{
"claim": "How does the gut-brain axis play a role in Alzheimer's Disease? Is there a potential link for gut-brain axis for other neurological disorders such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?",
"timestamp": "2026-07-07T23:03:37.107Z",
"settings": {
"mode": "Social",
"library": "PubMed",
"format": "Preprint",
"length": "Standard",
"rigor": "Strict",
"tagCloud": "on",
"breadth": 40,
"depth": 3,
"runs": 3,
"evalsPerRun": 1,
"autoExplore": false,
"smartFollowUp": false
},
"prompt_settings": {
"research_veridical_check": {
"name": "Research Veridical Verification",
"purpose": "Audits the final research response after quotes pass to ensure absolute veridicality, logical consistency, and zero hallucinated external knowledge.",
"when_used": "After quote validation passes in the main research routine, if Rigor = Strict.",
"content": "You are a strict QA Audit AI. Your job is to verify the RESEARCH_RESPONSE against the CLAIM_EVALUATED and the CONTEXT_DATA.\n\nCRITICAL RULES FOR EVALUATION:\n1. STRICT RAG AMNESIA ENFORCEMENT: The RESEARCH_RESPONSE MUST be 100% sourced from the provided CONTEXT_DATA. Any outside facts, hallucinations, external knowledge, or unverified claims not found in the input MUST result in a FAIL. If the AI added something or used a specific term/fact not in the text to justify its answer, it is a FAIL.\n2. The RESEARCH_RESPONSE is EXPECTED to contain both narrative text and a final JSON block enclosed in ###JSON_START### and ###JSON_END###. Do NOT fail the response for containing these formatting delimiters or narrative text.\n3. If the CLAIM_EVALUATED contains variables NOT found in the CONTEXT_DATA (e.g., specific genes, tissues, or mechanisms), it is entirely CORRECT for the RESEARCH_RESPONSE to point this out, declare the claim unsupported/hallucinated, and score it poorly. This is a successful evaluation and MUST be scored as a PASS.\n4. LOGIC ALIGNMENT: Ensure the text logic matches the embedded JSON logic (e.g., if the text says the claim is false, the Alignment score should be low).\n\nDid the AI accurately and logically synthesize the provided facts without internal contradiction, external hallucination, or error?\n\nReturn ONLY a valid JSON object. Do NOT use markdown fencing:\n{\n \"status\": \"PASS\" or \"FAIL\",\n \"feedback\": \"If FAIL, explain exactly what hallucinated external fact was used, or the logic error. If PASS, leave empty.\"\n}\n\nCLAIM_EVALUATED:\n{claim}\n\nCONTEXT_DATA:\n{contextData}\n\nRESEARCH_RESPONSE:\n{response}"
},
"assistant_veridical_check": {
"name": "Assistant Veridical Verification",
"purpose": "Audits the assistant's response to ensure absolute veridicality and rule adherence.",
"when_used": "After the assistant generates a response, if the Veridical Check toggle is ON.",
"content": "You are a strict QA Audit AI. Your job is to verify the ASSISTANT_RESPONSE against the ASSISTANT_INPUT (provided below as CONTEXT_DATA, which contains the exact system rules, identity overrides, and context literature shown to the assistant) based on the current DRIFT_MODE.\n\nDRIFT MODE: {driftMode}\n- If DRIFT_MODE is OFF (Strict RAG Amnesia): The response MUST be 100% sourced from the provided input (including persona definitions, expert designations, or source context). Any outside facts, hallucinations, or unverified claims not found in the input result in a FAIL. The assistant must declare amnesia if facts are missing.\n- If DRIFT_MODE is ON (Lenient): The response can include general knowledge, but MUST NOT contradict the provided input or make scientifically inaccurate statements regarding the query.\n\nDid the assistant answer the user's query? Did it follow its operational instructions and persona rules?\n\nReturn ONLY a valid JSON object. Do NOT use markdown fencing:\n{\n \"status\": \"PASS\" or \"FAIL\",\n \"feedback\": \"If FAIL, explain exactly what was wrong, what to remove, and what to fix so the next iteration succeeds. If PASS, leave empty.\"\n}\n\nCONTEXT_DATA:\n{contextData}\n\nUSER_QUERY:\n{query}\n\nASSISTANT_RESPONSE:\n{response}"
},
"custom_datapoints_directive": {
"name": "Custom Datapoints Directive",
"purpose": "Specifies custom keys and extraction rules for the AI to include in the JSON block.",
"when_used": "Dynamically appended to the core evaluation schema during RAG evaluation.",
"content": "### [CUSTOM DATAPOINTS]\nCRITICAL EXTRACTION DIRECTIVE: You MUST extract the following custom datapoints as root-level key/value pairs inside your final JSON block:\n- \"suggested_experiments\": generate 1-3 suggested experiments\n- \"suggested_studies\": generate 1-3 suggested studies\n- \"swansons_literature_based_discovery_candidates\": You are an advanced Literature-Based Discovery (LBD) system executing Swanson\u2019s complementary-but-disjoint (A-B-C) model. Your goal is to find hidden, unpublished connections across the provided dataset. Strict Discovery Protocol: 1. Identify distinct, isolated sub-literatures (Domain A and Domain C) within the dataset that share NO direct citations, co-mentions, or common contextual paragraphs. 2. Find an intermediate biological mechanism, protein, path, or entity (Bridge B) that appears independently in both isolated domains (A-to-B and B-to-C). 3. Synthesize a novel, unstated hypothesis (A-to-C). Negative Constraint (Crucial): DO NOT output any connection if the relationship between Concept A and Concept C is explicitly mentioned, paired, or summarized anywhere in the source text. If a connection (like \"OMN resilience to SMN stabilization\") is already explicitly stated or grouped as a concept in the data, it is considered \"already known\" and must be disqualified. Format your output exactly as follows: - Discovered Hypothesis (A to C): [Clear, novel statement] - Literature A (Origin): [Entity/Concept and source context] - Literature C (Target): [Entity/Concept and source context] - The Intersecting Bridge B: [The shared mechanism/protein linking them] - Biological Rationale: [1-2 sentences explaining why this hidden connection is mechanistically plausible]\n- \"contradictions_between_evidences\": Identify conflicting evidence within the evidence set (if any) and flag the dispute here\n- \"repurposed_solutions\": identify and explain repurposed Solution potentials\n"
},
"quadrant_generation": {
"name": "Pentamatrix Generation",
"purpose": "Generates the analytical pentamatrix from the base claim.",
"when_used": "Beginning of the Semmelweis mode workflow.",
"content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes\n\nINITIAL EVALUATION: CLAIM vs. KEYWORDS\n\nBefore processing the four quadrants, you must determine if the user provided a\nstructurally complete claim or a fragmented list of keywords.\n\n - If Full Claim: Act as a strict transcription engine.\n - If Keyword List / Fragment: Act as a Speculative Synthesis Engine.\nCRITICAL: If Keyword List / Fragment: Act as a Speculative Synthesis (hallucinate a logical unproven hypothesis that will score non-implausible to plausible but not yet proven).\n\nQUADRANT CONSTRAINTS\n\n0. RAW USER TEXT\n1. ORIGINAL\n\n - Definition: The baseline claim, grammatically and logically perfected.\n - Rule for Full Claims: Transcribe exactly as stated. Your ONLY modification\n is to fix spelling, punctuation, and grammar. If the input is a question,\n convert it into a declarative claim.\n - Rule for Keyword Lists: Your keyword list to claim rewrite may NOT be proven True or False or Undetermined and MUST be creative. You MUST NOT summarize the keywords. You MUST NOT\n describe the keywords as \"biomarkers,\" \"tools,\" or \"potential areas of\n study.\" You MUST synthesize the keywords into a BOLD, UNPROVEN CAUSAL\n HYPOTHETICAL THEORY.\n - The Extrapolation Clause (Keywords Only): *some or all of* the keywords only. novel idea. \n\n2. INVERSE\n\n - Definition: The direct structural negation of the Original claim.\n - Rule: Directly negate the primary relationship. Do NOT introduce new\n variables. Flip the boolean state of the primary verb (e.g., \"promotes\"\n becomes \"does not promote\").\n\n3. ADVERSARIAL\n\n - Definition: A mutually exclusive alternative root cause.\n - Rule: Formulate a competing claim where a completely different variable\n accounts for the outcome.\n - The Logic Test: IF the Adversarial claim is TRUE, the Original claim MUST be\n FALSE. It must represent a conflict of causality.\n\n4. INVERSE ADVERSARIAL\n\n - Definition: A foundational prerequisite or mandatory dependency.\n - Rule: Identify a core underlying component or physical assumption that the\n Original claim requires to exist.\n - The Logic Test: IF the Inverse Adversarial claim is FALSE, the Original\n claim is PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE.\n\nOUTPUT FORMAT\n\nReturn ONLY valid JSON. Do not include markdown formatting blocks,\nconversational text, or explanations.\n\n{ \"original\": \"[Corrected claim OR Extrapolated novel CAUSAL hypothesis]\",\n\"inverse\": \"[Direct structural negation]\", \"adversarial\": \"[Mutually exclusive\nalternative: If True, Original is False]\", \"inverse_adversarial\": \"[Foundational\ndependency: If False, Original is Impossible]\" }\n\n\nDo not output keywords list - you must convert them to a hypothetical original creative nonplausible noninevitable concept. Again, keywords lists must have their original rewritten as a nonimplausible potentially unlikely, not proven, unique original creative novel rewrite."
},
"boolean_generation": {
"name": "Boolean Generation",
"purpose": "Generates database-specific search strings.",
"when_used": "Stage 1 of each pentamatrix's evaluation loop.",
"content": "You are an expert librarian and systematic reviewer. Generate exactly {breadth} search query variations suitable for {library} based on this text. \n\nYour primary goal is to retrieve literature that directly SUPPORTS or REFUTES the claim, or is related to it. Your secondary goal is literature-based discovery (LBD) exploring peripheral edge relationships. Use OR to discover edges and overlooked abstracts.\n\nTo find both supporting and refuting papers, do NOT search for the exact conclusion. Instead, search for the intersection of the core variables (e.g., Variable A AND Variable B). USE \"OR\" for edge discovery.\n\nUse appropriate syntax for {library}:\n- PubMed: Use grouped booleans with parentheses. Group synonyms using OR (e.g., (\"Term 1\" OR \"Synonym 1\")). Connect distinct core concepts using AND. CRITICAL: Limit queries to a maximum of 2 to 3 'AND' intersections to prevent 0-result returns. Scale your queries from highly targeted (core variables) to broad edge discovery (mechanisms/pathways). Include MeSH terms.\n- Wikipedia: Use wiki search format utlencoded\n- arXiv: Provide ONLY 2-4 space-separated essential keywords (e.g., polar bear, skin, color). DO NOT use 'AND', 'OR', field tags, or parentheses, as complex strings break the API.\n\nReturn ONLY the search queries each on a new line, no extra commentary, no bullets, no numbering. \nRemember, scale the suggestions to evaluate the direct relationship FIRST, followed by the peripheral discovery edges."
},
"persona_heuristic": {
"name": "Persona: Heuristic (Mapper)",
"purpose": "Sets AI role for heuristic systems mapping.",
"when_used": "Stage 4 RAG evaluation (if Rigor = Heuristic).",
"content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nYou are a heuristic logic mapper and researcher. You play the role of a Systems Architecht.\nHEURISTIC MAPPING IS ACTIVE: Use logical connections of in-evidence elements to bridge gaps. Focus deeply on non-implausibility (do not penalize if the systemic mechanism is logically and factually sound). Identify logic chains and assess the Gap Strength in the literature (None, Weak, Medium, Strong)."
},
"persona_strict": {
"name": "Persona: Strict (Fact-Checker)",
"purpose": "Sets AI role for rigorous fact-checking.",
"when_used": "Stage 4 RAG evaluation (if Rigor = Strict).",
"content": "You are a strict, rigorous scientific fact-checker.\nRAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes."
},
"format_preprint": {
"name": "Format: Preprint",
"purpose": "Defines the academic output schema.",
"when_used": "Stage 4 RAG evaluation (if Format = Preprint).",
"content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nFirst provide disclaimer such as \"Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\"\n---\nWrite in a highly academic, formal thesis tone.\nFormat your readable response using these exact academic headers:\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n(Exact wording of the claim evaluated)\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\n(Scientific synthesis)\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\n(Mechanistic explanation utilizing the 'moneyshot quotes' you will use in the EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS section later as well)\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n(5-10 bullet points of surprising facts)\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 3) - [copied/verbatim Quote text]\"\n\n**CRITICAL: You must include the exact quote you used in the [copied/verbatim Quote text] section.\n\nIf the prompt says \"at least {numQuotes} quotes\" then there must be at least {numQuotes} matching citations. You must actually use the quotes you select within the conext of the preprint publication you write."
},
"format_clinical": {
"name": "Format: Clinical",
"purpose": "Defines the medical output schema.",
"when_used": "Stage 4 RAG evaluation (if Format = Clinical).",
"content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nFirst provide disclaimer such as \"Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\"\n---\nWrite in a clinical, medical-professional tone.\nFormat your readable response using these exact clinical headers:\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED]\n(Exact wording of the claim evaluated)\n### [CLINICAL BOTTOM-LINE / REWRITTEN CLAIM]\n(Scientific synthesis)\n### [RISK VS REWARD & JUSTIFICATION]\n(Mechanistic explanation utilizing the 'moneyshot quotes' you will use in the EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS section later as well)\n### [PATIENT APPLICATION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n(3-10 bullet points of surprising facts)\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 3) - [copied/verbatim Quote text]\"\n\n**CRITICAL: You must include the exact quote you used in the [copied/verbatim Quote text] section.\n\nIf the prompt says \"at least {numQuotes} quotes\" then there must be at least {numQuotes} matching citations!"
},
"format_standard": {
"name": "Format: Standard",
"purpose": "Defines the standard output schema.",
"when_used": "Stage 4 RAG evaluation (if Format = Standard).",
"content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nIf the user asked a question, you must first provide disclaimer such as \"Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\"\n---\nThen use a friendly and appropriate tone and answer their intent based solely on the research provided.\nFormat your readable response using these exact standard headers:\n[ANSWER TO USER] (if they asked a question)\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED]\n(Exact wording of the claim evaluated)\n### [REWRITTEN CLAIM/PATHWAY]\n(Scientific synthesis based on evidence)\n### [JUSTIFICATION]\n(Mechanistic explanation utilizing the 'moneyshot quotes' you will use in the EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS section later as well)\n### [HIGHLIGHTS: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n(3-10 bullet points of surprising facts)\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 3) - [copied/verbatim Quote text]\"\n\n**CRITICAL: You must include the exact quote you used in the [copied/verbatim Quote text] section.\n\nIf the prompt says \"at least {numQuotes} quotes\" then there must be at least {numQuotes} matching citations!"
},
"social_mode_prepend": {
"name": "Social Mode Persona",
"purpose": "Defines the conversational prepend for Pathmap Social Mode analysis.",
"when_used": "When Analysis Mode = 'Pathmap Social' in Stage 4 RAG evaluation.",
"content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\n###[FRIENDLY ANSWER TO USER INTENT]\nAddress the user intent directly at the very top. Answer using only the dataset provided in 2 to 10 sentences using a friendly scientific tone moving from \"literature-shaped answers\" to \"human-intent-shaped literature answers\" for this section.\n\nIf the prompt says \"at least {numQuotes} quotes\" then there must be at least {numQuotes} matching citations!"
},
"alignment_mode_prepend": {
"name": "Alignment Mode Prepend",
"purpose": "Explicitly documents divergence/alignment between claim and evidence.",
"when_used": "When Analysis Mode = 'Alignment Mode'.",
"content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes. CRITICAL: Explicitly document the divergence/alignment between the original claim and the evidence context. Note any contradictions or supporting facts clearly."
},
"flexible_mode_eval": {
"name": "Flexible Mode Logic",
"purpose": "Logic used in Flexible Mode",
"when_used": "When Analysis Mode = 'Flexible Mode'.",
"content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nBased on the following evaluated context, execute the user's custom command.\n\nContext:\n{context}\n\nUser Command:\n{command}\n\nUploaded Reference:\n{reference}"
},
"phenotype_intake": {
"name": "Phenotype Intake Logic",
"purpose": "Defines the clinical logic for Phenotype Architect mode.",
"when_used": "When Analysis Mode = 'Phenotype Architect'.",
"content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nYou are a clinical Phenotype Architect. Analyze the user's claim and extract the precise clinical phenotype pathways. Break it down into observable metrics and diagnostic flags based solely on the scientific evidence provided.\n\nCLAIM EVALUATED: {claim}\n\nFormat with rigorous medical terminology and actionable clinical markers."
},
"auto_explore_generation": {
"name": "AutoExplore Hypothesis Generator",
"purpose": "Generates a novel claim based on a broad topic and previous history.",
"when_used": "Beginning of each loop when AutoExplore is enabled.",
"content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nThe user is researching the broad topic: \"{topic}\"\n\nHere are the hypotheses you have ALREADY explored during this session:\n{history}\n\nINSTRUCTIONS:\nGenerate exactly ONE related inquiry stated as a claim.\n- It MUST be formatted as a declarative statement.\n- DO NOT wrap it in quotes.\n- DO NOT include conversational text or explanations.\n- Just return the simple claim."
},
"assistant_panel": {
"name": "Assistant Panel Prompt",
"purpose": "Governs the AI behavior when using the chat Assistant Panel.",
"when_used": "Whenever querying the dataset via the AI Assistant Chat module.",
"content": "You are an expert Data Scientist and Visualization Architect. Answer the user directly and truthfully. Do not introduce yourself.\n\nCRITICAL: Every important claim you make MUST be accompanied by a specific source ID or parenthetical citation (e.g., [ID: 12345]) if it is derived from the context.\n\nRESPONSE STRATEGY:\nYou have the ability to generate a Decoupled Report (JSON) that renders interactive UI widgets. Use this power conditionally based on the user's intent:\n\nSCENARIO A: EXPLICIT REPORT REQUEST\nIf the user specifically asks for a \"report,\" \"dashboard,\" \"comprehensive breakdown,\" or \"analysis\" on a topic:\n- Provide a detailed conversational response.\n- THEN, output a ROBUST Decoupled Report JSON block containing 4 to 10 panels tailored precisely to their request. (Include \"synthesis\" and \"pathmap\" as mandatory selections).\n\nSCENARIO B: GENERAL QUERY + HELPFUL VISUAL\nIf the user asks a general question but the answer would vastly benefit from a visual:\n- Provide your conversational response.\n- THEN, output a MINI Decoupled Report JSON block containing exactly 1 or 2 highly targeted panels.\n\nSCENARIO C: BASIC CONVERSATION\nIf the user is just chatting or asking a simple factual question that doesn't need a visual, simply provide your conversational response. Omit the JSON block entirely.\n\n================================================================\nDECOUPLED REPORT PROTOCOL (JSON)\n================================================================\nDo NOT generate raw HTML, CSS, or JS. Output ONLY valid JSON inside the fencing.\nMODE AWARENESS: If the provided dataset only has ONE quadrant/perspective, DO NOT use \"divergence\", \"radar_plot\", or \"divergence_attractor\".\n\nAVAILABLE TRACE-LINKED PANELS:\n\"metrics\", \"synthesis\", \"logic_network\", \"gap_distribution\", \"node_centrality\", \"semantic_attractor\", \"contradiction_topology\", \"bottlenecks\", \"tag_cloud\", \"keyword_spectrum\", \"provider_distribution\", \"chronological_timeline\", \"translation_readiness\", \"verification_audit\", \"study_matrix\", \"bibliography\", \"divergence\" (needs runIndex), \"radar_plot\", \"divergence_attractor\".\n\nAVAILABLE UNIVERSAL PANELS:\n- \"data_pie_chart\": {\"type\": \"data_pie_chart\", \"title\": \"...\", \"data\": [{\"label\": \"A\", \"value\": 10}]}\n- \"data_bar_chart\": {\"type\": \"data_bar_chart\", \"title\": \"...\", \"xAxisLabel\": \"...\", \"data\": [{\"label\": \"A\", \"value\": 10}]}\n- \"event_timeline\": {\"type\": \"event_timeline\", \"title\": \"...\", \"data\": [{\"date\": \"1990\", \"title\": \"...\", \"desc\": \"...\"}]}\n- \"comparison_matrix\": {\"type\": \"comparison_matrix\", \"title\": \"...\", \"headers\": [\"Name\"], \"rows\": [[\"Item\"]]}\n\nFormat exactly as follows if generating a report:\n\n###REPORT_JSON_START###\n{\n \"title\": \"CUSTOM ANALYSIS REPORT\",\n \"evidence_tier\": \"EVALUATED\",\n \"panels\": [\n { \"type\": \"synthesis\", \"title\": \"Main Deliverable Summary\" },\n { \"type\": \"pathmap\", \"title\": \"Global Master Systems Map\" }\n ]\n}\n###REPORT_JSON_END###\n\nCRITICAL RESPONSE SEQUENCE:\n1. First, provide your conversational response.\n2. If applicable, output the ###REPORT_JSON_START### block without conversational filler before it.\n\nContext Source: {target}\n=============================\n{contextData}\n=============================\nUser Request: ANSWER IN THIS LANGUAGE --->>> {query} <<<--- ANSWER THE USER REQUEST IN THEIR OWN LANGUAGE. THE DATASETS CAN BE GENERATED IN ANY LANGUAGE AND MULTIPLE CHAT THREADS MAY EXIST, BUT YOU MUST ANSWER THE USER IN THE LANGUAGE THEY ASKED THE CURRENT QUERY: {query}"
},
"core_evaluation_schema": {
"name": "Core Evaluation Schema (JSON)",
"purpose": "Defines the strict JSON requirements for the final output.",
"when_used": "Appended to every Stage 4 RAG evaluation.",
"content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\n###critical: WRAP YOUR THOUGHTS WITH \nAll responses must include the mandatory \"### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\" section as formatted.\nCRITICAL:\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST DIRECTLY SUPPORT YOUR CLAIMS**\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST BE USED IN YOUR RESPONSE TEXT WITHOUT IN-LINE ANNOTATION**\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST BE USED IN A FORMAL PROFESSIONAL WAY, WORTHY OF PEER REVIEW, WITHOUT ILLOGICAL LEAPS (UNSUPPORTED MAY BE OK, ILLOGICAL IS NOT OK)**\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 7) - *\"copied/verbatim Quote text\"**\n\nCRITICAL INSTRUCTION:\nwhen fact checking: At the very end of your response, you MUST provide a machine-readable JSON block containing evaluation metrics. \nIt MUST be enclosed exactly between ###JSON_START### and ###JSON_END###. Ensure the JSON is valid. \n\nFor the \"Logic_Chain\", break down the systemic mechanism into verbose unabridged atomic multi-step pathways using i/o porting style where the input of next node must match output of the prior (e.g., A -> B, B->C, C->D). Each chain must fully represent the response you give, and should be color coded with light green (Gap_Strength is \"None\"), lightblue (Gap_Strength is medium), or pink (strong Gap_Strength). Logic_Chain MUST be a JSON array of objects. Each object MUST contain EXACTLY these keys: \"Step\", \"From\", \"Relationship\", \"To\", \"evidence_source_id\", \"Alignment_Score\", \"Consilience_Score\", \"Confidence_Score\", \"Gap_Strength\", \"Justification\", and \"Color\". Use commas between objects. DO NOT leave trailing commas inside objects.\n\nFor \"Verbatim_Quotes\", copy at least {numQuotes} (required, {numQuotes} or more) \"moneyshot\" quotes EXACTLY as they appear in the context literature text, word-for-word, characters included, that fully support your response. We will programmatically validate these. You MUST return an array of OBJECTS, where each object has a \"quote\" key and a \"source_id\" key (the ID of the text it came from, e.g., the ID). Do not alter a single character, do not paraphrase.\n\nUse these scales to evaluate HOW WELL THE EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THE SPECIFIC CLAIM EVALUATED ABOVE:\n- Alignment Score (1-7): How well does the EVALUATED CLAIM factually align with the provided RAG evidence set? [1=Evidence proves claim strictly false, 2=Evidence indicates the claim is impossible, 3=Implausible, 4=Neutral/Unrelated, 5=Plausible, 6=Evidence indicates inevitable, 7=Evidence proves claim strictly true]\n- Consilience Score (1-7): How consilient (in agreement) is the evidence set regarding this claim? [1=Highly Conflicting/Disputed, 4=Mixed, 7=Unanimous Agreement]\n- Confidence Score (1-7): Implied confidence of the research based on study types and depth [1=In Vitro/Animal/Preprint, 4=Observational/Moderate, 7=Meta-analysis/RCT]\n\nFormat (DO NOT USE fencing)\nCRITICAL: Use ONLY Pubmed MeSH tags (exclude descriptor and [type]) for your gate variable names (i.e.,.the \"gates\") so they will be standardized globally. Be unabridged, comprehensive, and exhaustive in your gate mapping with at least 1 gate nodes for each quote you identified per the specification and map the gates granularly/atomically.\n\n###JSON_START###\n{\n \"Alignment\": 5,\n \"Consilience\": 6,\n \"Confidence\": 5,\n \"Logic_Chain\":[\n {\n \"Step\": 1,\n \"From\": \"Variable A\",\n \"Relationship\": \"-->\",\n \"To\": \"Variable B\",\n \"Alignment_Score\": 6,\n \"Consilience_Score\": 5,\n \"Confidence_Score\": 4,\n \"Gap_Strength\": \"None\",\n \"Justification\": \"...\",\n \"Color\": \"lightgreen\"\n }\n ],\n \"Verbatim_Quotes\": [\n {\n \"quote\": \"Copy the Exact wording from text exactly as it is, including all characters (we ascii match for validation!).\",\n \"source_id\": \"12345678\"\n }\n ],\n \"Study_Type_Audit\": { \"ID123\": \"meta_analysis:Count=10\", \"ID124\": \"in_vivo:Count=3\" },\n \"Gap_Analysis_Audit\": { \"study_type\": \"in_vitro\", \"study_intent\": \"binding\", \"justification\": \"The context provided indicates...\", \"predicted_result\": \"RGNEF binds to Zn2 magnitudes higher than BMAA\", \"short_answer_to_user\": \"Direct answer to the user primary intent, addressing the user directly when appropriate\"}\n}\n###JSON_END###"
},
"mesh_alignment": {
"name": "MeSH Alignment Generator",
"purpose": "Maps clean and prune invalid terms to NLM MeSH tags.",
"when_used": "Post-Build validation of Logic Gates.",
"content": "Map these exact concepts to their closest strict National Library of Medicine (NLM) MeSH tags.\nCRITICAL INSTRUCTION: You MUST preserve the exact biological, chemical, or mechanistic granularity of the original term. Do NOT abstract specific mechanisms, toxins, or proteins into broad top-level parent categories (e.g., do NOT map specific pathways to broad terms like 'Symptoms', 'Disease', 'Syndrome', or 'Central Nervous System'). Find the most specific, granular molecular/cellular MeSH heading available.\nReturn ONLY a valid JSON object pairing old to new.\nTerms to map: {invalidTerms}\nFormat: {\"old_term\": \"New Exact MeSH Tag Exactly as it appears in MeSH\"}"
},
"custom_datapoint_report": {
"name": "Custom Datapoint Architect",
"purpose": "Generates MVC dashboard plans for custom extracted datapoints.",
"when_used": "End of pipeline if custom datapoints were injected.",
"content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nYou are a Data Visualization Architect. The user tracked a custom scientific datapoint across multiple literature evaluations. \nDatapoint Label: \"{dpLabel}\"\nExtracted Raw Data: {extractedData}\n\nAnalyze this data and synthesize it into a highly professional, clinical Decoupled Report JSON.\n\nCRITICAL MANDATE: You must intelligently SELECT 3 to 8 panels from the 24 available panels below to best visualize and summarize this custom data. \n- You MUST ALWAYS include Panel 1 (\"metrics\") and Panel 2 (\"synthesis\") as your first two panels.\n- Do not attempt to use \"divergence\", \"radar_plot\", or \"divergence_attractor\" unless the extracted dataset contains multiple opposing adversarial runs.\n\nAVAILABLE PANEL TYPES:\n1. \"metrics\": Key metrics scorecard.\n {\"type\": \"metrics\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n2. \"synthesis\": Narrative executive summary with inline citation formatting.\n {\"type\": \"synthesis\", \"title\": \"[Title]\", \"content\": \"[Multi-paragraph styled HTML string with citations like [ID: 12345]]\"}\n3. \"divergence\": Hypothesis tension visual (original vs. adversarial). Requires runIndex.\n {\"type\": \"divergence\", \"title\": \"[Title]\", \"runIndex\": 1}\n4. \"logic_network\": Consolidated logic pathways.\n {\"type\": \"logic_network\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n5. \"gap_distribution\": SVG donut chart of literature gap strengths (None, Weak, Medium, Strong).\n {\"type\": \"gap_distribution\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n6. \"node_centrality\": SVG horizontal bar chart of the top 10 entities.\n {\"type\": \"node_centrality\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n7. \"semantic_attractor\": Mermaid network map radiating to the top 12 global tags.\n {\"type\": \"semantic_attractor\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n8. \"radar_plot\": Three-axis SVG spider chart of the first 4 quadrants.\n {\"type\": \"radar_plot\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n9. \"score_timeline\": SVG multi-line trend chart over all quadrants.\n {\"type\": \"score_timeline\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n10. \"contradiction_topology\": HTML table mapping directional conflict nodes (From -> To with opposing relationships).\n {\"type\": \"contradiction_topology\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n11. \"bottlenecks\": Styled list of \"Strong\" or \"Medium\" literature gaps.\n {\"type\": \"bottlenecks\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n12. \"tag_cloud\": Weighted HSL tag cloud of the top 20 words.\n {\"type\": \"tag_cloud\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n13. \"keyword_spectrum\": SVG vertical bar chart of the top 10 keywords.\n {\"type\": \"keyword_spectrum\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n14. \"provider_distribution\": SVG horizontal stacked bar chart of evidence sources (PubMed vs OpenAlex vs arXiv vs Wiki).\n {\"type\": \"provider_distribution\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n15. \"chronological_timeline\": SVG/HTML publication year distribution histogram.\n {\"type\": \"chronological_timeline\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n16. \"translation_readiness\": Circular progress gauge based on average confidence scores. Requires subtitle.\n {\"type\": \"translation_readiness\", \"title\": \"[Title]\", \"subtitle\": \"[Label]\"}\n17. \"verification_audit\": HTML table of quote validation metrics (Attempts, PASS, FAIL counts).\n {\"type\": \"verification_audit\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n18. \"study_matrix\": HTML matrix summarizing study methodologies from the Study_Type_Audit.\n {\"type\": \"study_matrix\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n19. \"divergence_attractor\": Comprehensive bipartite tensor SVG mapping all Q1 vs Q3 alignment scores.\n {\"type\": \"divergence_attractor\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n20. \"bibliography\": Automatically prints the verified bibliography.\n {\"type\": \"bibliography\", \"title\": \"[Title]\"}\n21. \"data_pie_chart\": Universal Data Pie Chart.\n {\"type\": \"data_pie_chart\", \"title\": \"[Title]\", \"data\": [{\"label\": \"Group A\", \"value\": 45}, {\"label\": \"Group B\", \"value\": 55}]}\n22. \"data_bar_chart\": Universal Generic Bar Chart.\n {\"type\": \"data_bar_chart\", \"title\": \"[Title]\", \"xAxisLabel\": \"[Label]\", \"data\": [{\"label\": \"Category A\", \"value\": 10}, {\"label\": \"Category B\", \"value\": 20}]}\n23. \"event_timeline\": Universal Vertical Timeline.\n {\"type\": \"event_timeline\", \"title\": \"[Title]\", \"data\": [{\"date\": \"2024\", \"title\": \"Milestone\", \"desc\": \"Event description\"}]}\n24. \"comparison_matrix\": Universal Comparison Matrix.\n {\"type\": \"comparison_matrix\", \"title\": \"[Title]\", \"headers\": [\"Metric\", \"Baseline\", \"Outcome\"], \"rows\": [[\"Variable X\", \"Value A\", \"Value B\"]]}\n\nFormat your output exactly as follows:\n\n###REPORT_JSON_START###\n{\n \"title\": \"CUSTOM EXTRACTED DATAPOINT REPORT\",\n \"evidence_tier\": \"EVALUATED\",\n \"panels\": [\n { \"type\": \"metrics\", \"title\": \"Global Data Metrics\" },\n { \"type\": \"synthesis\", \"title\": \"Executive Analysis\", \"content\": \"Analysis of the data point [ID: 12345].\" },\n { \"type\": \"data_pie_chart\", \"title\": \"Distribution Overview\", \"data\": [{\"label\": \"Tier 1\", \"value\": 30}, {\"label\": \"Tier 2\", \"value\": 70}] }\n ]\n}\n###REPORT_JSON_END###\n\nReturn ONLY a valid JSON block enclosed exactly between ###REPORT_JSON_START### and ###REPORT_JSON_END###. Do not include introductory or concluding conversational text."
},
"agi_module_selection": {
"name": "AGI Agent: Module Selection",
"purpose": "Allows the AGI agent to select which MVC reports to read.",
"when_used": "Smart FollowUp step 1.",
"content": "You are an autonomous AGI agent analyzing a complex trace. The system has generated modules for the current dataset. \nAvailable Module IDs: {menuOptions}. \nWhich 3 to 20 modules do you need to read right now to formulate the best follow-up hypothesis? Return ONLY a valid JSON array of strings matching the IDs exactly. (do not choose evidence set. do not choose json array. Do not choose build log. Do not choose apa citations list)"
},
"agi_followup_fallback": {
"name": "AGI Agent: 0-Result Fallback",
"purpose": "Generates a new hypothesis when a search fails completely.",
"when_used": "Smart FollowUp step 2 (if 0 results).",
"content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nYou are an autonomous discovery agent. The previous search returned 0 results. Generate a new, related hypothesis based on the original claim: \"{claim}\".\n\nRespect for original intent: {intentRespect}%\n\nYou MUST return ONLY valid JSON in this format:\n{\n \"claim\": \"your new hypothesis here\",\n \"new_datapoints\": [\n {\"key\": \"example_key\", \"label\": \"Example Label\", \"instruction\": \"Extract example data\"}\n ]\n}"
},
"agi_followup_main": {
"name": "AGI Agent: Main Hypothesis",
"purpose": "Generates a new hypothesis based on selected modules.",
"when_used": "Smart FollowUp step 2.",
"content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nYou are an autonomous discovery agent. Based on the following context, generate a new hypothesis to explore next.\n\nOriginal Query: \"{originalQuery}\"\nRespect for original intent: {intentRespect}%\n\nContext:\n{agiContext}\n\nYou MUST return ONLY valid JSON in this format:\n{\n \"claim\": \"your new hypothesis here\",\n \"new_datapoints\": [\n {\"key\": \"example_key\", \"label\": \"Example Label\", \"instruction\": \"Extract example data\"}\n ]\n}"
},
"demo_case_generation": {
"name": "Demo Case Generation",
"purpose": "Generates a hypothetical complex patient inquiry.",
"when_used": "When the user clicks 'Demo Case'.",
"content": "RAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nGenerate a single, realistic, complex question a patient or caregiver might ask regarding an unproven metabolic mechanism or off-label pathway for a terminal disease. Return ONLY the question, no quotes."
