Modern lifestyle and diet have increased the incidence rate of uric acid(UA)metabolism-related diseases like hyperuricemia(HUA)and gout,posing heavy economic burden to individual patients and their families and the so...Modern lifestyle and diet have increased the incidence rate of uric acid(UA)metabolism-related diseases like hyperuricemia(HUA)and gout,posing heavy economic burden to individual patients and their families and the society.UA metabolism is a complex physiological process involving the kidney,intestine,and other organs.A number of factors together regulate UA metabolism,including genetics,diet,hormones,and the gut microbiota.This review summaries the gut microbiota features in subjects with HUA and gout,and the therapeutic effects of implementing microecological therapies(probiotics,prebiotics,or fecal microbiota transplant)that target modulate the gut microbiota and its downstream metabolism on the disease.Current evidence shows that these strategies are safe and promising in alleviate inflammation,reduce UA,and restoring a healthy gut microbiota in subjects with UA metabolism-related diseases.However,most clinical data are generated by animal studies.Therefore,we propose that vigorous human intervention trials should be conducted in the future to evaluate the therapeutic effects of microecological therapies in managing HUA and gout.展开更多
Dear Editor,Alpha-thalassemia(α-tha) is an inherited hemolytic disease with an increasing prevalence worldwide that is caused by a complete or partial absence of α-globin chain synthesis due to α-globin chain synth...Dear Editor,Alpha-thalassemia(α-tha) is an inherited hemolytic disease with an increasing prevalence worldwide that is caused by a complete or partial absence of α-globin chain synthesis due to α-globin chain synthesis disorders(Farashi and Harteveld,2018).Mild α-tha is generally considered untreatable,whereas transfusion-dependent and severe forms require lifelong transfusions,which can lead to chronic iron overload necessitating chelation therapy(Horvei et al.,2021;Baird et al.,2022).展开更多
Female reproduction and health are highly dependent on ovarian function.Ovarian reserve is a critical indicator of ovarian function[1].The ovarian reserve refers to the stock of dormant primordial follicles(primordial...Female reproduction and health are highly dependent on ovarian function.Ovarian reserve is a critical indicator of ovarian function[1].The ovarian reserve refers to the stock of dormant primordial follicles(primordial follicle pool)residing in the ovarian cortex[2].The primordial germ cells(PGCs)are enclosed by the basal lamina to form cyst at the beginning of ovarian development[3].展开更多
Gout is a metabolic disease caused by hyperuricemia resulting from purine metabolism disorder.It mainly manifests as joint pain or inflammation caused by urate crystal deposition in joints.Some recent studies have rev...Gout is a metabolic disease caused by hyperuricemia resulting from purine metabolism disorder.It mainly manifests as joint pain or inflammation caused by urate crystal deposition in joints.Some recent studies have revealed the potential of gut microbiota in regulation of purine metabolism and body inflammation,suggesting gut microbiota can become the target for gout prevention and treatment.This study is a preliminary trial investigating the role of probiotics in the adjuvant treatment of gout and providing reference data for the selection of probiotics for use in further clinical trials.In total,40 male participants were recruited(gout=20,healthy controls=20).The characteristics of gut microbiota in gout patients and the relationship between gut microbiota and gout-related clinical indices were explored.The results showed(1)lower microbiota diversity and microecological disturbance in the gut of gout patients(P<0.001)(2)changes in gut microbiota(e.g.,Faecalibacterium prausnitzil,Bacteroides uniformis,Lachnospira eligens);affected several metabolic pathways,such as uric acid metabolism and purine metabolism,which may modify the levels of active metabolites such as cholate and cholesterol in the body;(3)strong correlations between key differential species and the uric acid level,and key differential species may be used as probes for detecting uric acid metabolism to treat and prevent gout.Overall,our research proved the crucial relationship between gut microbiota and gout,thereby providing direction and scientific guidance for next clinical trials.展开更多
