.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142991662","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut MicrobesPub Date : 2025-01-20DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2025.2455513
Hong Li,Xiaoqiong Tang,Tiandi Yang,Tingting Liao,Aleksandra W Debowski,Tiankuo Yang,Yalin Shen,Hans-Olof Nilsson,Stuart M Haslam,Barbara Mulloy,Anne Dell,Keith A Stubbs,Wolfgang Fischer,Rainer Haas,Hong Tang,Barry J Marshall,Mohammed Benghezal
{"title":"Reinvestigation into the role of lipopolysaccharide Glycosyltransferases in Helicobacter pylori protein glycosylation.","authors":"Hong Li,Xiaoqiong Tang,Tiandi Yang,Tingting Liao,Aleksandra W Debowski,Tiankuo Yang,Yalin Shen,Hans-Olof Nilsson,Stuart M Haslam,Barbara Mulloy,Anne Dell,Keith A Stubbs,Wolfgang Fischer,Rainer Haas,Hong Tang,Barry J Marshall,Mohammed Benghezal","doi":"10.1080/19490976.2025.2455513","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2025.2455513","url":null,"abstract":"Protein glycosylation has been considered as a fundamental phenomenon shared by all domains of life. In Helicobacter pylori, glycosylation of flagellins A and B with pseudaminic acid have been rigorously confirmed and shown to be essential for flagella assembly and bacterial colonization. In addition to flagellins, several other proteins including RecA, AlpA/B, and BabA/B in H. pylori have also been reported to be glycosylated and to be dependent on the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) biosynthetic pathway. However, these proteins have not been purified for sugar-specific staining or structural analysis to confirm the existence of carbohydrate motifs. Here, using a combined approach of genetics, protein purification, and sugar-specific staining, we demonstrate that RecA is not a glycoprotein. Moreover, using LPS-protein reconstitution experiments, we demonstrate that the presence of O-antigen containing full-length LPS interferes with the electrophoretic mobility of H. pylori RecA and many other proteins including AlpA/B on SDS-PAGE. Finally, we demonstrate that full-length LPS extracted from E. coli affects electrophoretic migration of H. pylori proteins, while full-length LPS extracted from H. pylori similarly influences the electrophoretic migration of E. coli proteins. The impact is more subtle with E. coli LPS compared to H. pylori LPS, indicating that the magnitude of effect of LPS effects on protein mobility is dependent on bacterial source of the LPS. These findings suggest that the effects of full-length LPS on protein electrophoresis may represent a more general phenomenon. As LPS is a unique component of virtually all Gram-negative bacteria, our data suggest that when observing protein electrophoretic mobility shifts between wild-type and LPS mutant strains or between subcellular fractionation samples, the influence of LPS on protein electrophoretic migration should be considered first, rather than interpreting it as potential protein glycosylation that is dependent upon LPS biosynthetic pathway.","PeriodicalId":12909,"journal":{"name":"Gut Microbes","volume":"46 1","pages":"2455513"},"PeriodicalIF":12.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142991684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From chaos to order: optimizing fecal microbiota transplantation for enhanced immune checkpoint inhibitors efficacy.","authors":"Anqi Lin,Aimin Jiang,Lihaoyun Huang,Yu Li,Chunyanx Zhang,Lingxuan Zhu,Weiming Mou,Zaoqu Liu,Jian Zhang,Quan Cheng,Ting Wei,Peng Luo","doi":"10.1080/19490976.2025.2452277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2025.2452277","url":null,"abstract":"The integration of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) presents a promising approach for enhancing cancer treatment efficacy and overcoming therapeutic resistance. This review critically examines the controversial effects of FMT on ICIs outcomes and elucidates the underlying mechanisms. We investigate how FMT modulates gut microbiota composition, microbial metabolite profiles, and the tumor microenvironment, thereby influencing ICIs effectiveness. Key factors influencing FMT efficacy, including donor selection criteria, recipient characteristics, and administration protocols, are comprehensively discussed. The review delineates strategies for optimizing FMT formulations and systematically monitoring post-transplant microbiome dynamics. Through a comprehensive synthesis of evidence from clinical trials and preclinical studies, we elucidate the potential benefits and challenges of combining FMT with ICIs across diverse cancer types. While some studies report improved outcomes, others indicate no benefit or potential adverse effects, emphasizing the complexity of host-microbiome interactions in cancer immunotherapy. We outline critical research directions, encompassing the need for large-scale, multi-center randomized controlled trials, in-depth microbial ecology studies, and the integration of multi-omics approaches with artificial intelligence. Regulatory and ethical challenges are critically addressed, underscoring the imperative for standardized protocols and rigorous long-term safety assessments. This comprehensive review seeks to guide future research endeavors and clinical applications of FMT-ICIs combination therapy, with the potential to improve cancer patient outcomes while ensuring both safety and efficacy. As this rapidly evolving field advances, maintaining a judicious balance between openness to innovation and cautious scrutiny is crucial for realizing the full potential of microbiome modulation in cancer immunotherapy.","PeriodicalId":12909,"journal":{"name":"Gut Microbes","volume":"2 1","pages":"2452277"},"PeriodicalIF":12.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142991663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut MicrobesPub Date : 2025-01-18DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2025.2451071
