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He K, Cheng H, McClements DJ, Xu Z, Meng M, Zou Y, Chen G, Chen L. Utilization of diverse probiotics to create human health promoting fatty acids: A review. Food Chem 2024; 458:140180. [PMID: 38964111 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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Many probiotics produce functional lipids with health-promoting properties, such as short-chain fatty acids, linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids. They have been shown to maintain gut health, strengthen the intestinal barrier, and have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. In this article, we provide an up-to-date review of the various functional lipids produced by probiotics. These probiotics can be incorporated into foods, supplements, or pharmaceuticals to produce these functional lipids in the human colon, or they can be used in industrial biotechnology processes to generate functional lipids, which are then isolated and used as ingredients. We then highlight the different physiological functions for which they may be beneficial to human health, in addition to discussing some of the challenges of incorporating probiotics into commercial products and some potential solutions to address these challenges. Finally, we highlight the importance of testing the efficacy and safety of the new generation of probiotic-enhanced products, as well as the great potential for the marketization of related products.
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- Kuang He
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Licheng Detection & Certification Group Co., Ltd., Zhongshan 528400, China
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- Skystone Feed Co., Ltd., Wuxi 214258, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China; State Key Lab of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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Peng Y, Du Y, Zhang Y, Wang Z, Hu T, Mai Y, Song H, Pan W, Cai Q, Ge F, Fan Y, Kim HY, Liu D, Guan X. Gegen Qinlian decoction alleviates depression-like behavior by modulating the gut microenvironment in CUMS rats. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:339. [PMID: 39304871 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-024-04638-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 09/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Gegen Qinlian Decoction (GQD) is a classical traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula primarily utilized for treating gut disorders. GQD showed therapeutic effects on several diseases in clinical and animal studies by targeting gut microbes. Our recent studies also found that GQD efficiently alleviated anxiety in methamphetamine-withdrawn mice via regulating gut microbiome and metabolism. Given that various studies have indicated the link between the gut microbiome and the development of depression, here we endeavor to explore whether GQD can manage depression disorders by targeting the gut microbiome. METHODS AND MATERIALS The depression-like model was induced in rats through chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) and the depression levels were determined using the sucrose preference test (SPT). To address the depression-like behavior in rats, oral administration of GQD was employed. The colon microbiome and metabolite patterns were determined by 16s rRNA sequencing and untargeted metabolomics, respectively. RESULTS We found 6 weeks of CUMS can induce depression-like behavior in rats and 4 weeks of GQD treatment can significantly alleviate the depression-like behavior. GQD treatment can also ameliorate the histological lesions in the colon of CUMS rats. Then, CUMS increased the abundance of gut microbes, while GQD treatment can restore it to a lower level. We further discovered that the abundances of 19 bacteria at the genus level were changed with CUMS treatment, among which the abundances of Ruminococcus, Lachnoclostridium, Pygmaiobacter, Bacteroides, Pseudomonas, and Pseudomonas Family_XIII_AD3011_group were stored by GQD treatment. Besides, we identified the levels of 36 colon metabolites were changed with CUMS treatment, among which the levels of Fasciculic acid B, Spermine, Fludrocortisone acetate, alpha-Ketoglutaric acid, 2-Oxoglutaric acid, N'-(benzoyloxy)-2-(2,2-dichlorocyclopropyl) ethanimidamide, N6-Succinyl Adenosine Oleanolic acid, KQH, Ergosta-5,7,9(11),22-Tetraen-3-beta-Ol, Gentisic acid, 4-Hydroxyretinoic Acid, FAHFA (3:0/16:0), Leucine-enkephalin and N-lactoyl-phenylalanine can be restored by GQD treatment. CONCLUSION Our findings provide evidence supporting the therapeutic efficacy of GQD in alleviating depression-like behavior in CUMS rats, potentially being targeted on colon bacteria (especially the abundance of Ruminococcus and Bacteroides) and metabolites (especially the level of Oleanolic acid).
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- Yaqin Peng
- Department of Human Anatomy and Histoembryology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Histoembryology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Histoembryology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Histoembryology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Histoembryology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Histoembryology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Histoembryology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Histoembryology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Histoembryology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Histoembryology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Histoembryology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Physiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Histoembryology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Histoembryology, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Zhao Y, Ma S, Liang L, Cao S, Fan Z, He D, Shi X, Zhang Y, Liu B, Zhai M, Wu S, Kuang F, Zhang H. Gut Microbiota-Metabolite-Brain Axis Reconstitution Reverses Sevoflurane-Induced Social and Synaptic Deficits in Neonatal Mice. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2024; 7:0482. [PMID: 39301264 PMCID: PMC11411162 DOI: 10.34133/research.0482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2024] [Revised: 08/21/2024] [Accepted: 09/04/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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Background: The mechanisms underlying social dysfunction caused by repeated sevoflurane in early life remain unclear. Whether the gut microbiota-metabolite-brain axis is involved in the mechanism of sevoflurane developmental neurotoxicity still lacks report. Methods: Mice received 3% sevoflurane at postnatal day (PND) 6, 7, and 8 for 2 h per day. Metagenomic sequencing and untargeted metabolomic analysis were applied to investigate the effects of sevoflurane on gut microbiota and metabolism. The animal social behavior and the synaptic development were analyzed during PND 35. Subsequently, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from the control group and bile acid administration were performed to see the expected rescuing effect on socially related behaviors that were impaired by repeated sevoflurane exposure in the mice. Results: In the 3-chamber test, sevoflurane-exposed mice spent less time with stranger mice compared with the control group. The density of both the apical and basal spine decreased in mice exposed to sevoflurane. In addition, repeated sevoflurane exposure led to a notable alteration in the gut microbiota and metabolite synthesis, particularly bile acid. FMT reduced the production of intestinal bile acid and attenuated the effect of sevoflurane exposure on social function and synaptic development. Cholestyramine treatment mimics the protective effects of FMT. Conclusions: The gut microbiota-metabolite-brain axis underlies social dysfunction caused by sevoflurane exposure in early age, and bile acid regulation may be a promising intervention to this impairment.
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- Youyi Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Dental Materials and Advanced Manufacture, Department of Anesthesiology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P. R. China
- Department of Neurobiology and Institute of Neurosciences, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Dental Materials and Advanced Manufacture, Department of Anesthesiology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Dental Materials and Advanced Manufacture, Department of Anesthesiology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Dental Materials and Advanced Manufacture, Department of Anesthesiology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Dental Materials and Advanced Manufacture, Department of Anesthesiology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Dental Materials and Advanced Manufacture, Department of Anesthesiology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Dental Materials and Advanced Manufacture, Department of Anesthesiology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Dental Materials and Advanced Manufacture, Department of Anesthesiology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Dental Materials and Advanced Manufacture, Department of Anesthesiology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Dental Materials and Advanced Manufacture, Department of Anesthesiology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Institute of Neurosciences, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurobiology and Institute of Neurosciences, School of Basic Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi Engineering Research Center for Dental Materials and Advanced Manufacture, Department of Anesthesiology, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032, P. R. China
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Breivik TJ, Gjermo P, Gundersen Y, Opstad PK, Murison R, Hugoson A, von Hörsten S, Fristad I. Microbiota-immune-brain interactions: A new vision in the understanding of periodontal health and disease. Periodontol 2000 2024. [PMID: 39233381 DOI: 10.1111/prd.12610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 08/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024]
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This review highlights the significance of interactions between the microbiota, immune system, nervous and hormonal systems, and the brain on periodontal health and disease. Microorganisms in the microbiota, immune cells, and neurons communicate via homeostatic nervous and hormonal systems, regulating vital body functions. By modulating pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory adaptive immune responses, these systems control the composition and number of microorganisms in the microbiota. The strength of these brain-controlled responses is genetically determined but is sensitive to early childhood stressors, which can permanently alter their responsiveness via epigenetic mechanisms, and to adult stressors, causing temporary changes. Clinical evidence and research with humans and animal models indicate that factors linked to severe periodontitis enhance the responsiveness of these homeostatic systems, leading to persistent hyperactivation. This weakens the immune defense against invasive symbiotic microorganisms (pathobionts) while strengthening the defense against non-invasive symbionts at the gingival margin. The result is an increased gingival tissue load of pathobionts, including Gram-negative bacteria, followed by an excessive innate immune response, which prevents infection but simultaneously destroys gingival and periodontal tissues. Thus, the balance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory adaptive immunity is crucial in controlling the microbiota, and the responsiveness of brain-controlled homeostatic systems determines periodontal health.
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- Torbjørn Jarle Breivik
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Institute of Clinical Odontology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Division for Protection, Norwegian Defence Research Establishment, Kjeller, Norway
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Institute of Clinical Odontology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division for Protection, Norwegian Defence Research Establishment, Kjeller, Norway
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- Division for Protection, Norwegian Defence Research Establishment, Kjeller, Norway
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- Department of Biological and Medical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Odontology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg and School of Health and Welfare, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department for Experimental Therapy, University Hospital Erlangen, Preclinical Experimental Center, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Liang B, Deng Y, Huang Y, Zhong Y, Li Z, Du J, Ye R, Feng Y, Bai R, Fan B, Chen X, Huang X, Yang X, Xian H, Yang X, Huang Z. Fragile Guts Make Fragile Brains: Intestinal Epithelial Nrf2 Deficiency Exacerbates Neurotoxicity Induced by Polystyrene Nanoplastics. ACS NANO 2024; 18:24044-24059. [PMID: 39158845 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c03874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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Oral ingestion is the primary route for human exposure to nanoplastics, making the gastrointestinal tract one of the first and most impacted organs. Given the presence of the gut-brain axis, a crucial concern arises regarding the potential impact of intestinal damage on the neurotoxic effects of nanoplastics (NPs). The intricate mechanisms underlying NP-induced neurotoxicity through the microbiome-gut-brain axis necessitate further investigation. To address this, we used mice specifically engineered with nuclear factor erythroid-derived 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) deficiency in their intestines, a strain whose intestines are particularly susceptible to polystyrene NPs (PS-NPs). We conducted a 28-day repeated-dose oral toxicity study with 2.5 and 250 mg/kg of 50 nm PS-NPs in these mice. Our study delineated how PS-NP exposure caused gut microbiota dysbiosis, characterized by Mycoplasma and Coriobacteriaceae proliferation, resulting in increased levels of interleukin 17C (IL-17C) production in the intestines. The surplus IL-17C permeated the brain via the bloodstream, triggering inflammation and brain damage. Our investigation elucidated a direct correlation between intestinal health and neurological outcomes in the context of PS-NP exposure. Susceptible mice with fragile guts exhibited heightened neurotoxicity induced by PS-NPs. This phenomenon was attributed to the elevated abundance of microbiota associated with IL-17C production in the intestines of these mice, such as Mesorhizobium and Lwoffii, provoked by PS-NPs. Neurotoxicity was alleviated by in vivo treatment with anti-IL-17C-neutralizing antibodies or antibiotics. These findings advanced our comprehension of the regulatory mechanisms governing the gut-brain axis in PS-NP-induced neurotoxicity and underscored the critical importance of maintaining intestinal health to mitigate the neurotoxic effects of PS-NPs.
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- Boxuan Liang
- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Key Laboratory for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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Montes-Rodríguez CJ, Hernández-Reyes ED, Piña-Díaz V, Muñoz-Torres Z, Pérez-Zarazúa I, Urteaga-Urías E, Prospéro-García O. Activity-Dependent Synaptic Plasticity in the Medial Prefrontal Cortex of Male Rats Underlies Resilience-Related Behaviors to Social Adversity. J Neurosci Res 2024; 102:e25377. [PMID: 39275861 DOI: 10.1002/jnr.25377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 08/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/16/2024]
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Individuals considered resilient can overcome adversity, achieving normal physical and psychological development, while those deemed vulnerable may not. Adversity promotes structural and functional alterations in the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) and hippocampus. Moreover, activity-dependent synaptic plasticity is intricately linked to neuronal shaping resulting from experiences. We hypothesize that this plasticity plays a crucial role in resilience processes. However, there is a notable absence of studies investigating this plasticity and behavioral changes following social adversity at different life stages. Consequently, we evaluated the impact of social adversity during early postnatal development (maternal separation [MS]), adulthood (social defeat [SD]), and a combined exposure (MS + SD) on behavioral outcomes (anxiety, motivation, anhedonia, and social interaction). We also examined cFos expression induced by social interaction in mPFC and hippocampus of adult male rats. Behavioral analyses revealed that SD-induced anhedonia, whereas MS + SD increased social interaction and mitigated SD-induced anhedonia. cFos evaluation showed that social interaction heightened plasticity in the prelimbic (PrL) and infralimbic (IL) cortices, dentate gyrus (DG), CA3, and CA1. Social interaction-associated plasticity was compromised in IL and PrL cortices of the MS and SD groups. Interestingly, social interaction-induced plasticity was restored in the MS + SD group. Furthermore, plasticity was impaired in DG by all social stressors, and in CA3 was impaired by SD. Our findings suggest in male rats (i) two adverse social experiences during development foster resilience; (ii) activity-dependent plasticity in the mPFC is a foundation for resilience to social adversity; (iii) plasticity in DG is highly susceptible to social adversity.