Probiotics administration can improve host health. This study aims to determine the effects of probiotics (Lactobacillus casei Zhang and Lactobacillus plantarum P-8) administration on milk production, milk func- tio...Probiotics administration can improve host health. This study aims to determine the effects of probiotics (Lactobacillus casei Zhang and Lactobacillus plantarum P-8) administration on milk production, milk func- tional components, milk composition, and fecal microbiota of dairy cows. Variations in the fecal bacteria microbiota between treatments were assessed based on 16S rRNA profiles determined by PacBio single molecule real-time sequencing technology. The probiotics supplementation significantly increased the milk production and the contents of milk immunoglobulin C (IgG), lactoferrin (LTF), lysozyme (LYS) and lactoperoxidase (LP), while the somatic cell counts (SCC) significantly decreased (P〈0.01). However, no significant difference was found in the milk fat, protein and lactose contents (P 〉 0.05). Although the probiotics supplementation did not change the fecal bacteria richness and diversity, significantly more rumen fermentative bacteria ( Bacteroides, Roseburia, Ruminococcus, CIostridium, Coprococcus and Dorea) and beneficial bacteria (Faecalibacterium prausnitzii) were found in the probiotics treatment group. Meanwhile, some opportunistic pathogens e.g. Bacillus cereus, Cronobacter sakazakii and Alkaliphilus oremlandii, were suppressed. Additionally, we found some correlations between the milk production, milk components and fecal bacteria. To sum up, our study demonstrated the beneficial effects of probiotics application in improving the quality and quantity of cow milk production.展开更多
One factor that shapes the establishment of early neonatal intestinal microbiota is environmental microbial exposure,and probiotic application has been shown to promote health and growth of piglets.Thus,this study hyp...One factor that shapes the establishment of early neonatal intestinal microbiota is environmental microbial exposure,and probiotic application has been shown to promote health and growth of piglets.Thus,this study hypothesized that environmental probiotic application in early days of life would be beneficial to newborn piglets.This study aimed to investigate the effect of spraying a compound probiotic fermented liquid(CPFL)into the living environment of piglets on their early growth performance and immunity.This work included 68 piglets,which were randomized into probiotic and control groups.Blood and fecal samples were collected at 0,3,7,14,and 21 days of age.Spraying CPFL significantly reshaped the microbiota composition of the delivery room environment,increased piglets’daily weight gain and weaning weight(P<0.001),and modulated piglets’serum cytokine levels(increases in Ig A,Ig G,and IL-10;decrease in IFN-γ;P<0.05 in each case)in piglets.Additionally,spraying CPFL during early days of life modified piglets’gut microbiota structure and diversity,increased the abundance of some potentially beneficial bacteria(such as Bacteroides uniformis,Butyricimonas virosa,Parabacteroides distasonis,and Phascolarctobacterium succinatutens)and decreased the abundance of Escherichia coli(P<0.05).Interestingly,CPFL application also significantly enhanced the gut microbial bioactive potential and levels of several serum metabolites involved in the metabolism of vitamins(B2,B3,B6,and E),medium/long-chain fatty acids(caproic,tetradecanoic,and peptadecanoic acids),and dicarboxylic acids(azelaic and sebacic acids).Our study demonstrated that spraying CPFL significantly could improve piglets’growth performance and immunity,and the beneficial effects are associated with changes in the gut microbiota and host metabolism.Our study has provided novel data for future development of probiotic-based health-promoting strategies and expanded our knowledge of probiotic application in animal husbandry.展开更多
Improving silage production by adding exogenous microorganisms not only maximizes nutrient preservation,but also extends product shelf life.Herein,changes in the quality and quantity of Lactobacillus plantarum PS-8(PS...Improving silage production by adding exogenous microorganisms not only maximizes nutrient preservation,but also extends product shelf life.Herein,changes in the quality and quantity of Lactobacillus plantarum PS-8(PS-8)-inoculated alfalfa(Medicago sativa)during silage fermentation were monitored at d 0,7,14,and 28(inoculum dose of PS-8 was 1105 colony forming units[cfu]/g fresh weight;50 kg per bag;10 bags for each time point)by reconstructing metagenomic-assembled genomes(MAG)and Growth Rate InDex(GRiD).Our results showed that the exogenous starter bacterium,PS-8 inoculation,became the most dominating strain by d 7,and possibly played a highly active role throughout the fermentation process.The pH value of the silage decreased greatly,accompanied by the growth of acidproducing microorganisms namely PS-8,which inhibited the growth of harmful microorganisms like molds(4.18 vs.1.42 log cfu/g)and coliforms(4.95 vs.0.66 log most probable number[MPN]/g).The content of neutral detergent fiber(NDF)decreased significantly(41.6%vs.37.6%;dry matter basis).In addition,the abundance and diversity of genes coding microbial carbohydrate-active enzymes(CAZymes)increased significantly and desirably throughout the fermentation,particularly the genes responsible for degrading starch,arabino-xylan,and cellulose.Overall,our results showed that PS-8 was replicating rapidly and consistently during early-and mid-fermentation phases,promoting the growth of beneficial lactic acid bacteria and inhibiting undesirable microbes,ultimately improving the quality of silage.展开更多
