Serena Berberolli, Mengqi Wu, Francisco M Goycoolea
{"title":"The Rosetta Stone of interactions of mucosa and associated bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract.","authors":"Serena Berberolli, Mengqi Wu, Francisco M Goycoolea","doi":"10.1097/MOG.0000000000000992","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOG.0000000000000992","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Gut microbiota-mucosa-epithelial cells co-exist in an intricate three-way relationship that underpins gut homeostasis, and ultimately influences health and disease conditions. The O-glycans of mucin glycoproteins have been uncovered as a centrepiece of this system, although understanding the phenomena at play at the molecular level has been challenging and subject to significant traction over the last years. The purpose of this review is to discuss the recent advances in the phenomena that mediate microbiota and mucus multidirectional interactions in the human gut.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>The mucus biosynthesis and degradation by both commensal and pathogenic bacteria is under tight regulation and involves hundreds of carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZy) and transporters. The fucosylation of O-glycans from mucin-2 seems to dictate binding by pathogenic species and to influence their virulence. Less clear is the influence of O-glycans in quorum sensing and biofilm formation. We have reviewed the advances in the in vitro models available to recreate the phenomena that capture the physiological context of the intestinal environment, emphasising models that include mucus and other aspects relevant to the physiological context.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>The recent findings highlight the importance of merging advances in analytical (glycans analysis) and omics techniques along with original robust in vitro models that enable to deconstruct part of the high complexity of the living gut and expand our understanding of the microbes-mucosa relationships and their significance in health and disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":50607,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10715687/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138177800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Intestinal proteases.","authors":"Sameer Rao, Madhusudan Grover","doi":"10.1097/MOG.0000000000000972","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOG.0000000000000972","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Proteases constitute a group of enzymes that hydrolyze peptide bonds. Intestinal proteases are an integral part of gut homeostasis and digestion. This review discusses the broader classification of proteases, regulation of proteolytic activity (PA) in the intestinal tract, and how dysregulation of intestinal proteases contributes to the pathophysiology of conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and celiac disease. We also discuss recent advancements in therapeutic modulation that directly or indirectly target intestinal proteases and can be utilized to treat these illnesses.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Host and microbiota derived proteases have been associated with symptoms in subsets of patients with IBS, IBD and celiac disease. Elevated PA mediates barrier dysfunction, visceral hypersensitivity as well as immune activation and inflammation. Recent mechanistic studies have revealed the nature of disease-associated proteases and mechanisms regulating their activity, particularly those driven by the microbiota. Advancements in activity-based probes have allowed novel ways of in vivo imaging of PA. Newer strategies targeting proteases include monoclonal antibodies, engineered microbiota as well as specific protease inhibitors.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Significant progresses made in the detection as well as regulation of PA is likely to provide therapeutic advancements for gastrointestinal diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":50607,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":"472-478"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10592107/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10237835","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Updates in endoscopic management of ampullary and duodenal adenomas.","authors":"Pravallika Chadalavada, Tilak Upendra Shah","doi":"10.1097/MOG.0000000000000976","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOG.0000000000000976","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Adenomas are the most common benign lesions of the gastrointestinal tract. The current review aims to summarize recent literature regarding risk factors, natural history, diagnostic and staging technique, and management strategies for ampullary and nonampullary duodenal adenomas.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Recent studies identified several possible risks factors for duodenal adenomas (e.g., cholecystectomy, proton pump inhibitor use), although these associations require corroboration. Chromoendoscopy and endocystoscopy may offer accuracy comparable to biopsies in expert hands. Recent publications underscore the reduction in morbidity with endoscopic resection for lesions without signs of malignancy with submucosal invasion. Submucosal injection did not improve safety of endoscopic ampullectomy.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Surveillance may be a reasonable strategy for sub-centimeter ampullary adenomas occurring in familial adenomatous polyposis, as they carry a relatively low risk of malignancy. Endoscopic resection is the preferred strategy over surgery in patients without lesions suggestive of invasive malignancy. For nonampullary duodenal adenomas, several endoscopic resection techniques are available, each with their unique advantages and trade-offs. In patients who are not operative candidates but have intraductal extension, endoscopic ablation is an emerging option.</p>","PeriodicalId":50607,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Gastroenterology","volume":"39 6","pages":"496-502"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41138876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gastroparesis: time for a paradigm change.","authors":"Brian E Lacy, Journey L Wise, David J Cangemi","doi":"10.1097/MOG.0000000000000978","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOG.0000000000000978","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Gastroparesis (GP) is a syndrome defined by symptoms and delayed gastric emptying in the absence of mechanical obstruction. Typical symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and early satiety. Only one medication is currently FDA-approved for the treatment of GP. This review highlights recent research findings pertaining to GP and provides evidence to support a change in the current GP diagnostic and treatment paradigm.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>An analysis of GP trials over the past four decades demonstrates the power of placebo and the need to perform longer studies with clearly defined patient populations. Two studies highlight the need to evaluate patients with suspected GP carefully and to perform gastric emptying studies properly. The misdiagnosis of GP symptoms is reviewed, preceded by a discussion of whether GP should be considered a disorder of gut-brain interaction. Finally, new data on therapies that target the pylorus are highlighted.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Gastroparesis is frequently over-diagnosed and incorrectly diagnosed. Performing a proper gastric emptying study which adheres to standard protocol, and accurately interpreting the results in the context of the individual patient, are critical to making an accurate diagnosis of GP. The treatment paradigm needs to shift from simply aiming to accelerate gastric emptying to treating global symptoms of a chronic syndrome that may represent gut-brain dysfunction in many patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":50607,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":"503-511"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10534694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Stomach and duodenum: what's current in 2023.","authors":"Tilak U Shah","doi":"10.1097/MOG.0000000000000975","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOG.0000000000000975","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50607,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Gastroenterology","volume":"39 6","pages":"479-481"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41160767","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Controversies regarding management of Helicobacter pylori infections.","authors":"Alyssa Price, David Y Graham, Mimi C Tan","doi":"10.1097/MOG.0000000000000981","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOG.0000000000000981","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>The recognition that Helicobacter pylori should be considered and treated as an infectious disease has yet to fundamentally change diagnostic and treatment practices and has resulted in many controversies.