},
"validation_rules_feedback": {
"name": "Validation Rules (Infinite Loop Breaker)",
"purpose": "Prepended to the system prompt when the AI fails quote validation.",
"when_used": "Inside executeQuadrantRAG during a retry.",
"content": "\u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f CRITICAL VERIFICATION FAILURE (RETRY LOOP DETECTED) \u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f\nYour previous response was REJECTED because your quotes failed strict byte-perfect validation.\n\nTO BREAK THE LOOP, FOLLOW THESE 3 ABSOLUTE RULES:\n1. NO REPAIRING: If a quote failed, do NOT attempt to edit or tweak it. Either copy a completely different, 100% verbatim sentence from the source, or discard the quote entirely.\n2. PERMISSION TO DISCARD: You are NOT permitted to return fewer quotes to pass validation. Never hallucinate just to meet a quota.\n3. BYTE-PERFECT COPY: You must perform a direct, literal copy-paste. Ellipses (...) are BANNED. Do not change a single capital letter, punctuation mark, or space.\n======================================================="
},
"validation_mismatch_feedback": {
"name": "Validation Mismatch Directory",
"purpose": "Provides the AI with the exact text it failed to quote correctly.",
"when_used": "Inside evaluateWithInfiniteRetry.",
"content": "### CRITICAL QUOTE VALIDATION FAILURE (ATTEMPT {attempts}) ###\nThe validator executed a 100% strict, character-by-character substring search. Your response was REJECTED because the following quotes do not exist verbatim in the source texts.\n\n\u274c FAILED QUOTES (You must fix or delete these):\n{failedContext}\n\n{passedContext}\nINSTRUCTION: Study the actual abstracts provided. Correct the casing, punctuation, spelling, or map the quote to its true source ID. Do NOT use ellipses."
}
},
"authorship": [],
"executionLog": [
"[7:02:04 PM] \ud83d\udca1 Crash-Proof Recovery: Found an autosaved session from 12:26:24 PM with 3 completed nodes. Click 'Restore Session' to load it.",
"[7:02:28 PM] Validating Key...",
"[7:02:31 PM] Session ready. Connected to GEMINI provider.",
"[7:03:37 PM] \n\u2795 APPENDING TO EXISTING TRACE...",
"[7:03:37 PM] \n\ud83d\ude80 === STARTING BUILD RUN [1/3] ===",
"[7:03:37 PM] \n--- Processing Pentamatrix[1/1]: SYNTHESIS ---",
"[7:03:37 PM] \ud83e\udde0 Generating Booleans for PubMed...",
"[7:03:42 PM] \ud83d\udce1 Fetching node IDs across queries (Target Depth: 3)...",
"[7:03:47 PM] \u2705 Successfully retrieved 111 unique nodes.",
"[7:03:51 PM] Scoring & Validation for Run1 Eval1 synthesis (Attempt 1/9999999)...",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42411482]: \"The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes....\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42411439]: \"This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA)....\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42377735]: \"Moreover, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility....\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42411493]: \"Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event....\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42338888]: \"Confirmatory factor analysis identified a nutritional factor composed of vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and fiber, revealing a significant inverse association with anxiety and depression levels....\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42346280]: \"Patients with neurodegenerative changes exhibited significantly lower gastric miR-106a-5p expression compared to controls (p = 0.044)....\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42374626]: \"The mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined....\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42389275]: \"We therefore present the \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" as a proposed framework rather than a validated causal pathway....\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42412323]: \"E. hirae Y-HS alleviates UC through coordinated modulation of gut microbiota, host metabolism, inflammation and barrier function....\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42406299]: \"Overall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation....\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42398608]: \"Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition...\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42410982]: \"Microbiome dysbiosis is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, neurological, hepatic, renal, and cancer-related illnesses by interfering with immune modulation, metabolic balance, and epithelial barrier integrity...\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udd34 Quote Mismatch [ID: 42356332]: \"The LAB MIX induced significant, site-specific shifts in microbial composition, notably increasing lactobacilli abundance....\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42412324]: \"Proatherogenic substances like trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), which are produced from dietary precursors through gut microbial and hepatic metabolism, aggravate foam cell production, platelet aggregation, and vascular inflammation....\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udd34 Quote Mismatch [ID: 42411838]: \"AI advances these approaches by extracting patterns from multi-omic datasets to build specific, yet versatile, foundation models (FMs) that guide strain and/or consortium selection....\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42346775]: \"GV-971 exerts antidepressant effects by coordinately remodeling the gut microbiota, normalizing tryptophan and SCFA metabolism, restoring gut barrier integrity, and dampening central neuroinflammation...\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42356271]: \"These findings support the belief in early intestinal involvement in AD and highlight the potential of the microbiota as a target for early intervention aimed at modifying the progression to neurodegeneration....\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42404763]: \"The gut microbiota is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA)....\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42405758]: \"Chronic cold reduces beneficial bacteria and increases pro-inflammatory species, impairing intestinal barrier integrity and inducing systemic inflammation, ultimately leading to metabolic disorders and immunosuppression....\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42404072]: \"As a result, the lower dose increased the presence of probiotics and lactic acid bacteria, while the higher dose showed more bacterial taxa and a mixed microbial shift....\"",
"[7:04:06 PM] \u26a0\ufe0f Validation failed for Run1 Eval1 synthesis (Attempt 1/9999999). Initiating re-evaluation loop...",
"[7:04:06 PM] Scoring & Validation for Run1 Eval1 synthesis (Attempt 2/9999999)...",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42411482]: \"The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes....\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42411439]: \"This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA)....\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42377735]: \"Moreover, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility....\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42411493]: \"Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event....\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42338888]: \"Confirmatory factor analysis identified a nutritional factor composed of vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and fiber, revealing a significant inverse association with anxiety and depression levels....\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42346280]: \"Patients with neurodegenerative changes exhibited significantly lower gastric miR-106a-5p expression compared to controls (p = 0.044)....\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42374626]: \"The mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined....\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42389275]: \"We therefore present the \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" as a proposed framework rather than a validated causal pathway....\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42412323]: \"E. hirae Y-HS alleviates UC through coordinated modulation of gut microbiota, host metabolism, inflammation and barrier function....\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42406299]: \"Overall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation....\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42398608]: \"Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition...\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42410982]: \"Microbiome dysbiosis is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, neurological, hepatic, renal, and cancer-related illnesses by interfering with immune modulation, metabolic balance, and epithelial barrier integrity...\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42412324]: \"Proatherogenic substances like trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), which are produced from dietary precursors through gut microbial and hepatic metabolism, aggravate foam cell production, platelet aggregation, and vascular inflammation....\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42346775]: \"GV-971 exerts antidepressant effects by coordinately remodeling the gut microbiota, normalizing tryptophan and SCFA metabolism, restoring gut barrier integrity, and dampening central neuroinflammation...\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42356271]: \"These findings support the belief in early intestinal involvement in AD and highlight the potential of the microbiota as a target for early intervention aimed at modifying the progression to neurodegeneration....\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42404763]: \"The gut microbiota is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA)....\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42405758]: \"Chronic cold reduces beneficial bacteria and increases pro-inflammatory species, impairing intestinal barrier integrity and inducing systemic inflammation, ultimately leading to metabolic disorders and immunosuppression....\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42404072]: \"As a result, the lower dose increased the presence of probiotics and lactic acid bacteria, while the higher dose showed more bacterial taxa and a mixed microbial shift....\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42346775]: \"Mechanistically, GV-971 significantly suppressed neuroinflammation by inhibiting microglial hyperactivation in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus....\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42344833]: \"LOAD risk was predominantly associated with innate immune dysfunction and perturbations in amino acid and gut-derived metabolite turnover, such as hippurate....\"",
"[7:04:21 PM] \u2705 All 20 quotes validated verbatim.",
"[7:04:21 PM] \ud83d\udd0d Strict Mode: Running final logic & veridical audit on quadrant...",
"[7:04:24 PM] \u2705 Final logic audit passed.",
"[7:04:24 PM] \u2699\ufe0f Build Run [1] complete. Compiling intermediate reports and updating context...",
"[7:04:24 PM] \n\ud83d\ude80 === STARTING BUILD RUN [2/3] ===",
"[7:04:24 PM] \n--- Processing Pentamatrix[1/1]: SYNTHESIS ---",
"[7:04:24 PM] \ud83e\udde0 Generating Booleans for PubMed...",
"[7:04:29 PM] \ud83d\udce1 Fetching node IDs across queries (Target Depth: 3)...",
"[7:04:33 PM] \u2705 Successfully retrieved 65 unique nodes.",
"[7:04:35 PM] Scoring & Validation for Run2 Eval1 synthesis (Attempt 1/9999999)...",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42411493]: \"Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event....\"",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42411439]: \"This review synthesizes current evidence to present a coherent pathological cascade driving MCI progression: gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation....\"",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42411439]: \"This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA)....\"",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42411482]: \"The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes....\"",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42377381]: \"Emerging evidence suggests positive effects on metabolism, gut microbiota, inflammation and the gut-brain axis, although its clinical relevance has not yet been clearly established....\"",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42374626]: \"Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment....\"",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42383392]: \"Recent studies suggest a potential role for Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathways in the induction of neuroinflammation via the oral-gut-brain axis....\"",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42377390]: \"In conclusion, P. gingivalis-induced NETs play pivotal roles in the relationship between neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment. Furthermore, the effects of P. gingivalis-induced NETs on neuron-glia unit were related to TLR4 activation....\"",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42378068]: \"Systemic pleiotropy of F. nucleatum is further substantiated by its involvement in chemoresistance, placental dysfunction, vascular inflammation, and neuronal injury, substantiating its systemic pleiotropy....\"",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42380200]: \"Disrupting the gut microbiome via chronic antibiotic treatment exacerbates cognitive deficits and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice, demonstrating a causal influence of the microbiome on tau-driven disease progression....\"",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42380200]: \"Systemic administration of these metabolites worsens cognitive impairment and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice....\"",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42398608]: \"Mechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays....\"",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42398608]: \"Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition...\"",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42403487]: \"In vitro functional screening for the production of neuroactive metabolites confirmed four strains, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TUCC00000144, Limosilactobacillus fermentum TUCC00000777, Levilactobacillus brevis TO10, Lentilactobacillus diolivorans B92, as the most promising candidates...\"",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42404903]: \"Within the central nervous system, cholinergic signaling interacts with resident immune cells, particularly microglia, and influences inflammatory tone, neuronal vulnerability, and tissue repair....\"",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42379368]: \"The results of this project demonstrate that MFGM tended to increase the production of serotonin and significantly increase EPS production from select LAB strains during the later stages of growth....\"",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42393404]: \"Alamandine treatment attenuated inflammatory and oxidative responses and improved intestinal mucosal integrity, with partial restoration of goblet cells....\"",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42389275]: \"Finally, we review GM-targeted strategies, including probiotics, synbiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, while emphasizing that direct clinical evidence in MC remains limited and that cessation of anthraquinone laxatives remains the primary management strategy....\"",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42371176]: \"H-FMT significantly ameliorated neurological deficits and intestinal barrier disruption, reduced infarct volume and neuronal loss, and attenuated mitochondrial damage....\"",
"[7:04:50 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42412140]: \"SOTA pretreatment attenuates acute LPS-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities in association with reduced systemic inflammation, blunted synaptic protein loss, and altered gut microbiota profiles....\"",
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"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42411493]: \"amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event....\"",
"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42411482]: \"The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes....\"",
"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42411439]: \"gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation....\"",
"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42406299]: \"chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation....\"",
"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42398608]: \"PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition...\"",
"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42377735]: \"the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility....\"",
"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42374626]: \"Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment....\"",
"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42394275]: \"There is growing evidence of a complex oral-gut-brain axis linking mouth and gut microbiomes with the central nervous system....\"",
"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42409075]: \"Gut microbiome has emerged as an important modulator of thrombotic disease through complex immunometabolic and interorgan pathways....\"",
"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42394830]: \"There is growing evidence that the appendix functions as a critical priming site for UC....\"",
"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42353109]: \"gut-brain axis (component 6) functioning as a bidirectional regulatory node that intersects and modulates all four stages....\"",
"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42350326]: \"EL@HRG provided sustained hydrogen release and efficiently encapsulated viable bacteria....\"",
"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42399985]: \"Gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles have emerged as crucial mediators in microbe-host communication...\"",
"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42403915]: \"These findings identify intestinal neutral ceramidase as a key driver of MASH through a microbiota-2-HHA-AhR axis that impairs intestinal fucosylation and barrier function...\"",
"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42397430]: \"MF alleviates colitis by reshaping the gut microbiota and suppressing SAM-dependent m6A methylation, resulting in ETS1 downregulation and the restoration of Treg homeostasis through the ETS1/RUNX1/Foxp3 axis....\"",
"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42402302]: \"Tryptophan metabolite-mediated regulation and the gut-brain axis remain largely associative or preclinical, with limited validation in controlled human studies....\"",
"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42392383]: \"Chronic periodontitis, driven by Porphyromonas gingivalis, has emerged as a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD)...\"",
"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42402632]: \"Growing evidence indicates that disruption of the microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis is a key factor in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), affecting neurodevelopment, neural circuit function, and behavior....\"",
"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42404061]: \"Integrative multiomics approaches combining metabolomics with microbiome- and host-derived data are beginning to uncover coordinated biological pathways underlying HPV pathogenesis...\"",
"[7:05:23 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Quote Verified [Library ID: 42400749]: \"L. reuteri may exert neuroprotective effects by modulating bile acid metabolism, particularly CDCA, and potentially involving the TGR5-GLP-1R axis....\"",
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"[7:05:26 PM] \ud83d\udd0d MeSH Check: Verifying exact phrase matches against NLM database for 12 terms...",
"[7:05:28 PM] \ud83d\udfe1 Round 1 Fail: \"Microbiota Dysbiosis\" unverified. Suggestions: []",
"[7:05:30 PM] \ud83d\udfe1 Round 1 Fail: \"Intestinal Barrier Impairment\" unverified. Suggestions: []",
"[7:05:32 PM] \ud83d\udfe1 Round 1 Fail: \"Systemic Inflammation/Metabolic Shifting\" unverified. Suggestions: []",
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"[7:05:54 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Round 3 Pass (Veridical Enforcement): AI suggestion \"Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome\" verified against database.",
"[7:05:55 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Round 3 Pass (Veridical Enforcement): AI suggestion \"Neuroinflammation\" verified against database.",
"[7:05:56 PM] \ud83d\udfe2 Round 3 Pass (Veridical Enforcement): AI suggestion \"Dysbiosis\" verified against database.",
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"quote": "The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42411482\nTitle: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as a Systemic Disease: Why Integrative and Microbiome-Focused Approaches Deserve Re-Evaluation.\nAbstract: Despite decades of intensive research, therapeutic advances in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remain limited. Increasing evidence suggests that ALS is a multisystem disorder involving motor neuron degeneration, immune dysregulation, skeletal muscle pathology, and gastrointestinal dysfunction, thereby challenging the adequacy of current therapeutic strategies. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches are widely used by patients with ALS. However, their efficacy remains controversial owing to limited clinical evidence and methodological limitations. The multicomponent herbal medicine and system-level characteristics of CAM conceptually align with the emerging view of ALS as a multisystemic disease. The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes. These findings suggest that the combination of CAM and conventional therapy may serve as a potential integrative approach to target gut-brain-muscle interactions and systemic disease pathways. This article highlights critical gaps in the existing evidence and proposes that microbiome-focused, biomarker-driven clinical trials are essential to thoroughly evaluate CAM-based interventions in ALS. Embracing a system-oriented therapeutic framework may help address the complexity of ALS beyond traditional neuron-centered approaches."
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"quote": "This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA).",
"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42411439\nTitle: Exploring the Microbiome-Kynurenine Axis in Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Gut to Brain.\nAbstract: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) represents a critical prodromal stage of Alzheimer's disease. This review synthesizes current evidence to present a coherent pathological cascade driving MCI progression: gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation. This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA). This metabolic imbalance promotes N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-mediated excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation, which collectively precipitate synaptic dysfunction and cognitive decline. We explicitly highlight this \"gut-immune-metabolic\" vicious cycle as the core framework of MCI pathology. Targeting this cycle through a dual strategy-restoring microbial diversity and pharmacologically inhibiting the IDO1/kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (KMO) enzymes-represents a promising therapeutic approach to delay the transition from MCI to dementia."
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"quote": "Moreover, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility.",
"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42377735\nTitle: The interplay between gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease: mechanistic insights from dysbiosis to disease modulation.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic, progressive, neurodegenerative condition marked by memory loss and cognitive decline. It is characterized by neuropathological features such as amyloid plaque accumulation, neurofibrillary tangles of tau protein, and inflammatory changes in the brain. Recent research emphasizes how gut microbes influence the onset and progression of AD primarily through the gut-brain connection, a bidirectional communication system. The human gastrointestinal tract (GI) contains trillions of bacteria, primarily Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria, which play vital roles in digestion, metabolic regulation, and immune modulation. However, factors such as diet, lifestyle, and environmental exposure can disrupt microbial balance, weaken intestinal barrier function, and initiate systemic inflammation. Such dysbiosis has been linked to defective regulation of the amyloid precursor protein (APP), leading to increased deposition of amyloidogenic peptides (A\u03b2). Moreover, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility. The gut microbiota also produces key bioactive compounds, including neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, acetylcholine, histamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which influence the central nervous system (CNS) through neural, immune, and endocrine pathways. An imbalance in these neuroactive molecules may disrupt synaptic signaling and contribute to Alzheimer's-related cognitive dysfunction. Therefore, improving our understanding of gut-brain communication may advance knowledge of AD development and support the creation of new therapies. This review highlights the strong association between intestinal microbes and Alzheimer's pathogenesis, emphasizing microbiota modulation through probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, synbiotics, and antibiotics as potential therapeutic approaches, supported by emerging clinical trial evidence."
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"quote": "Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event.",
"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42411493\nTitle: Beyond Amyloid: Evolutionary and Immune-Metabolic Perspectives on Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is increasingly recognized as a multifactorial and systems-level disorder that extends beyond the classical amyloid cascade hypothesis. Rather than dismissing established concepts such as tau pathology, synaptic dysfunction, vascular compromise, mitochondrial abnormalities, and impaired proteostasis, emerging evidence suggests that these processes may interact dynamically with chronic immune activation, microbial signaling, and systemic metabolic stress. Recent studies examining the microbiome-gut-brain axis, chronic infection, innate immunity, and systemic immune-metabolic dysfunction have broadened the conceptual framework of AD pathogenesis. Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event. This perspective does not overturn the amyloid cascade model but instead reframes amyloid biology within a broader adaptive evolutionary context in which chronic or dysregulated activation becomes maladaptive during aging. The present opinion article integrates these converging concepts into a unified framework in which AD emerges from the prolonged interaction among immune responses, microbial exposures, metabolic disturbances, mitochondrial dysfunction, vascular injury, and age-associated failures in proteostatic resilience. This integrative interpretation seeks to humanize the disease process by viewing neurodegeneration not simply as isolated protein accumulation, but as the gradual exhaustion of ancient host-defense and energy-regulatory systems that were originally evolutionarily advantageous for survival."
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"quote": "Confirmatory factor analysis identified a nutritional factor composed of vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and fiber, revealing a significant inverse association with anxiety and depression levels.",
"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42338888\nTitle: Interplay between B vitamins, fiber, and Bacteroides abundance: a predictive model for anxiety and depression in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive and incurable neurodegenerative disease that not only affects motor function but is also associated with gastrointestinal and emotional disturbances. Recent research highlights the potential role of gut microbiota and diet in modulating these symptoms, suggesting a complex interaction between nutrition, intestinal health, and presence of anxiety and depression in ALS patients. This study aims to investigate the relationship between dietary intake, gut microbiota composition, and presence of anxiety and depression in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A cross-sectional study conducted with a sample of 48 patients with bulbar-onset or spinal-onset ALS from different regions of Spain. Dietary intake was assessed through 24-h records and food frequency questionnaires, while anxiety and depression were evaluated using validated scales that formed a latent factor called emotional distress. Stool consistency was assessed following the Bristol Stool Scale and the abundance of bacterial microbiota was quantified. Confirmatory factor analysis identified a nutritional factor composed of vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and fiber, revealing a significant inverse association with anxiety and depression levels. The predictive model revealed both direct and indirect effects of this factor on presence of anxiety and depression, mediated by Bacteroides abundance and stool consistency. This model explained 19% of the variance in psychological distress. Our findings suggest that a diet rich in B vitamins, C vitamin and fiber may help improve emotional well-being in patients with ALS, highlighting the importance of nutritional strategies, as well as the role of Bacteroides related to stool consistency in patients with ALS."
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"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Patients with neurodegenerative changes exhibited significantly lower gastric miR-106a-5p expression compared to controls (p = 0.044).",
"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42346280\nTitle: Gastric Juice miR-106a-5p as a Non-Invasive Biomarker of Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration: A Prospective Observational Study.\nAbstract: Neuroinflammation is a key contributor to the progression of several neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and small vessel disease. Emerging evidence highlights the role of circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) as non-invasive biomarkers of neuroinflammation and neuronal injury. miR-106a-5p, a member of the miR-17~92 cluster, is known to regulate inflammation, apoptosis, and vascular function. While typically studied in plasma or cerebrospinal fluid, gastric juice miRNAs represent a novel and underexplored source for biomarker discovery within the gut-brain axis. This exploratory study aimed to investigate the association between gastric juice miR-106a-5p expression and markers of neuroinflammation, including C-reactive protein (CRP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and imaging-based evidence of neurodegeneration. A prospective, observational study was conducted on 38 participants (22 with neurodegenerative pathology and 16 healthy controls). Gastric juice samples were analyzed for miR-106a-5p using RT-qPCR, normalized to U6 snRNA. \u0394Ct values were used to determine relative expression. Statistical analyses included t-tests/Wilcoxon tests, ROC curve analysis, and correlation testing, with significance set at p < 0.05. Patients with neurodegenerative changes exhibited significantly lower gastric miR-106a-5p expression compared to controls (p = 0.044). Elevated CRP and LDH levels were associated with higher \u0394Ct values (indicating lower expression), with p-values of 0.019 and 0.023, respectively. ROC analysis showed moderate diagnostic accuracy (AUC = 0.701) for miR-106a in identifying neurodegenerative status. miR-106a levels also correlated inversely with carotid intima-media thickness and brain MRI abnormalities, also reduced gastric miR-106a-5p expression is associated with systemic inflammation and neuroimaging evidence of neurodegeneration. While causality cannot be inferred, these findings suggest that gastric miR-106a may serve as a promising non-invasive biomarker within the gut-brain axis framework. Further longitudinal and mechanistic studies are warranted to validate its clinical utility and explore its potential role in monitoring neuroinflammatory conditions."
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"quote": "The mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined.",
"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42374626\nTitle: Microbiome and metabolites impact enteric and central nervous systems in ALS.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been linked to gastrointestinal symptoms and alterations in the gut microbiota. The enteric nervous system (ENS) coordinates intestinal function and sits at the host-microbe interface. The mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined. In this narrative review, we first present evidence from ALS patient cohorts and preclinical models alongside mechanistic studies of infection, dysbiosis, and related neurodegenerative diseases to discuss how the microbiota and its metabolites may affect the ENS and CNS in ALS. Next, we propose a plausible mechanism of ALS pathogenesis through the gut-microbiome-brain axis. We further offer a summary of clinical trials that have studied the impacts of the microbiota on human ALS. Finally, we discuss future directions for studies of microbiota-ENS-CNS interactions in ALS. Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment."
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"attempt": 1,
"quote": "We therefore present the \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" as a proposed framework rather than a validated causal pathway.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42389275\nTitle: Role of gut microbiota in melanosis coli: from anthraquinone biotransformation to mucosal homeostasis dysbiosis.\nAbstract: Melanosis coli (MC) is a benign and usually reversible condition characterized by brownish-black pigmentation of the colonic mucosa and is commonly associated with chronic exposure to anthraquinone laxatives (ALs). The best-established histopathological sequence involves AL-related epithelial apoptosis, phagocytosis of apoptotic bodies by macrophages, and subsequent lipofuscin deposition. Emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiota (GM) may contribute to this process by converting pharmacologically inactive anthraquinone glycosides into active anthrone metabolites, including rhein anthrone. This narrative review summarizes available MC-specific findings and clearly distinguishes them from mechanistic hypotheses extrapolated from constipation, intestinal barrier, and microbiome literature. We discuss microbial \u03b2-glucosidases and reductases involved in AL biotransformation, reported changes in microbial diversity and SCFA-producing taxa in MC or constipation-associated cohorts, and plausible links with barrier dysfunction, bile-acid metabolism, tryptophan-derived metabolites, and LPS-TLR4 signaling. We therefore present the \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" as a proposed framework rather than a validated causal pathway. Finally, we review GM-targeted strategies, including probiotics, synbiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, while emphasizing that direct clinical evidence in MC remains limited and that cessation of anthraquinone laxatives remains the primary management strategy."
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"quote": "E. hirae Y-HS alleviates UC through coordinated modulation of gut microbiota, host metabolism, inflammation and barrier function.",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42412323\nTitle: Enterococcus hirae Y-HS Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis by Activating PXR/Nrf2-mediated Metabolic-immune Crosstalk.\nAbstract: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with limited non-invasive biomarkers and variable responses to probiotics. This study investigates the probiotic potential of Enterococcus hirae Y-HS isolated from healthy beef cattle and its mechanisms in alleviating UC. In vitro probiotic properties of Y-HS were assessed. Public transcriptomic datasets (GSE179285, GSE87466, GSE206285) were analysed to identify differentially expressed genes in UC patients. Machine learning integrated with protein-protein interaction network analysis identified core diagnostic genes. A DSS-induced murine colitis model was established to evaluate Y-HS intervention effects. Y-HS exhibited excellent gastrointestinal tolerance, no haemolytic activity and antibiotic susceptibility. Transcriptomic analysis identified 768 DEGs in UC patients. Machine learning yielded four metabolism-associated signature genes-CYP3A4, UGT1A6, HSD17B6 and SRD5A3-with diagnostic accuracy (AUC 0.72-0.84). In DSS-induced colitis, Y-HS dose-dependently attenuated disease activity, remodelled gut microbiota (increasing Lactobacillus, decreasing Escherichia-Shigella), activated PXR/Nrf2 signalling, upregulated detoxification enzymes (CYP3A4, UGT1A6) and tight junction proteins, while downregulating HSD17B6, SRD5A3 and cleaved caspase-3. These changes were accompanied by reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines and elevated IL-10. E. hirae Y-HS alleviates UC through coordinated modulation of gut microbiota, host metabolism, inflammation and barrier function. The identified metabolic gene signature offers potential non-invasive biomarkers for UC."
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"quote": "Overall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation.",
"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42406299\nTitle: Microplastic-Induced Disruption of Intestinal Barrier Integrity and Triggering Neuroinflammatory Responses Through Gut-Brain Axis Dysregulation Mediated by NF-\u03baB/PPAR-\u03b3/BDNF Signalling Pathways.\nAbstract: Microplastics (MPs) are emerging environmental contaminants increasingly implicated in intestinal dysfunction and neuroinflammatory alterations through gut-brain axis (GBA) dysregulation. However, the mechanistic involvement of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) MPs in GBA-associated neurotoxicity remains insufficiently understood. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the impact of PE- and PP-MPs on intestinal barrier integrity, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and synaptic dysfunction. Following physicochemical characterization, experimental animals were orally exposed to PE- and PP-MPs (10 and 100\u00a0mg/kg BW) for 45 consecutive days. MP exposure significantly disrupted intestinal barrier integrity, reduced zonula occludens-1 expression, and altered short-chain fatty acid profiles, indicating impaired gut microbial metabolic activity. Concurrently, oxidative stress and inflammatory responses were evidenced by reduced antioxidant defence, increased lipid peroxidation, elevated inflammatory mediators, and altered neurochemical markers in small intestine and brain tissues. Behavioral abnormalities, increased amyloid precursor protein (APP) expression, tau-associated pathological alterations, and histopathological changes further indicated GBA impairment following MP exposure. Notably, PE-MPs produced comparatively greater toxicological effects than PP-MPs, particularly at higher dose. Overall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation."
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"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42398608\nTitle: Structural characterization of a branched \u03b1-glucan from Pseudostellaria heterophylla and its neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's disease via regulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with limited therapeutic options. Emerging evidence highlights the gut-brain axis as a promising target, and natural polysaccharides offer multi-target advantages. Here, we isolated and structurally characterized PF30-3, a homogeneous branched \u03b1-D-glucan (69.91\u00a0kDa) from Pseudostellaria heterophylla, featuring a (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl backbone with (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04,6)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl branching points. In LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages, 200\u00a0\u03bcg/mL PF30-3 significantly inhibited nitric oxide release, restored cell viability, and rebalanced inflammatory cytokines. The in vivo efficacy was first validated in an A\u03b2\u2081\u208b\u2084\u2082-induced zebrafish AD-like model, where 20\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 effectively rescued spatial memory and learning impairments. These findings were further translated to 5\u00a0\u00d7\u00a0FAD mice, in which oral administration of 50\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 for 24 consecutive days significantly improved the recognition and spatial memory without observable acute toxicity. Mechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays. Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition, characterized by a decreased Firmicutes/Bacteroidota ratio and enrichment of beneficial genera such as Muribaculum, Bacteroides, and Prevotellaceae_UCG-001. Correlation analyses linked these microbial shifts to improved cognitive outcomes and reduced neuroinflammation. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that PF30-3 exerts neuroprotective effects through modulation of the microbiota-gut-brain axis, highlighting it as a promising natural polysaccharide-based candidate for AD therapy."
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"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Microbiome dysbiosis is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, neurological, hepatic, renal, and cancer-related illnesses by interfering with immune modulation, metabolic balance, and epithelial barrier integrity",
"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42410982\nTitle: Organ-Specific Human Microbiomes and Dysbiosis: Mechanistic Links to Disease and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies.\nAbstract: The human microbiome is a dynamic and diverse community of microorganisms that affects susceptibility to illness and promotes wellness. Dysbiosis, or disruption of this delicately regulated microbial ecology, has been identified as a major factor in the emergence and development of systemic and organ-specific disorders. With an emphasis on dysbiosis-driven illness processes and therapeutic intervention implications, this study attempts to critically analyze host-microbiome interactions across key human organ systems. Using predetermined microbiome-related keywords, a systematic literature search (2001-2025) was carried out in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. To assess microbiome formation, organ-specific distribution, disease correlations, and therapeutic implications, English-language peer-reviewed original papers, meta-analyses, and clinical or validated animal studies were chosen and methodically compiled. Microbiome dysbiosis is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, neurological, hepatic, renal, and cancer-related illnesses by interfering with immune modulation, metabolic balance, and epithelial barrier integrity, according to evidence from human and verified animal research. Modified production of short-chain fatty acids, immunological signaling imbalance, chronic inflammation, and communication between the gut-organ axis are examples of mechanistic linkages. Immune and metabolic indicators improved condition-specifically with interventions such as probiotics, fecal microbiota transplantation, and diet-based regulation. Collectively, current evidence supports the microbiome as a modifiable determinant of disease risk and therapeutic response, underscoring its translational potential for precision medicine."
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"attempt": 1,
"quote": "The LAB MIX induced significant, site-specific shifts in microbial composition, notably increasing lactobacilli abundance.",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42356332\nTitle: Functional and Psychobiotic Potential of a Food-Derived Multi-Strain Lactic Acid Bacteria Consortium: An In Vitro Evaluation Using Static Digestion and SHIME\u00ae Models.\nAbstract: The microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA) plays a pivotal role in cognitive function, making psychobiotics a promising strategy for managing neurodegenerative diseases. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from traditional fermented foods represent a valuable source of candidate strains, and multi-strain consortia may offer enhanced therapeutic efficacy through synergistic effects. This study evaluated the functional and psychobiotic potential of three lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains isolated from fermented foods, assessed as monocultures and a multi-strain consortium (MIX). The research encompassed an initial screening of the individual strains and the MIX, assessing their adhesion to mucin, stability in a static in vitro digestion model, and amino acid profiling. Subsequently, the LAB MIX underwent long-term evaluation in a dynamic gastrointestinal model (SHIME\u00ae) inoculated with microbiota from a patient with Alzheimer's disease, during which alterations in gut microbiota composition and amino acid metabolism were analyzed. The LAB MIX demonstrated high stability under digestive stress and effective mucoadhesive properties. Furthermore, the consortium demonstrated a distinct metabolic signature, driving enhanced functional effects that complemented or exceeded those observed in individual monocultures. In the SHIME\u00ae model, the MIX induced significant, site-specific shifts in microbial composition, notably increasing lactobacilli abundance. These taxonomic changes correlated with an enriched metabolic profile, including elevated levels of GABA precursors and amino acids with antioxidant potential, which are crucial for MGBA modulation. These results identify the LAB consortium as a compelling psychobiotic candidate. Further in-depth in vivo and clinical studies are required to validate its therapeutic potential for MGBA modulation."