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- Corinne J Montes-Rodríguez
- Centro de Investigación en Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
- Centro de Ciencias de la Complejidad, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City, Mexico
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- Centro de Ciencias de la Complejidad, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City, Mexico
- Facultad de Psicología, UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Centro de Ciencias de la Complejidad, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City, Mexico
- Facultad de Psicología, UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Centro de Ciencias de la Complejidad, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City, Mexico
- Facultad de Psicología, UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Centro de Ciencias de la Complejidad, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City, Mexico
- Facultad de Psicología, UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Academia de Cultura Científica y Humanística, Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Cannabinoides, Departamento de Fisiología, Facultad de Medicina, UNAM, Mexico City, Mexico
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Chang L, Wei Y, Qu Y, Zhao M, Zhou X, Long Y, Hashimoto K. Role of oxidative phosphorylation in the antidepressant effects of arketamine via the vagus nerve-dependent spleen-brain axis. Neurobiol Dis 2024; 199:106573. [PMID: 38901783 DOI: 10.1016/j.nbd.2024.106573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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Arketamine, the (R)-enantiomer of ketamine, exhibits antidepressant-like effects in mice, though the precise molecular mechanisms remain elusive. It has been shown to reduce splenomegaly and depression-like behaviors in the chronic social defeat stress (CSDS) model of depression. This study investigated whether the spleen contributes to the antidepressant-like effects of arketamine in the CSDS model. We found that splenectomy significantly inhibited arketamine's antidepressant-like effects in CSDS-susceptible mice. RNA-sequencing analysis identified the oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) pathway in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) as a key mediator of splenectomy's impact on arketamine's effects. Furthermore, oligomycin A, an inhibitor of the OXPHOS pathway, reversed the suppressive effects of splenectomy on arketamine's antidepressant-like effects. Specific genes within the OXPHOS pathways, such as COX11, UQCR11 and ATP5e, may contribute to these inhibitory effects. Notably, transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1, along with COX11, appears to modulate the suppressive effects of splenectomy and contribute to arketamine's antidepressant-like effects. Additionally, SRI-01138, an agonist of the TGF-β1 receptor, alleviated the inhibitory effects of splenectomy on arketamine's antidepressant-like effects. Subdiaphragmatic vagotomy also counteracted the inhibitory effects of splenectomy on arketamine's antidepressant-like effects in CSDS-susceptible mice. These findings suggest that the OXPHOS pathway and TGF-β1 in the PFC play significant roles in the antidepressant-like effects of arketamine, mediated through the spleen-brain axis via the vagus nerve.
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- Lijia Chang
- Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Chiba University Center for Forensic Mental Health, Chiba 260-8670, Japan; Basic Medicine Research Innovation Center for Cardiometabolic Diseases, Ministry of Education, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Chiba University Center for Forensic Mental Health, Chiba 260-8670, Japan; Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology, Ministry of Education & Medical Electrophysiological Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, (Collaborative Innovation Center for Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases), Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan, China
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- Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Chiba University Center for Forensic Mental Health, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Chiba University Center for Forensic Mental Health, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Basic Medicine Research Innovation Center for Cardiometabolic Diseases, Ministry of Education, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China; Department of Thyroid and Vascular Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Metabolic Vascular Disease Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China; Experimental Medicine Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Chiba University Center for Forensic Mental Health, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.
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Pedreañez A, Carrero Y, Vargas R, Hernandez-Fonseca JP, Hernandez-Fonseca H, Mosquera JA. Role of Gut Microbiota in Dengue. Rev Med Virol 2024; 34:e2577. [PMID: 39215460 DOI: 10.1002/rmv.2577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Dengue is a disease caused by a flavivirus (DENV) and transmitted by the bite of a mosquito, primarily the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus species. Previous studies have demonstrated a relationship between the host gut microbiota and the evolution of dengue. It seems to be a bidirectional relationship, in which the DENV can affect the microbiota by inducing alterations related to intestinal permeability, leading to the release of molecules from microbiota dysbiosis that can influence the evolution of dengue. The role of angiotensin II (Ang II) in the microbiota/dengue relationship is not well understood, but it is known that the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is present in the intestinal tract and interacts with the gut microbiota. The possible effect of Ang II on the microbiota/Ang II/dengue relationship can be summarised as follows: the presence of Ang II induced hypertension, the increase in angiotensinogen, chymase, and microRNAs during the disease, the induction of vascular dysfunction, the production of trimethylamine N-oxide and the brain/microbiota relationship, all of which are elements present in dengue that could be part of the microbiota/Ang II/dengue interactions. These findings suggest the potential use of Ang II synthesis blockers and the use of AT1 receptor antagonists as therapeutic drugs in dengue.
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- Adriana Pedreañez
- Cátedra de Inmunología, Escuela de Bioanálisis, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad del Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas "Dr. Américo Negrette", Facultad de Medicina, Universidad del Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas "Dr. Américo Negrette", Facultad de Medicina, Universidad del Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas "Dr. Américo Negrette", Facultad de Medicina, Universidad del Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela
- Servicio de Microscopia Electrónica, Centro Nacional de Biotecnología (CNB-CSIC), Madrid, España
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- Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad del Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela
- Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology Department, School of Veterinary Medicine, Saint George's University, Saint George, Grenada
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas "Dr. Américo Negrette", Facultad de Medicina, Universidad del Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela
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Sabahat SE, Saqib M, Talib M, Shaikh TG, Khan T, Kailash SJ. Bile acid modulation by gut microbiota: a bridge to understanding cognitive health. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2024; 86:5410-5415. [PMID: 39239005 PMCID: PMC11374218 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000002433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/07/2024] Open
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The gut microbiota plays an important role in regulating the body's physiological system, and more recently its impact on bile acid metabolism and cognitive function has been investigated by many studies. In addition to their conventional function in fat digestion and absorption, bile acids are now considered crucial signaling molecules that control several metabolic processes and immunological responses. For this purpose, the authors conducted comprehensive research using relevant terms in an attempt to understand more about the gut microbiota and its impact on bile acid metabolism and cognitive health. The gut-brain axis refers to the network of routes through which gut bacteria communicate with the brain. Through its capacity to bio-transform primary bile acids into secondary bile acids, the gut microbiota plays a significant role in bile acid metabolism. Bile acids function as signaling molecules and act on the brain through nuclear and membrane-bound receptors, influencing neurotransmitter production, neuroinflammation, and neuroplasticity to modify this communication. Any dysregulation in this axis can result in cognitive dysfunction. The link between gut microbiota, bile acids, and cognitive health cannot be ignored. It is imperative to explore this link further by conducting large-scale trials to improve the cognitive health of patients with multiple comorbidities, especially those involving the gastrointestinal tract and nervous system.
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- Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana, Pakistan
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- Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
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Zhen L, Huang Y, Bi X, Gao A, Peng L, Chen Y. Melatonin feeding changed the microbial diversity and metabolism of the broiler cecum. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1422272. [PMID: 39224220 PMCID: PMC11367786 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1422272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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To study the effect of melatonin supplementation on the gut microbes of broilers, 160 healthy 3-week-old Ross 308 broilers with similar body weights were selected and randomly divided into four groups (M0, M20, M40, and M80) supplemented with 0, 20, 40, or 80 mg/kg melatonin. The results showed that the abundance-based coverage estimator (ACE) index of cecum microorganisms was significantly lower in the M80 group. The dominant phyla of intestinal contents in the M0, M20, M40, and M80 groups were Bacteroidetes and Firmicutes. The M40 group showed an increase in the relative abundance of Bacteroidetes spp. in the intestine, while the relative abundance of Ruminococcus spp. in the intestine of the M20, M40, and M80 groups was significantly greater than that of the M0 group. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) functional analyses revealed that the supplementation of melatonin increases the expression of genes related to cellular processes (cell motility, cell growth and death, and cellular community-eukaryotes), environmental information processing (membrane transport and signal transduction), and genetic information processing (transport and transcription), and Cluster of Orthologous Groups (COG) of proteins functional analyses revealed that the supplementation of melatonin resulted in a significant increase in cellular processes and signaling (cell motility, signal transduction mechanisms, intracellular trafficking, secretion, and vesicular transport), information storage and processing (RNA processing and modification, chromatin structure and dynamics, translation, ribosomal structure, and biogenesis), metabolism (energy production and conversion, lipid transportation and metabolism, inorganic ion transport and metabolism, secondary metabolite biosynthesis, transport, and catabolism), and poorly characterized (general function prediction only). In summary, supplementation of feed with melatonin can increase the diversity of intestinal microorganisms and the relative abundance of Bacteroides and Firmicutes in the cecum, improve digestive ability and nutrient absorption ability, and positively regulate the metabolic ability of broilers.
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- Li Zhen
- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, China
- Key Laboratory of Bovine Disease Control in Northeast China, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Daqing, China
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Prevention and Control of Bovine Diseases, Daqing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, China
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, China
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Karaivazoglou K, Aggeletopoulou I, Triantos C. The Contribution of the Brain-Gut Axis to the Human Reward System. Biomedicines 2024; 12:1861. [PMID: 39200325 PMCID: PMC11351993 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12081861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2024] [Revised: 08/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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The human reward network consists of interconnected brain regions that process stimuli associated with satisfaction and modulate pleasure-seeking behaviors. Impairments in reward processing have been implicated in several medical and psychiatric conditions, and there is a growing interest in disentangling the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. The brain-gut axis plays a regulatory role in several higher-order neurophysiological pathways, including reward processing. In this context, the aim of the current review was to critically appraise research findings on the contribution of the brain-gut axis to the human reward system. Enteric neuropeptides, which are implicated in the regulation of hunger and satiety, such as ghrelin, PYY3-36, and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), have been associated with the processing of food-related, alcohol-related, and other non-food-related rewards, maintaining a delicate balance between the body's homeostatic and hedonic needs. Furthermore, intestinal microbiota and their metabolites have been linked to differences in the architecture and activation of brain reward areas in obese patients and patients with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder. Likewise, bariatric surgery reduces hedonic eating by altering the composition of gut microbiota. Although existing findings need further corroboration, they provide valuable information on the pathophysiology of reward-processing impairments and delineate a novel framework for potential therapeutic interventions.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece;
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece;
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Li Y, Xu S, Luo L, Yang J. Role of Enzymes Capable of Transporting Phosphatidylserine in Brain Development and Brain Diseases. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:34243-34249. [PMID: 39157110 PMCID: PMC11325426 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c05036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a common type of phospholipid, typically located in the inner leaflet of the cell membrane, especially abundant in the nervous system. It is an important component of the neuronal membrane and is considered to play a regulatory role in various brain functions, including memory and emotional stability, because its exposure to the outer leaflet of the neuronal membrane can result in abnormalities in various neurobiological processes such as synaptic transmission and neuronal apoptosis. Recently, research on two types of membrane proteins that synergistically mediate the transmembrane transport of phospholipid molecules in eukaryotic cells has become more in-depth and detailed. This review mainly explores the regulation of the expression of phosphatidylserine transporters and their impact on brain development and diseases.