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>We discuss the following controversies: whether the current 'per-patient' approach to H. pylori testing based on symptoms should be expanded to include achieving population-level H. pylori eradication, whether H. pylori should be approached as an infectious gastrointestinal disease similar to that of other infectious diseases of similar severity and outcome, whether treatment of H. pylori should be primarily empiric or based on antibiotic susceptibility and locally proven successful therapies as are other infectious diseases, whether it is necessary to obtain confirmation of treatment success in every patient treated for H. pylori , and whether potassium-competitive acid blockers should replace proton pump inhibitors in H. pylori therapy.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Available guidelines and meta-analyses do not yet address H. pylori as an infectious disease. The diagnosis and management and treatment success of H. pylori infections trails behind that of other important infectious diseases. We provide new insights and propose changes in the traditional understanding required to modernize the management of H. pylori infections.</p>","PeriodicalId":50607,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":"482-489"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10592071/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10237836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pathophysiology updates: gastroduodenal injury and repair mechanisms.","authors":"Susan J Hagen","doi":"10.1097/MOG.0000000000000973","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOG.0000000000000973","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Although the mucosal barrier serves as a primary interface between the environment and host, little is known about the repair of acute, superficial lesions or deeper, persistent lesions that if not healed, can be the site of increased permeability to luminal antigens, inflammation, and/or neoplasia development.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Recent studies on acute superficial lesions have focused on calcium signaling and focal adhesion kinase, which regulate cell migration and controlled matrix adhesion during restitution. Microfluidic organ-on-a-chip and gut-on-a-chip models continued in development to support reductionist studies of epithelial-bacterial and/or epithelial-immune cell interactions during mucosal barrier disruption. In fact, these models may allow personalized medicine studies in the future using patient-derived cells to evaluate injury and repair mechanisms. Work done in the past year evaluated the safety and efficacy of acid blocking drugs on ulcer healing, with new animal studies providing evidence that each drug affects the microbiome in a different way that can be correlated with its efficacy in ulcer healing. Lastly, work to understand the way in which mature epithelial cells or committed stem cells dedifferentiate, reprogram, proliferate, and then regenerate the gastroduodenal mucosa after injury was a major focus of studies in the past year.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Recent studies highlight novel mechanisms that promote restitution and mucosal regeneration after injury of the gastroduodenal mucosa.</p>","PeriodicalId":50607,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":"512-516"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10592096/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10237842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Population level screening for celiac disease: is now the time?","authors":"Brianne Shuler, Edwin Liu, Marisa G Stahl","doi":"10.1097/MOG.0000000000000969","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOG.0000000000000969","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>As incidence and prevalence of celiac disease is increasing, subclinical and asymptomatic presentations are more commonly identified through celiac disease screening. However, the United States Preventive Services Task Force released a statement in 2017 maintaining that there is insufficient evidence to recommend general population screening for celiac disease for asymptomatic individuals. This review summarizes the current available evidence on celiac disease screening.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Literature demonstrates that by limiting screening to individuals with recognized symptoms, celiac disease diagnosis is frequently delayed or missed entirely. Most individuals with screening-identified celiac disease have previously unrecognized symptoms that improve through treatment with a gluten-free diet. Screening-identified individuals also demonstrate signs of impaired nutrition, growth, bone health, and quality of life which improve with treatment. Overall, celiac disease screening is viewed favorably by those identified through celiac disease screening programs.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Individuals with screening-identified celiac disease may still incur complications from untreated disease and receive benefit from treatment with a gluten-free diet. More data is needed to determine the cost effectiveness of different mass screening approaches that incorporate the societal perspective towards screening.</p>","PeriodicalId":50607,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":"455-462"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10534697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: current update.","authors":"Hammad Zafar, Brenda Jimenez, Alison Schneider","doi":"10.1097/MOG.0000000000000971","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOG.0000000000000971","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>This article aims to provide an up-to-date review of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), including etiology and risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostic evaluation for suspected SIBO, and therapeutic options.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Recent advances in breath testing, capsule and urine-based testing have opened new avenues and improved diagnostic yield of SIBO. Nonantibiotic-based treatment strategies have shown promising results in initial trials.</p><p><strong>Summary: </strong>Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition defined by the excess bacteria or changes in bacterial composition of the small intestine. These are associated with various gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as bloating, abdominal distension, diarrhea, nutrient deficiencies, and even frank weight loss. Small bowel jejunal aspirate of >10 5 CFU/ml has traditionally been considered the gold standard for diagnosis. Glucose and lactulose breath testing have become more common in clinical practice as they are noninvasive, easily accessible, and have lower cost. Treatment focuses on the eradication of excess bacteria in the small bowel and is traditionally done with the use of oral antibiotics. Other emerging therapies may include probiotics, diet manipulation, and prokinetic agents.</p>","PeriodicalId":50607,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Gastroenterology","volume":"39 6","pages":"522-528"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41156336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Diagnosis and management of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding.","authors":"Yotam Elimeleh, Ian M Gralnek","doi":"10.1097/mog.0000000000000984","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/mog.0000000000000984","url":null,"abstract":"We review and summarize the most recent literature, including evidence-based guidelines, on the evaluation and management of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB).","PeriodicalId":50607,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Gastroenterology","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138689394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}