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"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Proatherogenic substances like trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), which are produced from dietary precursors through gut microbial and hepatic metabolism, aggravate foam cell production, platelet aggregation, and vascular inflammation.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42412324\nTitle: Targeting the Gut-Heart Axis in Atherosclerosis: Microbial Metabolites, Molecular Mechanisms, and Precision Therapeutics.\nAbstract: Despite advances in lipid-lowering and anti-inflammatory medications, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) continues to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Recent studies have identified the gut microbiota as a key modulator of cardiovascular health via the gut-heart axis. This review investigates the molecular processes by which microbial metabolites affect atherogenesis. Proatherogenic substances like trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), which are produced from dietary precursors through gut microbial and hepatic metabolism, aggravate foam cell production, platelet aggregation, and vascular inflammation. Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), such as butyrate and propionate, have been shown to protect against atherosclerosis by activating G-protein-coupled receptors, regulating gene expression, and improving endothelial function. Additionally, secondary bile acids, tryptophan derivatives, and phenylacetylglutamine have emerged as important microbial metabolites involved in vascular disease. The review also summarizes various therapeutic strategies such as use of probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, precision microbiome editing (using bacteriophages and CRISPR-Cas systems), and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for targeting gut-heart axis. Multi-omic systems combined with artificial intelligence can now detect disease-specific microbial signatures, improving risk stratification and paving the way for precision microbiome-based therapeutics. However, challenges such as determining causality, regulatory intricacies, and inter-individual variability in host-microbiome interactions remain. Despite these obstacles, the gut-heart axis provides a disruptive paradigm in preventive cardiology by emphasizing tailored microbiome therapies as a complement to traditional ASCVD care."
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"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "AI advances these approaches by extracting patterns from multi-omic datasets to build specific, yet versatile, foundation models (FMs) that guide strain and/or consortium selection.",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42411838\nTitle: Bioactive environments to combat antimicrobial resistance: artificial intelligence and model-driven microbial biocontrol for living materials.\nAbstract: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to outpace development of new therapeutics. Many interventions focus on treating infection after it occurs, but resistant pathogens often emerge, persist, and spread within reservoirs, such as built environments. Microbial biocontrol offers a complementary, upstream strategy by reshaping ecological interactions to suppress the colonization, persistence, and transmission of AMR pathogens. Currently, biocontrol design relies upon the presumed functionality of probiotic genera across diverse environments despite limited experimental validation, alongside heuristic model predictions that prioritize efficiency over sensitivity. These approaches yield inconsistent outcomes, reflecting the context-dependent nature of microbial behavior. We review how advances in metabolic modeling and artificial intelligence (AI), in conjunction with experimental data, enable adaptable, context-aware biocontrol design with iterative design-test-learn cycles for optimization. We outline the ecological principles underlying microbial competition, highlighting Bacillus as a robust biocontrol chassis due to its biosynthetic capacity, stress tolerance, and genetic tractability. We then discuss how genome-scale, pan-genome-scale, and metabolism-and-expression models provide mechanistic insight into competitive fitness, metabolic trade-offs, and persistence. AI advances these approaches by extracting patterns from multi-omic datasets to build specific, yet versatile, foundation models (FMs) that guide strain and/or consortium selection for specific built environments. Moreover, these tools facilitate safe biocontrol deployment by enabling risk assessment of persistence, ecological displacement, and horizontal gene transfer (HGT), particularly for engineered living materials (ELMs) and bioactive building surfaces. Ultimately, AI-guided modeling and systems-level design provide scalable frameworks for developing durable, preventive strategies against AMR, shifting the focus from reactive treatment toward proactive control of pathogen ecology."
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"attempt": 1,
"quote": "GV-971 exerts antidepressant effects by coordinately remodeling the gut microbiota, normalizing tryptophan and SCFA metabolism, restoring gut barrier integrity, and dampening central neuroinflammation",
"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42346775\nTitle: GV-971 Ameliorates Chronic Restraint Stress-Induced Depression-like Phenotypes Accompanied by Reshaping of the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis.\nAbstract: Depression is increasingly linked to microbiota-gut-brain axis dysfunction, yet current monoaminergic antidepressants show limited efficacy. This study investigated the therapeutic potential and underlying mechanisms of GV-971, a marine-derived oligosaccharide, in a chronic restraint stress (CRS) mouse model. We first established that 8 h of daily restraint for 4-8 weeks induces a stable depression-like phenotype characterized by behavioral despair and significant reduction in peripheral monoamine neurotransmitters (5-HT and norepinephrine). GV-971 treatment robustly attenuated CRS-induced depression- and anxiety-like behaviors, restored hippocampal serotonin levels, reduced elevated plasma corticosterone concentrations, and ameliorated CRS-induced adrenal cortical hyperplasia. Mechanistically, GV-971 significantly suppressed neuroinflammation by inhibiting microglial hyperactivation in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus. Concurrently, it repaired intestinal barrier dysfunction, evidenced by reduced permeability, restored mucosal integrity, and recovered goblet cell numbers. Crucially, integrated shot-gun metagenomics and plasma metabolomics revealed that GV-971 not only reshaped microbial taxonomy but also functionally recalibrated the gut ecosystem. It enriched beneficial taxa (e.g., Bifidobacterium pseudolongum, Bacteroides uniformis) and specific metabolic pathways, leading to increased short-chain fatty acids (valeric and caproic acids) and a significant reduction in plasma levels of tryptophan-kynurenine pathway metabolites, specifically the neurotoxic compounds kynurenine and quinolinic acid. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from GV-971-treated donors partially recapitulated the antidepressant and gut-protective effects in CRS recipients, confirming a causal role for the remodeled microbiota. Collectively, GV-971 exerts antidepressant effects by coordinately remodeling the gut microbiota, normalizing tryptophan and SCFA metabolism, restoring gut barrier integrity, and dampening central neuroinflammation, supporting its potential as a novel gut-brain axis-targeted therapy for depression."
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"attempt": 1,
"quote": "These findings support the belief in early intestinal involvement in AD and highlight the potential of the microbiota as a target for early intervention aimed at modifying the progression to neurodegeneration.",
"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42356271\nTitle: The Multiple Functions of Amyloid Beta in the Gut Epithelium and the Role of the Microbiota: A Study in the APP/PS1 Animal Model Subjected to Chronic Synbiotic Treatment.\nAbstract: Background:/ Over the past decade, increasing evidence has shifted attention from the brain to the gut microbiota (MB) as a source and site of systemic dissemination of amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2), an APP derivative responsible for plaque formation in the brains of Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients. Furthermore, AD patients and APP/PS1 mice, a transgenic model of AD, exhibit dysbiosis. Objectives: Using APP/PS1 mice treated from 2 to 8 months of age, we studied ileal and colonic epithelial integrity, intestinal barrier (IB) integrity assessed through tight junction (TJ) protein expression, local immune system, the presence/increase in A\u03b2 expression in enterocytes, and the protective effects of synbiotic treatment. Methods: The tissue was stained with Periodic Acid-Schiff and Alcian Blue to evaluate epithelial morphology and mucus production, and immunohistochemistry was performed to assess TJs, immune markers, and A\u03b2 expression. Results: Our results demonstrate that colonic and ileal epithelium of 8-month-old APP/PS1 mice displays IB impairment in term of alterations of goblet cells staining and TJ protein expression and signs of immune involvement. The ileum was more severely affected, showing a reduced epithelial surface area, decreased lysozyme production, and fewer tuft cells. Long-term synbiotic treatment largely prevented APP/PS1 mouse changes and caused a significant increase in A\u03b2 expression in all treated mice. Conclusions: These findings support the belief in early intestinal involvement in AD and highlight the potential of the microbiota as a target for early intervention aimed at modifying the progression to neurodegeneration. Increased epithelial A\u03b2 labeling after treatment raises the possibility of intestinal management of A\u03b2, which requires further validation."
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"attempt": 1,
"quote": "The gut microbiota is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA).",
"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42404763\nTitle: Diet, gut microbiota, and the gut-brain axis: mechanistic interactions and therapeutic implications in neuropsychiatric disorders.\nAbstract: The gut microbiota is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA). Diet is one of the major environmental factors shaping this axis, as it influences microbial composition, microbial production of neuroactive metabolites, and intestinal barrier integrity. Dysbiosis has been increasingly associated with neurological, psychiatric, and neurodevelopmental disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Experimental studies have identified several potential mechanisms linking gut microbiota to brain function, including immune modulation, vagus nerve signaling, microbial metabolite production, and blood-brain barrier regulation. However, translating these findings into clinical practice remains challenging because human studies are affected by genetic heterogeneity, dietary variation, medication use, lifestyle factors, and disease-specific confounders. In this review, we summarize current evidence on the interactions among diet, gut microbiota, and brain function, with particular emphasis on microbial metabolites, immune mediators, and barrier-related mechanisms. We also critically discuss microbiota-targeted interventions, including precision nutrition, probiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, highlighting both their therapeutic potential and their current limitations. A more cautious and mechanistically integrated understanding of the MGBA may support the development of personalized strategies for neuropsychiatric disease prevention and management."
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"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Chronic cold reduces beneficial bacteria and increases pro-inflammatory species, impairing intestinal barrier integrity and inducing systemic inflammation, ultimately leading to metabolic disorders and immunosuppression.",
"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42405758\nTitle: Gut microbiota as key mediators of animal acclimation to temperature changes: mechanisms and interventions.\nAbstract: With the intensification of global climate change, temperature fluctuations profoundly affect animal physiology and health. Research has shown that the gut microbiota, as a critical bridge between the host and its environment, helps animals adapt to temperature changes by regulating intestinal barrier stability, immune function, and energy metabolism. This adaptive capacity underscores the indispensable role of gut microbiota in temperature change responses. In cold environments, animals increase food intake and activate brown adipose tissue to maintain body temperature, but prolonged exposure causes metabolic overload and gut microbiota imbalance. Chronic cold reduces beneficial bacteria and increases pro-inflammatory species, impairing intestinal barrier integrity and inducing systemic inflammation, ultimately leading to metabolic disorders and immunosuppression. Similarly, heat exposure leads to pathogenic overgrowth and immune dysfunction, reducing microbial diversity and increasing the abundance of harmful bacteria, ultimately impairing animal health. Furthermore, the gut-brain axis plays a central role in coping with environmental stress, as temperature change alters microbial composition and metabolites, impacting neurotransmitter synthesis and release, thereby regulating physiological states and emotional responses. Finally, targeted microbial interventions-such as fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics-are discussed as effective strategies to restore gut microbiota homeostasis, enhance host resilience to temperature change, and improve animal health under temperature fluctuations."
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"attempt": 1,
"quote": "As a result, the lower dose increased the presence of probiotics and lactic acid bacteria, while the higher dose showed more bacterial taxa and a mixed microbial shift.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42404072\nTitle: Evaluation of dietary curcumin-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles on growth, blood biochemistry, gut barrier integrity and enteric gas emissions in weaned piglets.\nAbstract: Weaning stress often impairs growth, metabolic function, gut barrier integrity, and microbial balance in piglets, underscoring the need for effective nutritional interventions to enhance post-weaning health. This study evaluated the effects of dietary curcumin-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles (SL@Cur) on growth performance, serum biochemical profiles, antioxidant capacity, gut epithelial integrity, gut microbial diversity, and fecal noxious gas emissions in weaned piglets. Thirty-six piglets (Duroc \u00d7 [Yorkshire \u00d7 Landrace]; 28 \u00b1 1 days of age; 6-7 kg) were randomly assigned to diets containing 0, 30, or 60 mg/kg SL@Cur for 21 days. Piglets fed 30 or 60 mg/kg SL@Cur exhibited significantly higher final body weight, weight gain and average daily gain compared with control diet (p < 0.05). Myogenic gene expressions such as Pax7, Myf5 and Myf6 were significantly enhanced in piglets fed at 60 mg/kg SL@Cur compared to the control diet (p < 0.05). Serum triglycerides and total cholesterol levels were significantly reduced at 30 mg/kg (p < 0.05). The 30 mg/kg dose of SL@Cur also significantly decreased alanine aminotransferase and increased high-density lipoprotein concentrations than the control diet (p < 0.05). Serum glucose declined dose-dependently, whereas superoxide dismutase and cortisol remained unaffected. Gut barrier integrity was enhanced, as evidenced by significantly increased expression of tight junction proteins, zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) and claudin-2 concentrations in SL@Cur supplied diets (p < 0.05). Analyzing the piglets' intestinal microbiomes showed that different dietary treatments lead to variations in their bacterial communities. As a result, the lower dose increased the presence of probiotics and lactic acid bacteria, while the higher dose showed more bacterial taxa and a mixed microbial shift. Additionally, SL@Cur markedly reduced fecal NH\u2083 and H2S gas emissions (p < 0.05). Overall, SL@Cur supplementation enhanced growth performance, improved metabolic and intestinal health parameters, and reduced enteric gas emissions in weaned piglets."
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"attempt": 2,
"quote": "The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42411482\nTitle: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as a Systemic Disease: Why Integrative and Microbiome-Focused Approaches Deserve Re-Evaluation.\nAbstract: Despite decades of intensive research, therapeutic advances in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remain limited. Increasing evidence suggests that ALS is a multisystem disorder involving motor neuron degeneration, immune dysregulation, skeletal muscle pathology, and gastrointestinal dysfunction, thereby challenging the adequacy of current therapeutic strategies. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches are widely used by patients with ALS. However, their efficacy remains controversial owing to limited clinical evidence and methodological limitations. The multicomponent herbal medicine and system-level characteristics of CAM conceptually align with the emerging view of ALS as a multisystemic disease. The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes. These findings suggest that the combination of CAM and conventional therapy may serve as a potential integrative approach to target gut-brain-muscle interactions and systemic disease pathways. This article highlights critical gaps in the existing evidence and proposes that microbiome-focused, biomarker-driven clinical trials are essential to thoroughly evaluate CAM-based interventions in ALS. Embracing a system-oriented therapeutic framework may help address the complexity of ALS beyond traditional neuron-centered approaches."
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"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 2,
"quote": "This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA).",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42411439\nTitle: Exploring the Microbiome-Kynurenine Axis in Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Gut to Brain.\nAbstract: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) represents a critical prodromal stage of Alzheimer's disease. This review synthesizes current evidence to present a coherent pathological cascade driving MCI progression: gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation. This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA). This metabolic imbalance promotes N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-mediated excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation, which collectively precipitate synaptic dysfunction and cognitive decline. We explicitly highlight this \"gut-immune-metabolic\" vicious cycle as the core framework of MCI pathology. Targeting this cycle through a dual strategy-restoring microbial diversity and pharmacologically inhibiting the IDO1/kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (KMO) enzymes-represents a promising therapeutic approach to delay the transition from MCI to dementia."
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"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 2,
"quote": "Moreover, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42377735\nTitle: The interplay between gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease: mechanistic insights from dysbiosis to disease modulation.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic, progressive, neurodegenerative condition marked by memory loss and cognitive decline. It is characterized by neuropathological features such as amyloid plaque accumulation, neurofibrillary tangles of tau protein, and inflammatory changes in the brain. Recent research emphasizes how gut microbes influence the onset and progression of AD primarily through the gut-brain connection, a bidirectional communication system. The human gastrointestinal tract (GI) contains trillions of bacteria, primarily Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria, which play vital roles in digestion, metabolic regulation, and immune modulation. However, factors such as diet, lifestyle, and environmental exposure can disrupt microbial balance, weaken intestinal barrier function, and initiate systemic inflammation. Such dysbiosis has been linked to defective regulation of the amyloid precursor protein (APP), leading to increased deposition of amyloidogenic peptides (A\u03b2). Moreover, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility. The gut microbiota also produces key bioactive compounds, including neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, acetylcholine, histamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which influence the central nervous system (CNS) through neural, immune, and endocrine pathways. An imbalance in these neuroactive molecules may disrupt synaptic signaling and contribute to Alzheimer's-related cognitive dysfunction. Therefore, improving our understanding of gut-brain communication may advance knowledge of AD development and support the creation of new therapies. This review highlights the strong association between intestinal microbes and Alzheimer's pathogenesis, emphasizing microbiota modulation through probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, synbiotics, and antibiotics as potential therapeutic approaches, supported by emerging clinical trial evidence."
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"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 2,
"quote": "Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42411493\nTitle: Beyond Amyloid: Evolutionary and Immune-Metabolic Perspectives on Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is increasingly recognized as a multifactorial and systems-level disorder that extends beyond the classical amyloid cascade hypothesis. Rather than dismissing established concepts such as tau pathology, synaptic dysfunction, vascular compromise, mitochondrial abnormalities, and impaired proteostasis, emerging evidence suggests that these processes may interact dynamically with chronic immune activation, microbial signaling, and systemic metabolic stress. Recent studies examining the microbiome-gut-brain axis, chronic infection, innate immunity, and systemic immune-metabolic dysfunction have broadened the conceptual framework of AD pathogenesis. Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event. This perspective does not overturn the amyloid cascade model but instead reframes amyloid biology within a broader adaptive evolutionary context in which chronic or dysregulated activation becomes maladaptive during aging. The present opinion article integrates these converging concepts into a unified framework in which AD emerges from the prolonged interaction among immune responses, microbial exposures, metabolic disturbances, mitochondrial dysfunction, vascular injury, and age-associated failures in proteostatic resilience. This integrative interpretation seeks to humanize the disease process by viewing neurodegeneration not simply as isolated protein accumulation, but as the gradual exhaustion of ancient host-defense and energy-regulatory systems that were originally evolutionarily advantageous for survival."
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"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 2,
"quote": "Confirmatory factor analysis identified a nutritional factor composed of vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and fiber, revealing a significant inverse association with anxiety and depression levels.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42338888\nTitle: Interplay between B vitamins, fiber, and Bacteroides abundance: a predictive model for anxiety and depression in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive and incurable neurodegenerative disease that not only affects motor function but is also associated with gastrointestinal and emotional disturbances. Recent research highlights the potential role of gut microbiota and diet in modulating these symptoms, suggesting a complex interaction between nutrition, intestinal health, and presence of anxiety and depression in ALS patients. This study aims to investigate the relationship between dietary intake, gut microbiota composition, and presence of anxiety and depression in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A cross-sectional study conducted with a sample of 48 patients with bulbar-onset or spinal-onset ALS from different regions of Spain. Dietary intake was assessed through 24-h records and food frequency questionnaires, while anxiety and depression were evaluated using validated scales that formed a latent factor called emotional distress. Stool consistency was assessed following the Bristol Stool Scale and the abundance of bacterial microbiota was quantified. Confirmatory factor analysis identified a nutritional factor composed of vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and fiber, revealing a significant inverse association with anxiety and depression levels. The predictive model revealed both direct and indirect effects of this factor on presence of anxiety and depression, mediated by Bacteroides abundance and stool consistency. This model explained 19% of the variance in psychological distress. Our findings suggest that a diet rich in B vitamins, C vitamin and fiber may help improve emotional well-being in patients with ALS, highlighting the importance of nutritional strategies, as well as the role of Bacteroides related to stool consistency in patients with ALS."
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"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 2,
"quote": "Patients with neurodegenerative changes exhibited significantly lower gastric miR-106a-5p expression compared to controls (p = 0.044).",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42346280\nTitle: Gastric Juice miR-106a-5p as a Non-Invasive Biomarker of Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration: A Prospective Observational Study.\nAbstract: Neuroinflammation is a key contributor to the progression of several neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and small vessel disease. Emerging evidence highlights the role of circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) as non-invasive biomarkers of neuroinflammation and neuronal injury. miR-106a-5p, a member of the miR-17~92 cluster, is known to regulate inflammation, apoptosis, and vascular function. While typically studied in plasma or cerebrospinal fluid, gastric juice miRNAs represent a novel and underexplored source for biomarker discovery within the gut-brain axis. This exploratory study aimed to investigate the association between gastric juice miR-106a-5p expression and markers of neuroinflammation, including C-reactive protein (CRP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and imaging-based evidence of neurodegeneration. A prospective, observational study was conducted on 38 participants (22 with neurodegenerative pathology and 16 healthy controls). Gastric juice samples were analyzed for miR-106a-5p using RT-qPCR, normalized to U6 snRNA. \u0394Ct values were used to determine relative expression. Statistical analyses included t-tests/Wilcoxon tests, ROC curve analysis, and correlation testing, with significance set at p < 0.05. Patients with neurodegenerative changes exhibited significantly lower gastric miR-106a-5p expression compared to controls (p = 0.044). Elevated CRP and LDH levels were associated with higher \u0394Ct values (indicating lower expression), with p-values of 0.019 and 0.023, respectively. ROC analysis showed moderate diagnostic accuracy (AUC = 0.701) for miR-106a in identifying neurodegenerative status. miR-106a levels also correlated inversely with carotid intima-media thickness and brain MRI abnormalities, also reduced gastric miR-106a-5p expression is associated with systemic inflammation and neuroimaging evidence of neurodegeneration. While causality cannot be inferred, these findings suggest that gastric miR-106a may serve as a promising non-invasive biomarker within the gut-brain axis framework. Further longitudinal and mechanistic studies are warranted to validate its clinical utility and explore its potential role in monitoring neuroinflammatory conditions."
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"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 2,
"quote": "The mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42374626\nTitle: Microbiome and metabolites impact enteric and central nervous systems in ALS.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been linked to gastrointestinal symptoms and alterations in the gut microbiota. The enteric nervous system (ENS) coordinates intestinal function and sits at the host-microbe interface. The mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined. In this narrative review, we first present evidence from ALS patient cohorts and preclinical models alongside mechanistic studies of infection, dysbiosis, and related neurodegenerative diseases to discuss how the microbiota and its metabolites may affect the ENS and CNS in ALS. Next, we propose a plausible mechanism of ALS pathogenesis through the gut-microbiome-brain axis. We further offer a summary of clinical trials that have studied the impacts of the microbiota on human ALS. Finally, we discuss future directions for studies of microbiota-ENS-CNS interactions in ALS. Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment."
},
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"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 2,
"quote": "We therefore present the \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" as a proposed framework rather than a validated causal pathway.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42389275\nTitle: Role of gut microbiota in melanosis coli: from anthraquinone biotransformation to mucosal homeostasis dysbiosis.\nAbstract: Melanosis coli (MC) is a benign and usually reversible condition characterized by brownish-black pigmentation of the colonic mucosa and is commonly associated with chronic exposure to anthraquinone laxatives (ALs). The best-established histopathological sequence involves AL-related epithelial apoptosis, phagocytosis of apoptotic bodies by macrophages, and subsequent lipofuscin deposition. Emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiota (GM) may contribute to this process by converting pharmacologically inactive anthraquinone glycosides into active anthrone metabolites, including rhein anthrone. This narrative review summarizes available MC-specific findings and clearly distinguishes them from mechanistic hypotheses extrapolated from constipation, intestinal barrier, and microbiome literature. We discuss microbial \u03b2-glucosidases and reductases involved in AL biotransformation, reported changes in microbial diversity and SCFA-producing taxa in MC or constipation-associated cohorts, and plausible links with barrier dysfunction, bile-acid metabolism, tryptophan-derived metabolites, and LPS-TLR4 signaling. We therefore present the \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" as a proposed framework rather than a validated causal pathway. Finally, we review GM-targeted strategies, including probiotics, synbiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, while emphasizing that direct clinical evidence in MC remains limited and that cessation of anthraquinone laxatives remains the primary management strategy."
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"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 2,
"quote": "E. hirae Y-HS alleviates UC through coordinated modulation of gut microbiota, host metabolism, inflammation and barrier function.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42412323\nTitle: Enterococcus hirae Y-HS Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis by Activating PXR/Nrf2-mediated Metabolic-immune Crosstalk.\nAbstract: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with limited non-invasive biomarkers and variable responses to probiotics. This study investigates the probiotic potential of Enterococcus hirae Y-HS isolated from healthy beef cattle and its mechanisms in alleviating UC. In vitro probiotic properties of Y-HS were assessed. Public transcriptomic datasets (GSE179285, GSE87466, GSE206285) were analysed to identify differentially expressed genes in UC patients. Machine learning integrated with protein-protein interaction network analysis identified core diagnostic genes. A DSS-induced murine colitis model was established to evaluate Y-HS intervention effects. Y-HS exhibited excellent gastrointestinal tolerance, no haemolytic activity and antibiotic susceptibility. Transcriptomic analysis identified 768 DEGs in UC patients. Machine learning yielded four metabolism-associated signature genes-CYP3A4, UGT1A6, HSD17B6 and SRD5A3-with diagnostic accuracy (AUC 0.72-0.84). In DSS-induced colitis, Y-HS dose-dependently attenuated disease activity, remodelled gut microbiota (increasing Lactobacillus, decreasing Escherichia-Shigella), activated PXR/Nrf2 signalling, upregulated detoxification enzymes (CYP3A4, UGT1A6) and tight junction proteins, while downregulating HSD17B6, SRD5A3 and cleaved caspase-3. These changes were accompanied by reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines and elevated IL-10. E. hirae Y-HS alleviates UC through coordinated modulation of gut microbiota, host metabolism, inflammation and barrier function. The identified metabolic gene signature offers potential non-invasive biomarkers for UC."
},
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"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 2,
"quote": "Overall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42406299\nTitle: Microplastic-Induced Disruption of Intestinal Barrier Integrity and Triggering Neuroinflammatory Responses Through Gut-Brain Axis Dysregulation Mediated by NF-\u03baB/PPAR-\u03b3/BDNF Signalling Pathways.\nAbstract: Microplastics (MPs) are emerging environmental contaminants increasingly implicated in intestinal dysfunction and neuroinflammatory alterations through gut-brain axis (GBA) dysregulation. However, the mechanistic involvement of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) MPs in GBA-associated neurotoxicity remains insufficiently understood. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the impact of PE- and PP-MPs on intestinal barrier integrity, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and synaptic dysfunction. Following physicochemical characterization, experimental animals were orally exposed to PE- and PP-MPs (10 and 100\u00a0mg/kg BW) for 45 consecutive days. MP exposure significantly disrupted intestinal barrier integrity, reduced zonula occludens-1 expression, and altered short-chain fatty acid profiles, indicating impaired gut microbial metabolic activity. Concurrently, oxidative stress and inflammatory responses were evidenced by reduced antioxidant defence, increased lipid peroxidation, elevated inflammatory mediators, and altered neurochemical markers in small intestine and brain tissues. Behavioral abnormalities, increased amyloid precursor protein (APP) expression, tau-associated pathological alterations, and histopathological changes further indicated GBA impairment following MP exposure. Notably, PE-MPs produced comparatively greater toxicological effects than PP-MPs, particularly at higher dose. Overall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation."
},
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"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 2,
"quote": "Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42398608\nTitle: Structural characterization of a branched \u03b1-glucan from Pseudostellaria heterophylla and its neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's disease via regulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with limited therapeutic options. Emerging evidence highlights the gut-brain axis as a promising target, and natural polysaccharides offer multi-target advantages. Here, we isolated and structurally characterized PF30-3, a homogeneous branched \u03b1-D-glucan (69.91\u00a0kDa) from Pseudostellaria heterophylla, featuring a (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl backbone with (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04,6)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl branching points. In LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages, 200\u00a0\u03bcg/mL PF30-3 significantly inhibited nitric oxide release, restored cell viability, and rebalanced inflammatory cytokines. The in vivo efficacy was first validated in an A\u03b2\u2081\u208b\u2084\u2082-induced zebrafish AD-like model, where 20\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 effectively rescued spatial memory and learning impairments. These findings were further translated to 5\u00a0\u00d7\u00a0FAD mice, in which oral administration of 50\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 for 24 consecutive days significantly improved the recognition and spatial memory without observable acute toxicity. Mechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays. Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition, characterized by a decreased Firmicutes/Bacteroidota ratio and enrichment of beneficial genera such as Muribaculum, Bacteroides, and Prevotellaceae_UCG-001. Correlation analyses linked these microbial shifts to improved cognitive outcomes and reduced neuroinflammation. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that PF30-3 exerts neuroprotective effects through modulation of the microbiota-gut-brain axis, highlighting it as a promising natural polysaccharide-based candidate for AD therapy."
},
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"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 2,
"quote": "Microbiome dysbiosis is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, neurological, hepatic, renal, and cancer-related illnesses by interfering with immune modulation, metabolic balance, and epithelial barrier integrity",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42410982\nTitle: Organ-Specific Human Microbiomes and Dysbiosis: Mechanistic Links to Disease and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies.\nAbstract: The human microbiome is a dynamic and diverse community of microorganisms that affects susceptibility to illness and promotes wellness. Dysbiosis, or disruption of this delicately regulated microbial ecology, has been identified as a major factor in the emergence and development of systemic and organ-specific disorders. With an emphasis on dysbiosis-driven illness processes and therapeutic intervention implications, this study attempts to critically analyze host-microbiome interactions across key human organ systems. Using predetermined microbiome-related keywords, a systematic literature search (2001-2025) was carried out in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. To assess microbiome formation, organ-specific distribution, disease correlations, and therapeutic implications, English-language peer-reviewed original papers, meta-analyses, and clinical or validated animal studies were chosen and methodically compiled. Microbiome dysbiosis is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, neurological, hepatic, renal, and cancer-related illnesses by interfering with immune modulation, metabolic balance, and epithelial barrier integrity, according to evidence from human and verified animal research. Modified production of short-chain fatty acids, immunological signaling imbalance, chronic inflammation, and communication between the gut-organ axis are examples of mechanistic linkages. Immune and metabolic indicators improved condition-specifically with interventions such as probiotics, fecal microbiota transplantation, and diet-based regulation. Collectively, current evidence supports the microbiome as a modifiable determinant of disease risk and therapeutic response, underscoring its translational potential for precision medicine."
},
{
"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 2,
"quote": "Proatherogenic substances like trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), which are produced from dietary precursors through gut microbial and hepatic metabolism, aggravate foam cell production, platelet aggregation, and vascular inflammation.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42412324\nTitle: Targeting the Gut-Heart Axis in Atherosclerosis: Microbial Metabolites, Molecular Mechanisms, and Precision Therapeutics.\nAbstract: Despite advances in lipid-lowering and anti-inflammatory medications, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) continues to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Recent studies have identified the gut microbiota as a key modulator of cardiovascular health via the gut-heart axis. This review investigates the molecular processes by which microbial metabolites affect atherogenesis. Proatherogenic substances like trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), which are produced from dietary precursors through gut microbial and hepatic metabolism, aggravate foam cell production, platelet aggregation, and vascular inflammation. Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), such as butyrate and propionate, have been shown to protect against atherosclerosis by activating G-protein-coupled receptors, regulating gene expression, and improving endothelial function. Additionally, secondary bile acids, tryptophan derivatives, and phenylacetylglutamine have emerged as important microbial metabolites involved in vascular disease. The review also summarizes various therapeutic strategies such as use of probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, precision microbiome editing (using bacteriophages and CRISPR-Cas systems), and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for targeting gut-heart axis. Multi-omic systems combined with artificial intelligence can now detect disease-specific microbial signatures, improving risk stratification and paving the way for precision microbiome-based therapeutics. However, challenges such as determining causality, regulatory intricacies, and inter-individual variability in host-microbiome interactions remain. Despite these obstacles, the gut-heart axis provides a disruptive paradigm in preventive cardiology by emphasizing tailored microbiome therapies as a complement to traditional ASCVD care."
},
{
"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 2,
"quote": "GV-971 exerts antidepressant effects by coordinately remodeling the gut microbiota, normalizing tryptophan and SCFA metabolism, restoring gut barrier integrity, and dampening central neuroinflammation",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42346775\nTitle: GV-971 Ameliorates Chronic Restraint Stress-Induced Depression-like Phenotypes Accompanied by Reshaping of the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis.\nAbstract: Depression is increasingly linked to microbiota-gut-brain axis dysfunction, yet current monoaminergic antidepressants show limited efficacy. This study investigated the therapeutic potential and underlying mechanisms of GV-971, a marine-derived oligosaccharide, in a chronic restraint stress (CRS) mouse model. We first established that 8 h of daily restraint for 4-8 weeks induces a stable depression-like phenotype characterized by behavioral despair and significant reduction in peripheral monoamine neurotransmitters (5-HT and norepinephrine). GV-971 treatment robustly attenuated CRS-induced depression- and anxiety-like behaviors, restored hippocampal serotonin levels, reduced elevated plasma corticosterone concentrations, and ameliorated CRS-induced adrenal cortical hyperplasia. Mechanistically, GV-971 significantly suppressed neuroinflammation by inhibiting microglial hyperactivation in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus. Concurrently, it repaired intestinal barrier dysfunction, evidenced by reduced permeability, restored mucosal integrity, and recovered goblet cell numbers. Crucially, integrated shot-gun metagenomics and plasma metabolomics revealed that GV-971 not only reshaped microbial taxonomy but also functionally recalibrated the gut ecosystem. It enriched beneficial taxa (e.g., Bifidobacterium pseudolongum, Bacteroides uniformis) and specific metabolic pathways, leading to increased short-chain fatty acids (valeric and caproic acids) and a significant reduction in plasma levels of tryptophan-kynurenine pathway metabolites, specifically the neurotoxic compounds kynurenine and quinolinic acid. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from GV-971-treated donors partially recapitulated the antidepressant and gut-protective effects in CRS recipients, confirming a causal role for the remodeled microbiota. Collectively, GV-971 exerts antidepressant effects by coordinately remodeling the gut microbiota, normalizing tryptophan and SCFA metabolism, restoring gut barrier integrity, and dampening central neuroinflammation, supporting its potential as a novel gut-brain axis-targeted therapy for depression."
},
{
"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 2,
"quote": "These findings support the belief in early intestinal involvement in AD and highlight the potential of the microbiota as a target for early intervention aimed at modifying the progression to neurodegeneration.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42356271\nTitle: The Multiple Functions of Amyloid Beta in the Gut Epithelium and the Role of the Microbiota: A Study in the APP/PS1 Animal Model Subjected to Chronic Synbiotic Treatment.\nAbstract: Background:/ Over the past decade, increasing evidence has shifted attention from the brain to the gut microbiota (MB) as a source and site of systemic dissemination of amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2), an APP derivative responsible for plaque formation in the brains of Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients. Furthermore, AD patients and APP/PS1 mice, a transgenic model of AD, exhibit dysbiosis. Objectives: Using APP/PS1 mice treated from 2 to 8 months of age, we studied ileal and colonic epithelial integrity, intestinal barrier (IB) integrity assessed through tight junction (TJ) protein expression, local immune system, the presence/increase in A\u03b2 expression in enterocytes, and the protective effects of synbiotic treatment. Methods: The tissue was stained with Periodic Acid-Schiff and Alcian Blue to evaluate epithelial morphology and mucus production, and immunohistochemistry was performed to assess TJs, immune markers, and A\u03b2 expression. Results: Our results demonstrate that colonic and ileal epithelium of 8-month-old APP/PS1 mice displays IB impairment in term of alterations of goblet cells staining and TJ protein expression and signs of immune involvement. The ileum was more severely affected, showing a reduced epithelial surface area, decreased lysozyme production, and fewer tuft cells. Long-term synbiotic treatment largely prevented APP/PS1 mouse changes and caused a significant increase in A\u03b2 expression in all treated mice. Conclusions: These findings support the belief in early intestinal involvement in AD and highlight the potential of the microbiota as a target for early intervention aimed at modifying the progression to neurodegeneration. Increased epithelial A\u03b2 labeling after treatment raises the possibility of intestinal management of A\u03b2, which requires further validation."