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- Yiying Li
- Class
3 Grade 2023, School of Clinical Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Department
of Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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- Department
of Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
- Guangdong
Medical Association, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510180, China
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- Department
of Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
- Guangdong
Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Bioactive Substances, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, China
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Li C, Li J, Zhou Q, Wang C, Hu J, Liu C. Effects of Physical Exercise on the Microbiota in Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Nutrients 2024; 16:2657. [PMID: 39203794 PMCID: PMC11356817 DOI: 10.3390/nu16162657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2024] [Revised: 08/06/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Recent studies have underscored the significant role of the gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of IBS. Physical exercise, as a non-pharmacological intervention, has been proposed to alleviate IBS symptoms by modulating the gut microbiota. Aerobic exercise, such as running, swimming, and cycling, has been shown to enhance the diversity and abundance of beneficial gut bacteria, including Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. These bacteria produce short-chain fatty acids that possess anti-inflammatory properties and support gut barrier integrity. Studies involving IBS patients participating in structured aerobic exercise programs have reported significant improvements in their gut microbiota's composition and diversity, alongside an alleviation of symptoms like abdominal pain and bloating. Additionally, exercise positively influences mental health by reducing stress and improving mood, which can further relieve IBS symptoms via the gut-brain axis. Long-term exercise interventions provide sustained benefits, maintaining the gut microbiota's diversity and stability, supporting immune functions, and reducing systemic inflammation. However, exercise programs must be tailored to individual needs to avoid exacerbating IBS symptoms. Personalized exercise plans starting with low-to-moderate intensity and gradually increasing in intensity can maximize the benefits and minimize risks. This review examines the impact of various types and intensities of physical exercise on the gut microbiota in IBS patients, highlighting the need for further studies to explore optimal exercise protocols. Future research should include larger sample sizes, longer follow-up periods, and examine the synergistic effects of exercise and other lifestyle modifications. Integrating physical exercise into comprehensive IBS management plans can enhance symptom control and improve patients' quality of life.
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- Chunpeng Li
- Russian Sports University, Moscow 105122, Russia;
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- School of Tai Chi Culture Handan University, Handan 056005, China;
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Q.Z.); (C.W.)
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- College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; (Q.Z.); (C.W.)
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- Moscow State Normal University, Moscow 127051, Russia
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- School of Sport Science, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China
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Yang Y, Guan W, Sheng XM, Gu HJ. Role of Semaphorin 3A in common psychiatric illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety. Biochem Pharmacol 2024; 226:116358. [PMID: 38857830 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2024.116358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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With societal development and an ageing population, psychiatric disorders have become a common cause of severe and long-term disability and socioeconomic burdens worldwide. Semaphorin 3A (Sema-3A) is a secreted glycoprotein belonging to the semaphorin family. Sema-3A is well known as an axon guidance factor in the neuronal system and a potent immunoregulator at all stages of the immune response. It is reported to have various biological functions and is involved in many human diseases, including autoimmune diseases, angiocardiopathy, osteoporosis, and tumorigenesis. The signals of sema-3A involved in the pathogenesis of these conditions, are transduced through its cognate receptors and diverse downstream signalling pathways. An increasing number of studies show that sema-3A plays important roles in synaptic and dendritic development, which are closely associated with the pathophysiological mechanisms of psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, depression, and autism, suggesting the involvement of sema-3A in the pathogenesis of mental diseases. This indicates that mutations in sema-3A and alterations in its receptors and signalling may compromise neurodevelopment and predispose patients to these disorders. However, the role of sema-3A in psychiatric disorders, particularly in regulating neurodevelopment, remains elusive. In this review, we summarise the recent progress in understanding sema-3A in the pathogenesis of mental diseases and highlight sema-3A as a potential target for the prevention and treatment of these diseases.
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- Yang Yang
- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Nantong University/Nantong Tumor Hospital, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy College, Nantong University, China
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- Department of Trauma Center, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Nantong University/Nantong Tumor Hospital, China.
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Liu T, Liu J, Ma S, Wang X, Guo X, Qi X. Association of Gastrointestinal Symptoms with Depression and Anxiety in Recruits: A Validation Cross-Sectional Study. Adv Ther 2024; 41:3173-3182. [PMID: 38900352 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-024-02911-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Gastrointestinal symptoms as well as depression and anxiety can negatively affect the effectiveness of military training and combat in general. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms in recruits and further validate their associations with depression and anxiety. METHODS A self-report questionnaire was sent to the recruits in an army in April 2022, which primarily included the Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) for the assessment of gastrointestinal symptoms, the Bristol Stool Scale (BSS) for stool consistency and shape, the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for depression, and the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) for anxiety. Correlation of gastrointestinal symptoms with depression and anxiety was evaluated. RESULTS Overall, 467 recruits were included. Their median age was 21.0 years old (range: 18.0-24.0), and 98.1% of them were male. The proportion of gastrointestinal symptoms, abnormal stools, depression, and anxiety was 69.2% (n = 323), 11.3% (n = 53), 17.6% (n = 82), and 12.2% (n = 57), respectively. The recruits with gastrointestinal symptoms evaluated by GSRS had significantly higher prevalence of depression (P < 0.001) and anxiety (P < 0.001) than those without. GSRS score positively correlated with PHQ-9 (rs = 0.440, P < 0.001) and GAD-7 score (rs = 0.386, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Gastrointestinal symptoms are very common in recruits, and positively correlate with depression and anxiety.
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- Tingwei Liu
- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110840, Liaoning Province, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Liaoning Electric Center Hospital, Shenyang, China
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- Military Joint Teaching and Research Office, The 32684 Troop of Chinese PLA, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110840, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110840, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110840, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, No. 83 Wenhua Road, Shenyang, 110840, Liaoning Province, China.
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Yang Y, Eguchi A, Mori C, Hashimoto K. Dietary sulforaphane glucosinolate mitigates depression-like behaviors in mice with hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury: A role of the gut-liver-brain axis. J Psychiatr Res 2024; 176:129-139. [PMID: 38857554 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Nutrition has been increasingly recognized for its use in mental health. Depression is commonly observed in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD). Building on our recent findings of depression-like behaviors in mice with hepatic ischemia/reperfusion (HI/R) injury, mediated by the gut-liver-brain axis, this study explored the potential influence of dietary sulforaphane glucosinolate (SGS) on these behaviors. Behavioral assessments for depression-like behaviors were conducted 7 days post either sham or HI/R injury surgery. Dietary intake of SGS significantly prevented splenomegaly, systemic inflammation, depression-like behaviors, and downregulation of synaptic proteins in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) of HI/R-injured mice. Through 16S rRNA analysis and untargeted metabolomic analyses, distinct bacterial profiles and metabolites were identified between control + HI/R group and SGS + HI/R group. Correlations were observed between the relative abundance of gut microbiota and both behavioral outcomes and blood metabolites. These findings suggest that SGS intake could mitigate depression-like phenotypes in mice with HI/R injury, potentially through the gut-liver-brain axis. Additionally, SGS, found in crucial vegetables like broccoli, could offer prophylactic nutritional benefits for depression in patients with CLD.
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- Yong Yang
- Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Chiba University Center for Forensic Mental Health, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan; Department of Neurosurgery, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, 550002, China
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- Department of Sustainable Health Science, Chiba University Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba, 263-8522, Japan
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- Department of Sustainable Health Science, Chiba University Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba, 263-8522, Japan; Department of Bioenvironmental Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Chiba University Center for Forensic Mental Health, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan.
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Zhang Y, Lu SM, Zhuang JJ, Liang LG. Advances in gut-brain organ chips. Cell Prolif 2024:e13724. [PMID: 39086147 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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The brain and gut are sensory organs responsible for sensing, transmitting, integrating, and responding to signals from the internal and external environment. In-depth analysis of brain-gut axis interactions is important for human health and disease prevention. Current research on the brain-gut axis primarily relies on animal models. However, animal models make it difficult to study disease mechanisms due to inherent species differences, and the reproducibility of experiments is poor because of individual animal variations, which leads to a significant limitation of real-time sensory responses. Organ-on-a-chip platforms provide an innovative approach for disease treatment and personalized research by replicating brain and gut ecosystems in vitro. This enables a precise understanding of their biological functions and physiological responses. In this article, we examine the history and most current developments in brain, gut, and gut-brain chips. The importance of these systems for understanding pathophysiology and developing new drugs is emphasized throughout the review. This article also addresses future directions and present issues with the advancement and application of gut-brain-on-a-chip technologies.
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- Yu Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Clinical In Vitro Diagnostic Techniques, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China
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- Centre for Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Yuan X, Chai J, Xu W, Zhao Y. Exploring the Potential of Probiotics and Prebiotics in Major Depression: From Molecular Function to Clinical Therapy. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2024:10.1007/s12602-024-10326-z. [PMID: 39078446 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-024-10326-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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Major depressive disorder (MDD) represents a complex and challenging mental health condition with multifaceted etiology. Recent research exploring the gut-brain axis has shed light on the potential influence of gut microbiota on mental health, offering novel avenues for therapeutic intervention. This paper reviews current evidence on the role of prebiotics and probiotics in the context of MDD treatment. Clinical studies assessing the effects of prebiotic and probiotic interventions have demonstrated promising results, showcasing improvements in depression symptoms and metabolic parameters in certain populations. Notably, prebiotics and probiotics have shown the capacity to modulate inflammatory markers, cortisol levels, and neurotransmitter pathways linked to MDD. However, existing research presents varied outcomes, underscoring the need for further investigation into specific microbial strains, dosage optimization, and long-term effects. Future research should aim at refining personalized interventions, elucidating mechanisms of action, and establishing standardized protocols to integrate these interventions into clinical practice. While prebiotics and probiotics offer potential adjunctive therapies for MDD, continued interdisciplinary efforts are vital to harnessing their full therapeutic potential and reshaping the landscape of depression treatment paradigms.
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- Xin Yuan
- Graduate School of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Heilongjiang Mental Hospital, Harbin, 150036, China
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- Harbin Jiarun Hospital, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Heilongjiang Mental Hospital, Harbin, 150036, China.
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Li Y, Wang Y, Li Y, Yan S, Gao X, Li P, Zheng X, Gu Q. Dress me an outfit: advanced probiotics hybrid systems for intelligent IBD therapy. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2024:1-24. [PMID: 39007752 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2024.2359135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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Inflammation bowel disease (IBD) has emerged as a public health challenge worldwide; with high incidence and rapid prevalence, it has troubled billions of people and further induced multitudinous systemic complications. Recent decade has witnessed the vigorous application of food-borne probiotics for IBD therapy; however, the complicated and changeable environments of digestive tract have forced probiotics to face multiple in vivo pressures, consequently causing unsatisfied prophylactic or therapeutic efficacy attributed to off-targeted arrival, damaged viability, insufficient colonization efficiency, etc. Fortunately, arisen hybrid technology has provided versatile breakthroughs for the targeted transplantation of probiotics. By ingeniously modifying probiotics to form probiotics hybrid systems (PHS), the biological behaviors of probiotics in vivo could be mediated, the interactions between probiotics with intestinal components can be facilitated, and diverse advanced probiotic-based therapies for IBD challenge can be developed, which attribute to the intelligent response to microenvironment of PHS, and intelligent design of PHS for multiple functions combination. In this review, various PHS were categorized and their intestinal behaviors were elucidated systematically, their therapeutic effects and intrinsic mechanism were further analyzed. Besides, shortages of present PHS and the corresponding solutions have been discussed, based on which the future perspectives of this field have also been proposed. The undeniable fact is that PHS show an incomparable future to bring the next generation of advanced food science.
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- Yonglu Li
- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory for Food Microbial Technology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory for Food Microbial Technology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory for Food Microbial Technology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory for Food Microbial Technology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory for Food Microbial Technology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory for Food Microbial Technology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition; Zhejiang Key Laboratory for Agro-food Processing; Fuli Institute of Food Science; National Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Food Technology and Equipment, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory for Food Microbial Technology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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Cui R, Hao X, Huang P, He M, Ma W, Gong D, Yao D. Behavioral state-dependent associations between EEG temporal correlations and depressive symptoms. Psychiatry Res Neuroimaging 2024; 341:111811. [PMID: 38583274 DOI: 10.1016/j.pscychresns.2024.111811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Previous studies have shown abnormal long-range temporal correlations in neuronal oscillations among individuals with Major Depressive Disorders, occurring during both resting states and transitions between resting and task states. However, the understanding of this effect in preclinical individuals with depression remains limited. This study investigated the association between temporal correlations of neuronal oscillations and depressive symptoms during resting and task states in preclinical individuals, specifically focusing on male action video gaming experts. Detrended fluctuation analysis (DFA), Lifetimes, and Waitingtimes were employed to explore temporal correlations across long-range and short-range scales. The results indicated widespread changes from the resting state to the task state across all frequency bands and temporal scales. Rest-task DFA changes in the alpha band exhibited a negative correlation with depressive scores at most electrodes. Significant positive correlations between DFA values and depressive scores were observed in the alpha band during the resting state but not in the task state. Similar patterns of results emerged concerning maladaptive negative emotion regulation strategies. Additionally, short-range temporal correlations in the alpha band echoed the DFA results. These findings underscore the state-dependent relationships between temporal correlations of neuronal oscillations and depressive symptoms, as well as maladaptive emotion regulation strategies, in preclinical individuals.