Diet and health status directly or indirectly affect the gut microbiota.Mongolians have a varied intestinal Lactobacillus.However,how the diet regulates intestinal Lactobacillus and affects health has not been fully d...Diet and health status directly or indirectly affect the gut microbiota.Mongolians have a varied intestinal Lactobacillus.However,how the diet regulates intestinal Lactobacillus and affects health has not been fully discussed.In this research,we engaged 72 adult Mongolian participants.Conducting a physical examination and Dietary assessments to understood their dietary habits and health status.Then,Designed a pair of Lactobacillus-specific primers to seeking correlations between their diet,health,and intestinal Lactobacillus.The results show that the Lactobacillus-specific primer(Lac16s)used was highly effective in amplifying Lactobacillus sequences.The amplified fragment effectively differentiated various Lactobacillus species.We deciphered the Lactobacillus diversity in Mongolian participants,discovering notable differences between the normal and overweight individuals.Specifically,the overweight group exhibited higher abundances of Ligilactobacillus salivarius,Limosilactobacillus mucosae,Ligilactobacillus ruminis,and Limosilactobacillus reuteri,whereas the normal weight group had a pronounced presence of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei.A deeper analysis established that vitamin intake profoundly influences the Lactobacillus composition in Mongolian intestines.Additionally,the health of the participants was closely tied to the presence of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei and Limosilactobacillus mucosae.Scrutinizing the relationships between Lactobacillus strains and metabolic function revealed a significant link between most metabolic pathways,such as ascorbate and aldarate metabolism,fructose and mannose metabolism,and histidine metabolism,especially with Lacticaseibacillus paracasei.This strain may be influenced by dietary habits.In conclusion,we infer that the Lactobacillus composition in Mongolian intestines is intertwined with their diet and health.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32325040)the Research Fund for the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFD2100700).
摘要Modern lifestyle and diet have increased the incidence rate of uric acid(UA)metabolism-related diseases like hyperuricemia(HUA)and gout,posing heavy economic burden to individual patients and their families and the society.UA metabolism is a complex physiological process involving the kidney,intestine,and other organs.A number of factors together regulate UA metabolism,including genetics,diet,hormones,and the gut microbiota.This review summaries the gut microbiota features in subjects with HUA and gout,and the therapeutic effects of implementing microecological therapies(probiotics,prebiotics,or fecal microbiota transplant)that target modulate the gut microbiota and its downstream metabolism on the disease.Current evidence shows that these strategies are safe and promising in alleviate inflammation,reduce UA,and restoring a healthy gut microbiota in subjects with UA metabolism-related diseases.However,most clinical data are generated by animal studies.Therefore,we propose that vigorous human intervention trials should be conducted in the future to evaluate the therapeutic effects of microecological therapies in managing HUA and gout.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (2019YFA0109900,2019YFA0109901,2019YFA0802800 and 2019YFA0110803 to Y.W.)grants from the Shanghai Municipal Commission for Science and Technology (19PJ1403500 to Y.W.)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (82270125 to Y.W.,82060029 to Y.L.)the Scientific Research of Bo Shi Ke Yan (XJ2020025 to D.L.) from Anhui Medical University and the Anhui Province Fund for Excellent Young Scholars (2024AH030022 to DL.)。
摘要Dear Editor,Alpha-thalassemia(α-tha) is an inherited hemolytic disease with an increasing prevalence worldwide that is caused by a complete or partial absence of α-globin chain synthesis due to α-globin chain synthesis disorders(Farashi and Harteveld,2018).Mild α-tha is generally considered untreatable,whereas transfusion-dependent and severe forms require lifelong transfusions,which can lead to chronic iron overload necessitating chelation therapy(Horvei et al.,2021;Baird et al.,2022).