Deshuang Zhang,Dongke Xie,Yi Qu,Dezhi Mu,Shaopu Wang
{"title":"Digging deeper into necrotizing enterocolitis: bridging clinical, microbial, and molecular perspectives.","authors":"Deshuang Zhang,Dongke Xie,Yi Qu,Dezhi Mu,Shaopu Wang","doi":"10.1080/19490976.2025.2451071","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2025.2451071","url":null,"abstract":"Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe, life-threatening inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, especially affecting preterm infants. This review consolidates evidence from various biomedical disciplines to elucidate the complex pathogenesis of NEC, integrating insights from clinical, microbial, and molecular perspectives. It emphasizes the modulation of NEC-associated inflammatory pathways by probiotics and novel biologics, highlighting their therapeutic potential. We further critically examine dysbiotic alterations within the gut microbiota, with a particular focus on imbalances in bacterial and viral communities, which may contribute to the onset of NEC. The intricate interactions among toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), microvascular integrity, immune activation, and the inflammatory milieu are meticulously summarized, offering a sophisticated understanding of NEC pathophysiology. This academic review aims to enhance the etiological comprehension of NEC, promote the development of targeted therapeutic interventions, and impart the significant impact of perinatal factors on the formulation of preventive and curative strategies for the disease.","PeriodicalId":12909,"journal":{"name":"Gut Microbes","volume":"45 1","pages":"2451071"},"PeriodicalIF":12.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142989728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut MicrobesPub Date : 2025-01-18DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2025.2452233
Julia L Drewes,Samara B Rifkin,Madison McMann,Sara Glass,Emma Spence,Caroline R Wensel,Abby L Geis,Courtney Stevens,Joell J Gills,Hao Wang,Linda M Hylind,Gerard Mullin,David Kafonek,David Cromwell,Louis La Luna,Francis M Giardiello,Cynthia L Sears,,
{"title":"Epidemiology of bacterial biofilms on polyps and normal tissues in a screening colonoscopy cohort.","authors":"Julia L Drewes,Samara B Rifkin,Madison McMann,Sara Glass,Emma Spence,Caroline R Wensel,Abby L Geis,Courtney Stevens,Joell J Gills,Hao Wang,Linda M Hylind,Gerard Mullin,David Kafonek,David Cromwell,Louis La Luna,Francis M Giardiello,Cynthia L Sears,,","doi":"10.1080/19490976.2025.2452233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2025.2452233","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUNDInvasive bacterial biofilms are implicated in colorectal cancer. However, their prevalence on histologically normal tissues and polyps is not well established, and risk factors of biofilms have not been previously investigated. Here we evaluated potential procedural and demographic risk factors associated with biofilm status using a cross-sectional observational cohort.METHODSHistologically normal colonic biopsies from 2,051 individuals undergoing screening colonoscopy were evaluated for biofilm status using fluorescence in situ hybridization with oligonucleotide probes targeting bacterial 16S rRNA. Polyp tissues from 21 individuals were also examined. Procedural, demographic, and lifestyle predictors of bacterial scores were evaluated using multivariable proportional odds regression models.RESULTSProcedural variables that negatively impacted bacterial scores and biofilm detection included smaller biopsy forcep size, physician, bowel preparation type, and shorter times from bowel preparation completion to colonoscopy. Lifestyle variables including greater alcohol and cigarette usage were associated with higher bacterial scores, while vigorous physical activity and diabetes mellitus were associated with lower bacterial scores. Bacterial scores on normal tissues were significantly higher in individuals with colorectal cancer but not polyps compared to dysplasia-free individuals. Direct examination of polyp tissues demonstrated similar bacterial burden and taxonomic composition compared to paired normal tissues, but polyps displayed enhanced bacterial invasion into crypts. Additionally, bacterial scores significantly correlated with increasing polyp size, suggesting co-evolution of polyps with bacterial invasion and biofilm status.CONCLUSIONSColonic biofilms are highly dynamic ecosystems that associate with several other known risk factors for colorectal cancer. However, biofilm detection is impacted by multiple procedural factors.","PeriodicalId":12909,"journal":{"name":"Gut Microbes","volume":"35 1","pages":"2452233"},"PeriodicalIF":12.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142991639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}