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- Ruifang Cui
- The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, MOE Key Lab for Neuroinformation, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China; Center for Information in Medicine, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, MOE Key Lab for Neuroinformation, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China; Center for Information in Medicine, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, MOE Key Lab for Neuroinformation, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China; Center for Information in Medicine, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, MOE Key Lab for Neuroinformation, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China; Center for Information in Medicine, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- School of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, MOE Key Lab for Neuroinformation, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China; Center for Information in Medicine, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, MOE Key Lab for Neuroinformation, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China; Center for Information in Medicine, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
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Ruiz-Gonzalez C, Cardona D, Rueda-Ruzafa L, Rodriguez-Arrastia M, Ropero-Padilla C, Roman P. Cognitive and Emotional Effect of a Multi-species Probiotic Containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium lactis in Healthy Older Adults: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial. Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins 2024:10.1007/s12602-024-10315-2. [PMID: 38935259 DOI: 10.1007/s12602-024-10315-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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As the population ages, cognitive decline becomes more common. Strategies targeting the gut-brain axis using probiotics are emerging to achieve improvements in neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders. However, the beneficial role of probiotics on brain function in healthy older adults remains unclear. Our aim was to evaluate a multi-species probiotic formulation as a therapeutic approach to reduce emotional and cognitive decline associated with aging in healthy adults. A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled crossover trial was conducted. The study involved a 10-week intervention where participants consumed the assigned probiotic product daily, followed by a 4-week washout period before the second condition started. Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the Psychological Experiments Construction Language Test Battery. At the emotional level, the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) were used. Thirty-three participants, recruited between July 2020 and April 2022, ingested a multispecies probiotic (Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium lactis). After the intervention, noticeable enhancements were observed in cognitive function (mean difference 1.90, 95% CI 1.09 to 2.70, p < 0.005), memory (mean difference 4.60, 95% CI 2.91 to 6.29, p < 0.005) by MMSE and digit task, and depressive symptoms (mean difference 4.09, 95% CI 1.70 to 6.48, p < 0.005) by BDI. Furthermore, there were significant improvements observed in planning and problem-solving skills, selective attention, cognitive flexibility, impulsivity, and inhibitory ability. Probiotics administration improved cognitive and emotional function in older adults. Limited research supports this, requiring more scientific evidence for probiotics as an effective therapy for cognitive decline. This study has been prospectively registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04828421; 2020/July/17).
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- Cristofer Ruiz-Gonzalez
- Torrecárdenas University Hospital, Almeria, Andalusia, 04009, Spain
- Research Group CTS-1114 Advances and Innovation in Health, University of Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia, 04120, Spain
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- Department of Nursing Science, Physiotherapy and Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia, 04120, Spain
- Health Research Center CEINSA, University of Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia, 04120, Spain
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- Research Group CTS-1114 Advances and Innovation in Health, University of Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia, 04120, Spain.
- Department of Nursing Science, Physiotherapy and Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia, 04120, Spain.
- Health Research Center CEINSA, University of Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia, 04120, Spain.
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- Research Group CTS-1114 Advances and Innovation in Health, University of Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia, 04120, Spain
- Department of Nursing Science, Physiotherapy and Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia, 04120, Spain
- Health Research Center CEINSA, University of Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia, 04120, Spain
- ScienceFlows, Universitat de València, Valencia, 46010, Spain
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- Research Group CTS-1114 Advances and Innovation in Health, University of Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia, 04120, Spain
- Department of Nursing Science, Physiotherapy and Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia, 04120, Spain
- Health Research Center CEINSA, University of Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia, 04120, Spain
- ScienceFlows, Universitat de València, Valencia, 46010, Spain
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- Research Group CTS-1114 Advances and Innovation in Health, University of Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia, 04120, Spain
- Department of Nursing Science, Physiotherapy and Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia, 04120, Spain
- Health Research Center CEINSA, University of Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia, 04120, Spain
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Zhou X, Ganz AB, Rayner A, Cheng TY, Oba H, Rolnik B, Lancaster S, Lu X, Li Y, Johnson JS, Hoyd R, Spakowicz DJ, Slavich GM, Snyder MP. Dynamic Human Gut Microbiome and Immune Shifts During an Immersive Psychosocial Therapeutic Program. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.06.26.600881. [PMID: 38979211 PMCID: PMC11230355 DOI: 10.1101/2024.06.26.600881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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Background Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide yet its underlying factors, particularly microbial associations, are poorly understood. Methods We examined the longitudinal interplay between the microbiome and immune system in the context of depression during an immersive psychosocial intervention. 142 multi-omics samples were collected from 52 well-characterized participants before, during, and three months after a nine-day inquiry-based stress reduction program. Results We found that depression was associated with both an increased presence of putatively pathogenic bacteria and reduced microbial beta-diversity. Following the intervention, we observed reductions in neuroinflammatory cytokines and improvements in several mental health indicators. Interestingly, participants with a Prevotella-dominant microbiome showed milder symptoms when depressed, along with a more resilient microbiome and more favorable inflammatory cytokine profile, including reduced levels of CXCL-1. Conclusions Our findings reveal a protective link between the Prevotella-dominant microbiome and depression, associated with a less inflammatory environment and moderated symptoms. These insights, coupled with observed improvements in neuroinflammatory markers and mental health from the intervention, highlight potential avenues for microbiome-targeted therapies in depression management.
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- Xin Zhou
- Department of Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA, USA
- Stanford Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine, Stanford university School of Medicine, CA, USA
- These authors contributed equally to the work
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- Department of Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA, USA
- Stanford Healthcare Innovation Lab, Stanford University, CA, USA
- These authors contributed equally to the work
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- Department of Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA, USA
- Department of Microbiology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Washington, WA, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA, USA
- Stanford Healthcare Innovation Lab, Stanford University, CA, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA, USA
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- West China Biomedical Big Data Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China
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- West China Biomedical Big Data Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Sichuan, China
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- Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies, Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, OH, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA, USA
- Stanford Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine, Stanford university School of Medicine, CA, USA
- Stanford Healthcare Innovation Lab, Stanford University, CA, USA
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Maldonado-García JL, García-Mena LH, Mendieta-Cabrera D, Pérez-Sánchez G, Becerril-Villanueva E, Alvarez-Herrera S, Homberg T, Vallejo-Castillo L, Pérez-Tapia SM, Moreno-Lafont MC, Ortuño-Sahagún D, Pavón L. Use of Extracellular Monomeric Ubiquitin as a Therapeutic Option for Major Depressive Disorder. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:841. [PMID: 39065692 PMCID: PMC11279398 DOI: 10.3390/ph17070841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mood disorder that has become a global health emergency according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It affects 280 million people worldwide and is a leading cause of disability and financial loss. Patients with MDD present immunoendocrine alterations like cortisol resistance and inflammation, which are associated with alterations in neurotransmitter metabolism. There are currently numerous therapeutic options for patients with MDD; however, some studies suggest a high rate of therapeutic failure. There are multiple hypotheses explaining the pathophysiological mechanisms of MDD, in which several systems are involved, including the neuroendocrine and immune systems. In recent years, inflammation has become an important target for the development of new therapeutic options. Extracellular monomeric ubiquitin (emUb) is a molecule that has been shown to have immunomodulatory properties through several mechanisms including cholinergic modulation and the generation of regulatory T cells. In this perspective article, we highlight the influence of the inflammatory response in MDD. In addition, we review and discuss the evidence for the use of emUb contained in Transferon as a concomitant treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
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- José Luis Maldonado-García
- Departamento de Inmunología, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City 11340, Mexico; (J.L.M.-G.); (S.M.P.-T.)
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04360, Mexico
- Laboratorio de Psicoinmunología, Dirección de Investigaciones en Neurociencias, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, Mexico City 14370, Mexico; (G.P.-S.); (E.B.-V.); (S.A.-H.)
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- Departamento de Salud Digital, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 04360, Mexico;
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- Servicios Clínicos, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, Ciudad de México 14370, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Psicoinmunología, Dirección de Investigaciones en Neurociencias, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, Mexico City 14370, Mexico; (G.P.-S.); (E.B.-V.); (S.A.-H.)
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- Laboratorio de Psicoinmunología, Dirección de Investigaciones en Neurociencias, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, Mexico City 14370, Mexico; (G.P.-S.); (E.B.-V.); (S.A.-H.)
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- Laboratorio de Psicoinmunología, Dirección de Investigaciones en Neurociencias, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, Mexico City 14370, Mexico; (G.P.-S.); (E.B.-V.); (S.A.-H.)
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- Unidad de Desarrollo e Investigación en Bioterapéuticos (UDIBI), Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City 11340, Mexico; (T.H.); (L.V.-C.)
- Laboratorio Nacional Para Servicios Especializados de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación (I+D+i) Para Farmoquímicos y Biotecnológicos, LANSEIDI-FarBiotec-CONACyT, Mexico City 11340, Mexico
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- Unidad de Desarrollo e Investigación en Bioterapéuticos (UDIBI), Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City 11340, Mexico; (T.H.); (L.V.-C.)
- Laboratorio Nacional Para Servicios Especializados de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación (I+D+i) Para Farmoquímicos y Biotecnológicos, LANSEIDI-FarBiotec-CONACyT, Mexico City 11340, Mexico
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- Departamento de Inmunología, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City 11340, Mexico; (J.L.M.-G.); (S.M.P.-T.)
- Unidad de Desarrollo e Investigación en Bioterapéuticos (UDIBI), Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City 11340, Mexico; (T.H.); (L.V.-C.)
- Laboratorio Nacional Para Servicios Especializados de Investigación, Desarrollo e Innovación (I+D+i) Para Farmoquímicos y Biotecnológicos, LANSEIDI-FarBiotec-CONACyT, Mexico City 11340, Mexico
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- Departamento de Inmunología, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City 11340, Mexico; (J.L.M.-G.); (S.M.P.-T.)
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- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias Biomédicas (IICB), CUCS, Universidad de Guadalajara, Jalisco 44340, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Psicoinmunología, Dirección de Investigaciones en Neurociencias, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, Mexico City 14370, Mexico; (G.P.-S.); (E.B.-V.); (S.A.-H.)
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Chen N, Xu X, Guo Y, Zhao M, Li Y, Zhou T, Zhang X, Gao J, Zhu F, Guo C, Shi Y, Wang Q, Wu W, Zhang L, Li Y. Brain Short-Chain Fatty Acids Induce ACSS2 to Ameliorate Depressive-Like Behavior via PPARγ-TPH2 Axis. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2024; 7:0400. [PMID: 38939042 PMCID: PMC11210491 DOI: 10.34133/research.0400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) have been increasingly evidenced to be important bioactive metabolites of the gut microbiota and transducers in controlling diverse psychiatric or neurological disorders via the microbiota-gut-brain axis. However, the precise mechanism by which brain SCFAs extert multiple beneficial effects is not completely understood. Our previous research has demonstrated that the acetyl-coenzyme A synthetase short-chain family member 2 (ACSS2) is a novel target of the rapid and long-lasting antidepressant responses. Here, we show that micromolar SCFAs significantly augment both total cellular and nuclear ACSS2 to trigger tryptophan hydroxylase 2 (TPH2) promoter histone acetylation and its transcription in SH-SY5Y cells. In chronic-restraint-stress-induced depression mice, neuronal ACSS2 knockdown by stereotaxic injection of adeno-associated virus in the hippocampus abolished SCFA-mediated improvements in depressive-like behaviors of mice, supporting that ACSS2 is required for SCFA-mediated antidepressant responses. Mechanistically, the peroxisome-proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) is identified as a novel partner of ACSS2 to activate TPH2 transcription. Importantly, PPARγ is also responsible for SCFA-mediated antidepressant-like effects via ACSS2-TPH2 axis. To further support brain SCFAs as a therapeutic target for antidepressant effects, d-mannose, which is a naturally present hexose, can significantly reverse the dysbiosis of gut microbiota in the chronic-restraint-stress-exposure mice and augment brain SCFAs to protect against the depressive-like behaviors via ACSS2-PPARγ-TPH2 axis. In summary, brain SCFAs can activate ACSS2-PPARγ-TPH2 axis to play the antidepressive-like effects, and d-mannose is suggested to be an inducer of brain SCFAs in resisting depression.
