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Messaritakis I, Koulouris A, Boukla E, Vogiatzoglou K, Lagkouvardos I, Intze E, Sfakianaki M, Chondrozoumaki M, Karagianni M, Athanasakis E, Xynos E, Tsiaoussis J, Christodoulakis M, Flamourakis ME, Tsagkataki ES, Giannikaki L, Chliara E, Mavroudis D, Tzardi M, Souglakos J. Exploring Gut Microbiome Composition and Circulating Microbial DNA Fragments in Patients with Stage II/III Colorectal Cancer: A Comprehensive Analysis. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1923. [PMID: 38792001 PMCID: PMC11119035 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16101923] [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: 03/31/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) significantly contributes to cancer-related mortality, necessitating the exploration of prognostic factors beyond TNM staging. This study investigates the composition of the gut microbiome and microbial DNA fragments in stage II/III CRC. METHODS A cohort of 142 patients with stage II/III CRC and 91 healthy controls underwent comprehensive microbiome analysis. Fecal samples were collected for 16S rRNA sequencing, and blood samples were tested for the presence of microbial DNA fragments. De novo clustering analysis categorized individuals based on their microbial profiles. Alpha and beta diversity metrics were calculated, and taxonomic profiling was conducted. RESULTS Patients with CRC exhibited distinct microbial composition compared to controls. Beta diversity analysis confirmed CRC-specific microbial profiles. Taxonomic profiling revealed unique taxonomies in the patient cohort. De novo clustering separated individuals into distinct groups, with specific microbial DNA fragment detection associated with certain patient clusters. CONCLUSIONS The gut microbiota can differentiate patients with CRC from healthy individuals. Detecting microbial DNA fragments in the bloodstream may be linked to CRC prognosis. These findings suggest that the gut microbiome could serve as a prognostic factor in stage II/III CRC. Identifying specific microbial markers associated with CRC prognosis has potential clinical implications, including personalized treatment strategies and reduced healthcare costs. Further research is needed to validate these findings and uncover underlying mechanisms.
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- Ippokratis Messaritakis
- Laboratory of Translational Oncology, Medical School, University of Crete, 70013 Heraklion, Greece; (A.K.); (M.C.); (D.M.)
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- Laboratory of Translational Oncology, Medical School, University of Crete, 70013 Heraklion, Greece; (A.K.); (M.C.); (D.M.)
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- Laboratory of Translational Oncology, Medical School, University of Crete, 70013 Heraklion, Greece; (A.K.); (M.C.); (D.M.)
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- Laboratory of Translational Oncology, Medical School, University of Crete, 70013 Heraklion, Greece; (A.K.); (M.C.); (D.M.)
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, 70013 Heraklion, Greece; (I.L.); (E.I.)
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, 70013 Heraklion, Greece; (I.L.); (E.I.)
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- Laboratory of Translational Oncology, Medical School, University of Crete, 70013 Heraklion, Greece; (A.K.); (M.C.); (D.M.)
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- Laboratory of Translational Oncology, Medical School, University of Crete, 70013 Heraklion, Greece; (A.K.); (M.C.); (D.M.)
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- Laboratory of Translational Oncology, Medical School, University of Crete, 70013 Heraklion, Greece; (A.K.); (M.C.); (D.M.)
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- Department of General Surgery, Heraklion University Hospital, 71100 Heraklion, Greece;
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- Department of Surgery, Creta Interclinic Hospital of Heraklion, 71305 Heraklion, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, University of Crete, 70013 Heraklion, Greece;
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- Department of General Surgery, Venizeleio General Hospital, 71409 Heraklion, Greece (M.E.F.)
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- Histopathology, Venizeleio General Hospital, 71409 Heraklion, Greece
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- Histopathology, Venizeleio General Hospital, 71409 Heraklion, Greece
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- Laboratory of Translational Oncology, Medical School, University of Crete, 70013 Heraklion, Greece; (A.K.); (M.C.); (D.M.)
- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Heraklion, 71110 Heraklion, Greece
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- Laboratory of Pathology, University General Hospital of Heraklion, 70013 Heraklion, Greece;
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- Laboratory of Translational Oncology, Medical School, University of Crete, 70013 Heraklion, Greece; (A.K.); (M.C.); (D.M.)
- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital of Heraklion, 71110 Heraklion, Greece
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Bao YQ, Zhang Y, Li ZN. Causal associations between gut microbiota and cutaneous melanoma: a Mendelian randomization study. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1339621. [PMID: 38650882 PMCID: PMC11033470 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1339621] [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: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Background Cutaneous melanoma (CM) of the skin stands as the leading cause of mortality among skin cancer-related deaths. Despite the successes achieved with novel therapies such as immunotherapy and targeted therapy, their efficacy remains limited, necessitating further exploration of new treatment modalities. The gut microbiota and CM may be linked, as indicated by a growing body of preclinical and observational research. Nevertheless, the exact correlation between the intestinal microbiota and CM remains to be determined. Therefore, this study aims to assess the potential causal relationship between the gut microbiota and CM. Methods The study utilized exposure data obtained from the MiBioGen consortium's microbiome GWAS, which included a total of 18,340 samples gathered from 24 population-based cohorts. Data at the summary level for CM were acquired from the UK Biobank investigation. The main analytical strategy utilized in this research was the inverse variance weighted (IVW) technique, supported by quality assurance measures like the weighted median model, MR-Egger, simple model, and weighted model approaches. The Cochran's Q test was used to evaluate heterogeneity. To ascertain potential pleiotropy, we employed both the MR-Egger regression and the MR-PRESSO test. Sensitivity analysis was conducted using the leave-one-out method. Results The study found that the class Bacteroidia (OR = 0.997, 95% CI: 0.995-0.999, p = 0.027), genus Parabacteroides (OR = 0.997, 95% CI: 0.994-0.999, p = 0.037), order Bacteroidales (OR = 0.997, 95% CI: 0.995-0.999, p = 0.027), and genus Veillonella (OR = 0.998, 95% CI: 0.996-0.999, p = 0.046) have protective effects on CM. On the order hand, the genus Blautia (OR = 1.003, 95% CI: 1-1.006, p = 0.001) and phylum Cyanobacteria (OR = 1.002, 95% CI: 1-1.004, p = 0.04) are identified as risk factors for CM. Conclusion We comprehensively assessed the potential causal relationship between the gut microbiota and CM and identified associations between six gut microbiota and CM. Among these, four gut microbiota were identified as protective factors for CM, while two gut microbiota were identified as risk factors for CM. This study effectively established a causal relationship between the gut microbiota and CM, thereby providing valuable insights into the mechanistic pathways through which the microbiota impacts the progression of CM.
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- Yan-Qiu Bao
- Department of Medical Research Center, Shaoxing People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Dermatology, Shaoxing People’s Hospital, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shaoxing People’s Hospital, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Affiliated Hospital of Yanbian University, Yanji, Jilin, China
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Ruiz-Saavedra S, Arboleya S, Nogacka AM, González del Rey C, Suárez A, Diaz Y, Gueimonde M, Salazar N, González S, de los Reyes-Gavilán CG. Commensal Fecal Microbiota Profiles Associated with Initial Stages of Intestinal Mucosa Damage: A Pilot Study. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 16:104. [PMID: 38201530 PMCID: PMC10778549 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16010104] [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: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Progressive intestinal mucosal damage occurs over years prior to colorectal cancer (CRC) development. The endoscopic screening of polyps and histopathological examination are used clinically to determine the risk and progression of mucosal lesions. We analyzed fecal microbiota compositions using 16S rRNA gene-based metataxonomic analyses and the levels of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) using gas chromatography in volunteers undergoing colonoscopy and histopathological analyses to determine the microbiota shifts occurring at the early stages of intestinal mucosa alterations. The results were compared between diagnosis groups (nonpathological controls and polyps), between samples from individuals with hyperplastic polyps or conventional adenomas, and between grades of dysplasia in conventional adenomas. Some microbial taxa from the Bacillota and Euryarchaeota phyla were the most affected when comparing the diagnosis and histopathological groups. Deeper microbiota alterations were found in the conventional adenomas than in the hyperplastic polyps. The Ruminococcus torques group was enriched in both the hyperplastic polyps and conventional adenomas, whereas the family Eggerthellaceae was enriched only in the hyperplastic polyps. The abundance of Prevotellaceae, Oscillospiraceae, Methanobacteriaceae, Streptococcaceae, Christensenellaceae, Erysipelotrichaceae, and Clostridiaceae shifted in conventional adenomas depending on the grade of dysplasia, without affecting the major SCFAs. Our results suggest a reorganization of microbial consortia involved in gut fermentative processes.
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- Sergio Ruiz-Saavedra
- Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry of Dairy Products, Instituto de Productos Lácteos de Asturias (IPLA-CSIC), 33300 Villaviciosa, Spain; (S.R.-S.); (S.A.); (A.M.N.); (M.G.); (N.S.)
- Diet, Microbiota and Health Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain;
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- Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry of Dairy Products, Instituto de Productos Lácteos de Asturias (IPLA-CSIC), 33300 Villaviciosa, Spain; (S.R.-S.); (S.A.); (A.M.N.); (M.G.); (N.S.)
- Diet, Microbiota and Health Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain;
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- Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry of Dairy Products, Instituto de Productos Lácteos de Asturias (IPLA-CSIC), 33300 Villaviciosa, Spain; (S.R.-S.); (S.A.); (A.M.N.); (M.G.); (N.S.)
- Diet, Microbiota and Health Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain;
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Central University Hospital of Asturias (HUCA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain;
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- Diet, Microbiota and Health Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain;
- Digestive Service, Central University Hospital of Asturias (HUCA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain
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- Digestive Service, Carmen and Severo Ochoa Hospital, 33819 Cangas del Narcea, Spain;
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- Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry of Dairy Products, Instituto de Productos Lácteos de Asturias (IPLA-CSIC), 33300 Villaviciosa, Spain; (S.R.-S.); (S.A.); (A.M.N.); (M.G.); (N.S.)
- Diet, Microbiota and Health Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain;
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- Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry of Dairy Products, Instituto de Productos Lácteos de Asturias (IPLA-CSIC), 33300 Villaviciosa, Spain; (S.R.-S.); (S.A.); (A.M.N.); (M.G.); (N.S.)
- Diet, Microbiota and Health Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain;
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- Diet, Microbiota and Health Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain;
- Department of Functional Biology, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry of Dairy Products, Instituto de Productos Lácteos de Asturias (IPLA-CSIC), 33300 Villaviciosa, Spain; (S.R.-S.); (S.A.); (A.M.N.); (M.G.); (N.S.)
- Diet, Microbiota and Health Group, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), 33011 Oviedo, Spain;
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