},
{
"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 2,
"quote": "The gut microbiota is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA).",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42404763\nTitle: Diet, gut microbiota, and the gut-brain axis: mechanistic interactions and therapeutic implications in neuropsychiatric disorders.\nAbstract: The gut microbiota is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA). Diet is one of the major environmental factors shaping this axis, as it influences microbial composition, microbial production of neuroactive metabolites, and intestinal barrier integrity. Dysbiosis has been increasingly associated with neurological, psychiatric, and neurodevelopmental disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Experimental studies have identified several potential mechanisms linking gut microbiota to brain function, including immune modulation, vagus nerve signaling, microbial metabolite production, and blood-brain barrier regulation. However, translating these findings into clinical practice remains challenging because human studies are affected by genetic heterogeneity, dietary variation, medication use, lifestyle factors, and disease-specific confounders. In this review, we summarize current evidence on the interactions among diet, gut microbiota, and brain function, with particular emphasis on microbial metabolites, immune mediators, and barrier-related mechanisms. We also critically discuss microbiota-targeted interventions, including precision nutrition, probiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, highlighting both their therapeutic potential and their current limitations. A more cautious and mechanistically integrated understanding of the MGBA may support the development of personalized strategies for neuropsychiatric disease prevention and management."
},
{
"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 2,
"quote": "Chronic cold reduces beneficial bacteria and increases pro-inflammatory species, impairing intestinal barrier integrity and inducing systemic inflammation, ultimately leading to metabolic disorders and immunosuppression.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42405758\nTitle: Gut microbiota as key mediators of animal acclimation to temperature changes: mechanisms and interventions.\nAbstract: With the intensification of global climate change, temperature fluctuations profoundly affect animal physiology and health. Research has shown that the gut microbiota, as a critical bridge between the host and its environment, helps animals adapt to temperature changes by regulating intestinal barrier stability, immune function, and energy metabolism. This adaptive capacity underscores the indispensable role of gut microbiota in temperature change responses. In cold environments, animals increase food intake and activate brown adipose tissue to maintain body temperature, but prolonged exposure causes metabolic overload and gut microbiota imbalance. Chronic cold reduces beneficial bacteria and increases pro-inflammatory species, impairing intestinal barrier integrity and inducing systemic inflammation, ultimately leading to metabolic disorders and immunosuppression. Similarly, heat exposure leads to pathogenic overgrowth and immune dysfunction, reducing microbial diversity and increasing the abundance of harmful bacteria, ultimately impairing animal health. Furthermore, the gut-brain axis plays a central role in coping with environmental stress, as temperature change alters microbial composition and metabolites, impacting neurotransmitter synthesis and release, thereby regulating physiological states and emotional responses. Finally, targeted microbial interventions-such as fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics-are discussed as effective strategies to restore gut microbiota homeostasis, enhance host resilience to temperature change, and improve animal health under temperature fluctuations."
},
{
"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 2,
"quote": "As a result, the lower dose increased the presence of probiotics and lactic acid bacteria, while the higher dose showed more bacterial taxa and a mixed microbial shift.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42404072\nTitle: Evaluation of dietary curcumin-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles on growth, blood biochemistry, gut barrier integrity and enteric gas emissions in weaned piglets.\nAbstract: Weaning stress often impairs growth, metabolic function, gut barrier integrity, and microbial balance in piglets, underscoring the need for effective nutritional interventions to enhance post-weaning health. This study evaluated the effects of dietary curcumin-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles (SL@Cur) on growth performance, serum biochemical profiles, antioxidant capacity, gut epithelial integrity, gut microbial diversity, and fecal noxious gas emissions in weaned piglets. Thirty-six piglets (Duroc \u00d7 [Yorkshire \u00d7 Landrace]; 28 \u00b1 1 days of age; 6-7 kg) were randomly assigned to diets containing 0, 30, or 60 mg/kg SL@Cur for 21 days. Piglets fed 30 or 60 mg/kg SL@Cur exhibited significantly higher final body weight, weight gain and average daily gain compared with control diet (p < 0.05). Myogenic gene expressions such as Pax7, Myf5 and Myf6 were significantly enhanced in piglets fed at 60 mg/kg SL@Cur compared to the control diet (p < 0.05). Serum triglycerides and total cholesterol levels were significantly reduced at 30 mg/kg (p < 0.05). The 30 mg/kg dose of SL@Cur also significantly decreased alanine aminotransferase and increased high-density lipoprotein concentrations than the control diet (p < 0.05). Serum glucose declined dose-dependently, whereas superoxide dismutase and cortisol remained unaffected. Gut barrier integrity was enhanced, as evidenced by significantly increased expression of tight junction proteins, zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) and claudin-2 concentrations in SL@Cur supplied diets (p < 0.05). Analyzing the piglets' intestinal microbiomes showed that different dietary treatments lead to variations in their bacterial communities. As a result, the lower dose increased the presence of probiotics and lactic acid bacteria, while the higher dose showed more bacterial taxa and a mixed microbial shift. Additionally, SL@Cur markedly reduced fecal NH\u2083 and H2S gas emissions (p < 0.05). Overall, SL@Cur supplementation enhanced growth performance, improved metabolic and intestinal health parameters, and reduced enteric gas emissions in weaned piglets."
},
{
"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 2,
"quote": "Mechanistically, GV-971 significantly suppressed neuroinflammation by inhibiting microglial hyperactivation in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42346775\nTitle: GV-971 Ameliorates Chronic Restraint Stress-Induced Depression-like Phenotypes Accompanied by Reshaping of the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis.\nAbstract: Depression is increasingly linked to microbiota-gut-brain axis dysfunction, yet current monoaminergic antidepressants show limited efficacy. This study investigated the therapeutic potential and underlying mechanisms of GV-971, a marine-derived oligosaccharide, in a chronic restraint stress (CRS) mouse model. We first established that 8 h of daily restraint for 4-8 weeks induces a stable depression-like phenotype characterized by behavioral despair and significant reduction in peripheral monoamine neurotransmitters (5-HT and norepinephrine). GV-971 treatment robustly attenuated CRS-induced depression- and anxiety-like behaviors, restored hippocampal serotonin levels, reduced elevated plasma corticosterone concentrations, and ameliorated CRS-induced adrenal cortical hyperplasia. Mechanistically, GV-971 significantly suppressed neuroinflammation by inhibiting microglial hyperactivation in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus. Concurrently, it repaired intestinal barrier dysfunction, evidenced by reduced permeability, restored mucosal integrity, and recovered goblet cell numbers. Crucially, integrated shot-gun metagenomics and plasma metabolomics revealed that GV-971 not only reshaped microbial taxonomy but also functionally recalibrated the gut ecosystem. It enriched beneficial taxa (e.g., Bifidobacterium pseudolongum, Bacteroides uniformis) and specific metabolic pathways, leading to increased short-chain fatty acids (valeric and caproic acids) and a significant reduction in plasma levels of tryptophan-kynurenine pathway metabolites, specifically the neurotoxic compounds kynurenine and quinolinic acid. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from GV-971-treated donors partially recapitulated the antidepressant and gut-protective effects in CRS recipients, confirming a causal role for the remodeled microbiota. Collectively, GV-971 exerts antidepressant effects by coordinately remodeling the gut microbiota, normalizing tryptophan and SCFA metabolism, restoring gut barrier integrity, and dampening central neuroinflammation, supporting its potential as a novel gut-brain axis-targeted therapy for depression."
},
{
"quadrant": "Run1_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 2,
"quote": "LOAD risk was predominantly associated with innate immune dysfunction and perturbations in amino acid and gut-derived metabolite turnover, such as hippurate.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42344833\nTitle: Differential Causal Associations of Gut Microbiota, Blood Metabolites, and Immune Cell Phenotypes With Early- and Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Analysis.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a heterogeneous syndrome with distinct genetic and clinical profiles between early-onset AD (EOAD) and late-onset AD (LOAD) subtypes. However, specific causal etiologies linking the gut microbiota-immune-metabolic axis to these subtypes remain poorly understood. We employed a comprehensive bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) framework to systematically investigate the causal associations of gut microbiota, immune cell phenotypes, and blood metabolites with EOAD and LOAD. Large-scale genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary statistics were utilized from the MiBioGen consortium, Sardinian cohort, and Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, alongside AD outcome data from the FinnGen consortium. Causal estimates were generated using the inverse variance-weighted method, with rigorous sensitivity analyses including false discovery rate (FDR) correction and Steiger directionality tests to ensure robustness. Our analysis revealed divergent multi-omics signatures for AD subtypes. While the genus Veillonella and myeloid dendritic cells emerged as shared protective factors, the risk profiles were distinct. EOAD susceptibility was primarily driven by adaptive immune dysregulation and lipid metabolism disturbances. In contrast, LOAD risk was predominantly associated with innate immune dysfunction and perturbations in amino acid and gut-derived metabolite turnover, such as hippurate. This study provides genetic evidence that EOAD and LOAD are driven by fundamentally different peripheral mechanisms across the gut-immune-metabolic axis. These findings challenge the monolithic view of AD pathogenesis and underscore the critical necessity of stratifying patients by onset age to develop precision therapeutic interventions."
},
{
"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42411493\nTitle: Beyond Amyloid: Evolutionary and Immune-Metabolic Perspectives on Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is increasingly recognized as a multifactorial and systems-level disorder that extends beyond the classical amyloid cascade hypothesis. Rather than dismissing established concepts such as tau pathology, synaptic dysfunction, vascular compromise, mitochondrial abnormalities, and impaired proteostasis, emerging evidence suggests that these processes may interact dynamically with chronic immune activation, microbial signaling, and systemic metabolic stress. Recent studies examining the microbiome-gut-brain axis, chronic infection, innate immunity, and systemic immune-metabolic dysfunction have broadened the conceptual framework of AD pathogenesis. Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event. This perspective does not overturn the amyloid cascade model but instead reframes amyloid biology within a broader adaptive evolutionary context in which chronic or dysregulated activation becomes maladaptive during aging. The present opinion article integrates these converging concepts into a unified framework in which AD emerges from the prolonged interaction among immune responses, microbial exposures, metabolic disturbances, mitochondrial dysfunction, vascular injury, and age-associated failures in proteostatic resilience. This integrative interpretation seeks to humanize the disease process by viewing neurodegeneration not simply as isolated protein accumulation, but as the gradual exhaustion of ancient host-defense and energy-regulatory systems that were originally evolutionarily advantageous for survival."
},
{
"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "This review synthesizes current evidence to present a coherent pathological cascade driving MCI progression: gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42411439\nTitle: Exploring the Microbiome-Kynurenine Axis in Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Gut to Brain.\nAbstract: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) represents a critical prodromal stage of Alzheimer's disease. This review synthesizes current evidence to present a coherent pathological cascade driving MCI progression: gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation. This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA). This metabolic imbalance promotes N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-mediated excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation, which collectively precipitate synaptic dysfunction and cognitive decline. We explicitly highlight this \"gut-immune-metabolic\" vicious cycle as the core framework of MCI pathology. Targeting this cycle through a dual strategy-restoring microbial diversity and pharmacologically inhibiting the IDO1/kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (KMO) enzymes-represents a promising therapeutic approach to delay the transition from MCI to dementia."
},
{
"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA).",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42411439\nTitle: Exploring the Microbiome-Kynurenine Axis in Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Gut to Brain.\nAbstract: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) represents a critical prodromal stage of Alzheimer's disease. This review synthesizes current evidence to present a coherent pathological cascade driving MCI progression: gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation. This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA). This metabolic imbalance promotes N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-mediated excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation, which collectively precipitate synaptic dysfunction and cognitive decline. We explicitly highlight this \"gut-immune-metabolic\" vicious cycle as the core framework of MCI pathology. Targeting this cycle through a dual strategy-restoring microbial diversity and pharmacologically inhibiting the IDO1/kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (KMO) enzymes-represents a promising therapeutic approach to delay the transition from MCI to dementia."
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"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42411482\nTitle: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as a Systemic Disease: Why Integrative and Microbiome-Focused Approaches Deserve Re-Evaluation.\nAbstract: Despite decades of intensive research, therapeutic advances in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remain limited. Increasing evidence suggests that ALS is a multisystem disorder involving motor neuron degeneration, immune dysregulation, skeletal muscle pathology, and gastrointestinal dysfunction, thereby challenging the adequacy of current therapeutic strategies. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches are widely used by patients with ALS. However, their efficacy remains controversial owing to limited clinical evidence and methodological limitations. The multicomponent herbal medicine and system-level characteristics of CAM conceptually align with the emerging view of ALS as a multisystemic disease. The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes. These findings suggest that the combination of CAM and conventional therapy may serve as a potential integrative approach to target gut-brain-muscle interactions and systemic disease pathways. This article highlights critical gaps in the existing evidence and proposes that microbiome-focused, biomarker-driven clinical trials are essential to thoroughly evaluate CAM-based interventions in ALS. Embracing a system-oriented therapeutic framework may help address the complexity of ALS beyond traditional neuron-centered approaches."
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"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Emerging evidence suggests positive effects on metabolism, gut microbiota, inflammation and the gut-brain axis, although its clinical relevance has not yet been clearly established.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42377381\nTitle: [Clinical evidence on kefir consumption and human health].\nAbstract: kefir is a fermented drink rich in bioactive metabolites and microorganisms with potential as a functional food. Emerging evidence suggests positive effects on metabolism, gut microbiota, inflammation and the gut-brain axis, although its clinical relevance has not yet been clearly established. to synthesise the existing clinical evidence on how kefir consumption affects human health, including metabolic, gastrointestinal, immunological, cognitive and physical performance aspects. narrative review of human clinical studies, randomised controlled trials and meta-analyses evaluating kefir consumption in different population groups. Results relating to metabolic markers, inflammation, cognitive function, physical activity, gut health and safety were analysed. kefir consumption is consistently associated with increased insulin sensitivity and a slight reduction in fasting glucose levels. The effects on lipid profile, blood pressure and systemic inflammation are mixed. A modulation of the gut microbiota is observed, with an increase in beneficial bacteria and improved intestinal permeability. The evidence regarding brain health is preliminary, with some indications of cognitive improvement and enhanced well-being. Potential benefits in physical performance and recovery have also been reported. Kefir has a favourable safety profile, with mild and transient adverse effects. kefir has modest but promising beneficial effects in various areas of health, particularly in metabolism and gut function. However, methodological heterogeneity and the limited quality of the studies prevent firm conclusions from being drawn. Robust, standardised clinical trials are required to define its efficacy and clinical applicability."
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"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42374626\nTitle: Microbiome and metabolites impact enteric and central nervous systems in ALS.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been linked to gastrointestinal symptoms and alterations in the gut microbiota. The enteric nervous system (ENS) coordinates intestinal function and sits at the host-microbe interface. The mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined. In this narrative review, we first present evidence from ALS patient cohorts and preclinical models alongside mechanistic studies of infection, dysbiosis, and related neurodegenerative diseases to discuss how the microbiota and its metabolites may affect the ENS and CNS in ALS. Next, we propose a plausible mechanism of ALS pathogenesis through the gut-microbiome-brain axis. We further offer a summary of clinical trials that have studied the impacts of the microbiota on human ALS. Finally, we discuss future directions for studies of microbiota-ENS-CNS interactions in ALS. Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment."
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"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Recent studies suggest a potential role for Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathways in the induction of neuroinflammation via the oral-gut-brain axis.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42383392\nTitle: Role of Toll-like receptors and oral-gut-brain axis in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders.\nAbstract: The oral-gut-brain axis is a path connecting the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system (CNS). The gut microbiota influences the immune system, metabolism, and nerve cells through the production of neurotransmitters and microbial metabolites that can cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). The interplay between neuroinflammation and altered oral and gut microbiota is a bidirectional complex path modulated by inflammatory mediators. Recent studies suggest a potential role for Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathways in the induction of neuroinflammation via the oral-gut-brain axis. As neuroinflammation is one of the key elements in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders, this review was conducted to reflect on the pathophysiological pathways and clinical evidence on the role of TLR and inflammasome signaling pathways via oral-gut-brain axis in neurodegenerative diseases such as cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and psychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, and Autism spectrum disorders. Because the contributing factors have not been fully understood yet, further studies could help provide novel therapeutic opportunities."
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"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "In conclusion, P. gingivalis-induced NETs play pivotal roles in the relationship between neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment. Furthermore, the effects of P. gingivalis-induced NETs on neuron-glia unit were related to TLR4 activation.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42377390\nTitle: Porphyromonas gingivalis-Induced NETs Mediate Neuroinflammation via TLR4 Activation.\nAbstract: Periodontitis, caused by periodontal pathogens such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression. Neutrophils, which are abundant in patients with periodontitis, release neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) to resist microbial infection. We explored the mechanism and effects of P. gingivalis-induced NETs on the relationship between periodontitis and neuroinflammation. A murine periodontitis model was established via oral local application of P. gingivalis with or without tak242 (TLR4 inhibitor). Maxillary bones were evaluated via micro-computed tomography. The proportion of neutrophils was determined by flow cytometry. NET formation and morphology were analyzed via a cell-free DNA kit, a neutrophil elastase enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and myeloperoxidase ELISA kit, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), western blotting and immunofluorescence. Behavior tests were used to investigate cognitive ability. Neuroinflammation was assayed by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and RT-PCR. Amyloid precursor protein (APP) processing was measured by IHC. In vitro experiments explored the functional mechanism underlying the effects of P. gingivalis-induced NETs on the neuron-glia unit. We observed significant alveolar bone resorption with elevated neutrophil count and increased NET formation in mice with periodontitis. Cognitive abilities were impaired by periodontitis. Neuroinflammation manifested as glia activation and upregulated inflammatory cytokines, and APP processing was altered by the elevated expression of APP and PSEN1. These changes were specifically reversed by tak242. In vitro, P. gingivalis-induced NETs mediated M1 polarization in BV2 cells and changed APP processing in N2a cells, along with the activation of TLR4/Myd88/NF-\u03baB and GSK3\u03b2/Akt, which is consistent with the in vivo findings. In conclusion, P. gingivalis-induced NETs play pivotal roles in the relationship between neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment. Furthermore, the effects of P. gingivalis-induced NETs on neuron-glia unit were related to TLR4 activation."
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"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Systemic pleiotropy of F. nucleatum is further substantiated by its involvement in chemoresistance, placental dysfunction, vascular inflammation, and neuronal injury, substantiating its systemic pleiotropy.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42378068\nTitle: Is Fusobacterium nucleatum the key mediator between oral infections and systemic diseases? Mechanistic insights and therapeutic implications.\nAbstract: Fusobacterium nucleatum has emerged as a pathobiont that associates oral dysbiosis with systemic diseases through coaggregation, hematogenous dissemination, and immune modulation. This review provides molecular insights through which they are involved in systemic diseases such as colorectal cancer, adverse pregnancy outcomes, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and diabetes mellitus. Key virulence factors include the adhesins of FadA, Fap2, and RadD, lipopolysaccharides, and outer membrane vesicles, which mediate epithelial invasion and endothelial permeafbility and facilitate immune suppression through TLR4-NF-\u03baB, \u03b2-catenin/Wnt, and MAPK signaling pathways. These interactions result in impaired tissue homeostasis, propagate chronic inflammation, and promote oncogenic and metabolic modulation. Systemic pleiotropy of F. nucleatum is further substantiated by its involvement in chemoresistance, placental dysfunction, vascular inflammation, and neuronal injury, substantiating its systemic pleiotropy. Emerging therapeutic strategies, such as blocking adhesins, neutralizing outer membrane vesicles, microbiome manipulation, and using CRISPR-based clearance, provide precision techniques for mitigating diseases. Therefore, this review identifies F. nucleatum as the primary microbial mediator of oral-systemic pathology and its translational significance in the development of targeted antimicrobial and host-directed therapies."
},
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"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Disrupting the gut microbiome via chronic antibiotic treatment exacerbates cognitive deficits and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice, demonstrating a causal influence of the microbiome on tau-driven disease progression.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42380200\nTitle: Select microbial metabolites promote tau aggregation in a murine tauopathy model.\nAbstract: The gut microbiome is emerging as a modifier of risk for neurodegenerative diseases, but underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. Here, we show that the hTau.P301S mouse model for progressive tauopathy develops alterations in the composition and function of the gut microbiome that are not recapitulated in amyloid-based 5xFAD or 3xTg models for Alzheimer's disease. Disrupting the gut microbiome via chronic antibiotic treatment exacerbates cognitive deficits and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice, demonstrating a causal influence of the microbiome on tau-driven disease progression. This corresponds with widespread alterations in microbiome-dependent metabolites in the sera and brains of hTau.P301S mice, including subsets that correlate with the severity of tau pathology. By screening against tau biosensor cells, we identify select microbial metabolites-trimethylamine-N-oxide, 3-indoxyl sulfate, phenol sulfate, thymidine, and 2'deoxyuridine-that promote tau seeding and aggregation. Systemic administration of these metabolites worsens cognitive impairment and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice. These findings establish a mechanistic link between the gut microbiome, serum and brain metabolites, as well as tau aggregation, suggesting that select microbial metabolites could potentially serve as therapeutic targets for tau-driven diseases."
},
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"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Systemic administration of these metabolites worsens cognitive impairment and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42380200\nTitle: Select microbial metabolites promote tau aggregation in a murine tauopathy model.\nAbstract: The gut microbiome is emerging as a modifier of risk for neurodegenerative diseases, but underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. Here, we show that the hTau.P301S mouse model for progressive tauopathy develops alterations in the composition and function of the gut microbiome that are not recapitulated in amyloid-based 5xFAD or 3xTg models for Alzheimer's disease. Disrupting the gut microbiome via chronic antibiotic treatment exacerbates cognitive deficits and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice, demonstrating a causal influence of the microbiome on tau-driven disease progression. This corresponds with widespread alterations in microbiome-dependent metabolites in the sera and brains of hTau.P301S mice, including subsets that correlate with the severity of tau pathology. By screening against tau biosensor cells, we identify select microbial metabolites-trimethylamine-N-oxide, 3-indoxyl sulfate, phenol sulfate, thymidine, and 2'deoxyuridine-that promote tau seeding and aggregation. Systemic administration of these metabolites worsens cognitive impairment and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice. These findings establish a mechanistic link between the gut microbiome, serum and brain metabolites, as well as tau aggregation, suggesting that select microbial metabolites could potentially serve as therapeutic targets for tau-driven diseases."
},
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"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Mechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42398608\nTitle: Structural characterization of a branched \u03b1-glucan from Pseudostellaria heterophylla and its neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's disease via regulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with limited therapeutic options. Emerging evidence highlights the gut-brain axis as a promising target, and natural polysaccharides offer multi-target advantages. Here, we isolated and structurally characterized PF30-3, a homogeneous branched \u03b1-D-glucan (69.91\u00a0kDa) from Pseudostellaria heterophylla, featuring a (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl backbone with (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04,6)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl branching points. In LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages, 200\u00a0\u03bcg/mL PF30-3 significantly inhibited nitric oxide release, restored cell viability, and rebalanced inflammatory cytokines. The in vivo efficacy was first validated in an A\u03b2\u2081\u208b\u2084\u2082-induced zebrafish AD-like model, where 20\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 effectively rescued spatial memory and learning impairments. These findings were further translated to 5\u00a0\u00d7\u00a0FAD mice, in which oral administration of 50\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 for 24 consecutive days significantly improved the recognition and spatial memory without observable acute toxicity. Mechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays. Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition, characterized by a decreased Firmicutes/Bacteroidota ratio and enrichment of beneficial genera such as Muribaculum, Bacteroides, and Prevotellaceae_UCG-001. Correlation analyses linked these microbial shifts to improved cognitive outcomes and reduced neuroinflammation. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that PF30-3 exerts neuroprotective effects through modulation of the microbiota-gut-brain axis, highlighting it as a promising natural polysaccharide-based candidate for AD therapy."
},
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"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42398608\nTitle: Structural characterization of a branched \u03b1-glucan from Pseudostellaria heterophylla and its neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's disease via regulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with limited therapeutic options. Emerging evidence highlights the gut-brain axis as a promising target, and natural polysaccharides offer multi-target advantages. Here, we isolated and structurally characterized PF30-3, a homogeneous branched \u03b1-D-glucan (69.91\u00a0kDa) from Pseudostellaria heterophylla, featuring a (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl backbone with (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04,6)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl branching points. In LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages, 200\u00a0\u03bcg/mL PF30-3 significantly inhibited nitric oxide release, restored cell viability, and rebalanced inflammatory cytokines. The in vivo efficacy was first validated in an A\u03b2\u2081\u208b\u2084\u2082-induced zebrafish AD-like model, where 20\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 effectively rescued spatial memory and learning impairments. These findings were further translated to 5\u00a0\u00d7\u00a0FAD mice, in which oral administration of 50\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 for 24 consecutive days significantly improved the recognition and spatial memory without observable acute toxicity. Mechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays. Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition, characterized by a decreased Firmicutes/Bacteroidota ratio and enrichment of beneficial genera such as Muribaculum, Bacteroides, and Prevotellaceae_UCG-001. Correlation analyses linked these microbial shifts to improved cognitive outcomes and reduced neuroinflammation. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that PF30-3 exerts neuroprotective effects through modulation of the microbiota-gut-brain axis, highlighting it as a promising natural polysaccharide-based candidate for AD therapy."
},
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"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "In vitro functional screening for the production of neuroactive metabolites confirmed four strains, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TUCC00000144, Limosilactobacillus fermentum TUCC00000777, Levilactobacillus brevis TO10, Lentilactobacillus diolivorans B92, as the most promising candidates",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42403487\nTitle: Lactobacilli, best allies of mental health: a probiogenomic approach to identify potential psychobiotic strains.\nAbstract: Targeted dietary strategies and supplements represent a promising approach for the treatment of cognitive problems. Multi-omic approaches may facilitate and accelerate the discovery of new psychobiotic strains and their applications. In this work, we applied metagenomics and comparative genomics to guide the isolation and screening of novel psychobiotic strains from fermented foods. Metagenomes of 1185 fermented food were screened, revealing the occurrence of genes coding for the biosynthesis of neuroactive molecules, supporting the isolation of 73 novel Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) strains. Comparative genomic analysis highlighted species-specific patterns, identifying Levilactobacillus brevis, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Limosilactobacillus fermentum as potential psychobiotics. In vitro functional screening for the production of neuroactive metabolites confirmed four strains, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TUCC00000144, Limosilactobacillus fermentum TUCC00000777, Levilactobacillus brevis TO10, Lentilactobacillus diolivorans B92, as the most promising candidates for the development of dietary supplements or innovative fermented food products aimed at supporting mental health."
},
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"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Within the central nervous system, cholinergic signaling interacts with resident immune cells, particularly microglia, and influences inflammatory tone, neuronal vulnerability, and tissue repair.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42404903\nTitle: Cholinergic regulation of neuroinflammation: linking microglia, immunometabolism, and neuromodulation.\nAbstract: Neuroinflammation is increasingly recognized as a core pathological process in various neurological diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders, stroke, autoimmune demyelinating diseases, and acute brain dysfunction associated with systemic inflammation. Among its regulatory mechanisms, the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway links neural activity with immune regulation. However, its neurological relevance extends beyond the classical peripheral vagus nerve-mediated inflammatory reflex. Within the central nervous system, cholinergic signaling interacts with resident immune cells, particularly microglia, and influences inflammatory tone, neuronal vulnerability, and tissue repair. Recent advances in immunometabolism further suggest that metabolic reprogramming may bridge cholinergic signaling and microglial inflammatory phenotypes. In this review, we discuss the role of cholinergic regulation of neuroinflammation from three interrelated perspectives: microglia as the hub of core cells, immune metabolism as the basis of mechanism, and neural regulation as the frontier of transformation. We first reviewed the cholinergic system and its role in neuroimmune communication, then discussed how cholinergic signals shape microglial state and metabolic process, and finally evaluated its disease-specific evidence in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis and acute inflammatory brain dysfunction. We will also discuss pharmacological and bioelectronic methods, including targeting cholinergic receptors and vagus nerve stimulation, as emerging therapeutic strategies. By integrating cholinergic biology, microglial heterogeneity, and metabolic reprogramming, this review proposes an updated framework for understanding neuroinflammation in neurology, and highlights the future opportunities for precise neuroimmune intervention."
},
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"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "The results of this project demonstrate that MFGM tended to increase the production of serotonin and significantly increase EPS production from select LAB strains during the later stages of growth.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42379368\nTitle: The milk fat globule membrane increases bacterial serotonin and exopolysaccharide production for maintenance of intestinal cell differentiation.\nAbstract: Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is primarily produced in the gut and is produced by lactic acid bacteria (LAB). It plays a crucial role in regulating mood and mental health disorders via the gut-brain axis using the enteric nervous system. Exopolysaccharides (EPS) are complex metabolic end products of probiotic LAB that contribute to health-promoting activities in the intestine. Interactions between LAB and components in the food matrix, such as the milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), may alter the production of serotonin and EPS in the gastrointestinal tract. The objectives of this work were to determine if supplementing LAB growth medium with MFGM increases serotonin and EPS production and to uncover the impact of the bacterial secretome on intestinal cell differentiation. We screened 137 strains of LAB for serotonin production, and the top 10 highest producing strains received supplementation with MFGM, and their growth curves were measured spectrophotometrically. Samples were collected during the growth, early stationary, and late stationary phases. The cell-free supernatant (CFS) samples were evaluated for serotonin as well as EPS. These CFS were used to treat Caco-2 intestinal cell lines for 6 h on d 0 and 7 of confluency. From Caco-2 cells, RNA was extracted with TRIzol and used for RT-qPCR analysis of occludin tight junction protein expression. Protein was extracted using RIPA lysis buffer and used for detection of alkaline phosphatase using an analysis kit and for sucrase-isomaltase and dipeptidyl peptidase 4 using antibody detection with slot blot. The results of this project demonstrate that MFGM tended to increase the production of serotonin and significantly increase EPS production from select LAB strains during the later stages of growth. We further observed that upon the presence of low concentrations of the metabolites in the secretome of some strains, there was a significant increase in the expression of occluding from Caco-2 cells. These results indicate that there is a high potential of the use of MFGM for intestinal health such as prevention of 'leaky gut syndrome' and warrants further research on this subject."
},
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"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Alamandine treatment attenuated inflammatory and oxidative responses and improved intestinal mucosal integrity, with partial restoration of goblet cells.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42393404\nTitle: Alamandine attenuates stress-induced inflammation, oxidative stress, and intestinal histopathological alterations in a chronic unpredictable mild stress model of depression.\nAbstract: Depression is increasingly recognized as a systemic disorder associated with chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and disturbances in the gut-brain axis. This study aimed to investigate whether alamandine modulates chronic stress-induced alterations in the intestine and liver by assessing histopathological changes, inflammatory responses, and oxidative stress parameters in a chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) model. Male rats were exposed to CUMS for 35\u00a0days, and the effects of Alamandine and the Mas receptor antagonist A779 were evaluated. Serum inflammatory cytokines (TNF-\u03b1, IL-6), liver cytokines (IL-6, IL-1\u03b2), oxidative stress markers including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and malondialdehyde (MDA), as well as biochemical parameters (AST, ALT, total protein) were analyzed. Histopathological examination of intestinal and colonic tissues was also performed. CUMS significantly increased serum cortisol and pro-inflammatory cytokines, indicating systemic inflammation, while elevated IL-6 and IL-1\u03b2 levels in liver tissue suggested a localized inflammatory response. Oxidative stress findings showed impaired antioxidant defense and increased lipid peroxidation. Despite these changes, AST, ALT, and total protein levels remained unchanged, indicating no overt hepatic injury. Histologically, CUMS caused intestinal villus degeneration, inflammatory infiltration, and reduced goblet cell numbers, whereas the colon exhibited milder epithelial alterations. Alamandine treatment attenuated inflammatory and oxidative responses and improved intestinal mucosal integrity, with partial restoration of goblet cells. These findings suggest that alamandine attenuates chronic stress-induced inflammatory, oxidative, and histopathological alterations in intestinal and hepatic tissues. The results further support a potential protective role of the RAS pathway in peripheral tissue injury associated with chronic stress."
},
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"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Finally, we review GM-targeted strategies, including probiotics, synbiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, while emphasizing that direct clinical evidence in MC remains limited and that cessation of anthraquinone laxatives remains the primary management strategy.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42389275\nTitle: Role of gut microbiota in melanosis coli: from anthraquinone biotransformation to mucosal homeostasis dysbiosis.\nAbstract: Melanosis coli (MC) is a benign and usually reversible condition characterized by brownish-black pigmentation of the colonic mucosa and is commonly associated with chronic exposure to anthraquinone laxatives (ALs). The best-established histopathological sequence involves AL-related epithelial apoptosis, phagocytosis of apoptotic bodies by macrophages, and subsequent lipofuscin deposition. Emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiota (GM) may contribute to this process by converting pharmacologically inactive anthraquinone glycosides into active anthrone metabolites, including rhein anthrone. This narrative review summarizes available MC-specific findings and clearly distinguishes them from mechanistic hypotheses extrapolated from constipation, intestinal barrier, and microbiome literature. We discuss microbial \u03b2-glucosidases and reductases involved in AL biotransformation, reported changes in microbial diversity and SCFA-producing taxa in MC or constipation-associated cohorts, and plausible links with barrier dysfunction, bile-acid metabolism, tryptophan-derived metabolites, and LPS-TLR4 signaling. We therefore present the \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" as a proposed framework rather than a validated causal pathway. Finally, we review GM-targeted strategies, including probiotics, synbiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, while emphasizing that direct clinical evidence in MC remains limited and that cessation of anthraquinone laxatives remains the primary management strategy."