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- Nuo Chen
- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine,
Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine,
Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine,
Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine,
Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine,
Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine,
Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine,
Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine,
Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine,
Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine,
Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine,
Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine,
Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine,
Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Age-Related Cardiac and Cerebral Diseases, Department of Neurology,
Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine,
Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Pathogen Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Cheeloo College of Medicine,
Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Ding W, Wang L, Li L, Li H, Wu J, Zhang J, Wang J. Pathogenesis of depression and the potential for traditional Chinese medicine treatment. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1407869. [PMID: 38983910 PMCID: PMC11231087 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1407869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
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Depression is a prevalent mental disorder that significantly diminishes quality of life and longevity, ranking as one of the primary causes of disability globally. Contemporary research has explored the potential pathogenesis of depression from various angles, encompassing genetics, neurotransmitter systems, neurotrophic factors, the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, inflammation, and intestinal flora, among other contributing factors. In addition, conventional chemical medications are plagued by delayed onset of action, persistent adverse effects, and restricted therapeutic efficacy. In light of these limitations, the therapeutic approach of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has gained increasing recognition for its superior effectiveness. Numerous pharmacological and clinical studies have substantiated TCM's capacity to mitigate depressive symptoms through diverse mechanisms. This article attempts to summarize the mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of depression and to describe the characteristics of herbal medicines (including compounded formulas and active ingredients) for the treatment of depression. It further evaluates their effectiveness by correlating with the multifaceted pathogenesis of depression, thereby furnishing a reference for future research endeavors.
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- Weixing Ding
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Material, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China
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- School of Medicine, Changchun Sci-Tech University, Changchun, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Material, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Material, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Material, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Material, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China
- Jilin Provincial International Joint Research Center for the Development and Utilization of Authentic Medicinal Materials, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Province Faw General Hospital, Changchun, China
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Liu ZH, Ai S, Xia Y, Wang HL. Intestinal toxicity of Pb: Structural and functional damages, effects on distal organs and preventive strategies. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 931:172781. [PMID: 38685433 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Lead (Pb) is one of the most common heavy metal pollutants that possesses multi-organ toxicity. For decades, great efforts have been devoted to investigate the damage of Pb to kidney, liver, bone, blood cells and the central nervous system (CNS). For the common, dietary exposure is the main avenue of Pb, but our knowledge of Pb toxicity in gastrointestinal tract (GIT) remains quite insufficient. Importantly, emerging evidence has documented that gastrointestinal disorders affect other distal organs like brain and liver though gut-brain axis or gut-liver axis, respectively. This review focuses on the recent understanding of intestinal toxicity of Pb exposure, including structural and functional damages. We also review the influence and mechanism of intestinal toxicity on other distal organs, mainly concentrated on brain and liver. At last, we summarize the bioactive substances that reported to alleviate Pb toxicity, providing potential dietary intervention strategies to prevent or attenuate Pb toxicity.
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- Zhi-Hua Liu
- Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, PR China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, PR China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, PR China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, PR China
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- Engineering Research Center of Bio-process, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, PR China; School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui, PR China.
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Breuling M, Tomeva E, Ivanovic N, Haslberger A. Butyrate- and Beta-Hydroxybutyrate-Mediated Effects of Interventions with Pro- and Prebiotics, Fasting, and Caloric Restrictions on Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:787. [PMID: 39063542 PMCID: PMC11278054 DOI: 10.3390/life14070787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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To examine the butyrate- and beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB)-modulated effects of pre- and probiotic interventions, fasting, and caloric restriction interventions, a systematic literature review was carried out with a subsequent meta-analysis. Three pre-and probiotic intervention randomized control trials (RCTs) were included in the meta-analysis. A significant increase in butyrate (standardized mean difference (SMD) [confidence interval (CI)] 0.34; [0.02-0.67]) and an improvement in depression scores (SMD [CI] 0.15, [-0.35-0.70]) through pre- and probiotic interventions were shown in the meta-analysis. The intervention duration of the included studies ranged from three days to four weeks, with the examined population being healthy adults. Butyrate was measured in either plasma or feces, and the depression score was obtained under the Swedish core affect scale, the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS), or the depression, anxiety, and stress scale-21 items (DASS-21). In addition to butyrate, the total SCFA concentration also seems to be positively associated with pre- and probiotic administration (SMD [CI] 0.55 [0.15-0.95]). Despite the significant short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) and butyrate concentration changes, no significant correlation between butyrate and depression or between SCFAs and depression could be shown through linear regression models. Nevertheless, the regression coefficient b1 = 1.57 (p = 0.17) for butyrate suggests a strong, positive connection between butyrate and depression. Additionally, three studies were qualitatively analyzed, examining fasting as an intervention and revealing a connection between fasting, BHB, and depression. The association between fasting, BHB, and depression or mood elevation appeared to be related to BHB concentrations, which may be due to the similar biochemical properties of BHB and butyrate. Furthermore, caloric restrictions as alternatives to fasting were proposed as potential long-term interventions.
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- Marian Breuling
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Vienna, A-1090 Vienna, Austria;
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- Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia;
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Vienna, A-1090 Vienna, Austria;
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Zhao H, Yang Y, Zhou Y, Wen H, Chen C, Li C, Feng Y, Li L, Li X. The anti-hyperplasia effect of polysaccharide from Prunella vulgaris L. on mammary gland hyperplasia in rats through regulation of the AKT-FOXO3a signaling pathway and intestinal flora. JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2024. [PMID: 38872513 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND Prunella vulgaris L., a medicinal and edible homologous plant, is often used to treat conditions such as breast hyperplasia, thyroid enlargement and lymphatic tuberculosis. Research has demonstrated that it is particularly effective in the treatment of mammary gland hyperplasia (MGH). However, the material basis and mechanism of its efficacy are still unclear. RESULTS Our results showed that in rats with MGH, polysaccharide from Prunella vulgaris L. (PVP) led to a reduction in the levels of estradiol, prolactin and malondialdehyde, while simultaneously increasing the concentrations of progesterone (P), superoxide dismutase (SOD), manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD) and catalase (CAT) in the serum. In addition, results obtained from 16S rRNA sequencing demonstrated that PVP had the capacity to increase the richness and diversity of the intestinal microbiota in MGH rats, as well as modify the structure of the microbiota. Correlation analysis revealed that the levels of P, SOD, MnSOD and CAT were positively associated with Allobaculum, Romboutsia, Faecalibaculum and Clostridium, while negatively correlated with Turicibacter. CONCLUSIONS The mechanism of PVP in treating MGH might be through inhibiting the phosphorylation of the AKT-FOXO3a signaling pathway and then activating the expression of downstream antioxidant enzymes, such as MnSOD and CAT. At the same time, PVP could restore intestinal flora homeostasis in rats with MGH by regulating the flora changes of Allobaculum, Romboutsia, Clostridium and Faecalibaculum, thereby reducing oxidative stress in rats with MGH. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Hong Zhao
- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmacy, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, Hainan Provincial, Key Laboratory for Research and Development of Tropical Herbs, Haikou Key Laboratory of Li Nationality Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Cardiovascular Diseases Research of Hainan Province, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute of First Affiliated Hospital, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, People's Republic of China
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Du C, Zhang T, Feng C, Sun Q, Chen Z, Shen X, Liu Y, Dai G, Zhang X, Tang N. The effects of venlafaxine on depressive-like behaviors and gut microbiome in cuprizone-treated mice. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1347867. [PMID: 38899045 PMCID: PMC11186413 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1347867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Background Cuprizone (CPZ)-treated mice show significant demyelination, altered gut microbiome, and depressive-like behaviors. However, the effects of venlafaxine (Ven) on the gut microbiome and depressive-like behavior of CPZ-treated mice are largely unclear. Methods Male C57BL/6J mice were fed a chow containing 0.2% cuprizone (w/w) for 5 weeks to induce a model of demyelination. Meanwhile, the gut microbiota and depressive-like behaviors were assessed after the mice were fed with Ven (20 mg/kg/day) or equal volumes of distilled water for 2 weeks by oral gavage from the third week onward during CPZ treatment. Results CPZ treatment decreased the sucrose preference rate in the sucrose preference test and increased the immobility time in the tail-suspension test, and it also induced an abnormality in β-diversity and changes in microbial composition. Ven alleviated the depressive-like behavior and regulated the composition of the gut microbiota, such as the increase of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium in CPZ-treated mice. Conclusion The anti-depressant effects of Ven might be related to the regulation of gut microbiota in the CPZ-treated mice.
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- Chunhai Du
- Department of Oncology, Hengshui Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hengshui, Hebei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The 907th Hospital of the PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, Nanping, Fujian, China
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- Department of Oncology, Hengshui Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hengshui, Hebei, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The 907th Hospital of the PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, Nanping, Fujian, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The 907th Hospital of the PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, Nanping, Fujian, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The 907th Hospital of the PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, Nanping, Fujian, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The 907th Hospital of the PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, Nanping, Fujian, China
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- Institute for Hospital Management Research, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The 907th Hospital of the PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, Nanping, Fujian, China
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Umeh OR, Ophori DU, Ibo EM, Eke CI, Oyen TP. Groundwater systems under siege: The silent invasion of microplastics and cock-tails worldwide. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 356:124305. [PMID: 38830527 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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Microplastics (MPs) contamination is one of the significant escalating environmental concerns worldwide, and this stems from the increasing production and unlawful disposal of plastic materials. Regretfully, the synthesis of plastic materials is expected to triple in the upcoming years. Nevertheless, MPs pollution in marine, aquatic, and terrestrial settings has received much attention, unlike in groundwater systems. This study exhaustively reviewed varying degrees of recent publications in various search engines and provided a detailed state of current knowledge and research progress vis-à-vis MPs and cock-tail pollution in groundwater systems. Evidently, groundwater sources are severely contaminated as a result of growing anthropogenic activities and vertical movement of MPs and cock-tails from the atmospheric, terrestrial, and aquatic environments, however, fewer researchers have fixated their attention on estimating the occurrence of MPs in groundwater resources, while sufficient information regarding their sources, sampling methods, abundance, transport pathways, fate, modeling techniques, appropriate and adequate data, sorption properties, separation from other environmental media, toxicity, and remedial measures are extensively lacking. In addition, MPs may combine with other toxic emerging contaminants to improve migration and toxicity; however, no research has been conducted to fully understand cock-tail migration mechanisms and impacts in groundwater systems. Over time, groundwater may be regarded as the primary sink for MPs, if effective actions are neglected. Overall, this study detected a lack of concern and innumerable voids in this field; hence, vital and nascent research gaps were identified for immediate, advanced, and interdisciplinary research investigations.
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- Odera R Umeh
- Department of Earth and Environmental Studies, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, 07043, USA.
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Studies, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, 07043, USA.
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- Department of Environmental Management, Pan African University Life and Earth Sciences Institute, Ibadan, Oyo State, 200002, Nigeria.
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Studies, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, 07043, USA.
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Studies, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, 07043, USA.
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Zhu R, Zhao X, Wu H, Zeng X, Wei J, Chen T. Psychobiotics Lactiplantibacillus plantarum JYLP-326: Antidepressant-like effects on CUMS-induced depressed mouse model and alleviation of gut microbiota dysbiosis. J Affect Disord 2024; 354:752-764. [PMID: 38537753 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.03.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Depression affects a significant portion of the global population and has emerged as one of the most debilitating conditions worldwide. Recent studies have explored the relationship between depression and the microbiota of the intestine, revealing potential avenues for effective treatment. METHODS To evaluate the potential alleviation of depression symptoms, we employed a depression C57BL/6 mice model induced by chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS). We administered Lactiplantibacillus plantarum JYLP-326 and conducted various animal behavior tests, including the open-field test (OFT), sucrose preference test (SPT), and tail-suspension test (TST). Additionally, we conducted immunohistochemistry staining and analyzed the hippocampal and colon parts of the mice. RESULTS The results of the behavior tests indicated that L. plantarum JYLP-326 alleviated spontaneous behavior associated with depression. Moreover, the treatment led to significant improvements in GFAP and Iba1, suggesting its potential neuroprotective effects. Analysis of the hippocampal region indicated that L. plantarum JYLP-326 administration upregulated p-TPH2, TPH2, and 5-HT1AR, while downregulating the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α. In the colon, the treatment inhibited the TLR4-MyD88-NF-κB pathway and increased the levels of occludin and ZO-1, indicating improved intestinal barrier function. Additionally, the probiotic demonstrated a regulatory effect on the HMGB1-RAGE-TLR4 signaling pathway. CONCLUSIONS Our findings demonstrate that L. plantarum JYLP-326 exhibits significant antidepressant-like effects in mice, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic approach for depression through the modulation of gut microbiota. However, further investigations and clinical trials are required to validate its safety and efficacy for human use.