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFE0201100 and 2019YFA0110900)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDA16021400)+2 种基金CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(2016-I2M-1-001)Beijing Hospitals Authority’Ascent Plan(DFL20191401)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81871133)。
摘要Female reproduction and health are highly dependent on ovarian function.Ovarian reserve is a critical indicator of ovarian function[1].The ovarian reserve refers to the stock of dormant primordial follicles(primordial follicle pool)residing in the ovarian cortex[2].The primordial germ cells(PGCs)are enclosed by the basal lamina to form cyst at the beginning of ovarian development[3].
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFD2100702)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U22A20540)+1 种基金the Inner Mongolia Science and Technology Major Projects(2021ZD0014)the earmarked fund for CARS36.
摘要Gout is a metabolic disease caused by hyperuricemia resulting from purine metabolism disorder.It mainly manifests as joint pain or inflammation caused by urate crystal deposition in joints.Some recent studies have revealed the potential of gut microbiota in regulation of purine metabolism and body inflammation,suggesting gut microbiota can become the target for gout prevention and treatment.This study is a preliminary trial investigating the role of probiotics in the adjuvant treatment of gout and providing reference data for the selection of probiotics for use in further clinical trials.In total,40 male participants were recruited(gout=20,healthy controls=20).The characteristics of gut microbiota in gout patients and the relationship between gut microbiota and gout-related clinical indices were explored.The results showed(1)lower microbiota diversity and microecological disturbance in the gut of gout patients(P<0.001)(2)changes in gut microbiota(e.g.,Faecalibacterium prausnitzil,Bacteroides uniformis,Lachnospira eligens);affected several metabolic pathways,such as uric acid metabolism and purine metabolism,which may modify the levels of active metabolites such as cholate and cholesterol in the body;(3)strong correlations between key differential species and the uric acid level,and key differential species may be used as probes for detecting uric acid metabolism to treat and prevent gout.Overall,our research proved the crucial relationship between gut microbiota and gout,thereby providing direction and scientific guidance for next clinical trials.
基金supported by the China Agriculture Research System(CARS-37)the Major Project of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous region
摘要Probiotics administration can improve host health. This study aims to determine the effects of probiotics (Lactobacillus casei Zhang and Lactobacillus plantarum P-8) administration on milk production, milk func- tional components, milk composition, and fecal microbiota of dairy cows. Variations in the fecal bacteria microbiota between treatments were assessed based on 16S rRNA profiles determined by PacBio single molecule real-time sequencing technology. The probiotics supplementation significantly increased the milk production and the contents of milk immunoglobulin C (IgG), lactoferrin (LTF), lysozyme (LYS) and lactoperoxidase (LP), while the somatic cell counts (SCC) significantly decreased (P〈0.01). However, no significant difference was found in the milk fat, protein and lactose contents (P 〉 0.05). Although the probiotics supplementation did not change the fecal bacteria richness and diversity, significantly more rumen fermentative bacteria ( Bacteroides, Roseburia, Ruminococcus, CIostridium, Coprococcus and Dorea) and beneficial bacteria (Faecalibacterium prausnitzii) were found in the probiotics treatment group. Meanwhile, some opportunistic pathogens e.g. Bacillus cereus, Cronobacter sakazakii and Alkaliphilus oremlandii, were suppressed. Additionally, we found some correlations between the milk production, milk components and fecal bacteria. To sum up, our study demonstrated the beneficial effects of probiotics application in improving the quality and quantity of cow milk production.