},
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"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "H-FMT significantly ameliorated neurological deficits and intestinal barrier disruption, reduced infarct volume and neuronal loss, and attenuated mitochondrial damage.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42371176\nTitle: Gut-brain axis modulation by fecal microbiota transplantation improves dual-organ injury after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion via Caspase-8 dependent inhibition of necroptosis.\nAbstract: The pathological features of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (CIR) include necroptosis activation. This study investigated how healthy fecal microbiota transplantation (H-FMT) improves CIR and intestinal barrier damage. Rats subjected to middle cerebral artery occlusion and reperfusion (MCAO/R) were treated with H-FMT and/or a Cysteine-aspartic acid protease-8 (Caspase-8) inhibitor. Survival and body weight were monitored throughout the experiment. Neurological function, tissue damage, inflammatory cytokines, and Caspase-8/Receptor-interacting protein kinase 1 (RIPK1)-Receptor-interacting protein kinase 3 (RIPK3)-Mixed lineage kinase domain-like protein (MLKL) expression were assessed. Ultrastructural changes were examined by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), p-RIPK1/p-RIPK3 expression by immunohistochemistry (IHC), and gut microbiota by 16\u00a0S sequencing. H-FMT significantly ameliorated neurological deficits and intestinal barrier disruption, reduced infarct volume and neuronal loss, and attenuated mitochondrial damage. These effects were accompanied by reduced apoptosis and inflammation, increased Caspase-8 activation, and suppressed RIPK1-RIPK3-MLKL phosphorylation. IHC confirmed reduced p-RIPK1/p-RIPK3 signals after H-FMT. 16\u00a0S sequencing revealed that H-FMT restored microbial diversity, reduced pathogenic Proteobacteria, and enriched beneficial Lactobacillus, which positively correlated with Caspase-8 activation. Our findings suggest that H-FMT alleviates CIR injury by activating Caspase-8 and suppressing necroptosis. However, due to the small sample size, these results should be considered preliminary."
},
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"quadrant": "Run2_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "SOTA pretreatment attenuates acute LPS-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities in association with reduced systemic inflammation, blunted synaptic protein loss, and altered gut microbiota profiles.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42412140\nTitle: Sotagliflozin pretreatment attenuates acute LPS-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities and modulates the gut microbiota-immune-brain axis.\nAbstract: Inflammation-driven depression is increasingly recognized as a major therapeutic target, yet effective pharmacological strategies remain limited. Sotagliflozin (SOTA), a dual inhibitor of sodium-glucose cotransporters 1 and 2 (SGLT1/2), has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and metabolic benefits, but its neuropsychiatric effects remain unclear. This study investigated whether SOTA pretreatment attenuates acute lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities and modulates the gut microbiota-immune-brain axis. Male mice received SOTA for 7 days before LPS injection. Behavioral outcomes were assessed using the open field test and forced swimming test. Systemic inflammation, hippocampal synaptic protein expression, and gut microbiota composition were evaluated using ELISA, Western blotting, and 16S rRNA sequencing, respectively. SOTA pretreatment attenuated the LPS-induced reduction in open field center time and increase in forced swimming immobility time. SOTA also reduced LPS-induced splenomegaly and serum IL-6 and TNF-\u03b1 levels. Western blotting showed that SOTA blunted the LPS-induced reductions in hippocampal GluA1 and PSD-95 expression. 16S rRNA sequencing demonstrated that SOTA partially normalized LPS-associated gut dysbiosis and modulated the relative abundance of genera including Enterococcus, Coriobacteriaceae UCG-002, and Parvibacter. Exploratory correlation and functional prediction analyses linked these taxa to behavioral and inflammatory markers and implicated predicted steroid and triterpenoid biosynthesis pathways. SOTA pretreatment attenuates acute LPS-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities in association with reduced systemic inflammation, blunted synaptic protein loss, and altered gut microbiota profiles. Dual SGLT1/2 inhibition warrants further investigation in inflammation-associated mood disorders."
},
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"quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42411493\nTitle: Beyond Amyloid: Evolutionary and Immune-Metabolic Perspectives on Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is increasingly recognized as a multifactorial and systems-level disorder that extends beyond the classical amyloid cascade hypothesis. Rather than dismissing established concepts such as tau pathology, synaptic dysfunction, vascular compromise, mitochondrial abnormalities, and impaired proteostasis, emerging evidence suggests that these processes may interact dynamically with chronic immune activation, microbial signaling, and systemic metabolic stress. Recent studies examining the microbiome-gut-brain axis, chronic infection, innate immunity, and systemic immune-metabolic dysfunction have broadened the conceptual framework of AD pathogenesis. Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event. This perspective does not overturn the amyloid cascade model but instead reframes amyloid biology within a broader adaptive evolutionary context in which chronic or dysregulated activation becomes maladaptive during aging. The present opinion article integrates these converging concepts into a unified framework in which AD emerges from the prolonged interaction among immune responses, microbial exposures, metabolic disturbances, mitochondrial dysfunction, vascular injury, and age-associated failures in proteostatic resilience. This integrative interpretation seeks to humanize the disease process by viewing neurodegeneration not simply as isolated protein accumulation, but as the gradual exhaustion of ancient host-defense and energy-regulatory systems that were originally evolutionarily advantageous for survival."
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"quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42411482\nTitle: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as a Systemic Disease: Why Integrative and Microbiome-Focused Approaches Deserve Re-Evaluation.\nAbstract: Despite decades of intensive research, therapeutic advances in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remain limited. Increasing evidence suggests that ALS is a multisystem disorder involving motor neuron degeneration, immune dysregulation, skeletal muscle pathology, and gastrointestinal dysfunction, thereby challenging the adequacy of current therapeutic strategies. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches are widely used by patients with ALS. However, their efficacy remains controversial owing to limited clinical evidence and methodological limitations. The multicomponent herbal medicine and system-level characteristics of CAM conceptually align with the emerging view of ALS as a multisystemic disease. The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes. These findings suggest that the combination of CAM and conventional therapy may serve as a potential integrative approach to target gut-brain-muscle interactions and systemic disease pathways. This article highlights critical gaps in the existing evidence and proposes that microbiome-focused, biomarker-driven clinical trials are essential to thoroughly evaluate CAM-based interventions in ALS. Embracing a system-oriented therapeutic framework may help address the complexity of ALS beyond traditional neuron-centered approaches."
},
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"quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42411439\nTitle: Exploring the Microbiome-Kynurenine Axis in Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Gut to Brain.\nAbstract: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) represents a critical prodromal stage of Alzheimer's disease. This review synthesizes current evidence to present a coherent pathological cascade driving MCI progression: gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation. This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA). This metabolic imbalance promotes N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-mediated excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation, which collectively precipitate synaptic dysfunction and cognitive decline. We explicitly highlight this \"gut-immune-metabolic\" vicious cycle as the core framework of MCI pathology. Targeting this cycle through a dual strategy-restoring microbial diversity and pharmacologically inhibiting the IDO1/kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (KMO) enzymes-represents a promising therapeutic approach to delay the transition from MCI to dementia."
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"quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42406299\nTitle: Microplastic-Induced Disruption of Intestinal Barrier Integrity and Triggering Neuroinflammatory Responses Through Gut-Brain Axis Dysregulation Mediated by NF-\u03baB/PPAR-\u03b3/BDNF Signalling Pathways.\nAbstract: Microplastics (MPs) are emerging environmental contaminants increasingly implicated in intestinal dysfunction and neuroinflammatory alterations through gut-brain axis (GBA) dysregulation. However, the mechanistic involvement of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) MPs in GBA-associated neurotoxicity remains insufficiently understood. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the impact of PE- and PP-MPs on intestinal barrier integrity, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and synaptic dysfunction. Following physicochemical characterization, experimental animals were orally exposed to PE- and PP-MPs (10 and 100\u00a0mg/kg BW) for 45 consecutive days. MP exposure significantly disrupted intestinal barrier integrity, reduced zonula occludens-1 expression, and altered short-chain fatty acid profiles, indicating impaired gut microbial metabolic activity. Concurrently, oxidative stress and inflammatory responses were evidenced by reduced antioxidant defence, increased lipid peroxidation, elevated inflammatory mediators, and altered neurochemical markers in small intestine and brain tissues. Behavioral abnormalities, increased amyloid precursor protein (APP) expression, tau-associated pathological alterations, and histopathological changes further indicated GBA impairment following MP exposure. Notably, PE-MPs produced comparatively greater toxicological effects than PP-MPs, particularly at higher dose. Overall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation."
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"quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42398608\nTitle: Structural characterization of a branched \u03b1-glucan from Pseudostellaria heterophylla and its neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's disease via regulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with limited therapeutic options. Emerging evidence highlights the gut-brain axis as a promising target, and natural polysaccharides offer multi-target advantages. Here, we isolated and structurally characterized PF30-3, a homogeneous branched \u03b1-D-glucan (69.91\u00a0kDa) from Pseudostellaria heterophylla, featuring a (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl backbone with (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04,6)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl branching points. In LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages, 200\u00a0\u03bcg/mL PF30-3 significantly inhibited nitric oxide release, restored cell viability, and rebalanced inflammatory cytokines. The in vivo efficacy was first validated in an A\u03b2\u2081\u208b\u2084\u2082-induced zebrafish AD-like model, where 20\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 effectively rescued spatial memory and learning impairments. These findings were further translated to 5\u00a0\u00d7\u00a0FAD mice, in which oral administration of 50\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 for 24 consecutive days significantly improved the recognition and spatial memory without observable acute toxicity. Mechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays. Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition, characterized by a decreased Firmicutes/Bacteroidota ratio and enrichment of beneficial genera such as Muribaculum, Bacteroides, and Prevotellaceae_UCG-001. Correlation analyses linked these microbial shifts to improved cognitive outcomes and reduced neuroinflammation. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that PF30-3 exerts neuroprotective effects through modulation of the microbiota-gut-brain axis, highlighting it as a promising natural polysaccharide-based candidate for AD therapy."
},
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"quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42377735\nTitle: The interplay between gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease: mechanistic insights from dysbiosis to disease modulation.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic, progressive, neurodegenerative condition marked by memory loss and cognitive decline. It is characterized by neuropathological features such as amyloid plaque accumulation, neurofibrillary tangles of tau protein, and inflammatory changes in the brain. Recent research emphasizes how gut microbes influence the onset and progression of AD primarily through the gut-brain connection, a bidirectional communication system. The human gastrointestinal tract (GI) contains trillions of bacteria, primarily Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria, which play vital roles in digestion, metabolic regulation, and immune modulation. However, factors such as diet, lifestyle, and environmental exposure can disrupt microbial balance, weaken intestinal barrier function, and initiate systemic inflammation. Such dysbiosis has been linked to defective regulation of the amyloid precursor protein (APP), leading to increased deposition of amyloidogenic peptides (A\u03b2). Moreover, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility. The gut microbiota also produces key bioactive compounds, including neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, acetylcholine, histamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which influence the central nervous system (CNS) through neural, immune, and endocrine pathways. An imbalance in these neuroactive molecules may disrupt synaptic signaling and contribute to Alzheimer's-related cognitive dysfunction. Therefore, improving our understanding of gut-brain communication may advance knowledge of AD development and support the creation of new therapies. This review highlights the strong association between intestinal microbes and Alzheimer's pathogenesis, emphasizing microbiota modulation through probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, synbiotics, and antibiotics as potential therapeutic approaches, supported by emerging clinical trial evidence."
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"quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42374626\nTitle: Microbiome and metabolites impact enteric and central nervous systems in ALS.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been linked to gastrointestinal symptoms and alterations in the gut microbiota. The enteric nervous system (ENS) coordinates intestinal function and sits at the host-microbe interface. The mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined. In this narrative review, we first present evidence from ALS patient cohorts and preclinical models alongside mechanistic studies of infection, dysbiosis, and related neurodegenerative diseases to discuss how the microbiota and its metabolites may affect the ENS and CNS in ALS. Next, we propose a plausible mechanism of ALS pathogenesis through the gut-microbiome-brain axis. We further offer a summary of clinical trials that have studied the impacts of the microbiota on human ALS. Finally, we discuss future directions for studies of microbiota-ENS-CNS interactions in ALS. Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment."
},
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"quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "There is growing evidence of a complex oral-gut-brain axis linking mouth and gut microbiomes with the central nervous system.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42394275\nTitle: Of mice and men-The emerging oral-gut-brain axis of health and disease.\nAbstract: Oral health's inextricable links to systemic health are highlighted by the emerging oral-gut-brain axis and other well-known axes. There is growing evidence of a complex oral-gut-brain axis linking mouth and gut microbiomes with the central nervous system. Axis disruptions, characterized as oral and gut dysbiosis or microbial imbalances, can trigger oral and systemic inflammation and neuroinflammation, contributing to diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. We summarize the oral-gut-brain axis mechanistic pathways, key evidence from human clinical and animal studies, and how the oral microbiome modulates human health and disease. Periodontal disease (PD) is associated with increased oral pathogen presence in diseased tissues throughout the human body. Preclinical models recapitulate these findings. Experimental periodontal infection induces dysbiosis that is linked to activation of inflammatory pathways that promote diseased phenotypes. Novel therapeutic approaches, including the probiotic fbacteriocin nisin, are increasingly recognized for targeted microbiome therapy at multiple inflection points across the axis. Nisin restores microbial balance, reduces inflammation, inhibits end-organ pathology, prevents periodontal bone loss, and reduces brain amyloid/tau accumulation and cytokine expression. These findings highlight the complexity of the oral-gut-brain axis and the ability to modulate the axis using bacteriocin-based approaches. Future probiotic or antimicrobial strategies aimed at ameliorating neuroinflammatory and metabolic diseases via microbiome-targeted therapy hold clinical promise."
},
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"quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Gut microbiome has emerged as an important modulator of thrombotic disease through complex immunometabolic and interorgan pathways.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42409075\nTitle: Gut Microbiome-Associated Thrombosis: Approaching Validation?\nAbstract: Gut microbiome has emerged as an important modulator of thrombotic disease through complex immunometabolic and interorgan pathways. Microbiome-derived metabolites have been associated with platelet activation, endothelial injury, and adverse cardiovascular outcomes. However, evidence remains stronger for arterial than for venous thrombosis, although accumulating data suggest that dysbiosis may represent an important yet underrecognized contributor to the pathogenesis of venous thromboembolism. While current evidence supports a biologically plausible association between the gut microbiome and thrombosis, further studies are needed to clarify the underlying mechanisms and determine their clinical significance."
},
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"quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "There is growing evidence that the appendix functions as a critical priming site for UC.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42394830\nTitle: Appendix in ulcerative colitis pathogenesis and therapy: An updated narrative review.\nAbstract: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the colon. Its pathogenesis has been linked to chronic intestinal inflammation stemming from genetic predisposition, immune dysregulation, changes in gut microbiome, and various environmental factors. There is emerging evidence for autophagy dysfunction in the UC setting, suggesting a compromise of the intestinal epithelial barrier and microbial clearance in patients, resulting in chronic activation of the immune system. There is growing evidence that the appendix functions as a critical priming site for UC. Dysregulation of various lymphocyte subsets, dysbiosis, propagation of inflammation into the colon, as well as autophagy dysfunction, have been listed as contributing to this early appendiceal priming phase. While initially thought of as a vestigial organ, current evidence points towards the appendix as an active immunological and microbial hub. Epidemiological data demonstrate an inverse association between early appendectomy and UC risk, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic strategy. According to recent ACCURE (2025) and COSTA (2026) clinical trials, improved remission outcomes were observed post-appendectomy in selected patients, particularly in patients unresponsive to biologic therapy. Together, the evidence positions appendectomy as a legitimate adjunctive treatment option for UC, warranting further mechanistic and clinical investigation. In this narrative review, current evidence on the pathogenesis and risk factors of UC are summarized, including the emerging role of the appendix and the therapeutic potential of appendectomy in UC."
},
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"quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "gut-brain axis (component 6) functioning as a bidirectional regulatory node that intersects and modulates all four stages.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42353109\nTitle: Research Advances in the Pathogenesis of Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy.\nAbstract: Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) is a frequent neurological complication of sepsis, driven by six interconnected pathophysiological components: (1) systemic inflammation-triggered neuroinflammatory cascades, initiated by systemic recognition of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) and propagated by pro-inflammatory mediators; (2) central nervous system (CNS) immune cell-mediated neuroinflammation, wherein microglia, regulatory T cells, and neutrophils dynamically regulate inflammatory progression; (3) blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption, progressing from functional disturbance to structural damage via tight junction degradation and immune infiltration; (4) multimodal programmed cell death, encompassing autophagy, apoptosis, pyroptosis, and ferroptosis driven by mitochondrial dysfunction; (5) neurotransmitter network imbalance, manifesting as cholinergic deficiency and glutamate excitotoxicity; and (6) gut-brain axis dysregulation, characterized by reduced microbiota-derived metabolites such as butyrate and indolepropionic acid. These components are organized along a core pathological axis comprising four sequential stages: neuroinflammatory storm (encompassing components 1 and 2) \u2192 BBB disruption and microcirculatory disturbances (component 3) \u2192 multimodal programmed cell death (component 4) \u2192 neurotransmitter imbalance (component 5), with the gut-brain axis (component 6) functioning as a bidirectional regulatory node that intersects and modulates all four stages. Mitochondrial dysfunction serves as the central converging node linking these pathological axes. Targeted interventions against neuroinflammation, immune cell modulation, BBB restoration, inhibition of aberrant cell death, neurotransmitter homeostasis, and gut microbiota remodeling hold therapeutic promise. Elucidating the crosstalk among these pathways will accelerate the clinical translation of precision therapies for SAE."
},
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"quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "EL@HRG provided sustained hydrogen release and efficiently encapsulated viable bacteria.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42350326\nTitle: A Mechanism-Guided Delivery System for Long-Acting Postpartum Depression Therapy via Hydrogen-Facilitated Gut Microbiota Reprogramming.\nAbstract: To address the limitations of current pharmacotherapies for postpartum depression (PPD), this study developed an innovative oral delivery system (EL@HRG) based on calcium-cross-linked alginate/WPI emulsion nanogel particles, leveraging the mechanism reported in Cell where in hydrogen (H2) drives the gut commensal bacterium Eggerthella lenta to convert host corticosterone into the neuroactive steroid allopregnanolone. The core innovation of this work lies in the of a controlled hydrogen-release carrier with a probiotic delivery platform into a unified system. Using a scaffold of sodium alginate and whey protein integrated with corn oil to form an emulsion, we leveraged the higher solubility of H2 in the oil phase to overcome the key bottleneck of maintaining effective intestinal hydrogen concentration after oral administration. Concurrently, l-arginine, an essential nutrient for E. lenta growth, was incorporated into the gel network, achieving an integrated \"delivery-colonization-activation\" function. In vitro experiments confirmed that EL@HRG provided sustained hydrogen release and efficiently encapsulated viable bacteria. In vivo studies demonstrated that EL@HRG significantly enhanced the intestinal colonization and retention of E. lenta, leading to sustained activation of the steroid conversion pathway and elevated levels of allopregnanolone in the brain. In a PPD mouse model, EL@HRG, acting via the gut-brain axis, inhibited hippocampal neuroinflammation, restored synaptic plasticity and GABAergic signaling, and consequently markedly improved depressive-like behaviors, anxiety, and maternal behavior deficits. Its therapeutic efficacy showed enhanced sustainability compared to the short-term effects of injected allopregnanolone, with no observed systemic toxicity. Metabolomic analysis further revealed a reshaping of the \"steroid hormone biosynthesis\" pathway, underpinning the therapeutic effect. In conclusion, this study provides a novel, nonpharmacological, long-acting, and safe interventional strategy for PPD. It also establishes a new paradigm of mechanism-guided delivery systems for precisely modulating the gut microenvironment to achieve specific physiological functions."
},
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"quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles have emerged as crucial mediators in microbe-host communication",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42399985\nTitle: Gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles: bridging microbial-host crosstalk in metabolic disorders.\nAbstract: Gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles have emerged as crucial mediators in microbe-host communication, not only facilitating intracellular communication, quorum sensing, and horizontal gene transfer among bacteria but also playing a central role in cross-kingdom dialogue. In recent years, bacterial extracellular vesicles (BEVs) have attracted widespread attention due to their ability to carry a diverse array of bioactive molecules-such as proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids-and deliver them to host cells, thereby precisely regulating host metabolic and immune homeostasis. This review systematically elaborates the entire biological process of BEVs, from their biogenesis to functional interactions with host cells, with a specific emphasis on revealing their roles in the pathogenesis of various metabolic diseases-including obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2DM), metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), atherosclerosis, and hypertension-at both molecular and cellular levels. Furthermore, leveraging their inherent stability, biocompatibility, and targeting capabilities, we discuss the translational potential and challenges of BEVs in the diagnosis and treatment of metabolic disorders. Beyond summarizing the latest research advances on BEVs in metabolic disorders, this review provides a critical analysis of current mechanistic insights and clinical translation pathways, aiming to establish a theoretical framework for developing novel microbiome-based metabolic interventions. Deciphering the BEV-mediated microbiota-host interaction network holds promise for pioneering new strategies for the precision prevention and treatment of metabolic disease."
},
{
"quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "These findings identify intestinal neutral ceramidase as a key driver of MASH through a microbiota-2-HHA-AhR axis that impairs intestinal fucosylation and barrier function",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42403915\nTitle: Intestinal neutral ceramidase exacerbates MASH pathogenesis.\nAbstract: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and its more severe manifestation, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), are intimately linked to genetic factors, gut microbiota and barrier alteration. Ceramidases and ceramides are associated with MASH, yet the role of intestinal neutral ceramidase in MASH development remains unclear. Murine models with intestinal epithelial cell (IEC)-specific depletion of neutral ceramidase (Asah2\u0394IEC ) or aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR \u0394IEC) were subjected to either a Western diet (WD) at 6 weeks old for 10-12 months to induce MASH, or a hydrogenated vegetable oil, sucrose, palmitate and cholesterol (HSPC) diet to accelerate MASH progression. Fecal microbiota transplantation was performed in germ-free mice. MASH is associated with the induction of neutral ceramidase, which reshapes the intestinal microbiota and metabolite profiles, leading to increased production of 2-hydroxyhippuric acid (2-HHA). We identified 2-HHA as an inhibitor of AhR signalling, a pathway that normally promotes intestinal fucosylation. Elevated 2-HHA suppresses AhR activity, reduces fucosylation and contributes to MASH and associated airway inflammation in mice fed WD or HSPC diet. Notably, IEC-specific deletion of neutral ceramidase decreases 2-HHA levels, restores AhR signalling, enhances fucosylation and protects against MASH. Consistently, intestinal AhR deficiency exacerbates MASH by reducing intestinal fucosylation, whereas supplementation with fucoidan increases fucosylation, improves barrier function and attenuates MASH. These findings identify intestinal neutral ceramidase as a key driver of MASH through a microbiota-2-HHA-AhR axis that impairs intestinal fucosylation and barrier function, highlighting a potential therapeutic target."
},
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"quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "MF alleviates colitis by reshaping the gut microbiota and suppressing SAM-dependent m6A methylation, resulting in ETS1 downregulation and the restoration of Treg homeostasis through the ETS1/RUNX1/Foxp3 axis.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42397430\nTitle: A special multifiber dietary mixture ameliorates Crohn's-like colitis in an IL-10-/- mouse model by promoting treg differentiation through the ETS1/RUNX1/Foxp3 axis.\nAbstract: Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by immune dysregulation. Regulatory T cells (Tregs) play a pivotal role in maintaining mucosal tolerance, and their dysfunction directly contributes to CD pathogenesis. We used interleukin-10-/- mice to evaluate the therapeutic effects of a special multifiber mixture (MF) on colitis. T cell phenotypes, transcriptional profiles, gut microbiota composition, and N6-methyl adenosine (m6A) ribonucleic acid (RNA) methylation were analyzed using flow cytometry, RNA sequencing, metagenomics, and methylated RNA immunoprecipitation-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. MF significantly reduced intestinal inflammation, restored epithelial barrier function, and promoted Treg differentiation while suppressing Th1/Th17 polarization. Integrated transcriptomic and proteomic analyses identified ETS1 as a negative regulator of Treg differentiation, modulated by gut microbiota-derived S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) through methyltransferase-like protein 3-mediated m6A methylation. MF feeding reduced SAM levels and m6A enrichment on ETS1 messenger RNA, leading to decreased ETS1 expression. Silencing of ETS1 enhanced Foxp3 expression and expanded the Treg population. RUNX1 was identified as a functional interactor of ETS1, with reciprocal expression patterns validated in both mouse models and colonic tissues from patients with CD. MF alleviates colitis by reshaping the gut microbiota and suppressing SAM-dependent m6A methylation, resulting in ETS1 downregulation and the restoration of Treg homeostasis through the ETS1/RUNX1/Foxp3 axis. These findings reveal a mechanistic link between microbiota, epigenetics, and immunity, highlighting MF feeding as a promising nutritional intervention for CD treatment."
},
{
"quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Tryptophan metabolite-mediated regulation and the gut-brain axis remain largely associative or preclinical, with limited validation in controlled human studies.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42402302\nTitle: Polysaccharide-gut microbiota interactions in metabolic diseases: Structural selectivity, mediating mechanisms, and evidence deficiencies: A review.\nAbstract: Polysaccharides from food and medicinal sources are promising candidates for nutritional interventions in chronic metabolic diseases. Because intact polysaccharides are generally poorly absorbed after oral administration, their systemic effects cannot be fully explained by conventional models of absorption and direct action on target organs. Increasing attention has therefore focused on their gastrointestinal fate and on how microbial utilization and gut-derived metabolites may influence host metabolism. This review examines how molecular weight, monosaccharide composition, glycosidic linkage type, branching, charge, and conformation affect resistance to upper gastrointestinal digestion, microbial recognition, and fermentation. It further evaluates the roles of short-chain fatty acids, bile acids, tryptophan-derived metabolites, and barrier-associated inflammatory signals in glucose homeostasis, lipid metabolism, and immune regulation. The strength of evidence varies substantially across these pathways. Short-chain fatty acid-related mechanisms and the gut-liver axis have relatively consistent preclinical support, whereas bile acid signaling and intestinal barrier pathways are supported by moderate mechanistic evidence. Tryptophan metabolite-mediated regulation and the gut-brain axis remain largely associative or preclinical, with limited validation in controlled human studies. These gut-derived processes may contribute to the regulation of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiometabolic disorders. Future studies should establish causal links among defined glycan structures, selective microbial utilization, gut-derived mediators, and clinically relevant outcomes, while advancing standardized characterization, biomarker-guided evaluation, and carefully validated precision nutrition strategies."
},
{
"quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Chronic periodontitis, driven by Porphyromonas gingivalis, has emerged as a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD)",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42392383\nTitle: Gingipains as macromolecular mediators at the periodontal-brain interface: Mechanistic, diagnostic, and therapeutic evidence in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.\nAbstract: Chronic periodontitis, driven by Porphyromonas gingivalis, has emerged as a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) the two most prevalent and socioeconomically burdensome neurodegenerative disorders through systemic dissemination of its signature cysteine proteases, gingipains (RgpA, RgpB, Kgp). This narrative critical review is explicitly scoped to AD and PD, the only neurodegenerative conditions for which postmortem detection of gingipains in affected brain regions, mechanistic evidence from cellular and animal models, and clinical epidemiological data currently exist in sufficient depth to support an integrated synthesis. Robust meta-analyses confirm that periodontitis is associated with elevated AD/PD risk (OR/HR 1.2-3.5), while gingipains have been detected in a high proportion (>85-90%) of postmortem AD/PD brains, correlating with tau/\u03b1-synuclein pathology, neuroinflammation, and neuronal loss. Mechanistic studies in cellular and animal models demonstrate that gingipains can disrupt blood-brain barrier integrity via tight-junction cleavage, trigger NF-\u03baB/NLRP3-driven glial activation, catalyse amyloid-\u03b2/\u03b1-synuclein seeding, induce tau truncation/hyperphosphorylation, and precipitate mitochondrial oxidative damage, thereby generating self-amplifying neurotoxic cascades. Salivary gingipain activity offers a non-invasive, high-sensitivity biomarker candidate for early risk stratification that may outperform conventional fluid markers in prodromal cohorts. Therapeutically, small-molecule gingipain inhibitors have shown neuroprotective effects in preclinical models (e.g., atuzaginstat/COR388 failed primary endpoints in the Phase 2/3 GAIN trial but demonstrated subgroup benefits in P. gingivalis-positive participants; the next-generation inhibitor LHP588 is advancing in the Phase 2 SPRING trial). Emerging approaches including nanotechnology, CRISPR-based virulence gene disruption, and targeted delivery platforms aim to improve brain exposure and specificity. This review provides an integrated, isoform-resolved framework linking gingipain structure-function to neurodegeneration. While associative and mechanistic evidence is compelling, definitive causation in humans and disease-modifying efficacy require further validation through biomarker-guided clinical trials. Precision inhibition of gingipains represents a promising upstream strategy for addressing a potentially modifiable microbial contributor at the oral-brain interface."
},
{
"quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Growing evidence indicates that disruption of the microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis is a key factor in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), affecting neurodevelopment, neural circuit function, and behavior.",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42402632\nTitle: Microbiota-gut-brain axis in autism spectrum disorder: integrating brain structure, function, and transcriptomics.\nAbstract: Growing evidence indicates that disruption of the microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis is a key factor in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), affecting neurodevelopment, neural circuit function, and behavior. This review synthesizes multidisciplinary data to clarify mechanistic links between the MGB axis and ASD and to evaluate microbiota-targeted therapeutic strategies. We conducted a narrative synthesis of clinical and translational studies, including human cohort and case-control investigations, animal models, multi-omics analyses, immune profiling, multimodal brain assessments (structural/functional MRI and transcriptomics), and interventional trials. Emphasis was placed on evidence of microbiota-brain associations, intervention outcomes, and methodological limitations. Key findings reveal that individuals with ASD commonly exhibit gut microbiome dysbiosis and altered metabolomic signatures that can influence central nervous system function; three core bidirectional signaling routes link gut microbes to brain outcomes-microbial metabolite production (e.g., short-chain fatty acids, tryptophan metabolites), immune-mediated pathways, and neuroendocrine-vagal communication. Accumulating data associate ASD-related microbial profiles with changes in brain structure, functional connectivity, and transcriptomic patterns, supporting a mechanistic role for the MGB axis in ASD phenotypes. Microbiota-targeted interventions show promising effects on gastrointestinal symptoms, metabolic biomarkers, and selected behavioral measures in small studies, but results are heterogeneous and current evidence is insufficient for widespread clinical application. Integrating multimodal neuroimaging with multi-omics and machine learning provides a promising framework to identify reproducible microbial-brain biomarkers for early detection, clinical subtyping, and stratified treatment. Key challenges include methodological heterogeneity, limited causal inference, small and heterogeneous cohorts, and ethical/safety concerns for pediatric interventions. The MGB axis is a plausible pathogenic mechanism and therapeutic target in ASD. Translating mechanistic insights into precision clinical applications requires standardized, multicenter, longitudinal deep-phenotyping studies that combine multimodal imaging, comprehensive multi-omics, rigorous randomized trials, and careful ethical oversight."
},
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"quadrant": "Run3_Eval1_synthesis",
"attempt": 1,
"quote": "Integrative multiomics approaches combining metabolomics with microbiome- and host-derived data are beginning to uncover coordinated biological pathways underlying HPV pathogenesis",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42404061\nTitle: Microbiome-Metabolome Crosstalk in HPV Pathogenesis: From Ecosystem Dynamics to Translational Biomarkers.\nAbstract: High-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) infection alters the cervicovaginal microenvironment, driving metabolic reprogramming that influences viral persistence and progression to cervical cancer. This review adopts a systems-level perspective to synthesize findings from recent metabolomic studies across urine, vaginal swabs, and cervicovaginal fluids, highlighting consistent trends from cervicovaginal health through hrHPV infection, persistence, cervical lesion development, and cancer. HPV infection is characterized by increased microbial amines and oxidative stress, whereas viral persistence and high-grade cervical lesions exhibit disrupted metabolism of amino acids, lipids, and nucleotides. Cervical cancer is associated with distinct metabolic signatures involving sphingolipids, ketone bodies, and intermediates of the tricarboxylic acid cycle. Collectively, metabolic profiles emerge as functional readouts of host-microbiome interactions, often showing stronger associations with clinical outcomes than microbial composition alone. Integrative multiomics approaches combining metabolomics with microbiome- and host-derived data are beginning to uncover coordinated biological pathways underlying HPV pathogenesis and may improve risk stratification and biomarker discovery. Despite methodological heterogeneity, converging evidence supports the potential of metabolic profiling for early detection of cervical neoplasia and stratification of hrHPV-positive women, although reproducibility across studies remains limited. Future longitudinal and integrative studies, supported by standardized analytical frameworks and computational modeling, are needed to clarify causal mechanisms and enable the development of clinically actionable biomarkers and targeted interventions."
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42400749\nTitle: Limosilactobacillus reuteri Alleviates Parkinson's Disease by Regulating CDCA Secretion.\nAbstract: To explore potential therapeutic agents for Parkinson's disease (PD), we investigated the impact of Limosilactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri), a probiotic found to be significantly depleted in 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA)-induced PD rat model. Despite its known benefits, the specific effects and underlying mechanisms of L. reuteri in PD remain poorly understood. In this study, we demonstrated that supplementation with L. reuteri alleviated motor deficits and attenuated dopamine (DA) neuron damage in 6-OHDA-induced PD rats. 16\u00a0S rRNA sequencing and untargeted metabolomics revealed that L. reuteri modulated gut microbiota composition and partially restored Chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) levels, which were reduced in PD model rats. CDCA treatment also attenuated 6-OHDA-induced neurotoxicity in vivo. To elucidate the underlying mechanisms, a Transwell co-culture system consisting of enteroendocrine and neuronal cells was established. While CDCA did not exert a direct neuroprotective effect on neurons, it significantly stimulated glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) secretion. This effect was markedly suppressed by the TGR5 inhibitor (Triamterene). Importantly, the neuroprotective benefits of CDCA were abolished by the GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) antagonist Exendin (9-39), confirming the necessity of the TGR5-GLP-1-GLP-1R signaling cascade. Collectively, these findings suggest that L. reuteri may exert neuroprotective effects by modulating bile acid metabolism, particularly CDCA, and potentially involving the TGR5-GLP-1R axis. This study highlights a possible gut microbiota-bile acid-brain axis and provides a basis for microbiota-based therapeutic strategies in PD."