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- Ruizhe Zhu
- National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institution of Translational Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institution of Translational Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China; School of Life Sciences, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institution of Translational Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institution of Translational Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institution of Translational Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Bioengineering Drugs and the Technologies, Institution of Translational Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China; School of Pharmacy, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China.
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Li C, Zhang J, Pan P, Zhang J, Hou X, Wang Y, Chen G, Muhammad P, Reis RL, Ding L, Wang Y. Humanistic Health Management and Cancer: Associations of Psychology, Nutrition, and Exercise with Cancer Progression and Pathogenesis. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2400665. [PMID: 38526194 PMCID: PMC11165509 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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The incidence rate of cancer is increasing year by year due to the aging of the population, unhealthy living, and eating habits. At present, surgery and medication are still the main treatments for cancer, without paying attention to the impact of individual differences in health management on cancer. However, increasing evidence suggests that individual psychological status, dietary habits, and exercise frequency are closely related to the risk and prognosis of cancer. The reminder to humanity is that the medical concept of the unified treatment plan is insufficient in cancer treatment, and a personalized treatment plan may become a breakthrough point. On this basis, the concept of "Humanistic Health Management" (HHM) is proposed. This concept is a healthcare plan that focuses on self-health management, providing an accurate and comprehensive evaluation of individual lifestyle habits, psychology, and health status, and developing personalized and targeted comprehensive cancer prevention and treatment plans. This review will provide a detailed explanation of the relationship between psychological status, dietary, and exercise habits, and the regulatory mechanisms of cancer. Intended to emphasize the importance of HHM concept in cancer prevention and better prognostic efficacy, providing new ideas for the new generation of cancer treatment.
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- Chenchen Li
- International Joint Research Center of Human‐machine Intelligent Collaborative for Tumor Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Hainan Province & Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of EducationSchool of Pharmacy & The First Affiliated HospitalHainan Medical UniversityHaikou571199P. R. China
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- Tumor Precision Targeting Research Center & Institute of Nanochemistry and NanobiologySchool of Environmental and Chemical EngineeringShanghai UniversityShanghai200444P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center of Human‐machine Intelligent Collaborative for Tumor Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Hainan Province & Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of EducationSchool of Pharmacy & The First Affiliated HospitalHainan Medical UniversityHaikou571199P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center of Human‐machine Intelligent Collaborative for Tumor Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Hainan Province & Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of EducationSchool of Pharmacy & The First Affiliated HospitalHainan Medical UniversityHaikou571199P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center of Human‐machine Intelligent Collaborative for Tumor Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Hainan Province & Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of EducationSchool of Pharmacy & The First Affiliated HospitalHainan Medical UniversityHaikou571199P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center of Human‐machine Intelligent Collaborative for Tumor Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Hainan Province & Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of EducationSchool of Pharmacy & The First Affiliated HospitalHainan Medical UniversityHaikou571199P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center of Human‐machine Intelligent Collaborative for Tumor Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Hainan Province & Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of EducationSchool of Pharmacy & The First Affiliated HospitalHainan Medical UniversityHaikou571199P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center of Human‐machine Intelligent Collaborative for Tumor Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Hainan Province & Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of EducationSchool of Pharmacy & The First Affiliated HospitalHainan Medical UniversityHaikou571199P. R. China
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- 3B's Research GroupI3Bs‐Research Institute on Biomaterials Biodegradables and BiomimeticsUniversity of MinhoGuimarães4805‐017Portugal
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- Translational Medicine Collaborative Innovation CenterShenzhen People's Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and TechnologyThe Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University)ShenzhenGuangdong518055P. R. China
- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Stem Cell and Cell TherapyShenzhen Key Laboratory of Stem Cell Research and Clinical TransformationShenzhen Immune Cell Therapy Public Service PlatformShenzhen518020P. R. China
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- International Joint Research Center of Human‐machine Intelligent Collaborative for Tumor Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Hainan Province & Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of EducationSchool of Pharmacy & The First Affiliated HospitalHainan Medical UniversityHaikou571199P. R. China
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Jakubowska P, Balcerczyk-Lis M, Fortuna M, Janiak A, Kopaczyńska A, Skwira S, Młynarska E, Rysz J, Franczyk B. Influence of Metabolic Dysregulation in the Management of Depressive Disorder-Narrative Review. Nutrients 2024; 16:1665. [PMID: 38892598 PMCID: PMC11174513 DOI: 10.3390/nu16111665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Depressive disorders are heterogeneous in nature, and their global reach makes them the cause of suffering for a million individuals worldwide. Standard treatment does not work for one in three people, and side effects can significantly reduce the quality of life. A multidisciplinary approach allows for a broader insight into the nature of the disease, given its complex etiology. One of its elements is the hypothesis of inflammation, which also accompanies obesity-related disease. Obesity and depression interact, causing many researchers to develop new non-pharmacological treatment methods for both diseases. One suggestion is physical exercises that have great potential to be used in clinical practice. They can exert changes on the central nervous system and thus modulate mood. Another is diet, which concentrates on active molecules that also affect the central nervous system (CNS). There is an urgent need to create appropriate criteria and recommendations that systematize existing knowledge and allow it to be used in practice. There is an urgent need to create appropriate criteria and recommendations that systematize existing knowledge and allow it to be used in practice.
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- Paulina Jakubowska
- Department of Nephrocardiology, Medical University of Lodz, ul. Zeromskiego 113, 90-549 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Nephrocardiology, Medical University of Lodz, ul. Zeromskiego 113, 90-549 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Nephrocardiology, Medical University of Lodz, ul. Zeromskiego 113, 90-549 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Nephrocardiology, Medical University of Lodz, ul. Zeromskiego 113, 90-549 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Nephrocardiology, Medical University of Lodz, ul. Zeromskiego 113, 90-549 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Nephrocardiology, Medical University of Lodz, ul. Zeromskiego 113, 90-549 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Nephrocardiology, Medical University of Lodz, ul. Zeromskiego 113, 90-549 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Nephrology, Hypertension and Family Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, ul. Zeromskiego 113, 90-549 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Nephrocardiology, Medical University of Lodz, ul. Zeromskiego 113, 90-549 Lodz, Poland
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Zhao Y, Qin S, Yang Z, Lu Y, Ma Z, Ping X, Sun G, Pei L. Gastrodin ameliorates depressive-like behaviors via modulating gut microbiota in CUMS-induced mice. Behav Brain Res 2024; 465:114968. [PMID: 38521360 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2024.114968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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PURPOSE Depression is a psychiatric disorder and the treatment of depression is an urgent problem that need to be solved. Gastrodin (GAS) is a Traditional Chinese Medicine from an orchid and is used for neurological diseases, including depressive disorders. METHODS To assess the effect of GAS on gut microbiota of depressive mice, we established a chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS)-induced mouse model, and GAS was administered to one group of the mice. Animal behavior experiments were used to detect depressive-like behaviors, and 16 S rRNA gene analysis was applied to detect the gut microbiota of each group. All raw sequences were deposited in the NCBI Sequence Read Archive under accession number SRP491061. RESULTS GAS treatment significantly improved depressive-like behaviors as well as the diversity and abundance of the gut microbiota. The depressive-like behaviors of the CUMS-GAS group were improved in different degrees compared with the CUMS group. The linear discriminant analysis (LDA) of the gut microbiota showed that the makeup of the gut microbiota in mice changed dramatically in the CUMS-GAS group, compared with the CUMS group, Bacteroides (LDA = 3.94, P < 0.05) were enriched in the CUMS-GAS group at the genus level. In comparison to the CUMS group, the CUMS-GAS group had a greater concentration numbers of Lactobacillus, Corynebacterium, Staphylococcus, Bacteroides, Psychrobacter, and Alistipes. CONCLUSION Our results suggested that GAS improved depressive-like behaviors in mice and impacted the microbial composition of the gut. Our research indicated that dysbiosis of the gut microbiota may be affected by GAS treatment, which improved depressive-like behaviors in the CUMS-induced mouse model of depression.
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- Yanan Zhao
- Hebei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, PR China
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- Section of science and Education, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Dingzhou, Hebei, PR China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, PR China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Turbidity, Hebei Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, PR China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Turbidity, Hebei Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, PR China
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- Hebei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, PR China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Turbidity, Hebei Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, PR China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Turbidity, Hebei Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, PR China.
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Turbidity, Hebei Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, PR China.
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Ma L, Eguchi A, Liu G, Qu Y, Wan X, Murayama R, Mori C, Hashimoto K. A role of gut-brain axis on prophylactic actions of arketamine in male mice exposed to chronic restrain stress. Pharmacol Biochem Behav 2024; 238:173736. [PMID: 38401573 DOI: 10.1016/j.pbb.2024.173736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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The gut-brain axis, which includes gut microbiota and microbiome-derived metabolites, might be implicated in depression. We reported the sustained prophylactic effects of a new antidepressant arketamine in chronic restrain stress (CRS) model of depression. In this study, we investigated the role of gut-brain axis on the prophylactic effects of arketamine in the CRS (7 days) model. Pretreatment with arketamine (10 mg/kg, 1 day prior to the CRS onset) significantly prevented CRS-induced body weight loss, increased immobility time of forced swimming test, decreased sucrose preference of sucrose preference test, and reduced expressions of synaptic proteins (GluA1 and PSD-95) in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) in the male mice. Gut microbiota analysis showed that pretreatment with arketamine might restore altered abundance of gut microbiota in CRS-exposed mice. An untargeted metabolomics analysis revealed four metabolites (e.g., L-leucine, N-acetyl-l-glutamine, 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]acrylonitrile, L-threonine amide) that were altered between control and CRS group; however, there were found to be altered between the saline + CRS group and the arketamine + CRS group. Network analysis demonstrated correlations among synaptic proteins in the PFC and certain microbiota, and blood metabolites. These findings suggest that gut-brain axis, including its metabolites, might partially contribute to the persistent prophylactic effects of arketamine in the CRS model.
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- Li Ma
- Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Chiba University Center for Forensic Mental Health, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Sustainable Health Science, Chiba University Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Chiba University Center for Forensic Mental Health, Chiba 260-8670, Japan; Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Chiba University Center for Forensic Mental Health, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Chiba University Center for Forensic Mental Health, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Chiba University Center for Forensic Mental Health, Chiba 260-8670, Japan; Laboratory of Chemical Pharmacology, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Sustainable Health Science, Chiba University Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba 263-8522, Japan; Department of Bioenvironmental Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Chiba University Center for Forensic Mental Health, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.
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Wang Y, Xie D, Ma S, Shao N, Zhang X, Wang X. Exploring the common mechanism of vascular dementia and inflammatory bowel disease: a bioinformatics-based study. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1347415. [PMID: 38736878 PMCID: PMC11084673 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1347415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Objective Emerging evidence has shown that gut diseases can regulate the development and function of the immune, metabolic, and nervous systems through dynamic bidirectional communication on the brain-gut axis. However, the specific mechanism of intestinal diseases and vascular dementia (VD) remains unclear. We designed this study especially, to further clarify the connection between VD and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) from bioinformatics analyses. Methods We downloaded Gene expression profiles for VD (GSE122063) and IBD (GSE47908, GSE179285) from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Then individual Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) was used to confirm the connection between the two diseases respectively. The common differentially expressed genes (coDEGs) were identified, and the STRING database together with Cytoscape software were used to construct protein-protein interaction (PPI) network and core functional modules. We identified the hub genes by using the Cytohubba plugin. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis were applied to identify pathways of coDEGs and hub genes. Subsequently, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was used to identify the diagnostic ability of these hub genes, and a training dataset was used to verify the expression levels of the hub genes. An alternative single-sample gene set enrichment (ssGSEA) algorithm was used to analyze immune cell infiltration between coDEGs and immune cells. Finally, the correlation between hub genes and immune cells was analyzed. Results We screened 167 coDEGs. The main articles of coDEGs enrichment analysis focused on immune function. 8 shared hub genes were identified, including PTPRC, ITGB2, CYBB, IL1B, TLR2, CASP1, IL10RA, and BTK. The functional categories of hub genes enrichment analysis were mainly involved in the regulation of immune function and neuroinflammatory response. Compared to the healthy controls, abnormal infiltration of immune cells was found in VD and IBD. We also found the correlation between 8 shared hub genes and immune cells. Conclusions This study suggests that IBD may be a new risk factor for VD. The 8 hub genes may predict the IBD complicated with VD. Immune-related coDEGS may be related to their association, which requires further research to prove.