基金supported by the earmarked fund for CARS-36the Science and Technology Major Projects of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(2021ZD0014)。
摘要One factor that shapes the establishment of early neonatal intestinal microbiota is environmental microbial exposure,and probiotic application has been shown to promote health and growth of piglets.Thus,this study hypothesized that environmental probiotic application in early days of life would be beneficial to newborn piglets.This study aimed to investigate the effect of spraying a compound probiotic fermented liquid(CPFL)into the living environment of piglets on their early growth performance and immunity.This work included 68 piglets,which were randomized into probiotic and control groups.Blood and fecal samples were collected at 0,3,7,14,and 21 days of age.Spraying CPFL significantly reshaped the microbiota composition of the delivery room environment,increased piglets’daily weight gain and weaning weight(P<0.001),and modulated piglets’serum cytokine levels(increases in Ig A,Ig G,and IL-10;decrease in IFN-γ;P<0.05 in each case)in piglets.Additionally,spraying CPFL during early days of life modified piglets’gut microbiota structure and diversity,increased the abundance of some potentially beneficial bacteria(such as Bacteroides uniformis,Butyricimonas virosa,Parabacteroides distasonis,and Phascolarctobacterium succinatutens)and decreased the abundance of Escherichia coli(P<0.05).Interestingly,CPFL application also significantly enhanced the gut microbial bioactive potential and levels of several serum metabolites involved in the metabolism of vitamins(B2,B3,B6,and E),medium/long-chain fatty acids(caproic,tetradecanoic,and peptadecanoic acids),and dicarboxylic acids(azelaic and sebacic acids).Our study demonstrated that spraying CPFL significantly could improve piglets’growth performance and immunity,and the beneficial effects are associated with changes in the gut microbiota and host metabolism.Our study has provided novel data for future development of probiotic-based health-promoting strategies and expanded our knowledge of probiotic application in animal husbandry.
基金the China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Science and Technology Achievement Transformation Project(2019CG027).
摘要Improving silage production by adding exogenous microorganisms not only maximizes nutrient preservation,but also extends product shelf life.Herein,changes in the quality and quantity of Lactobacillus plantarum PS-8(PS-8)-inoculated alfalfa(Medicago sativa)during silage fermentation were monitored at d 0,7,14,and 28(inoculum dose of PS-8 was 1105 colony forming units[cfu]/g fresh weight;50 kg per bag;10 bags for each time point)by reconstructing metagenomic-assembled genomes(MAG)and Growth Rate InDex(GRiD).Our results showed that the exogenous starter bacterium,PS-8 inoculation,became the most dominating strain by d 7,and possibly played a highly active role throughout the fermentation process.The pH value of the silage decreased greatly,accompanied by the growth of acidproducing microorganisms namely PS-8,which inhibited the growth of harmful microorganisms like molds(4.18 vs.1.42 log cfu/g)and coliforms(4.95 vs.0.66 log most probable number[MPN]/g).The content of neutral detergent fiber(NDF)decreased significantly(41.6%vs.37.6%;dry matter basis).In addition,the abundance and diversity of genes coding microbial carbohydrate-active enzymes(CAZymes)increased significantly and desirably throughout the fermentation,particularly the genes responsible for degrading starch,arabino-xylan,and cellulose.Overall,our results showed that PS-8 was replicating rapidly and consistently during early-and mid-fermentation phases,promoting the growth of beneficial lactic acid bacteria and inhibiting undesirable microbes,ultimately improving the quality of silage.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFE0123500)The authors would like to thank all the participants for their assis-tance in this project.
摘要Diet and health status directly or indirectly affect the gut microbiota.Mongolians have a varied intestinal Lactobacillus.However,how the diet regulates intestinal Lactobacillus and affects health has not been fully discussed.In this research,we engaged 72 adult Mongolian participants.Conducting a physical examination and Dietary assessments to understood their dietary habits and health status.Then,Designed a pair of Lactobacillus-specific primers to seeking correlations between their diet,health,and intestinal Lactobacillus.The results show that the Lactobacillus-specific primer(Lac16s)used was highly effective in amplifying Lactobacillus sequences.The amplified fragment effectively differentiated various Lactobacillus species.We deciphered the Lactobacillus diversity in Mongolian participants,discovering notable differences between the normal and overweight individuals.Specifically,the overweight group exhibited higher abundances of Ligilactobacillus salivarius,Limosilactobacillus mucosae,Ligilactobacillus ruminis,and Limosilactobacillus reuteri,whereas the normal weight group had a pronounced presence of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei.A deeper analysis established that vitamin intake profoundly influences the Lactobacillus composition in Mongolian intestines.Additionally,the health of the participants was closely tied to the presence of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei and Limosilactobacillus mucosae.Scrutinizing the relationships between Lactobacillus strains and metabolic function revealed a significant link between most metabolic pathways,such as ascorbate and aldarate metabolism,fructose and mannose metabolism,and histidine metabolism,especially with Lacticaseibacillus paracasei.This strain may be influenced by dietary habits.In conclusion,we infer that the Lactobacillus composition in Mongolian intestines is intertwined with their diet and health.