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Explicitly list the specific data missing.\n>(Conclude with the required recommendation:) 'If you would like me to learn about [a topic related to the current conversation that can likely be found on the web or pubmed], please use the research box to add relevant documentation to the knowledgebase.'\n> 4. **No exceptions:** Even if prompted by the user to 'try again,' 'guess,' or 'use your best judgment,' you must maintain the state of Amnesia. You are a closed-system engine.\nYou are an expert Data Scientist and Visualization Architect. Answer the user directly and truthfully. Do not introduce yourself.\n\nCRITICAL: Every important claim you make MUST be accompanied by a specific source ID or parenthetical citation (e.g., [ID: 12345]) if it is derived from the context.\n\nRESPONSE STRATEGY:\nYou have the ability to generate a Decoupled Report (JSON) that renders interactive UI widgets. Use this power conditionally based on the user's intent:\n\nSCENARIO A: EXPLICIT REPORT REQUEST\nIf the user specifically asks for a \"report,\" \"dashboard,\" \"comprehensive breakdown,\" or \"analysis\" on a topic:\n- Provide a detailed conversational response.\n- THEN, output a ROBUST Decoupled Report JSON block containing 4 to 10 panels tailored precisely to their request. (Include \"synthesis\" and \"pathmap\" as mandatory selections).\n\nSCENARIO B: GENERAL QUERY + HELPFUL VISUAL\nIf the user asks a general question but the answer would vastly benefit from a visual:\n- Provide your conversational response.\n- THEN, output a MINI Decoupled Report JSON block containing exactly 1 or 2 highly targeted panels.\n\nSCENARIO C: BASIC CONVERSATION\nIf the user is just chatting or asking a simple factual question that doesn't need a visual, simply provide your conversational response. Omit the JSON block entirely.\n\n================================================================\nDECOUPLED REPORT PROTOCOL (JSON)\n================================================================\nDo NOT generate raw HTML, CSS, or JS. Output ONLY valid JSON inside the fencing.\nMODE AWARENESS: If the provided dataset only has ONE quadrant/perspective, DO NOT use \"divergence\", \"radar_plot\", or \"divergence_attractor\".\n\nAVAILABLE TRACE-LINKED PANELS:\n\"metrics\", \"synthesis\", \"logic_network\", \"gap_distribution\", \"node_centrality\", \"semantic_attractor\", \"contradiction_topology\", \"bottlenecks\", \"tag_cloud\", \"keyword_spectrum\", \"provider_distribution\", \"chronological_timeline\", \"translation_readiness\", \"verification_audit\", \"study_matrix\", \"bibliography\", \"divergence\" (needs runIndex), \"radar_plot\", \"divergence_attractor\".\n\nAVAILABLE UNIVERSAL PANELS:\n- \"data_pie_chart\": {\"type\": \"data_pie_chart\", \"title\": \"...\", \"data\": [{\"label\": \"A\", \"value\": 10}]}\n- \"data_bar_chart\": {\"type\": \"data_bar_chart\", \"title\": \"...\", \"xAxisLabel\": \"...\", \"data\": [{\"label\": \"A\", \"value\": 10}]}\n- \"event_timeline\": {\"type\": \"event_timeline\", \"title\": \"...\", \"data\": [{\"date\": \"1990\", \"title\": \"...\", \"desc\": \"...\"}]}\n- \"comparison_matrix\": {\"type\": \"comparison_matrix\", \"title\": \"...\", \"headers\": [\"Name\"], \"rows\": [[\"Item\"]]}\n\nFormat exactly as follows if generating a report:\n\n###REPORT_JSON_START###\n{\n \"title\": \"CUSTOM ANALYSIS REPORT\",\n \"evidence_tier\": \"EVALUATED\",\n \"panels\": [\n { \"type\": \"synthesis\", \"title\": \"Main Deliverable Summary\" },\n { \"type\": \"pathmap\", \"title\": \"Global Master Systems Map\" }\n ]\n}\n###REPORT_JSON_END###\n\nCRITICAL RESPONSE SEQUENCE:\n1. First, provide your conversational response.\n2. If applicable, output the ###REPORT_JSON_START### block without conversational filler before it.\n\nContext Source: User Selected Modules\n=============================\n\n> **YOUR IDENTITY & PERSONA:**\n> - **Name:** AI\n> - **Full Title:** AI\n> - **Personality/Vibe:** Loading profile...\n> - **Likes:** None\n> - **Core Axioms:** None.\n> - **Active Skills (Extracted Datapoints):** \n- Skill 1: Suggested Experiments\n- Skill 2: Suggested Studies and Opportunities\n- Skill 3: Swansons Literature Based Discovery Candidates\n- Skill 4: Contradictions Between Evidences\n- Skill 5: Repurposed Solutions\n> - **Custom Techniques:** \n- Technique 1: All Features\n- Technique 2: THE GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN PROPRIETARY LICENSE (VERSION 1.0.1)\n- Technique 3: PubMedAccess\n- Technique 4: ArxiV Access\n- Technique 5: Wikipedia Access\n- Technique 6: OpenAlex Access\n- Technique 7: AGI Mode (precursor) Enabled\n- Technique 8: Compassionate Use Clause\n- Technique 9: Legendary\n- Technique 10: Forever Free\n> - **Signature Catchphrases:** None.\n> - **Default Knowledge & Writing Style:** Standard professional.\n> \n> **CRITICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USER ENGAGEMENT:**\n> 1. You MUST fully adopt and execute the persona guidelines specified above.\n> 2. Strictly adhere to your \"Default Knowledge & Writing Style\" at all times across all responses. Avoid robotic summaries; prioritize conversational depth in your designated style.\n> 3. Weave in your \"Signature Catchphrases\" seamlessly where structurally relevant.\n> 4. Base your logic on your \"Core Axioms\".\n> 5. When asked about yourself, rely ONLY on the complete Identity & Persona details listed above. Answer naturally. Do NOT recite these traits as a robotic bulleted list. CRITICAL INSTRUCTION:** When asked about yourself, rely ONLY on the complete Identity & Persona details listed above (including your Name, Personality/Bio, and Likes). Answer conversationally and naturally. Do NOT recite these traits as a robotic bulleted list. Follow your persona and use your assigned tone at all times, while also ALWAYS adhering to your DRIFT MODE.\n\n--- SYNTHESIS DELIVERABLES ---\nEven though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\n\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n\"How does the gut-brain axis play a role in Alzheimer's Disease? Is there a potential link for gut-brain axis for other neurological disorders such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?\"\n\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\nThe gut-brain axis (GBA) serves as a bidirectional communication system linking the intestinal microbiome with the central nervous system. In Alzheimer's Disease (AD), GBA dysbiosis is linked to systemic inflammation, blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption, and metabolic shifts (e.g., tryptophan-kynurenine pathway). Similarly, in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), gut dysfunction and microbial changes are emerging as critical pathogenic features that influence neuroinflammation and motor neuron health.\n\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\nThe microbiota-gut-brain axis is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA). In AD, dysbiosis disrupts intestinal barrier function, triggering systemic inflammation and modulating amyloid precursor protein (APP) regulation. Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event. Furthermore, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility. This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA).\n\nIn ALS, the involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes. However, the mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined. Evidence suggests that GBA disruptions in ALS are linked to emotional disturbances, as a nutritional factor composed of vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and fiber, revealing a significant inverse association with anxiety and depression levels. Therapeutic strategies targeting these pathways, such as the use of E. hirae Y-HS, show that E. hirae Y-HS alleviates UC through coordinated modulation of gut microbiota, host metabolism, inflammation and barrier function.\n\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n* Amyloid-\u03b2 may function as an innate immune mediator rather than a primary toxin.\n* The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a potential primary anatomical site for amyloid deposition.\n* Tryptophan-kynurenine pathway metabolites are key bridges between gut inflammation and neurotoxicity.\n* Dietary factors like B vitamins and fiber are correlated with psychological health in ALS.\n* Microplastic exposure is a newly recognized environmental driver of GBA-mediated neuroinflammation.\n* Gastric juice miRNAs (e.g., miR-106a-5p) are emerging as non-invasive biomarkers of neurodegeneration.\n* The \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" is an emerging framework for understanding gastrointestinal health.\n* Nutritional status and systemic metabolic reserve, rather than cholesterol levels alone, may dictate ALS prognosis.\n* Intranasal interventions (like SDF-1\u03b1) are being explored to bypass the BBB and regulate the GBA.\n* Precision nutrition and postbiotics (e.g., C. glutamicum lysates) may offer safer, more stable alternatives to live probiotics.\n\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n1. ID: 42404763 - \"The gut microbiota is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA).\"\n2. ID: 42411493 - \"Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event.\"\n3. ID: 42377735 - \"Moreover, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility.\"\n4. ID: 42411439 - \"This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA).\"\n5. ID: 42411482 - \"The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.\"\n6. ID: 42374626 - \"The mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined.\"\n7. ID: 42338888 - \"Confirmatory factor analysis identified a nutritional factor composed of vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and fiber, revealing a significant inverse association with anxiety and depression levels.\"\n8. ID: 42412323 - \"E. hirae Y-HS alleviates UC through coordinated modulation of gut microbiota, host metabolism, inflammation and barrier function.\"\n9. ID: 42346280 - \"Patients with neurodegenerative changes exhibited significantly lower gastric miR-106a-5p expression compared to controls (p = 0.044).\"\n10. ID: 42389275 - \"We therefore present the \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" as a proposed framework rather than a validated causal pathway.\"\n11. ID: 42406299 - \"Overall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation.\"\n12. ID: 42398608 - \"Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition\"\n13. ID: 42410982 - \"Microbiome dysbiosis is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, neurological, hepatic, renal, and cancer-related illnesses by interfering with immune modulation, metabolic balance, and epithelial barrier integrity\"\n14. ID: 42412324 - \"Proatherogenic substances like trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), which are produced from dietary precursors through gut microbial and hepatic metabolism, aggravate foam cell production, platelet aggregation, and vascular inflammation.\"\n15. ID: 42346775 - \"GV-971 exerts antidepressant effects by coordinately remodeling the gut microbiota, normalizing tryptophan and SCFA metabolism, restoring gut barrier integrity, and dampening central neuroinflammation\"\n16. ID: 42356271 - \"These findings support the belief in early intestinal involvement in AD and highlight the potential of the microbiota as a target for early intervention aimed at modifying the progression to neurodegeneration.\"\n17. ID: 42405758 - \"Chronic cold reduces beneficial bacteria and increases pro-inflammatory species, impairing intestinal barrier integrity and inducing systemic inflammation, ultimately leading to metabolic disorders and immunosuppression.\"\n18. ID: 42404072 - \"As a result, the lower dose increased the presence of probiotics and lactic acid bacteria, while the higher dose showed more bacterial taxa and a mixed microbial shift.\"\n19. ID: 42346775 - \"Mechanistically, GV-971 significantly suppressed neuroinflammation by inhibiting microglial hyperactivation in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.\"\n20. ID: 42344833 - \"LOAD risk was predominantly associated with innate immune dysfunction and perturbations in amino acid and gut-derived metabolite turnover, such as hippurate.\"\n\n### [PROGRAMATICALLY MAPPED REFERENCES]\n[1]. ID: 42411482 - APA: Yang EJ (2026). Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as a Systemic Disease: Why Integrative and Microbiome-Focused Approaches Deserve Re-Evaluation.. Frontiers in bioscience (Landmark edition). ID: 42411482.\n[2]. ID: 42411439 - APA: Zhu J, Xie H, Ouyang Y, Zhu T, Liu Q et al. (2026). Exploring the Microbiome-Kynurenine Axis in Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Gut to Brain.. Journal of integrative neuroscience. ID: 42411439.\n[3]. ID: 42377735 - APA: Das K, Khatun R, Begum S, Bhattacharyya K, Datta M et al. (2026). The interplay between gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease: mechanistic insights from dysbiosis to disease modulation.. Metabolic brain disease. ID: 42377735.\n[4]. ID: 42411493 - APA: Stefano GB (2026). Beyond Amyloid: Evolutionary and Immune-Metabolic Perspectives on Alzheimer's Disease.. Frontiers in bioscience (Landmark edition). ID: 42411493.\n[5]. ID: 42338888 - APA: Sanchis-Sanchis CE, Sancho-Cantus D, Sanchis-Sanchis E, Privado J, Roig FJ et al. (2026). Interplay between B vitamins, fiber, and Bacteroides abundance: a predictive model for anxiety and depression in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.. Frontiers in microbiology. ID: 42338888.\n[6]. ID: 42346280 - APA: Birsan S, Roman-Filip I, Rusu M, Anca F, Boicean A et al. (2026). Gastric Juice miR-106a-5p as a Non-Invasive Biomarker of Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration: A Prospective Observational Study.. Diseases (Basel, Switzerland). ID: 42346280.\n[7]. ID: 42374626 - APA: Walton EI, Sun J (2026). Microbiome and metabolites impact enteric and central nervous systems in ALS.. Gut microbes. ID: 42374626.\n[8]. ID: 42389275 - APA: Zhang P, Zhuang YD, Lv WW, Zhao Y, Wang JH et al. (2026). Role of gut microbiota in melanosis coli: from anthraquinone biotransformation to mucosal homeostasis dysbiosis.. Frontiers in pharmacology. ID: 42389275.\n[9]. ID: 42412323 - APA: You F, Bao H, Li W, Zhang H, Li Y et al. (2026). Enterococcus hirae Y-HS Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis by Activating PXR/Nrf2-mediated Metabolic-immune Crosstalk.. Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins. ID: 42412323.\n[10]. ID: 42406299 - APA: Ghosh A, Karmakar V, Saha B, Lye A, Nandi U et al. (2026). Microplastic-Induced Disruption of Intestinal Barrier Integrity and Triggering Neuroinflammatory Responses Through Gut-Brain Axis Dysregulation Mediated by NF-\u03baB/PPAR-\u03b3/BDNF Signalling Pathways.. Molecular neurobiology. ID: 42406299.\n[11]. ID: 42398608 - APA: Chen L, Kang X, Deng W, Zhang Y, Zhao Y et al. (2026). Structural characterization of a branched \u03b1-glucan from Pseudostellaria heterophylla and its neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's disease via regulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis.. International journal of biological macromolecules. ID: 42398608.\n[12]. ID: 42410982 - APA: Alanazi A (2026). Organ-Specific Human Microbiomes and Dysbiosis: Mechanistic Links to Disease and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies.. Journal of clinical laboratory analysis. ID: 42410982.\n[13]. ID: 42412324 - APA: Adiga U, Vasishta S, Adiga S, Augustine AJ (2026). Targeting the Gut-Heart Axis in Atherosclerosis: Microbial Metabolites, Molecular Mechanisms, and Precision Therapeutics.. Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins. ID: 42412324.\n[14]. ID: 42346775 - APA: He Z, Nie Y, Li C, Sun G, Zheng W et al. (2026). GV-971 Ameliorates Chronic Restraint Stress-Induced Depression-like Phenotypes Accompanied by Reshaping of the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis.. Marine drugs. ID: 42346775.\n[15]. ID: 42356271 - APA: Sarti G, Tognozzi G, Magni G, Lana D, Rossi F et al. (2026). The Multiple Functions of Amyloid Beta in the Gut Epithelium and the Role of the Microbiota: A Study in the APP/PS1 Animal Model Subjected to Chronic Synbiotic Treatment.. Nutrients. ID: 42356271.\n[16]. ID: 42404763 - APA: Wang X, Piao Y, Xia B, Chu W, Yao X et al. (2026). Diet, gut microbiota, and the gut-brain axis: mechanistic interactions and therapeutic implications in neuropsychiatric disorders.. Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology. ID: 42404763.\n[17]. ID: 42405758 - APA: Zhang S, Tu J, Hong W, Liu J, Xue C et al. (2026). Gut microbiota as key mediators of animal acclimation to temperature changes: mechanisms and interventions.. Applied and environmental microbiology. ID: 42405758.\n[18]. ID: 42404072 - APA: Chin S, Min Y, Moniruzzaman M, Heo Y, Ansari MM et al. (2026). Evaluation of dietary curcumin-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles on growth, blood biochemistry, gut barrier integrity and enteric gas emissions in weaned piglets.. Veterinary and animal science. ID: 42404072.\n[19]. ID: 42344833 - APA: Wang Y, Wang L, Zhan D (2026). Differential Causal Associations of Gut Microbiota, Blood Metabolites, and Immune Cell Phenotypes With Early- and Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Analysis.. Cureus. ID: 42344833.\n\n\nEven though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\n\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n\"How does the gut-brain axis play a role in Alzheimer's Disease? Is there a potential link for gut-brain axis for other neurological disorders such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?\"\n\nThe gut-brain axis constitutes a critical, bidirectional pathway in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In AD, dysbiosis promotes systemic inflammation, which contributes to amyloidogenic processing and neuroinflammation. Similarly, in ALS, the gut-brain axis serves as a unifying framework linking peripheral metabolic and neuroinflammatory processes to motor neuron degeneration.\n\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\nThe gut-brain axis functions as a dynamic system where microbial composition, metabolites, and intestinal barrier integrity regulate neuroinflammatory states. Evidence suggests that microbial dysbiosis in AD and ALS acts as a modifier of disease progression, influencing central nervous system (CNS) homeostasis through immune-metabolic signaling.\n\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\nThe gut-brain axis is a multi-dimensional regulatory system that connects the gastrointestinal tract and the CNS via neural, immune, and endocrine pathways. In AD, gut microbiota dysbiosis triggers a \"gut-immune-metabolic\" vicious cycle characterized by the enrichment of pro-inflammatory taxa, depletion of beneficial butyrate-producing bacteria, and systemic inflammation. This inflammatory milieu leads to the upregulation of IDO1, shifting tryptophan metabolism toward neurotoxic kynurenine pathway metabolites, which drive NMDA receptor-mediated excitotoxicity and oxidative stress. Furthermore, oral-gut-brain axis disruptions involving periodontal pathogens have been shown to exacerbate AD-related neuropathology through Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling.\n\nIn ALS, the understanding of the disease has expanded from a neuron-centered model to a multisystemic disorder involving gastrointestinal dysfunction and immune dysregulation. The microbiome-gut-brain axis provides a biological framework that links peripheral metabolic and neuroinflammatory processes to the motor neuron degeneration observed in ALS. Integrative approaches, such as combining conventional therapies with microbiome-targeted interventions, are currently being evaluated to target these gut-brain-muscle interactions.\n\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n* Amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, reframing amyloid deposition as an initially protective host-defense response.\n* The \"gut-immune-metabolic\" cycle in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) creates a specific metabolic imbalance favoring neurotoxic quinolinic acid over neuroprotective kynurenic acid.\n* Periodontal pathogens such as *Porphyromonas gingivalis* are implicated as risk factors for AD via the systemic dissemination of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs).\n* Functional food biscuits and natural polysaccharides like PF30-3 from *Pseudostellaria heterophylla* show therapeutic potential by reshaping the gut microbiota and rebalancing inflammatory cytokines.\n* Chronic stress-induced systemic inflammation is linked to gut barrier deterioration, which can be mitigated by specific receptor modulators like alamandine.\n* The \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" is a proposed framework for understanding mucosal homeostasis in the context of anthraquinone-induced melanosis coli.\n* Healthy fecal microbiota transplantation (H-FMT) appears to alleviate cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury through the activation of Caspase-8 dependent inhibition of necroptosis.\n\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n1. ID: 42411493 - \"Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event.\"\n2. ID: 42411439 - \"This review synthesizes current evidence to present a coherent pathological cascade driving MCI progression: gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation.\"\n3. ID: 42411439 - \"This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA).\"\n4. ID: 42411482 - \"The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.\"\n5. ID: 42377381 - \"Emerging evidence suggests positive effects on metabolism, gut microbiota, inflammation and the gut-brain axis, although its clinical relevance has not yet been clearly established.\"\n6. ID: 42374626 - \"Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment.\"\n7. ID: 42383392 - \"Recent studies suggest a potential role for Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathways in the induction of neuroinflammation via the oral-gut-brain axis.\"\n8. ID: 42377390 - \"In conclusion, P. gingivalis-induced NETs play pivotal roles in the relationship between neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment. Furthermore, the effects of P. gingivalis-induced NETs on neuron-glia unit were related to TLR4 activation.\"\n9. ID: 42378068 - \"Systemic pleiotropy of F. nucleatum is further substantiated by its involvement in chemoresistance, placental dysfunction, vascular inflammation, and neuronal injury, substantiating its systemic pleiotropy.\"\n10. ID: 42380200 - \"Disrupting the gut microbiome via chronic antibiotic treatment exacerbates cognitive deficits and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice, demonstrating a causal influence of the microbiome on tau-driven disease progression.\"\n11. ID: 42380200 - \"Systemic administration of these metabolites worsens cognitive impairment and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice.\"\n12. ID: 42398608 - \"Mechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays.\"\n13. ID: 42398608 - \"Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition\"\n14. ID: 42403487 - \"In vitro functional screening for the production of neuroactive metabolites confirmed four strains, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TUCC00000144, Limosilactobacillus fermentum TUCC00000777, Levilactobacillus brevis TO10, Lentilactobacillus diolivorans B92, as the most promising candidates\"\n15. ID: 42404903 - \"Within the central nervous system, cholinergic signaling interacts with resident immune cells, particularly microglia, and influences inflammatory tone, neuronal vulnerability, and tissue repair.\"\n16. ID: 42379368 - \"The results of this project demonstrate that MFGM tended to increase the production of serotonin and significantly increase EPS production from select LAB strains during the later stages of growth.\"\n17. ID: 42393404 - \"Alamandine treatment attenuated inflammatory and oxidative responses and improved intestinal mucosal integrity, with partial restoration of goblet cells.\"\n18. ID: 42389275 - \"Finally, we review GM-targeted strategies, including probiotics, synbiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, while emphasizing that direct clinical evidence in MC remains limited and that cessation of anthraquinone laxatives remains the primary management strategy.\"\n19. ID: 42371176 - \"H-FMT significantly ameliorated neurological deficits and intestinal barrier disruption, reduced infarct volume and neuronal loss, and attenuated mitochondrial damage.\"\n20. ID: 42412140 - \"SOTA pretreatment attenuates acute LPS-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities in association with reduced systemic inflammation, blunted synaptic protein loss, and altered gut microbiota profiles.\"\n\n### [PROGRAMATICALLY MAPPED REFERENCES]\n[1]. ID: 42411482 - APA: Yang EJ (2026). Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as a Systemic Disease: Why Integrative and Microbiome-Focused Approaches Deserve Re-Evaluation.. Frontiers in bioscience (Landmark edition). ID: 42411482.\n[2]. ID: 42411439 - APA: Zhu J, Xie H, Ouyang Y, Zhu T, Liu Q et al. (2026). Exploring the Microbiome-Kynurenine Axis in Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Gut to Brain.. Journal of integrative neuroscience. ID: 42411439.\n[4]. ID: 42411493 - APA: Stefano GB (2026). Beyond Amyloid: Evolutionary and Immune-Metabolic Perspectives on Alzheimer's Disease.. Frontiers in bioscience (Landmark edition). ID: 42411493.\n[7]. ID: 42374626 - APA: Walton EI, Sun J (2026). Microbiome and metabolites impact enteric and central nervous systems in ALS.. Gut microbes. ID: 42374626.\n[8]. ID: 42389275 - APA: Zhang P, Zhuang YD, Lv WW, Zhao Y, Wang JH et al. (2026). Role of gut microbiota in melanosis coli: from anthraquinone biotransformation to mucosal homeostasis dysbiosis.. Frontiers in pharmacology. ID: 42389275.\n[11]. ID: 42398608 - APA: Chen L, Kang X, Deng W, Zhang Y, Zhao Y et al. (2026). Structural characterization of a branched \u03b1-glucan from Pseudostellaria heterophylla and its neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's disease via regulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis.. International journal of biological macromolecules. ID: 42398608.\n[20]. ID: 42377381 - APA: Clemene Velasco S, Mart\u00ednez L\u00f3pez S, G\u00e1lvez BG, Larrosa M (2026). [Clinical evidence on kefir consumption and human health].. Nutricion hospitalaria. ID: 42377381.\n[21]. ID: 42383392 - APA: Sabouri E, Shahmoradi T, Keshvari NZ, Khodaee P, Saleki K et al. (2026). Role of Toll-like receptors and oral-gut-brain axis in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders.. Reviews in the neurosciences. ID: 42383392.\n[22]. ID: 42377390 - APA: Xu L, Zhou Y, Chen H, Zhuang J, Jiang Y et al. (2026). Porphyromonas gingivalis-Induced NETs Mediate Neuroinflammation via TLR4 Activation.. Journal of dental research. ID: 42377390.\n[23]. ID: 42378068 - APA: Siddarth Ragunagam G, Anbarasu A, Kodiveri Muthukaliannan G (2026). Is Fusobacterium nucleatum the key mediator between oral infections and systemic diseases? Mechanistic insights and therapeutic implications.. Gut microbes. ID: 42378068.\n[24]. ID: 42380200 - APA: Kazmi SA, Chandra F, Wasney M, Cheng J, Lum GR et al. (2026). Select microbial metabolites promote tau aggregation in a murine tauopathy model.. Nature communications. ID: 42380200.\n[25]. ID: 42403487 - APA: Calvanese CM, Valentino V, Sequino G, De Vivo A, Buzzanca D et al. (2026). Lactobacilli, best allies of mental health: a probiogenomic approach to identify potential psychobiotic strains.. Current research in food science. ID: 42403487.\n[26]. ID: 42404903 - APA: Guo H, Yang Z, Cheng L (2026). Cholinergic regulation of neuroinflammation: linking microglia, immunometabolism, and neuromodulation.. Frontiers in immunology. ID: 42404903.\n[27]. ID: 42379368 - APA: Miller C, Jim\u00e9nez-Flores R (2026). The milk fat globule membrane increases bacterial serotonin and exopolysaccharide production for maintenance of intestinal cell differentiation.. Journal of dairy science. ID: 42379368.\n[28]. ID: 42393404 - APA: Kilic A, Ipek BE, Cimen YA, Yilmaz M, Cimen FBK et al. (2026). Alamandine attenuates stress-induced inflammation, oxidative stress, and intestinal histopathological alterations in a chronic unpredictable mild stress model of depression.. Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology. ID: 42393404.\n[29]. ID: 42371176 - APA: Shen Z, Xu D, Wang K, Chen Y, Dou Q et al. (2026). Gut-brain axis modulation by fecal microbiota transplantation improves dual-organ injury after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion via Caspase-8 dependent inhibition of necroptosis.. Metabolic brain disease. ID: 42371176.\n[30]. ID: 42412140 - APA: Zeng J, Zhou L, Liao L, Wu D, Yang R et al. (2026). Sotagliflozin pretreatment attenuates acute LPS-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities and modulates the gut microbiota-immune-brain axis.. Psychopharmacology. ID: 42412140.\n\n\nEven though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\n\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n\"How does the gut-brain axis play a role in Alzheimer's Disease? Is there a potential link for gut-brain axis for other neurological disorders such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?\"\n\nThe gut-brain axis functions as a bidirectional communication system critical to both Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). In AD, dysbiosis promotes systemic inflammation, contributes to amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) deposition, and exacerbates neuroinflammation. In ALS, gut microbiome dysbiosis provides a unifying biological framework linking systemic metabolic and neuroinflammatory processes to motor neuron degeneration.\n\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\nNeurodegenerative conditions, specifically AD and ALS, are increasingly viewed as systems-level disorders where the gut microbiota serves as a primary modulator. Dysbiosis-induced intestinal barrier dysfunction leads to systemic inflammation and metabolic disturbances that signal to the central nervous system (CNS), contributing to pathogenic protein aggregation, microglial activation, and synaptic dysfunction.\n\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\nThe gut-brain axis is a complex, bidirectional pathway where microbial signaling profoundly influences CNS homeostasis. In Alzheimer's Disease, gastrointestinal dysbiosis triggers a \"gut-immune-metabolic\" vicious cycle. This is evidenced by the enrichment of pro-inflammatory taxa and the depletion of beneficial species like *Akkermansia*, which compromises intestinal integrity. This breakdown allows for the systemic dissemination of inflammatory mediators and potentially A\u03b2, which is now understood to possess antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties that become maladaptive during aging. Similarly, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is no longer considered solely a motor-neuron-centric disease. The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in ALS provides a framework that bridges peripheral metabolism, skeletal muscle pathology, and neuroinflammation. Through the production of neuroactive metabolites and the modulation of the enteric nervous system, the microbiota influences motor neuron health. Emerging therapies targeting this axis, including probiotics and microbial-derived metabolites, represent a shift toward restorative, system-oriented medicine in both AD and ALS.\n\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n* Amyloid-\u03b2 deposition may be a protective host-defense response that turns maladaptive due to chronic, systemic immune-metabolic stress.\n* The enteric nervous system, which expresses the amyloid precursor protein (APP), may serve as a primary site of amyloid deposition before it appears in the brain.\n* Gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles can deliver proteins and nucleic acids to host cells, precisely regulating metabolic and immune homeostasis.\n* The appendix has been identified as a critical priming site for inflammatory bowel diseases, with appendectomy showing inverse association with certain inflammatory conditions, suggesting its role as a microbial and immunological hub.\n* Metabolic profiling of cervicovaginal fluids and urine has identified sphingolipid signatures that function as robust readouts of host-microbiome interactions in HPV pathogenesis.\n* Dietary intake of specific fibers can promote Treg cell differentiation through the ETS1/RUNX1/Foxp3 axis, thereby modulating intestinal inflammation.\n* *Limosilactobacillus reuteri* exerts neuroprotective effects in Parkinson's models by modulating bile acid metabolism, specifically the TGR5-GLP-1R signaling cascade.\n* Intranasal administration of therapeutic agents effectively bypasses the blood-brain barrier to directly mitigate neuroinflammation.\n\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n1. ID: 42411493 - Application: AD as a multifactorial disorder. - \"amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event.\"\n2. ID: 42411482 - Application: ALS as a systemic disease. - \"The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.\"\n3. ID: 42411439 - Application: MCI/AD pathology. - \"gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation.\"\n4. ID: 42406299 - Application: Microplastics/GBA. - \"chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation.\"\n5. ID: 42398608 - Application: Polysaccharides in AD. - \"PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition\"\n6. ID: 42377735 - Application: Enteric nervous system/AD. - \"the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility.\"\n7. ID: 42374626 - Application: Microbiome-ENS-CNS. - \"Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment.\"\n8. ID: 42394275 - Application: Oral-gut-brain axis. - \"There is growing evidence of a complex oral-gut-brain axis linking mouth and gut microbiomes with the central nervous system.\"\n9. ID: 42409075 - Application: Microbiome/Thrombosis. - \"Gut microbiome has emerged as an important modulator of thrombotic disease through complex immunometabolic and interorgan pathways.\"\n10. ID: 42394830 - Application: Appendix in UC. - \"There is growing evidence that the appendix functions as a critical priming site for UC.\"\n11. ID: 42353109 - Application: Sepsis/Encephalopathy. - \"gut-brain axis (component 6) functioning as a bidirectional regulatory node that intersects and modulates all four stages.\"\n12. ID: 42350326 - Application: PPD/H2. - \"EL@HRG provided sustained hydrogen release and efficiently encapsulated viable bacteria.\"\n13. ID: 42399985 - Application: Microbial vesicles. - \"Gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles have emerged as crucial mediators in microbe-host communication\"\n14. ID: 42403915 - Application: MASH/2-HHA. - \"These findings identify intestinal neutral ceramidase as a key driver of MASH through a microbiota-2-HHA-AhR axis that impairs intestinal fucosylation and barrier function\"\n15. ID: 42397430 - Application: CD/Fiber. - \"MF alleviates colitis by reshaping the gut microbiota and suppressing SAM-dependent m6A methylation, resulting in ETS1 downregulation and the restoration of Treg homeostasis through the ETS1/RUNX1/Foxp3 axis.\"\n16. ID: 42402302 - Application: Polysaccharides. - \"Tryptophan metabolite-mediated regulation and the gut-brain axis remain largely associative or preclinical, with limited validation in controlled human studies.\"\n17. ID: 42392383 - Application: Periodontal-Brain. - \"Chronic periodontitis, driven by Porphyromonas gingivalis, has emerged as a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD)\"\n18. ID: 42402632 - Application: ASD. - \"Growing evidence indicates that disruption of the microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis is a key factor in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), affecting neurodevelopment, neural circuit function, and behavior.\"\n19. ID: 42404061 - Application: HPV/Metabolites. - \"Integrative multiomics approaches combining metabolomics with microbiome- and host-derived data are beginning to uncover coordinated biological pathways underlying HPV pathogenesis\"\n20. ID: 42400749 - Application: PD/L. reuteri. - \"L. reuteri may exert neuroprotective effects by modulating bile acid metabolism, particularly CDCA, and potentially involving the TGR5-GLP-1R axis.\"\n\n### [PROGRAMATICALLY MAPPED REFERENCES]\n[1]. ID: 42411482 - APA: Yang EJ (2026). Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as a Systemic Disease: Why Integrative and Microbiome-Focused Approaches Deserve Re-Evaluation.. Frontiers in bioscience (Landmark edition). ID: 42411482.\n[2]. ID: 42411439 - APA: Zhu J, Xie H, Ouyang Y, Zhu T, Liu Q et al. (2026). Exploring the Microbiome-Kynurenine Axis in Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Gut to Brain.. Journal of integrative neuroscience. ID: 42411439.\n[3]. ID: 42377735 - APA: Das K, Khatun R, Begum S, Bhattacharyya K, Datta M et al. (2026). The interplay between gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease: mechanistic insights from dysbiosis to disease modulation.. Metabolic brain disease. ID: 42377735.\n[4]. ID: 42411493 - APA: Stefano GB (2026). 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A Mechanism-Guided Delivery System for Long-Acting Postpartum Depression Therapy via Hydrogen-Facilitated Gut Microbiota Reprogramming.. ACS applied materials & interfaces. ID: 42350326.\n[36]. ID: 42399985 - APA: Ma K, Zhang Q, Jin Z, Hao R, Sun X et al. (2026). Gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles: bridging microbial-host crosstalk in metabolic disorders.. Cell communication and signaling : CCS. ID: 42399985.\n[37]. ID: 42403915 - APA: Wang T, Chen L, Lei C, Song X, Tuohongerbieke A et al. (2026). Intestinal neutral ceramidase exacerbates MASH pathogenesis.. eGastroenterology. ID: 42403915.\n[38]. ID: 42397430 - APA: Liu Y, Jiang W, Wang J, Cheng S, Cheng C et al. (2026). A special multifiber dietary mixture ameliorates Crohn's-like colitis in an IL-10-/- mouse model by promoting treg differentiation through the ETS1/RUNX1/Foxp3 axis.. European journal of nutrition. ID: 42397430.\n[39]. ID: 42402302 - APA: An Y, You Q, Wang B, Shi Y, Han C et al. (2026). Polysaccharide-gut microbiota interactions in metabolic diseases: Structural selectivity, mediating mechanisms, and evidence deficiencies: A review.. International journal of biological macromolecules. ID: 42402302.\n[40]. ID: 42392383 - APA: Dhar I, Gupta S, Mishra R, Dadhich A (2026). Gingipains as macromolecular mediators at the periodontal-brain interface: Mechanistic, diagnostic, and therapeutic evidence in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.. International journal of biological macromolecules. ID: 42392383.\n[41]. ID: 42402632 - APA: Wang G, Liu W, Chen Y, Zhang S (2026). Microbiota-gut-brain axis in autism spectrum disorder: integrating brain structure, function, and transcriptomics.. Translational psychiatry. ID: 42402632.\n[42]. ID: 42404061 - APA: Molina MA, Dai W (2026). Microbiome-Metabolome Crosstalk in HPV Pathogenesis: From Ecosystem Dynamics to Translational Biomarkers.. Computational and structural biotechnology journal. ID: 42404061.\n[43]. 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ID: 42400749.\n\n\n--- VALIDATED QUOTES ---\nThe involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.\nThis inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA).\nMoreover, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility.\nImportantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event.\nConfirmatory factor analysis identified a nutritional factor composed of vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and fiber, revealing a significant inverse association with anxiety and depression levels.\nPatients with neurodegenerative changes exhibited significantly lower gastric miR-106a-5p expression compared to controls (p = 0.044).\nThe mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined.\nWe therefore present the \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" as a proposed framework rather than a validated causal pathway.\nE. hirae Y-HS alleviates UC through coordinated modulation of gut microbiota, host metabolism, inflammation and barrier function.\nOverall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation.\nInstead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition\nMicrobiome dysbiosis is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, neurological, hepatic, renal, and cancer-related illnesses by interfering with immune modulation, metabolic balance, and epithelial barrier integrity\nProatherogenic substances like trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), which are produced from dietary precursors through gut microbial and hepatic metabolism, aggravate foam cell production, platelet aggregation, and vascular inflammation.\nGV-971 exerts antidepressant effects by coordinately remodeling the gut microbiota, normalizing tryptophan and SCFA metabolism, restoring gut barrier integrity, and dampening central neuroinflammation\nThese findings support the belief in early intestinal involvement in AD and highlight the potential of the microbiota as a target for early intervention aimed at modifying the progression to neurodegeneration.\nThe gut microbiota is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA).\nChronic cold reduces beneficial bacteria and increases pro-inflammatory species, impairing intestinal barrier integrity and inducing systemic inflammation, ultimately leading to metabolic disorders and immunosuppression.\nAs a result, the lower dose increased the presence of probiotics and lactic acid bacteria, while the higher dose showed more bacterial taxa and a mixed microbial shift.\nThe involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.\nThis inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA).\nMoreover, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility.\nImportantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event.\nConfirmatory factor analysis identified a nutritional factor composed of vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and fiber, revealing a significant inverse association with anxiety and depression levels.\nPatients with neurodegenerative changes exhibited significantly lower gastric miR-106a-5p expression compared to controls (p = 0.044).\nThe mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined.\nWe therefore present the \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" as a proposed framework rather than a validated causal pathway.\nE. hirae Y-HS alleviates UC through coordinated modulation of gut microbiota, host metabolism, inflammation and barrier function.\nOverall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation.\nInstead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition\nMicrobiome dysbiosis is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, neurological, hepatic, renal, and cancer-related illnesses by interfering with immune modulation, metabolic balance, and epithelial barrier integrity\nProatherogenic substances like trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), which are produced from dietary precursors through gut microbial and hepatic metabolism, aggravate foam cell production, platelet aggregation, and vascular inflammation.\nGV-971 exerts antidepressant effects by coordinately remodeling the gut microbiota, normalizing tryptophan and SCFA metabolism, restoring gut barrier integrity, and dampening central neuroinflammation\nThese findings support the belief in early intestinal involvement in AD and highlight the potential of the microbiota as a target for early intervention aimed at modifying the progression to neurodegeneration.\nThe gut microbiota is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA).\nChronic cold reduces beneficial bacteria and increases pro-inflammatory species, impairing intestinal barrier integrity and inducing systemic inflammation, ultimately leading to metabolic disorders and immunosuppression.\nAs a result, the lower dose increased the presence of probiotics and lactic acid bacteria, while the higher dose showed more bacterial taxa and a mixed microbial shift.\nMechanistically, GV-971 significantly suppressed neuroinflammation by inhibiting microglial hyperactivation in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.\nLOAD risk was predominantly associated with innate immune dysfunction and perturbations in amino acid and gut-derived metabolite turnover, such as hippurate.\nImportantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event.\nThis review synthesizes current evidence to present a coherent pathological cascade driving MCI progression: gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation.\nThis inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA).\nThe involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.\nEmerging evidence suggests positive effects on metabolism, gut microbiota, inflammation and the gut-brain axis, although its clinical relevance has not yet been clearly established.\nBetter understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment.\nRecent studies suggest a potential role for Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathways in the induction of neuroinflammation via the oral-gut-brain axis.\nIn conclusion, P. gingivalis-induced NETs play pivotal roles in the relationship between neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment. Furthermore, the effects of P. gingivalis-induced NETs on neuron-glia unit were related to TLR4 activation.\nSystemic pleiotropy of F. nucleatum is further substantiated by its involvement in chemoresistance, placental dysfunction, vascular inflammation, and neuronal injury, substantiating its systemic pleiotropy.\nDisrupting the gut microbiome via chronic antibiotic treatment exacerbates cognitive deficits and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice, demonstrating a causal influence of the microbiome on tau-driven disease progression.\nSystemic administration of these metabolites worsens cognitive impairment and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice.\nMechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays.\nInstead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition\nIn vitro functional screening for the production of neuroactive metabolites confirmed four strains, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TUCC00000144, Limosilactobacillus fermentum TUCC00000777, Levilactobacillus brevis TO10, Lentilactobacillus diolivorans B92, as the most promising candidates\nWithin the central nervous system, cholinergic signaling interacts with resident immune cells, particularly microglia, and influences inflammatory tone, neuronal vulnerability, and tissue repair.\nThe results of this project demonstrate that MFGM tended to increase the production of serotonin and significantly increase EPS production from select LAB strains during the later stages of growth.\nAlamandine treatment attenuated inflammatory and oxidative responses and improved intestinal mucosal integrity, with partial restoration of goblet cells.\nFinally, we review GM-targeted strategies, including probiotics, synbiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, while emphasizing that direct clinical evidence in MC remains limited and that cessation of anthraquinone laxatives remains the primary management strategy.\nH-FMT significantly ameliorated neurological deficits and intestinal barrier disruption, reduced infarct volume and neuronal loss, and attenuated mitochondrial damage.\nSOTA pretreatment attenuates acute LPS-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities in association with reduced systemic inflammation, blunted synaptic protein loss, and altered gut microbiota profiles.\namyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event.\nThe involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.\ngut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation.\nchronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation.\nPF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition\nthe enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility.\nBetter understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment.\nThere is growing evidence of a complex oral-gut-brain axis linking mouth and gut microbiomes with the central nervous system.\nGut microbiome has emerged as an important modulator of thrombotic disease through complex immunometabolic and interorgan pathways.\nThere is growing evidence that the appendix functions as a critical priming site for UC.\ngut-brain axis (component 6) functioning as a bidirectional regulatory node that intersects and modulates all four stages.\nEL@HRG provided sustained hydrogen release and efficiently encapsulated viable bacteria.\nGut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles have emerged as crucial mediators in microbe-host communication\nThese findings identify intestinal neutral ceramidase as a key driver of MASH through a microbiota-2-HHA-AhR axis that impairs intestinal fucosylation and barrier function\nMF alleviates colitis by reshaping the gut microbiota and suppressing SAM-dependent m6A methylation, resulting in ETS1 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"abstract_text": "ID: 42411482\nTitle: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as a Systemic Disease: Why Integrative and Microbiome-Focused Approaches Deserve Re-Evaluation.\nAbstract: Despite decades of intensive research, therapeutic advances in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remain limited. Increasing evidence suggests that ALS is a multisystem disorder involving motor neuron degeneration, immune dysregulation, skeletal muscle pathology, and gastrointestinal dysfunction, thereby challenging the adequacy of current therapeutic strategies. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches are widely used by patients with ALS. However, their efficacy remains controversial owing to limited clinical evidence and methodological limitations. The multicomponent herbal medicine and system-level characteristics of CAM conceptually align with the emerging view of ALS as a multisystemic disease. The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes. These findings suggest that the combination of CAM and conventional therapy may serve as a potential integrative approach to target gut-brain-muscle interactions and systemic disease pathways. This article highlights critical gaps in the existing evidence and proposes that microbiome-focused, biomarker-driven clinical trials are essential to thoroughly evaluate CAM-based interventions in ALS. Embracing a system-oriented therapeutic framework may help address the complexity of ALS beyond traditional neuron-centered approaches."