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- Yujiao Wang
- Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Encephalopathy Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, China
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Kong FS, Huang P, Chen JH, Ma Y. The Novel Insight of Gut Microbiota from Mouse Model to Clinical Patients and the Role of NF-κB Pathway in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Reprod Sci 2024:10.1007/s43032-024-01562-3. [PMID: 38653859 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-024-01562-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperandrogenism and related symptoms in women of reproductive age. Emerging evidence suggests that chronic low-grade inflammation plays a significant role in the development of PCOS. The gut microbiota, a complex bacterial ecosystem, has been extensively studied for various diseases, including PCOS, while the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. This review comprehensively summarizes the changes in gut microbiota and metabolites observed in PCOS and their potential association with the condition. Additionally, we discuss the role of abnormal nuclear factor κB signaling in the pathogenesis of PCOS. These findings offer valuable insights into the mechanisms of PCOS and may pave the way for the development of control and therapeutic strategies for this condition in clinical practice. By bridging the gap between mouse models and clinical patients, this review contributes to a better understanding of the interplay between gut microbiota and inflammation in PCOS, thus paving new ways for future investigations and interventions.
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- Fan-Sheng Kong
- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Laboratory of Genomic and Precision Medicine, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Laboratory of Genomic and Precision Medicine, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Laboratory of Genomic and Precision Medicine, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
- Joint Primate Research Center for Chronic Diseases, Institute of Zoology of Guangdong Academy of Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
- Jiangnan University Brain Institute, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China.
- Laboratory of Genomic and Precision Medicine, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
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Wang W, An Q, Huang K, Dai Y, Meng Q, Zhang Y. Unlocking the power of Lactoferrin: Exploring its role in early life and its preventive potential for adult chronic diseases. Food Res Int 2024; 182:114143. [PMID: 38519174 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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Nutrition during the early postnatal period exerts a profound impact on both infant development and later-life health. Breast milk, which contains lactoferrin, a dynamic protein, plays a crucial role in the growth of various biological systems and in preventing numerous chronic diseases. Based on the relationship between early infant development and chronic diseases later in life, this paper presents a review of the effects of lactoferrin in early life on neonates intestinal tract, immune system, nervous system, adipocyte development, and early intestinal microflora establishment, as well as the preventive and potential mechanisms of early postnatal lactoferrin against adult allergy, inflammatory bowel disease, depression, cancer, and obesity. Furthermore, we summarized the application status of lactoferrin in the early postnatal period and suggested directions for future research.
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- Wenli Wang
- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China.
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Bhalla D, Dinesh S, Sharma S, Sathisha GJ. Gut-Brain Axis Modulation of Metabolic Disorders: Exploring the Intertwined Neurohumoral Pathways and Therapeutic Prospects. Neurochem Res 2024; 49:847-871. [PMID: 38244132 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-023-04084-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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A significant rise in metabolic disorders, frequently brought on by lifestyle choices, is alarming. A wide range of preliminary studies indicates the significance of the gut-brain axis, which regulates bidirectional signaling between the gastrointestinal tract and the cognitive system, and is crucial for regulating host metabolism and cognition. Intimate connections between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract provide a network of neurohumoral transmission that can transmit in both directions. The gut-brain axis successfully establishes that the wellness of the brain is always correlated with the extent to which the gut operates. Research on the gut-brain axis has historically concentrated on how psychological health affects how well the gastrointestinal system works. The latest studies, however, revealed that the gut microbiota interacts with the brain via the gut-brain axis to control phenotypic changes in the brain and in behavior. This study addresses the significance of the gut microbiota, the role of the gut-brain axis in management of various metabolic disorders, the hormonal and neural signaling pathways and the therapeutic treatments available. Its objective is to establish the significance of the gut-brain axis in metabolic disorders accurately and examine the link between the two while evaluating the therapeutic strategies to be incorporated in the future.
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- Diya Bhalla
- Faculty of Life and Allied Health Sciences, MS Ramaiah University of Applied Science, Bangalore, 560048, India
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- Department of Bioinformatics, BioNome, Bangalore, 560043, India
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- Department of Bioinformatics, BioNome, Bangalore, 560043, India.
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- Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Biochemistry, Jnanasahyadri, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga, 577451, India
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Bu Y, Yang S, Wang D, Hu S, Zhang Q, Wu Z, Yang C. Role of soluble epoxide hydrolase in pain and depression comorbidity. Neurobiol Dis 2024; 193:106443. [PMID: 38395315 DOI: 10.1016/j.nbd.2024.106443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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The coexistence of chronic pain and depression in clinical practice places a substantial social burden and profoundly impacts in patients. Although a clear correlation exists, the underlying mechanism of comorbidity between chronic pain and depression remains elusive. Research conducted in recent decades has uncovered that soluble epoxide hydrolase, a pivotal enzyme in the metabolism of polyunsaturated fatty acids, plays a crucial role in inflammation. Interestingly, this enzyme is intricately linked to the development of both pain and depression. With this understanding, this review aims to summarize the roles of soluble epoxide hydrolase in pain, depression, and their comorbidity. Simultaneously, we will also explore the underlying mechanisms, providing guidance for future research and drug development.
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- Yuchen Bu
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China.
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de Souza Lopes L, da Silva JS, da luz JMR, de Cássia Soares da Silva M, Lima HS, Rocha GC, Mantovani HC, Kasuya MCM. Intestinal microbial diversity of swines fed with different sources of lithium. 3 Biotech 2024; 14:102. [PMID: 38464613 PMCID: PMC10917731 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-024-03938-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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A drug that is widely used in the treatment of psychiatric disorder is lithium (Li) salts. The people who make therapeutic use of this drug develop a series of side effects. Through metataxonomic data, this study assessed the impacts of lithium, as Li carbonate or Li-enriched mushrooms, on the microbial composition of the ileum, colon, and feces of piglets. Employing Bray-Curtis metric, no differences were observed among the treatments evaluated. Nevertheless, the alpha diversity indices showed differences in the Simpson, Shannon, and Chao-1 indices in the colon and Chao-1 in the feces in the diets with Li compared with the diets without Li. The taxa with the highest relative abundance varied among the ileum, colon, and feces, with a predominance of the phyla Firmicutes, Bacteroidota, and Proteobacteria in diets with Li. Many groups of microorganisms that are important for the health of the host (e.g., Lactobacillus, Ruminococcaceae, Enterorhabdus, Muribaculaceae, and Coprococcus) had their relative abundance increased in animals that received diets with the recommended dose of lithium. Furthermore, there was an increase in the abundance of Prevotellaceae and Bacteroidales (in the diet with Li-enriched mushroom) and Clostridia, Ruminococcus, Burkholderia, and Bacteroidales (diets with Li carbonate) at the recommended dosages. This is the first study to show the effects of Li carbonate and Li-enriched mushrooms on the intestinal microbiota of piglets. Thus, the effects of lithium on the body may be related to its ability to change the composition of the intestinal microbiota. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-024-03938-3.
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- Leandro de Souza Lopes
- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/N, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-000 Brazil
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/N, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-000 Brazil
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/N, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-000 Brazil
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/N, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-000 Brazil
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/N, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-000 Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Av. P.H. Rolfs, S/N, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-900 Brazil
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/N, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-000 Brazil
- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706 USA
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- Department of Agricultural Microbiology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Av. Peter Henry Rolfs, S/N, Viçosa, Minas Gerais 36570-000 Brazil
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Sun M, Chen H, Dong S, Zhang G, Zhou X, Cheng H. Alteration of gut microbiota in post-stroke depression patients with Helicobacter pylori infection. Neurobiol Dis 2024; 193:106458. [PMID: 38423194 DOI: 10.1016/j.nbd.2024.106458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Several studies have identified an association between the gut microbiome and post-stroke depression(PSD), and Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) infection cause significant alterations in the composition of the gastrointestinal microbiome. However, evidence regarding the role of the H. pylori infection in promoting PSD is still lacking. Here, we conducted a retrospective study to explore risk factors associated with PSD. METHODS Patients with cerebral infarction were consecutively enrolled from December 2021 to October 2022. The diagnosis of PSD is based on the DSM-V criteria, and the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale(HAMD) was used to identify patients with PSD. White matter lesions were evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) and H. pylori infection was detected by 13C-urea breath test. Further, 16S rRNA gene sequencing was used to evaluate the changes in gut microbiota composition of fecal samples from PSD patients. The concentration of short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs) was determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry(GC-MS). RESULTS Multivariate regression analysis showed that deep white matter lesions(DWMLs) [odds ratio(OR) 3.382, 95% confidence interval(CI) 1.756-6.512; P = 0.001] and H. pylori infection(OR 2.186, 95% CI 1.149-4.159; P = 0.017) were the independent risk factors for PSD. Patients with H. pylori infection had more severe depressive symptoms than patients without infection. Intestinal microbiota was significantly different between H. pylori-positive PSD[H. pylori(+)] patients and H. pylori-negative PSD[H. pylori (-)] patients. Fecal SCFAs concentrations were significantly reduced in the H. pylori(+) group compared to the negative ones. CONCLUSION DWMLs and H. pylori infection may play important roles in the development of PSD. H. pylori infection is likely to be involved in the pathogenesis of PSD by altering the intestinal flora.
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- Mei Sun
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China.
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241001, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China.
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China.
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Wang J, Zhu H, Song X, Zhao J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Li S, Rong P. Electroacupuncture regulates gut microbiota to reduce depressive-like behavior in rats. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1327630. [PMID: 38601933 PMCID: PMC11004248 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1327630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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Background and objectives Growing studies show that gut microbiota is closely associated with depression. Acupuncture treatment could regulate the gut microbiota of many diseases. Here, we aim to observe the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on gut microbiota in rats that showed depressive-like behavior. Materials and methods The rats were randomly divided into normal group, chronic unpredictable mild stress model (CUMS) group, CUMS + electroacupuncture (EA) group, and CUMS + sham-electroacupuncture (Sham) group. The CUMS+EA rats were treated with EA stimulation at bilateral Zusanli (ST36) and Tianshu (ST25) acupoints for 2 weeks (0.7 mA, 2/100 Hz, 30 min/day). The rats in the sham EA group were treated with the same conditions without inserting needles and electrical stimulation. Behavioral tests were conducted by forced swimming test (FST), open field test (OFT), and sucrose preference test (SPT) to assess depression-like behavior in rats. The relative abundance of intestinal bacteria in rat feces was detected by 16S rRNA analysis. The expression of calcitonin-gene-related peptide (CGRP), vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), somatostatin (SST), and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in serum was detected by ELISA kit, and VIP, CGRP, and SST in the colon were detected by qRT-PCR and Western blot. Results Chronic unpredictable mild stress model rats exhibited depressive-like behaviors and had differential abundance vs. control rats. CUMS significantly decreased the relative abundance of Bifidobacterium and Streptococcus at the genus level, CGRP in plasma (p < 0.05), and significantly increased the intestine propulsion rate, the mRNA and protein expression of VIP, SST, and mRNA in the colon, and ATCH in plasma (p < 0.05). EA rats with microbial profiles were distinct from CUMS rats. EA markedly reduced the depressive-like behaviors, significantly increased the intestine propulsion rate, the relative abundance of Bacteroidetes, Proteobacteria, and Actinobacteria at the phylum level, Bifidobacterium and Streptococcus at the genus level, and VIP and CGRP in plasma (p < 0.05), and significantly decreased Firmicutes, the ratio of Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes at the phylum level, ACTH and SST in plasma, and SST mRNA in the colon (p < 0.05). Conclusion The antidepressant effect of EA at ST36 and ST25 is related to regulating intestinal flora and the neurotransmitter system. Our study suggests that EA contributes to the improvement of depression, and gut microbiota may be one of the mechanisms of EA effect.
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- Junying Wang
- Department of Physiology, Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Physiology, Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Tan Y, Xu M, Lin D. Review of research progress on intestinal microbiota based on metabolism and inflammation for depression. Arch Microbiol 2024; 206:146. [PMID: 38462572 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-024-03866-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Depression is a prevalent mental illness, affecting a significant portion of the global population. Recent research has highlighted the crucial role of the gut microbiota in both metabolic and central nervous health. By reviewing literature from various databases, including Pubmed, Science Direct, Web of Science, and Scopus, spanning the years 2005-2023, a comprehensive search was conducted using keywords such as "Depression" and "Gut Microbiota". The gut microbiota acts as a "second brain" in humans and can communicate bidirectionally with the brain through the Brain-gut-microbiota axis pathway. This communication involves the immune and nervous systems. However, there are challenges in detecting and treating depression effectively. To address these limitations, researchers have been exploring the relationship between gut microbiota and depression. Studies have shown that gut microbial metabolites, such as lipopolysaccharides and short-chain fatty acids, can induce pro-inflammatory cytokines that contribute to neuroinflammation and increase the risk of depression. The kynurenine pathway, triggered by gut microbial metabolites, has also been associated with neuroinflammation. Thus, investigating these microbial metabolites can provide insights into depression treatment. This review focuses on analyzing the connection between gut microbial metabolites, inflammation, and depression. It explores novel mechanisms contributing to depression, specifically focusing on the mediation of inflammation through the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines. The objective is to provide valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying depression and to propose potential treatments.
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- Yunxiang Tan
- School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
- Faculty of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Danzhou, 571700, Hainan, China
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- Faculty of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University, Danzhou, 571700, Hainan, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China.
- Greater Bay Area Institute of Precision Medicine, Guangzhou, 511466, Guangdong, China.
- Beijing Research Center for Chinese Classic Science and Technology, Beijing, 102425, China.
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Calcaterra V, Rossi V, Magenes VC, Baldassarre P, Grazi R, Loiodice M, Fabiano V, Zuccotti G. Dietary habits, depression and obesity: an intricate relationship to explore in pediatric preventive strategies. Front Pediatr 2024; 12:1368283. [PMID: 38523835 PMCID: PMC10957686 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1368283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Obesity and depression represent major health problems due to their high prevalence and morbidity rates. Numerous evidences elucidated the connections between dietary habits and the incidence or severity of depression. This overview aims to investigate the intricate relationship between dietary patterns and depression with the objective of elaborating preventive strategies for childhood obesity. Literature data recognized that there is a link between mood and food choices, with certain foods selected for their impact on the brain's reward centers. This behavior parallels the one observed in substance addiction, suggesting a specific neural mechanism for food addiction that contributes to overeating and obesity. It is important to note the significant correlation between obesity and depression, indicating a shared biological pathway influencing these conditions. Stress substantially affects also eating behaviors, often leading to increased consumption of pleasurable and rewarding foods. This can trigger a cycle of overeating, weight gain, and psychological distress, exacerbating mood disorders and obesity. In addition, consumption of certain types of foods, especially "comfort foods" high in fat and calories, may provide temporary relief from symptoms of depression, but can lead to long-term obesity and further mental health problems. Understanding these complex interactions is critical to developing preventive strategies focusing on dietary, emotional, and environmental factors, thereby reducing the risk of obesity and mood disorders.
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- Valeria Calcaterra
- Pediatric and Adolescent Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Pediatric Department, “Vittore Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, “Vittore Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, “Vittore Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, “Vittore Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, “Vittore Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, “Vittore Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, “Vittore Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Nie L, Xiang Q, Lin Y, Xu Y, Wen W, Deng Y, Chen J, Zhu X, Xie L, Wu Z. Correlation between symptoms and cognitive function changes in patients with primary insomnia and pathways in gut microbiota. Biochem Biophys Rep 2024; 37:101629. [PMID: 38298210 PMCID: PMC10828595 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2023.101629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Background Primary insomnia (PI) refers to syndromes of difficulty falling asleep, poor sleep quality, early awakening, and difficulty falling asleep after waking up. Although there have been numerous studies, the specific etiology and pathogenesis of PI are still misunderstanding. In recent years, the gut microbiota has been proved to be involved in the metabolism of many mental disorders. But the specific mechanisms of its involvement in PI have not been fully elucidated. This study aims to explore the relationship between the gut microbiota and the symptoms, cognitive function changes in PI. Methods In this study, the gut microbiota of PI patients and healthy controls was profiled by performing stool 16s rRNA gene sequencing. The co-occurrence network was constructed by using Weight Gene Co-expression Network Analysis (WGCNA) algorithm. The correlation between gut microbiota associated pathways and traits in PI were predicted. Results WGCNA results demonstrated several Operational Taxonomic Units (OTU) modules are correlated to symptoms. By using PICRUSt2 software, we predicted the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways of microbiota in modules. For instance, sleep efficiency may be correlated with the presence of Insulin signaling pathway, Flavonoid biosynthesis, Ascorbate and aldarate metabolism, Nitrotoluene degradation, Biotin metabolism, RNA polymerase and Chlorocyclohexane and chlorobenzene degradation. Total sleep time may be correlated with the presence of Tyrosine metabolism, Propanoate metabolism, Carbon fixation pathways in prokaryotes, Carotenoid biosynthesis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Nitrotoluene degradation and Biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids. The severity of insomnia may be correlated with Insulin signaling pathway, Flavonoid biosynthesis, Ascorbate and aldarate metabolism, Nitrotoluene degradation, Biotin metabolism and RNA polymerase. Change of name score in Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) may be correlated with Tyrosine metabolism, Propanoate metabolism, Carbon fixation pathways in prokaryotes, Carotenoid biosynthesis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Nitrotoluene degradation, Biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids, Apoptosis, Steroid hormone biosynthesis, Geraniol degradation, Protein digestion and absorption and Bisphenol degradation in Gut Microbiota (GM). Conclusion This study revealed the potential relationships between gut microbiota and PI. By using pathway prediction and enrichment analysis, we concluded many metabolic pathways may associated with some important traits of insomnia patients, including sleep efficiency, severe insomnia, total sleep time and change of name score in MoCA. The metabolic pathways include Insulin signaling pathway, Flavonoid biosynthesis, Ascorbate and aldarate metabolism, Nitrotoluene degradation, Biotin metabolism, RNA polymerase and Chlorocyclohexane, chlorobenzene degradation, Tyrosine metabolism, Propanoate metabolism, Carbon fixation pathways in prokaryotes, Carotenoid biosynthesis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids, Apoptosis, Steroid hormone biosynthesis, Geraniol degradation, Protein digestion and absorption and Bisphenol degradation.Our study demonstrated that PI patients demonstrate significant changes in gut microbiota, which will help delineate the relationship between gut microbiota and syndromes of PI.
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- Linghui Nie
- Children's Behavioral Development Rehabilitation Center, The Second People's Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Children's Behavioral Development Rehabilitation Center, The Second People's Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Children's Behavioral Development Rehabilitation Center, The Second People's Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Children's Behavioral Development Rehabilitation Center, The Second People's Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Children's Behavioral Development Rehabilitation Center, The Second People's Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Children's Behavioral Development Rehabilitation Center, The Second People's Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Children's Behavioral Development Rehabilitation Center, The Second People's Hospital of Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Encephalopathy and Psychology Department, The Fourth Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shen Zhen, Guangdong, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Chen S, Wang K, Wang H, Gao Y, Nie K, Jiang X, Su H, Tang Y, Lu F, Dong H, Wang Z. The therapeutic effects of saikosaponins on depression through the modulation of neuroplasticity: From molecular mechanisms to potential clinical applications. Pharmacol Res 2024; 201:107090. [PMID: 38309381 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2024.107090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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Depression is a major global health issue that urgently requires innovative and precise treatment options. In this context, saikosaponin has emerged as a promising candidate, offering a variety of therapeutic benefits that may be effective in combating depression. This review delves into the multifaceted potential of saikosaponins in alleviating depressive symptoms. We summarized the effects of saikosaponins on structural and functional neuroplasticity, elaborated the regulatory mechanism of saikosaponins in modulating key factors that affect neuroplasticity, such as inflammation, the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, oxidative stress, and the brain-gut axis. Moreover, this paper highlights existing gaps in current researches and outlines directions for future studies. A detailed plan is provided for the future clinical application of saikosaponins, advocating for more targeted researches to speed up its transition from preclinical trials to clinical practice.
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- Shen Chen
- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China.
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Yang Y, Eguchi A, Mori C, Hashimoto K. Depression-like phenotypes in mice following common bile duct ligation: Insights into the gut-liver-brain axis via the vagus nerve. Neurobiol Dis 2024; 192:106433. [PMID: 38331354 DOI: 10.1016/j.nbd.2024.106433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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Depression frequently occurs in patients with liver cirrhosis, yet the reasons for this correlation are not fully understood. Dysbiosis of gut microbiota has been implicated in depression through the gut-brain axis via the vagus nerve. This study explored the potential role of the gut-liver-brain axis via the vagus nerve in depression-like phenotypes in mice with liver cirrhosis. These mice underwent common bile duct ligation (CBDL), a method used to stimulate liver cirrhosis. To assess depression-like behaviors, behavioral tests were conducted 10 days following either sham or CBDL surgeries. The mice with CBDL displayed symptoms such as splenomegaly, elevated plasma levels of interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α, depression-like behaviors, decreased levels of synaptic proteins in the prefrontal cortex (PFC), disrupted gut microbiota balance, and changes in blood metabolites (or lipids). Additionally, there were positive or negative correlations between the relative abundance of microbiome and behavioral data or blood metabolites (or lipids). Significantly, these changes were reversed in CBDL mice by performing a subdiaphragmatic vagotomy. Intriguingly, depression-like phenotypes in mice with CBDL were improved after a single injection of arketamine, a new antidepressant. These results suggest that CBDL-induced depression-like phenotypes in mice are mediated through the gut-liver-brain axis via the subdiaphragmatic vagus nerve, and that arketamine might offer a new treatment approach for depression in liver cirrhosis patients.
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- Yong Yang
- Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Chiba University Center for Forensic Mental Health, Chiba 260-8670, Japan; Department of Neurosurgery, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang 550002, China
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- Department of Sustainable Health Science, Chiba University Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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- Department of Sustainable Health Science, Chiba University Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba 263-8522, Japan; Department of Bioenvironmental Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Chiba University Center for Forensic Mental Health, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.
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Hashimoto K. Are "mystical experiences" essential for antidepressant actions of ketamine and the classic psychedelics? Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2024:10.1007/s00406-024-01770-7. [PMID: 38411629 DOI: 10.1007/s00406-024-01770-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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The growing interest in the rapid and sustained antidepressant effects of the dissociative anesthetic ketamine and classic psychedelics, such as psilocybin, is remarkable. However, both ketamine and psychedelics are known to induce acute mystical experiences; ketamine can cause dissociative symptoms such as out-of-body experience, while psychedelics typically bring about hallucinogenic experiences, like a profound sense of unity with the universe or nature. The role of these mystical experiences in enhancing the antidepressant outcomes for patients with depression is currently an area of ongoing investigation and debate. Clinical studies have shown that the dissociative symptoms following the administration of ketamine or (S)-ketamine (esketamine) are not directly linked to their antidepressant properties. In contrast, the antidepressant potential of (R)-ketamine (arketamine), thought to lack dissociative side effects, has yet to be conclusively proven in large-scale clinical trials. Moreover, although the activation of the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor is crucial for the hallucinogenic effects of psychedelics in humans, its precise role in their antidepressant action is still under discussion. This article explores the importance of mystical experiences in enhancing the antidepressant efficacy of both ketamine and classic psychedelics.
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- Kenji Hashimoto
- Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Chiba University Center for Forensic Mental Health, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan.
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Luqman A, He M, Hassan A, Ullah M, Zhang L, Rashid Khan M, Din AU, Ullah K, Wang W, Wang G. Mood and microbes: a comprehensive review of intestinal microbiota's impact on depression. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1295766. [PMID: 38404464 PMCID: PMC10884216 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1295766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Depression is considered a multifaceted and intricate mental disorder of growing concern due to its significant impact on global health issues. The human gut microbiota, also known as the "second brain," has an important role in the CNS by regulating it through chemical, immunological, hormonal, and neurological processes. Various studies have found a significant bidirectional link between the brain and the gut, emphasizing the onset of depression therapies. The biological and molecular processes underlying depression and microbiota are required, as the bidirectional association may represent a novel study. However, profound insights into the stratification and diversity of the gut microbiota are still uncommon. This article investigates the emerging evidence of a bacterial relationship between the gut and the brain's neurological system and its potential pathogenicity and relevance. The interplay of microbiota, immune system, nervous system neurotransmitter synthesis, and neuroplasticity transitions is also widely studied. The consequences of stress, dietary fibers, probiotics, prebiotics, and antibiotics on the GB axis are being studied. Multiple studies revealed the processes underlying this axis and led to the development of effective microbiota-based drugs for both prevention and treatment. Therefore, the results support the hypothesis that gut microbiota influences depression and provide a promising area of research for an improved knowledge of the etiology of the disease and future therapies.
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- Ameer Luqman
- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implant, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implant, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Nano/Micro Composite Materials and Devices, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing, China
- JinFeng Laboratory, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implant, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implant, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Plants for Human Health Institute, Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, North Carolina State University, Kannapolis, NC, United States
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- Department of Biology, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Pakistan
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- Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implant, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
- JinFeng Laboratory, Chongqing, China
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