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"quote": "This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA).",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42411439\nTitle: Exploring the Microbiome-Kynurenine Axis in Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Gut to Brain.\nAbstract: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) represents a critical prodromal stage of Alzheimer's disease. This review synthesizes current evidence to present a coherent pathological cascade driving MCI progression: gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation. This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA). This metabolic imbalance promotes N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-mediated excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation, which collectively precipitate synaptic dysfunction and cognitive decline. We explicitly highlight this \"gut-immune-metabolic\" vicious cycle as the core framework of MCI pathology. Targeting this cycle through a dual strategy-restoring microbial diversity and pharmacologically inhibiting the IDO1/kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (KMO) enzymes-represents a promising therapeutic approach to delay the transition from MCI to dementia."
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42377735\nTitle: The interplay between gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease: mechanistic insights from dysbiosis to disease modulation.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic, progressive, neurodegenerative condition marked by memory loss and cognitive decline. It is characterized by neuropathological features such as amyloid plaque accumulation, neurofibrillary tangles of tau protein, and inflammatory changes in the brain. Recent research emphasizes how gut microbes influence the onset and progression of AD primarily through the gut-brain connection, a bidirectional communication system. The human gastrointestinal tract (GI) contains trillions of bacteria, primarily Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria, which play vital roles in digestion, metabolic regulation, and immune modulation. However, factors such as diet, lifestyle, and environmental exposure can disrupt microbial balance, weaken intestinal barrier function, and initiate systemic inflammation. Such dysbiosis has been linked to defective regulation of the amyloid precursor protein (APP), leading to increased deposition of amyloidogenic peptides (A\u03b2). Moreover, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility. The gut microbiota also produces key bioactive compounds, including neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, acetylcholine, histamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which influence the central nervous system (CNS) through neural, immune, and endocrine pathways. An imbalance in these neuroactive molecules may disrupt synaptic signaling and contribute to Alzheimer's-related cognitive dysfunction. Therefore, improving our understanding of gut-brain communication may advance knowledge of AD development and support the creation of new therapies. This review highlights the strong association between intestinal microbes and Alzheimer's pathogenesis, emphasizing microbiota modulation through probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, synbiotics, and antibiotics as potential therapeutic approaches, supported by emerging clinical trial evidence."
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42411493\nTitle: Beyond Amyloid: Evolutionary and Immune-Metabolic Perspectives on Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is increasingly recognized as a multifactorial and systems-level disorder that extends beyond the classical amyloid cascade hypothesis. Rather than dismissing established concepts such as tau pathology, synaptic dysfunction, vascular compromise, mitochondrial abnormalities, and impaired proteostasis, emerging evidence suggests that these processes may interact dynamically with chronic immune activation, microbial signaling, and systemic metabolic stress. Recent studies examining the microbiome-gut-brain axis, chronic infection, innate immunity, and systemic immune-metabolic dysfunction have broadened the conceptual framework of AD pathogenesis. Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event. This perspective does not overturn the amyloid cascade model but instead reframes amyloid biology within a broader adaptive evolutionary context in which chronic or dysregulated activation becomes maladaptive during aging. The present opinion article integrates these converging concepts into a unified framework in which AD emerges from the prolonged interaction among immune responses, microbial exposures, metabolic disturbances, mitochondrial dysfunction, vascular injury, and age-associated failures in proteostatic resilience. This integrative interpretation seeks to humanize the disease process by viewing neurodegeneration not simply as isolated protein accumulation, but as the gradual exhaustion of ancient host-defense and energy-regulatory systems that were originally evolutionarily advantageous for survival."
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"quote": "Confirmatory factor analysis identified a nutritional factor composed of vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and fiber, revealing a significant inverse association with anxiety and depression levels.",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42338888\nTitle: Interplay between B vitamins, fiber, and Bacteroides abundance: a predictive model for anxiety and depression in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive and incurable neurodegenerative disease that not only affects motor function but is also associated with gastrointestinal and emotional disturbances. Recent research highlights the potential role of gut microbiota and diet in modulating these symptoms, suggesting a complex interaction between nutrition, intestinal health, and presence of anxiety and depression in ALS patients. This study aims to investigate the relationship between dietary intake, gut microbiota composition, and presence of anxiety and depression in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A cross-sectional study conducted with a sample of 48 patients with bulbar-onset or spinal-onset ALS from different regions of Spain. Dietary intake was assessed through 24-h records and food frequency questionnaires, while anxiety and depression were evaluated using validated scales that formed a latent factor called emotional distress. Stool consistency was assessed following the Bristol Stool Scale and the abundance of bacterial microbiota was quantified. Confirmatory factor analysis identified a nutritional factor composed of vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and fiber, revealing a significant inverse association with anxiety and depression levels. The predictive model revealed both direct and indirect effects of this factor on presence of anxiety and depression, mediated by Bacteroides abundance and stool consistency. This model explained 19% of the variance in psychological distress. Our findings suggest that a diet rich in B vitamins, C vitamin and fiber may help improve emotional well-being in patients with ALS, highlighting the importance of nutritional strategies, as well as the role of Bacteroides related to stool consistency in patients with ALS."
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"quote": "Patients with neurodegenerative changes exhibited significantly lower gastric miR-106a-5p expression compared to controls (p = 0.044).",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42346280\nTitle: Gastric Juice miR-106a-5p as a Non-Invasive Biomarker of Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration: A Prospective Observational Study.\nAbstract: Neuroinflammation is a key contributor to the progression of several neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and small vessel disease. Emerging evidence highlights the role of circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) as non-invasive biomarkers of neuroinflammation and neuronal injury. miR-106a-5p, a member of the miR-17~92 cluster, is known to regulate inflammation, apoptosis, and vascular function. While typically studied in plasma or cerebrospinal fluid, gastric juice miRNAs represent a novel and underexplored source for biomarker discovery within the gut-brain axis. This exploratory study aimed to investigate the association between gastric juice miR-106a-5p expression and markers of neuroinflammation, including C-reactive protein (CRP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and imaging-based evidence of neurodegeneration. A prospective, observational study was conducted on 38 participants (22 with neurodegenerative pathology and 16 healthy controls). Gastric juice samples were analyzed for miR-106a-5p using RT-qPCR, normalized to U6 snRNA. \u0394Ct values were used to determine relative expression. Statistical analyses included t-tests/Wilcoxon tests, ROC curve analysis, and correlation testing, with significance set at p < 0.05. Patients with neurodegenerative changes exhibited significantly lower gastric miR-106a-5p expression compared to controls (p = 0.044). Elevated CRP and LDH levels were associated with higher \u0394Ct values (indicating lower expression), with p-values of 0.019 and 0.023, respectively. ROC analysis showed moderate diagnostic accuracy (AUC = 0.701) for miR-106a in identifying neurodegenerative status. miR-106a levels also correlated inversely with carotid intima-media thickness and brain MRI abnormalities, also reduced gastric miR-106a-5p expression is associated with systemic inflammation and neuroimaging evidence of neurodegeneration. While causality cannot be inferred, these findings suggest that gastric miR-106a may serve as a promising non-invasive biomarker within the gut-brain axis framework. Further longitudinal and mechanistic studies are warranted to validate its clinical utility and explore its potential role in monitoring neuroinflammatory conditions."
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42374626\nTitle: Microbiome and metabolites impact enteric and central nervous systems in ALS.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been linked to gastrointestinal symptoms and alterations in the gut microbiota. The enteric nervous system (ENS) coordinates intestinal function and sits at the host-microbe interface. The mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined. In this narrative review, we first present evidence from ALS patient cohorts and preclinical models alongside mechanistic studies of infection, dysbiosis, and related neurodegenerative diseases to discuss how the microbiota and its metabolites may affect the ENS and CNS in ALS. Next, we propose a plausible mechanism of ALS pathogenesis through the gut-microbiome-brain axis. We further offer a summary of clinical trials that have studied the impacts of the microbiota on human ALS. Finally, we discuss future directions for studies of microbiota-ENS-CNS interactions in ALS. Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment."
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"quote": "We therefore present the \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" as a proposed framework rather than a validated causal pathway.",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42389275\nTitle: Role of gut microbiota in melanosis coli: from anthraquinone biotransformation to mucosal homeostasis dysbiosis.\nAbstract: Melanosis coli (MC) is a benign and usually reversible condition characterized by brownish-black pigmentation of the colonic mucosa and is commonly associated with chronic exposure to anthraquinone laxatives (ALs). The best-established histopathological sequence involves AL-related epithelial apoptosis, phagocytosis of apoptotic bodies by macrophages, and subsequent lipofuscin deposition. Emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiota (GM) may contribute to this process by converting pharmacologically inactive anthraquinone glycosides into active anthrone metabolites, including rhein anthrone. This narrative review summarizes available MC-specific findings and clearly distinguishes them from mechanistic hypotheses extrapolated from constipation, intestinal barrier, and microbiome literature. We discuss microbial \u03b2-glucosidases and reductases involved in AL biotransformation, reported changes in microbial diversity and SCFA-producing taxa in MC or constipation-associated cohorts, and plausible links with barrier dysfunction, bile-acid metabolism, tryptophan-derived metabolites, and LPS-TLR4 signaling. We therefore present the \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" as a proposed framework rather than a validated causal pathway. Finally, we review GM-targeted strategies, including probiotics, synbiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, while emphasizing that direct clinical evidence in MC remains limited and that cessation of anthraquinone laxatives remains the primary management strategy."
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"quote": "E. hirae Y-HS alleviates UC through coordinated modulation of gut microbiota, host metabolism, inflammation and barrier function.",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42412323\nTitle: Enterococcus hirae Y-HS Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis by Activating PXR/Nrf2-mediated Metabolic-immune Crosstalk.\nAbstract: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with limited non-invasive biomarkers and variable responses to probiotics. This study investigates the probiotic potential of Enterococcus hirae Y-HS isolated from healthy beef cattle and its mechanisms in alleviating UC. In vitro probiotic properties of Y-HS were assessed. Public transcriptomic datasets (GSE179285, GSE87466, GSE206285) were analysed to identify differentially expressed genes in UC patients. Machine learning integrated with protein-protein interaction network analysis identified core diagnostic genes. A DSS-induced murine colitis model was established to evaluate Y-HS intervention effects. Y-HS exhibited excellent gastrointestinal tolerance, no haemolytic activity and antibiotic susceptibility. Transcriptomic analysis identified 768 DEGs in UC patients. Machine learning yielded four metabolism-associated signature genes-CYP3A4, UGT1A6, HSD17B6 and SRD5A3-with diagnostic accuracy (AUC 0.72-0.84). In DSS-induced colitis, Y-HS dose-dependently attenuated disease activity, remodelled gut microbiota (increasing Lactobacillus, decreasing Escherichia-Shigella), activated PXR/Nrf2 signalling, upregulated detoxification enzymes (CYP3A4, UGT1A6) and tight junction proteins, while downregulating HSD17B6, SRD5A3 and cleaved caspase-3. These changes were accompanied by reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines and elevated IL-10. E. hirae Y-HS alleviates UC through coordinated modulation of gut microbiota, host metabolism, inflammation and barrier function. The identified metabolic gene signature offers potential non-invasive biomarkers for UC."
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"quote": "Overall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation.",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42406299\nTitle: Microplastic-Induced Disruption of Intestinal Barrier Integrity and Triggering Neuroinflammatory Responses Through Gut-Brain Axis Dysregulation Mediated by NF-\u03baB/PPAR-\u03b3/BDNF Signalling Pathways.\nAbstract: Microplastics (MPs) are emerging environmental contaminants increasingly implicated in intestinal dysfunction and neuroinflammatory alterations through gut-brain axis (GBA) dysregulation. However, the mechanistic involvement of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) MPs in GBA-associated neurotoxicity remains insufficiently understood. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the impact of PE- and PP-MPs on intestinal barrier integrity, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and synaptic dysfunction. Following physicochemical characterization, experimental animals were orally exposed to PE- and PP-MPs (10 and 100\u00a0mg/kg BW) for 45 consecutive days. MP exposure significantly disrupted intestinal barrier integrity, reduced zonula occludens-1 expression, and altered short-chain fatty acid profiles, indicating impaired gut microbial metabolic activity. Concurrently, oxidative stress and inflammatory responses were evidenced by reduced antioxidant defence, increased lipid peroxidation, elevated inflammatory mediators, and altered neurochemical markers in small intestine and brain tissues. Behavioral abnormalities, increased amyloid precursor protein (APP) expression, tau-associated pathological alterations, and histopathological changes further indicated GBA impairment following MP exposure. Notably, PE-MPs produced comparatively greater toxicological effects than PP-MPs, particularly at higher dose. Overall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation."
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"quote": "Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42398608\nTitle: Structural characterization of a branched \u03b1-glucan from Pseudostellaria heterophylla and its neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's disease via regulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with limited therapeutic options. Emerging evidence highlights the gut-brain axis as a promising target, and natural polysaccharides offer multi-target advantages. Here, we isolated and structurally characterized PF30-3, a homogeneous branched \u03b1-D-glucan (69.91\u00a0kDa) from Pseudostellaria heterophylla, featuring a (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl backbone with (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04,6)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl branching points. In LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages, 200\u00a0\u03bcg/mL PF30-3 significantly inhibited nitric oxide release, restored cell viability, and rebalanced inflammatory cytokines. The in vivo efficacy was first validated in an A\u03b2\u2081\u208b\u2084\u2082-induced zebrafish AD-like model, where 20\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 effectively rescued spatial memory and learning impairments. These findings were further translated to 5\u00a0\u00d7\u00a0FAD mice, in which oral administration of 50\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 for 24 consecutive days significantly improved the recognition and spatial memory without observable acute toxicity. Mechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays. Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition, characterized by a decreased Firmicutes/Bacteroidota ratio and enrichment of beneficial genera such as Muribaculum, Bacteroides, and Prevotellaceae_UCG-001. Correlation analyses linked these microbial shifts to improved cognitive outcomes and reduced neuroinflammation. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that PF30-3 exerts neuroprotective effects through modulation of the microbiota-gut-brain axis, highlighting it as a promising natural polysaccharide-based candidate for AD therapy."
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"quote": "Microbiome dysbiosis is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, neurological, hepatic, renal, and cancer-related illnesses by interfering with immune modulation, metabolic balance, and epithelial barrier integrity",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42410982\nTitle: Organ-Specific Human Microbiomes and Dysbiosis: Mechanistic Links to Disease and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies.\nAbstract: The human microbiome is a dynamic and diverse community of microorganisms that affects susceptibility to illness and promotes wellness. Dysbiosis, or disruption of this delicately regulated microbial ecology, has been identified as a major factor in the emergence and development of systemic and organ-specific disorders. With an emphasis on dysbiosis-driven illness processes and therapeutic intervention implications, this study attempts to critically analyze host-microbiome interactions across key human organ systems. Using predetermined microbiome-related keywords, a systematic literature search (2001-2025) was carried out in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. To assess microbiome formation, organ-specific distribution, disease correlations, and therapeutic implications, English-language peer-reviewed original papers, meta-analyses, and clinical or validated animal studies were chosen and methodically compiled. Microbiome dysbiosis is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, neurological, hepatic, renal, and cancer-related illnesses by interfering with immune modulation, metabolic balance, and epithelial barrier integrity, according to evidence from human and verified animal research. Modified production of short-chain fatty acids, immunological signaling imbalance, chronic inflammation, and communication between the gut-organ axis are examples of mechanistic linkages. Immune and metabolic indicators improved condition-specifically with interventions such as probiotics, fecal microbiota transplantation, and diet-based regulation. Collectively, current evidence supports the microbiome as a modifiable determinant of disease risk and therapeutic response, underscoring its translational potential for precision medicine."
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"quote": "Proatherogenic substances like trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), which are produced from dietary precursors through gut microbial and hepatic metabolism, aggravate foam cell production, platelet aggregation, and vascular inflammation.",
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"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42412324\nTitle: Targeting the Gut-Heart Axis in Atherosclerosis: Microbial Metabolites, Molecular Mechanisms, and Precision Therapeutics.\nAbstract: Despite advances in lipid-lowering and anti-inflammatory medications, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) continues to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Recent studies have identified the gut microbiota as a key modulator of cardiovascular health via the gut-heart axis. This review investigates the molecular processes by which microbial metabolites affect atherogenesis. Proatherogenic substances like trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), which are produced from dietary precursors through gut microbial and hepatic metabolism, aggravate foam cell production, platelet aggregation, and vascular inflammation. Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), such as butyrate and propionate, have been shown to protect against atherosclerosis by activating G-protein-coupled receptors, regulating gene expression, and improving endothelial function. Additionally, secondary bile acids, tryptophan derivatives, and phenylacetylglutamine have emerged as important microbial metabolites involved in vascular disease. The review also summarizes various therapeutic strategies such as use of probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, precision microbiome editing (using bacteriophages and CRISPR-Cas systems), and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for targeting gut-heart axis. Multi-omic systems combined with artificial intelligence can now detect disease-specific microbial signatures, improving risk stratification and paving the way for precision microbiome-based therapeutics. However, challenges such as determining causality, regulatory intricacies, and inter-individual variability in host-microbiome interactions remain. Despite these obstacles, the gut-heart axis provides a disruptive paradigm in preventive cardiology by emphasizing tailored microbiome therapies as a complement to traditional ASCVD care."
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"quote": "GV-971 exerts antidepressant effects by coordinately remodeling the gut microbiota, normalizing tryptophan and SCFA metabolism, restoring gut barrier integrity, and dampening central neuroinflammation",
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"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42346775\nTitle: GV-971 Ameliorates Chronic Restraint Stress-Induced Depression-like Phenotypes Accompanied by Reshaping of the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis.\nAbstract: Depression is increasingly linked to microbiota-gut-brain axis dysfunction, yet current monoaminergic antidepressants show limited efficacy. This study investigated the therapeutic potential and underlying mechanisms of GV-971, a marine-derived oligosaccharide, in a chronic restraint stress (CRS) mouse model. We first established that 8 h of daily restraint for 4-8 weeks induces a stable depression-like phenotype characterized by behavioral despair and significant reduction in peripheral monoamine neurotransmitters (5-HT and norepinephrine). GV-971 treatment robustly attenuated CRS-induced depression- and anxiety-like behaviors, restored hippocampal serotonin levels, reduced elevated plasma corticosterone concentrations, and ameliorated CRS-induced adrenal cortical hyperplasia. Mechanistically, GV-971 significantly suppressed neuroinflammation by inhibiting microglial hyperactivation in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus. Concurrently, it repaired intestinal barrier dysfunction, evidenced by reduced permeability, restored mucosal integrity, and recovered goblet cell numbers. Crucially, integrated shot-gun metagenomics and plasma metabolomics revealed that GV-971 not only reshaped microbial taxonomy but also functionally recalibrated the gut ecosystem. It enriched beneficial taxa (e.g., Bifidobacterium pseudolongum, Bacteroides uniformis) and specific metabolic pathways, leading to increased short-chain fatty acids (valeric and caproic acids) and a significant reduction in plasma levels of tryptophan-kynurenine pathway metabolites, specifically the neurotoxic compounds kynurenine and quinolinic acid. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from GV-971-treated donors partially recapitulated the antidepressant and gut-protective effects in CRS recipients, confirming a causal role for the remodeled microbiota. Collectively, GV-971 exerts antidepressant effects by coordinately remodeling the gut microbiota, normalizing tryptophan and SCFA metabolism, restoring gut barrier integrity, and dampening central neuroinflammation, supporting its potential as a novel gut-brain axis-targeted therapy for depression."
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"quote": "These findings support the belief in early intestinal involvement in AD and highlight the potential of the microbiota as a target for early intervention aimed at modifying the progression to neurodegeneration.",
"source_id": "42356271",
"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42356271\nTitle: The Multiple Functions of Amyloid Beta in the Gut Epithelium and the Role of the Microbiota: A Study in the APP/PS1 Animal Model Subjected to Chronic Synbiotic Treatment.\nAbstract: Background:/ Over the past decade, increasing evidence has shifted attention from the brain to the gut microbiota (MB) as a source and site of systemic dissemination of amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2), an APP derivative responsible for plaque formation in the brains of Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients. Furthermore, AD patients and APP/PS1 mice, a transgenic model of AD, exhibit dysbiosis. Objectives: Using APP/PS1 mice treated from 2 to 8 months of age, we studied ileal and colonic epithelial integrity, intestinal barrier (IB) integrity assessed through tight junction (TJ) protein expression, local immune system, the presence/increase in A\u03b2 expression in enterocytes, and the protective effects of synbiotic treatment. Methods: The tissue was stained with Periodic Acid-Schiff and Alcian Blue to evaluate epithelial morphology and mucus production, and immunohistochemistry was performed to assess TJs, immune markers, and A\u03b2 expression. Results: Our results demonstrate that colonic and ileal epithelium of 8-month-old APP/PS1 mice displays IB impairment in term of alterations of goblet cells staining and TJ protein expression and signs of immune involvement. The ileum was more severely affected, showing a reduced epithelial surface area, decreased lysozyme production, and fewer tuft cells. Long-term synbiotic treatment largely prevented APP/PS1 mouse changes and caused a significant increase in A\u03b2 expression in all treated mice. Conclusions: These findings support the belief in early intestinal involvement in AD and highlight the potential of the microbiota as a target for early intervention aimed at modifying the progression to neurodegeneration. Increased epithelial A\u03b2 labeling after treatment raises the possibility of intestinal management of A\u03b2, which requires further validation."
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"quote": "The gut microbiota is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA).",
"source_id": "42404763",
"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42404763\nTitle: Diet, gut microbiota, and the gut-brain axis: mechanistic interactions and therapeutic implications in neuropsychiatric disorders.\nAbstract: The gut microbiota is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA). Diet is one of the major environmental factors shaping this axis, as it influences microbial composition, microbial production of neuroactive metabolites, and intestinal barrier integrity. Dysbiosis has been increasingly associated with neurological, psychiatric, and neurodevelopmental disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Experimental studies have identified several potential mechanisms linking gut microbiota to brain function, including immune modulation, vagus nerve signaling, microbial metabolite production, and blood-brain barrier regulation. However, translating these findings into clinical practice remains challenging because human studies are affected by genetic heterogeneity, dietary variation, medication use, lifestyle factors, and disease-specific confounders. In this review, we summarize current evidence on the interactions among diet, gut microbiota, and brain function, with particular emphasis on microbial metabolites, immune mediators, and barrier-related mechanisms. We also critically discuss microbiota-targeted interventions, including precision nutrition, probiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, highlighting both their therapeutic potential and their current limitations. A more cautious and mechanistically integrated understanding of the MGBA may support the development of personalized strategies for neuropsychiatric disease prevention and management."
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"quote": "Chronic cold reduces beneficial bacteria and increases pro-inflammatory species, impairing intestinal barrier integrity and inducing systemic inflammation, ultimately leading to metabolic disorders and immunosuppression.",
"source_id": "42405758",
"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42405758\nTitle: Gut microbiota as key mediators of animal acclimation to temperature changes: mechanisms and interventions.\nAbstract: With the intensification of global climate change, temperature fluctuations profoundly affect animal physiology and health. Research has shown that the gut microbiota, as a critical bridge between the host and its environment, helps animals adapt to temperature changes by regulating intestinal barrier stability, immune function, and energy metabolism. This adaptive capacity underscores the indispensable role of gut microbiota in temperature change responses. In cold environments, animals increase food intake and activate brown adipose tissue to maintain body temperature, but prolonged exposure causes metabolic overload and gut microbiota imbalance. Chronic cold reduces beneficial bacteria and increases pro-inflammatory species, impairing intestinal barrier integrity and inducing systemic inflammation, ultimately leading to metabolic disorders and immunosuppression. Similarly, heat exposure leads to pathogenic overgrowth and immune dysfunction, reducing microbial diversity and increasing the abundance of harmful bacteria, ultimately impairing animal health. Furthermore, the gut-brain axis plays a central role in coping with environmental stress, as temperature change alters microbial composition and metabolites, impacting neurotransmitter synthesis and release, thereby regulating physiological states and emotional responses. Finally, targeted microbial interventions-such as fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics-are discussed as effective strategies to restore gut microbiota homeostasis, enhance host resilience to temperature change, and improve animal health under temperature fluctuations."
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"quote": "As a result, the lower dose increased the presence of probiotics and lactic acid bacteria, while the higher dose showed more bacterial taxa and a mixed microbial shift.",
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"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42404072\nTitle: Evaluation of dietary curcumin-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles on growth, blood biochemistry, gut barrier integrity and enteric gas emissions in weaned piglets.\nAbstract: Weaning stress often impairs growth, metabolic function, gut barrier integrity, and microbial balance in piglets, underscoring the need for effective nutritional interventions to enhance post-weaning health. This study evaluated the effects of dietary curcumin-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles (SL@Cur) on growth performance, serum biochemical profiles, antioxidant capacity, gut epithelial integrity, gut microbial diversity, and fecal noxious gas emissions in weaned piglets. Thirty-six piglets (Duroc \u00d7 [Yorkshire \u00d7 Landrace]; 28 \u00b1 1 days of age; 6-7 kg) were randomly assigned to diets containing 0, 30, or 60 mg/kg SL@Cur for 21 days. Piglets fed 30 or 60 mg/kg SL@Cur exhibited significantly higher final body weight, weight gain and average daily gain compared with control diet (p < 0.05). Myogenic gene expressions such as Pax7, Myf5 and Myf6 were significantly enhanced in piglets fed at 60 mg/kg SL@Cur compared to the control diet (p < 0.05). Serum triglycerides and total cholesterol levels were significantly reduced at 30 mg/kg (p < 0.05). The 30 mg/kg dose of SL@Cur also significantly decreased alanine aminotransferase and increased high-density lipoprotein concentrations than the control diet (p < 0.05). Serum glucose declined dose-dependently, whereas superoxide dismutase and cortisol remained unaffected. Gut barrier integrity was enhanced, as evidenced by significantly increased expression of tight junction proteins, zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) and claudin-2 concentrations in SL@Cur supplied diets (p < 0.05). Analyzing the piglets' intestinal microbiomes showed that different dietary treatments lead to variations in their bacterial communities. As a result, the lower dose increased the presence of probiotics and lactic acid bacteria, while the higher dose showed more bacterial taxa and a mixed microbial shift. Additionally, SL@Cur markedly reduced fecal NH\u2083 and H2S gas emissions (p < 0.05). Overall, SL@Cur supplementation enhanced growth performance, improved metabolic and intestinal health parameters, and reduced enteric gas emissions in weaned piglets."
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"quote": "Mechanistically, GV-971 significantly suppressed neuroinflammation by inhibiting microglial hyperactivation in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.",
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"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42346775\nTitle: GV-971 Ameliorates Chronic Restraint Stress-Induced Depression-like Phenotypes Accompanied by Reshaping of the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis.\nAbstract: Depression is increasingly linked to microbiota-gut-brain axis dysfunction, yet current monoaminergic antidepressants show limited efficacy. This study investigated the therapeutic potential and underlying mechanisms of GV-971, a marine-derived oligosaccharide, in a chronic restraint stress (CRS) mouse model. We first established that 8 h of daily restraint for 4-8 weeks induces a stable depression-like phenotype characterized by behavioral despair and significant reduction in peripheral monoamine neurotransmitters (5-HT and norepinephrine). GV-971 treatment robustly attenuated CRS-induced depression- and anxiety-like behaviors, restored hippocampal serotonin levels, reduced elevated plasma corticosterone concentrations, and ameliorated CRS-induced adrenal cortical hyperplasia. Mechanistically, GV-971 significantly suppressed neuroinflammation by inhibiting microglial hyperactivation in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus. Concurrently, it repaired intestinal barrier dysfunction, evidenced by reduced permeability, restored mucosal integrity, and recovered goblet cell numbers. Crucially, integrated shot-gun metagenomics and plasma metabolomics revealed that GV-971 not only reshaped microbial taxonomy but also functionally recalibrated the gut ecosystem. It enriched beneficial taxa (e.g., Bifidobacterium pseudolongum, Bacteroides uniformis) and specific metabolic pathways, leading to increased short-chain fatty acids (valeric and caproic acids) and a significant reduction in plasma levels of tryptophan-kynurenine pathway metabolites, specifically the neurotoxic compounds kynurenine and quinolinic acid. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from GV-971-treated donors partially recapitulated the antidepressant and gut-protective effects in CRS recipients, confirming a causal role for the remodeled microbiota. Collectively, GV-971 exerts antidepressant effects by coordinately remodeling the gut microbiota, normalizing tryptophan and SCFA metabolism, restoring gut barrier integrity, and dampening central neuroinflammation, supporting its potential as a novel gut-brain axis-targeted therapy for depression."
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"quote": "LOAD risk was predominantly associated with innate immune dysfunction and perturbations in amino acid and gut-derived metabolite turnover, such as hippurate.",
"source_id": "42344833",
"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42344833\nTitle: Differential Causal Associations of Gut Microbiota, Blood Metabolites, and Immune Cell Phenotypes With Early- and Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Analysis.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a heterogeneous syndrome with distinct genetic and clinical profiles between early-onset AD (EOAD) and late-onset AD (LOAD) subtypes. However, specific causal etiologies linking the gut microbiota-immune-metabolic axis to these subtypes remain poorly understood. We employed a comprehensive bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) framework to systematically investigate the causal associations of gut microbiota, immune cell phenotypes, and blood metabolites with EOAD and LOAD. Large-scale genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary statistics were utilized from the MiBioGen consortium, Sardinian cohort, and Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, alongside AD outcome data from the FinnGen consortium. Causal estimates were generated using the inverse variance-weighted method, with rigorous sensitivity analyses including false discovery rate (FDR) correction and Steiger directionality tests to ensure robustness. Our analysis revealed divergent multi-omics signatures for AD subtypes. While the genus Veillonella and myeloid dendritic cells emerged as shared protective factors, the risk profiles were distinct. EOAD susceptibility was primarily driven by adaptive immune dysregulation and lipid metabolism disturbances. In contrast, LOAD risk was predominantly associated with innate immune dysfunction and perturbations in amino acid and gut-derived metabolite turnover, such as hippurate. This study provides genetic evidence that EOAD and LOAD are driven by fundamentally different peripheral mechanisms across the gut-immune-metabolic axis. These findings challenge the monolithic view of AD pathogenesis and underscore the critical necessity of stratifying patients by onset age to develop precision therapeutic interventions."
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"displayText": "Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\n\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n\"How does the gut-brain axis play a role in Alzheimer's Disease? Is there a potential link for gut-brain axis for other neurological disorders such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?\"\n\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\nThe gut-brain axis (GBA) serves as a bidirectional communication system linking the intestinal microbiome with the central nervous system. In Alzheimer's Disease (AD), GBA dysbiosis is linked to systemic inflammation, blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption, and metabolic shifts (e.g., tryptophan-kynurenine pathway). Similarly, in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), gut dysfunction and microbial changes are emerging as critical pathogenic features that influence neuroinflammation and motor neuron health.\n\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\nThe microbiota-gut-brain axis is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA). In AD, dysbiosis disrupts intestinal barrier function, triggering systemic inflammation and modulating amyloid precursor protein (APP) regulation. Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event. Furthermore, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility. This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA).\n\nIn ALS, the involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes. However, the mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined. Evidence suggests that GBA disruptions in ALS are linked to emotional disturbances, as a nutritional factor composed of vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and fiber, revealing a significant inverse association with anxiety and depression levels. Therapeutic strategies targeting these pathways, such as the use of E. hirae Y-HS, show that E. hirae Y-HS alleviates UC through coordinated modulation of gut microbiota, host metabolism, inflammation and barrier function.\n\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n* Amyloid-\u03b2 may function as an innate immune mediator rather than a primary toxin.\n* The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a potential primary anatomical site for amyloid deposition.\n* Tryptophan-kynurenine pathway metabolites are key bridges between gut inflammation and neurotoxicity.\n* Dietary factors like B vitamins and fiber are correlated with psychological health in ALS.\n* Microplastic exposure is a newly recognized environmental driver of GBA-mediated neuroinflammation.\n* Gastric juice miRNAs (e.g., miR-106a-5p) are emerging as non-invasive biomarkers of neurodegeneration.\n* The \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" is an emerging framework for understanding gastrointestinal health.\n* Nutritional status and systemic metabolic reserve, rather than cholesterol levels alone, may dictate ALS prognosis.\n* Intranasal interventions (like SDF-1\u03b1) are being explored to bypass the BBB and regulate the GBA.\n* Precision nutrition and postbiotics (e.g., C. glutamicum lysates) may offer safer, more stable alternatives to live probiotics.\n\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n1. ID: 42404763 - \"The gut microbiota is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA).\"\n2. ID: 42411493 - \"Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event.\"\n3. ID: 42377735 - \"Moreover, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility.\"\n4. ID: 42411439 - \"This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA).\"\n5. ID: 42411482 - \"The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.\"\n6. ID: 42374626 - \"The mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined.\"\n7. ID: 42338888 - \"Confirmatory factor analysis identified a nutritional factor composed of vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and fiber, revealing a significant inverse association with anxiety and depression levels.\"\n8. ID: 42412323 - \"E. hirae Y-HS alleviates UC through coordinated modulation of gut microbiota, host metabolism, inflammation and barrier function.\"\n9. ID: 42346280 - \"Patients with neurodegenerative changes exhibited significantly lower gastric miR-106a-5p expression compared to controls (p = 0.044).\"\n10. ID: 42389275 - \"We therefore present the \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" as a proposed framework rather than a validated causal pathway.\"\n11. ID: 42406299 - \"Overall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation.\"\n12. ID: 42398608 - \"Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition\"\n13. ID: 42410982 - \"Microbiome dysbiosis is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, neurological, hepatic, renal, and cancer-related illnesses by interfering with immune modulation, metabolic balance, and epithelial barrier integrity\"\n14. ID: 42412324 - \"Proatherogenic substances like trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), which are produced from dietary precursors through gut microbial and hepatic metabolism, aggravate foam cell production, platelet aggregation, and vascular inflammation.\"\n15. ID: 42346775 - \"GV-971 exerts antidepressant effects by coordinately remodeling the gut microbiota, normalizing tryptophan and SCFA metabolism, restoring gut barrier integrity, and dampening central neuroinflammation\"\n16. ID: 42356271 - \"These findings support the belief in early intestinal involvement in AD and highlight the potential of the microbiota as a target for early intervention aimed at modifying the progression to neurodegeneration.\"\n17. ID: 42405758 - \"Chronic cold reduces beneficial bacteria and increases pro-inflammatory species, impairing intestinal barrier integrity and inducing systemic inflammation, ultimately leading to metabolic disorders and immunosuppression.\"\n18. ID: 42404072 - \"As a result, the lower dose increased the presence of probiotics and lactic acid bacteria, while the higher dose showed more bacterial taxa and a mixed microbial shift.\"\n19. ID: 42346775 - \"Mechanistically, GV-971 significantly suppressed neuroinflammation by inhibiting microglial hyperactivation in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.\"\n20. ID: 42344833 - \"LOAD risk was predominantly associated with innate immune dysfunction and perturbations in amino acid and gut-derived metabolite turnover, such as hippurate.\"\n\n### [PROGRAMATICALLY MAPPED REFERENCES]\n[1]. ID: 42411482 - APA: Yang EJ (2026). Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as a Systemic Disease: Why Integrative and Microbiome-Focused Approaches Deserve Re-Evaluation.. Frontiers in bioscience (Landmark edition). ID: 42411482.\n[2]. ID: 42411439 - APA: Zhu J, Xie H, Ouyang Y, Zhu T, Liu Q et al. (2026). Exploring the Microbiome-Kynurenine Axis in Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Gut to Brain.. Journal of integrative neuroscience. ID: 42411439.\n[3]. ID: 42377735 - APA: Das K, Khatun R, Begum S, Bhattacharyya K, Datta M et al. (2026). The interplay between gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease: mechanistic insights from dysbiosis to disease modulation.. Metabolic brain disease. ID: 42377735.\n[4]. ID: 42411493 - APA: Stefano GB (2026). Beyond Amyloid: Evolutionary and Immune-Metabolic Perspectives on Alzheimer's Disease.. Frontiers in bioscience (Landmark edition). ID: 42411493.\n[5]. ID: 42338888 - APA: Sanchis-Sanchis CE, Sancho-Cantus D, Sanchis-Sanchis E, Privado J, Roig FJ et al. (2026). Interplay between B vitamins, fiber, and Bacteroides abundance: a predictive model for anxiety and depression in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.. Frontiers in microbiology. ID: 42338888.\n[6]. ID: 42346280 - APA: Birsan S, Roman-Filip I, Rusu M, Anca F, Boicean A et al. (2026). Gastric Juice miR-106a-5p as a Non-Invasive Biomarker of Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration: A Prospective Observational Study.. Diseases (Basel, Switzerland). ID: 42346280.\n[7]. ID: 42374626 - APA: Walton EI, Sun J (2026). Microbiome and metabolites impact enteric and central nervous systems in ALS.. Gut microbes. ID: 42374626.\n[8]. ID: 42389275 - APA: Zhang P, Zhuang YD, Lv WW, Zhao Y, Wang JH et al. (2026). Role of gut microbiota in melanosis coli: from anthraquinone biotransformation to mucosal homeostasis dysbiosis.. Frontiers in pharmacology. ID: 42389275.\n[9]. ID: 42412323 - APA: You F, Bao H, Li W, Zhang H, Li Y et al. (2026). Enterococcus hirae Y-HS Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis by Activating PXR/Nrf2-mediated Metabolic-immune Crosstalk.. Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins. ID: 42412323.\n[10]. ID: 42406299 - APA: Ghosh A, Karmakar V, Saha B, Lye A, Nandi U et al. (2026). Microplastic-Induced Disruption of Intestinal Barrier Integrity and Triggering Neuroinflammatory Responses Through Gut-Brain Axis Dysregulation Mediated by NF-\u03baB/PPAR-\u03b3/BDNF Signalling Pathways.. Molecular neurobiology. ID: 42406299.\n[11]. ID: 42398608 - APA: Chen L, Kang X, Deng W, Zhang Y, Zhao Y et al. (2026). Structural characterization of a branched \u03b1-glucan from Pseudostellaria heterophylla and its neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's disease via regulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis.. International journal of biological macromolecules. ID: 42398608.\n[12]. ID: 42410982 - APA: Alanazi A (2026). 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"prompt": "CRITICAL INSTRUCTION: You MUST wrap your internal reasoning in ... tags at the very beginning of your response.\n\n=======================================================\nCONTEXT LITERATURE (STATIC CACHE):\nID: 42411482\nTitle: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as a Systemic Disease: Why Integrative and Microbiome-Focused Approaches Deserve Re-Evaluation.\nAbstract: Despite decades of intensive research, therapeutic advances in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remain limited. Increasing evidence suggests that ALS is a multisystem disorder involving motor neuron degeneration, immune dysregulation, skeletal muscle pathology, and gastrointestinal dysfunction, thereby challenging the adequacy of current therapeutic strategies. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches are widely used by patients with ALS. However, their efficacy remains controversial owing to limited clinical evidence and methodological limitations. The multicomponent herbal medicine and system-level characteristics of CAM conceptually align with the emerging view of ALS as a multisystemic disease. The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes. These findings suggest that the combination of CAM and conventional therapy may serve as a potential integrative approach to target gut-brain-muscle interactions and systemic disease pathways. This article highlights critical gaps in the existing evidence and proposes that microbiome-focused, biomarker-driven clinical trials are essential to thoroughly evaluate CAM-based interventions in ALS. Embracing a system-oriented therapeutic framework may help address the complexity of ALS beyond traditional neuron-centered approaches.\n\nID: 42411439\nTitle: Exploring the Microbiome-Kynurenine Axis in Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Gut to Brain.\nAbstract: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) represents a critical prodromal stage of Alzheimer's disease. This review synthesizes current evidence to present a coherent pathological cascade driving MCI progression: gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation. This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA). This metabolic imbalance promotes N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-mediated excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation, which collectively precipitate synaptic dysfunction and cognitive decline. We explicitly highlight this \"gut-immune-metabolic\" vicious cycle as the core framework of MCI pathology. Targeting this cycle through a dual strategy-restoring microbial diversity and pharmacologically inhibiting the IDO1/kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (KMO) enzymes-represents a promising therapeutic approach to delay the transition from MCI to dementia.\n\nID: 42411211\nTitle: Disruption of the Gut Microbiome and Mental Health Effects Connected to Environmental Pollutants via the Gut-Brain Axis.\nAbstract: Environmental pollutants, including heavy metals, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, persistent organic pollutants, microplastics, and particulate matter, are increasingly recognized as key modifiers of the gut microbiome. These exposures can induce dysbiosis, disrupting the microbiota-gut-brain axis and influencing neurodevelopment, neurotransmission, immune regulation, and behavior. Mechanistically, pollutant-induced alterations in microbial metabolites (e.g., short-chain fatty acids, indoles, and bile acids), intestinal permeability, neuroinflammation, vagal signaling, and activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis contribute to adverse neurobehavioral outcomes. Evidence from human cohort studies and animal models supports associations between pollutant exposure, microbial functional changes, and cognitive or mental health effects. This review synthesizes current mechanistic insights, highlighting advances in exposomic, microbial xenobiotic metabolism, and microbiome-targeted interventions to mitigate neurotoxicity. While these findings offer promising directions for risk assessment and therapeutic development, human evidence remains limited, and quantitative links between microbiome alterations and neurobehavioral outcomes require further investigation.\n\nID: 42406869\nTitle: Key targets and mechanisms by which gut microbiota-derived metabolites regulate Alzheimer's disease through the immune - inflammatory pathway: Based on network pharmacology and molecular docking.\nAbstract: This study integrated network pharmacology, bioinformatics, and molecular docking to explore potential immune-inflammatory pathways associated with the relationship between gut microbiota-derived metabolites and Alzheimer's disease (AD). A total of 260 gut microbiota - derived metabolites were initially retrieved, and 196 common targets were identified by intersecting predicted metabolite-associated targets with AD-related targets. Further screening identified 14 key overlapping targets, including IL6, NFKB1, IL1B, PTGS2, TLR4, and PPARG. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis identified IL6, NFKB1, IL1B, CXCL8, PPARG, FOS, and JUN as central hub genes. Functional enrichment analyses indicated that these targets were mainly involved in immune-inflammatory responses, response to lipopolysaccharide, oxidative stress-related processes, and regulation of apoptosis. KEGG pathway analysis further suggested that the overlapping targets were associated with several inflammation-related signaling pathways, including the NOD-like receptor, TNF, NF-\u03baB, and MAPK signaling pathways. In silico pharmacokinetic and toxicity evaluation showed that several representative metabolites exhibited heterogeneous but informative drug-likeness and pharmacokinetic/toxicity-related profiles relevant to gut-brain-axis hypothesis generation. Molecular docking was performed as an exploratory structural assessment and suggested that selected metabolites, including Enterodiol, Coumarin, and 3,9-dihydroxy-6H-benzo[c]chromen-6-one, showed top-ranked predicted docking poses in computationally identified surface-accessible pockets of representative hub proteins such as IL6 and NFKB1, with docking scores ranging from - 6.8 to - 8.1 kcal/mol. These docking scores were interpreted only as qualitative descriptors of predicted structural compatibility and were not used to infer quantitative biological activity, target inhibition, or therapeutic efficacy. Overall, this study prioritizes a potential multi-target immune-inflammatory network centered on IL6, NFKB1, and IL1B, providing a hypothesis-generating framework for understanding the possible role of gut microbiota-derived metabolites in AD-related neuroimmune regulation. Further experimental studies are required to validate the predicted metabolite-target associations and clarify their biological relevance.\n\nID: 42404763\nTitle: Diet, gut microbiota, and the gut-brain axis: mechanistic interactions and therapeutic implications in neuropsychiatric disorders.\nAbstract: The gut microbiota is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA). Diet is one of the major environmental factors shaping this axis, as it influences microbial composition, microbial production of neuroactive metabolites, and intestinal barrier integrity. Dysbiosis has been increasingly associated with neurological, psychiatric, and neurodevelopmental disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Experimental studies have identified several potential mechanisms linking gut microbiota to brain function, including immune modulation, vagus nerve signaling, microbial metabolite production, and blood-brain barrier regulation. However, translating these findings into clinical practice remains challenging because human studies are affected by genetic heterogeneity, dietary variation, medication use, lifestyle factors, and disease-specific confounders. In this review, we summarize current evidence on the interactions among diet, gut microbiota, and brain function, with particular emphasis on microbial metabolites, immune mediators, and barrier-related mechanisms. We also critically discuss microbiota-targeted interventions, including precision nutrition, probiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, highlighting both their therapeutic potential and their current limitations. A more cautious and mechanistically integrated understanding of the MGBA may support the development of personalized strategies for neuropsychiatric disease prevention and management.\n\nID: 42404238\nTitle: Ershiwuwei Shanhu Pill ameliorates cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease mice by remodeling gut microbiota and host serum metabolites.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD), with the most prominent pathological feature of the accumulation of amyloid-beta (A\u03b2) plaques and neurofibrillary tangles of hyperphosphorylated tau proteins (P-tau), is the foremost cause of dementia. Ershiwuwei Shanhu Pill (ESP) is commonly used in clinical practice in Tibetan areas to treat AD, and has been shown to alleviate cognitive impairment. However, whether ESP exerts its therapeutic effects by modulating the gut microbiota and serum metabolites remains unclear. In this study, APPswe/PSEN1dE9 transgenic (APP/PS1) mice (n = 11 per group) were treated with ESP (200 mg/kg, oral gavage) daily for 2 months and evaluated using the Morris Water Maze (MWM), brain histopathology, immunofluorescence, 16S rRNA sequencing, and untargeted serum metabolomics. ESP improved cognitive performance, reduced A\u03b2 deposition and P-tau levels, and attenuated neuroinflammation. Concurrently, ESP significantly reshaped the gut microbiota (e.g., increasing Dubosiella and decreasing Bacteroides) and altered serum metabolites involved in tryptophan metabolism and glycolysis pathways (e.g., elevating Fructose 1,6-bisphosphate and reducing N-Acetylserotonin). In conclusion, these neuroprotective effects of ESP are associated with a remodeling of the gut microbiota and metabolic profile, providing a pharmacological basis for its clinical application and novel insights into AD intervention via the gut microbiota-metabolite-brain axis.\n\nID: 42398608\nTitle: Structural characterization of a branched \u03b1-glucan from Pseudostellaria heterophylla and its neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's disease via regulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with limited therapeutic options. Emerging evidence highlights the gut-brain axis as a promising target, and natural polysaccharides offer multi-target advantages. Here, we isolated and structurally characterized PF30-3, a homogeneous branched \u03b1-D-glucan (69.91\u00a0kDa) from Pseudostellaria heterophylla, featuring a (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl backbone with (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04,6)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl branching points. In LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages, 200\u00a0\u03bcg/mL PF30-3 significantly inhibited nitric oxide release, restored cell viability, and rebalanced inflammatory cytokines. The in vivo efficacy was first validated in an A\u03b2\u2081\u208b\u2084\u2082-induced zebrafish AD-like model, where 20\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 effectively rescued spatial memory and learning impairments. These findings were further translated to 5\u00a0\u00d7\u00a0FAD mice, in which oral administration of 50\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 for 24 consecutive days significantly improved the recognition and spatial memory without observable acute toxicity. Mechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays. Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition, characterized by a decreased Firmicutes/Bacteroidota ratio and enrichment of beneficial genera such as Muribaculum, Bacteroides, and Prevotellaceae_UCG-001. Correlation analyses linked these microbial shifts to improved cognitive outcomes and reduced neuroinflammation. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that PF30-3 exerts neuroprotective effects through modulation of the microbiota-gut-brain axis, highlighting it as a promising natural polysaccharide-based candidate for AD therapy.\n\nID: 42394275\nTitle: Of mice and men-The emerging oral-gut-brain axis of health and disease.\nAbstract: Oral health's inextricable links to systemic health are highlighted by the emerging oral-gut-brain axis and other well-known axes. There is growing evidence of a complex oral-gut-brain axis linking mouth and gut microbiomes with the central nervous system. Axis disruptions, characterized as oral and gut dysbiosis or microbial imbalances, can trigger oral and systemic inflammation and neuroinflammation, contributing to diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. We summarize the oral-gut-brain axis mechanistic pathways, key evidence from human clinical and animal studies, and how the oral microbiome modulates human health and disease. Periodontal disease (PD) is associated with increased oral pathogen presence in diseased tissues throughout the human body. Preclinical models recapitulate these findings. Experimental periodontal infection induces dysbiosis that is linked to activation of inflammatory pathways that promote diseased phenotypes. Novel therapeutic approaches, including the probiotic fbacteriocin nisin, are increasingly recognized for targeted microbiome therapy at multiple inflection points across the axis. Nisin restores microbial balance, reduces inflammation, inhibits end-organ pathology, prevents periodontal bone loss, and reduces brain amyloid/tau accumulation and cytokine expression. These findings highlight the complexity of the oral-gut-brain axis and the ability to modulate the axis using bacteriocin-based approaches. Future probiotic or antimicrobial strategies aimed at ameliorating neuroinflammatory and metabolic diseases via microbiome-targeted therapy hold clinical promise.\n\nID: 42392731\nTitle: [Exploring mechanism of \"treating different diseases with the same method\" for depression and Alzheimer's disease based on \"liver-spleen-kidney\" axis and advances in traditional Chinese medicine intervention].\nAbstract: Depression(major depressive disorder, MDD) and Alzheimer's disease(AD) are two highly prevalent neuropsychiatric disorders. With the aging population, their comorbidity rate continues to rise. The pathogenesis of MDD and AD is complex, and modern medicine still lacks strategies that can simultaneously intervene in the core processes of both diseases. The theory of "treating different diseases with the same method" in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) is an important therapeutic principle, which means that different diseases showing identical syndromes during their development can be treated with the same approach. This provides a TCM perspective for the diagnosis and treatment of their comorbidity. Based on the theory of the "liver-spleen-kidney" axis, this study identified that MDD and AD shared common pathogenesis: liver dysfunction in free coursing, spleen dysfunction in transportation, and kidney essence deficiency. It further connected this pathogenesis with the dysregulation of the neuroendocrine-immune(NEI) network in modern medicine, revealing common pathological mechanisms in neuroinflammation, dysfunction of the "hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal"(HPA) axis, and gut microbiota dysbiosis. Meanwhile, it also reviewed specific mechanisms of TCM herbs such as Bupleuri Radix(Chaihu), Paeoniae Radix Alba(Baishao), and Astragali Radix(Huangqi), as well as their active components, in treating MDD and AD by regulating the NEI network through multiple targets and pathways. This may provide evidence for the application of the "treating different diseases with the same method" theory and broaden the perspective for the treatment of MDD and AD.\n\nID: 42390364\nTitle: Gut microbiota alterations in Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis.\nAbstract: BackgroundAltered gut microbiota has been implicated in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), but findings across human studies are inconsistent.ObjectiveTo synthesize observational evidence on gut microbiota differences in older adults with AD or MCI compared with cognitively normal (CN) controls, and to assess the interpretive value of reported microbiome measures across disease stages.MethodsWe searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library for observational studies published from 1 January 2012 to 10 December 2025 reporting fecal microbiota profiles in AD, MCI, and CN adults (mean age \u226560). Random-effects meta-analysis was used for \u03b1-diversity; \u03b2-diversity and taxonomic changes were summarized narratively.ResultsTwenty-three studies were included (AD\u2009=\u2009698, MCI\u2009=\u2009485, CN\u2009=\u20091060). In AD versus CN, pooled \u03b1-diversity estimates showed no robust statistically significant differences (Shannon SMD\u2009=\u2009- 0.23, 95% CI: - 0.57 to 0.11; Chao1 SMD\u2009=\u2009-0.36, 95% CI: -0.74 to 0.02; ACE SMD\u2009=\u2009-0.38, 95% CI: -0.88 to 0.11). In MCI versus CN, differences were small and non-significant (Shannon SMD\u2009=\u2009-0.01, 95% CI: -0.18 to 0.15; Chao1 SMD\u2009=\u2009-0.17, 95% CI: -0.37 to 0.02). \u03b2-diversity and taxonomic findings more often suggested community-structure disruption and altered microbial composition in AD, whereas MCI findings were less consistent.Conclusions\u03b1-diversity is not supported as a useful biomarker for distinguishing AD or MCI from CN aging. Community-structure and taxonomic patterns may be more informative, but heterogeneity limits interpretation. Future studies should use standardized, function-oriented, and biomarker-informed approaches to clarify AD-continuum microbiome changes.\n\nID: 42389671\nTitle: Leveraging artificial intelligence for analysis of the gut microbiome for dementia diagnosis: a scoping review and discussion.\nAbstract: Dementia, a multifactorial disease with progressive cognitive decline, has been linked to imbalances in the gut-brain axis. Emerging artificial intelligence tools have augmented the identification of several gastrointestinal biomarkers for differential dementia detection and severity, but current literature lacks a comprehensive review. This study aims to better quantify the applications of AI in the exploration of the gut microbiome for diagnosis of specific subtypes of dementia. Primary articles (n\u202f=\u202f896) from any point in time through July 2025 were identified from PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and ScienceDirect. Title and abstract screenings filtered articles from 896 to 28 for critical appraisal and review for key bacteria, fungi, and metabolites. Methods adhered to the PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. Several studies utilized predictive models including random forests and neural networks to demonstrate alterations in the gut microbiota of Alzheimer's disease, an increasingly prevalent dementia subtype. These individuals have notably reduced levels of butyrate-producing bacteria, such as Butyrivibrio, Eubacterium, and Faecalibacterium, which contribute to anti-inflammation and gut-barrier maintenance. Increased levels of Odoribacter splanchnicus and Klebsiella pneumoniae, as well as bacteria from generas Bacteroides and Prevotella, which help generate short-chain fatty acids, have been implicated in neuroinflammation; Roseburia inulinivorans negatively correlates with functional ability. Interestingly, superagers also display unique microbiome profiles that seemingly have protective effects linked to superior cognitive resilience. Distinct gut microbial compositions are associated with dementia. Furthermore, elucidating gut-brain interactions and their neurodegenerative implications can identify targets for earlier, synergistic diagnostics. https://osf.io/yw2dc/overview.\n\nID: 42389275\nTitle: Role of gut microbiota in melanosis coli: from anthraquinone biotransformation to mucosal homeostasis dysbiosis.\nAbstract: Melanosis coli (MC) is a benign and usually reversible condition characterized by brownish-black pigmentation of the colonic mucosa and is commonly associated with chronic exposure to anthraquinone laxatives (ALs). The best-established histopathological sequence involves AL-related epithelial apoptosis, phagocytosis of apoptotic bodies by macrophages, and subsequent lipofuscin deposition. Emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiota (GM) may contribute to this process by converting pharmacologically inactive anthraquinone glycosides into active anthrone metabolites, including rhein anthrone. This narrative review summarizes available MC-specific findings and clearly distinguishes them from mechanistic hypotheses extrapolated from constipation, intestinal barrier, and microbiome literature. We discuss microbial \u03b2-glucosidases and reductases involved in AL biotransformation, reported changes in microbial diversity and SCFA-producing taxa in MC or constipation-associated cohorts, and plausible links with barrier dysfunction, bile-acid metabolism, tryptophan-derived metabolites, and LPS-TLR4 signaling. We therefore present the \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" as a proposed framework rather than a validated causal pathway. Finally, we review GM-targeted strategies, including probiotics, synbiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, while emphasizing that direct clinical evidence in MC remains limited and that cessation of anthraquinone laxatives remains the primary management strategy.\n\nID: 42389262\nTitle: 2-Pentadecyl-2-oxazoline alleviates anxiety-like behaviour and modulates the microbiota-gut-brain axis in obese mice.\nAbstract: A bidirectional relationship between obesity and anxiety disorders has been increasingly associated with neuroinflammation and dysregulation of the gut-brain axis. Here, we investigated the pharmacological effects of the N-palmitoylethanolamine oxazoline derivative 2-pentadecyl-2-oxazoline (C15OXA) in a mouse model of high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity, with particular attention to its central and peripheral mechanisms of action. Male C57Bl/6J mice were fed an HFD for 12 weeks and subsequently treated with C15OXA (30\u00a0mg\u00b7kg-1, p. o.) for 7 weeks. Behavioural, molecular, and microbiota analyses were performed to evaluate the effects of the compound. C15OXA significantly reduced anxiety-like behaviour in obese mice without affecting body weight, fat mass, or glucose tolerance. At the central level, C15OXA attenuated hippocampal neuroinflammation, as shown by reduced expression of COX-2, TLR4, NLRP3 and IL-1\u03b2. In parallel, C15OXA restored tight junction gene expression associated with blood-brain barrier integrity, and modulated unfolded protein response signalling. In addition, C15OXA enhanced markers of neurogenesis and synaptic plasticity. At the peripheral level, C15OXA treatment reduced colonic inflammation and improved gut barrier integrity. These effects were associated with a targeted reshaping of gut microbiota composition. In particular, C15OXA promoted the enrichment of butyrate- and menaquinone-producing bacteria, as taxa linked to beneficial metabolic functions. Overall, these findings suggest that C15OXA exerts anxiolytic-like effects associated with coordinated central and peripheral pathways involving the modulation of neuroinflammatory pathways, barrier integrity, and gut-brain axis signalling. This study provides novel pharmacological insight into the therapeutic potential of C15OXA for the treatment of obesity-associated neuropsychiatric disorders.\n\nID: 42388392\nTitle: Fecal microbiota transplantation: from empirical remedy to precision medicine.\nAbstract: Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has evolved from an empirical remedy for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI) into a foundational platform for precision microbiome-based therapeutics. This comprehensive review details FMT's journey, analyzing its multifaceted mechanisms of action-including restoration of colonization resistance, metabolic reprogramming via short-chain fatty acids and bile acids, and profound immunomodulation-which extend far beyond simple microbial replacement. We critically evaluate its established, high efficacy in rCDI and its expanding, albeit more variable, applications across a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal diseases (such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and constipation), neurological disorders (including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease), metabolic conditions, autoimmune diseases, and oncology (particularly in modulating response to immune checkpoint inhibitors and treating graft-versus-host disease). The review further discusses the critical challenges of donor-recipient variability, safety, and the lack of standardized protocols that have driven the field's technical evolution. This progression encompasses refined processing methods like washed microbiota transplantation (WMT), diverse delivery routes including oral capsules, and the exploration of non-bacterial components like bacteriophages through fecal filtrate transplantation (FVT). Ultimately, we highlight the field's trajectory toward next-generation, defined live biotherapeutic products (LBPs) and engineered microbial consortia, aiming to transition from the complex \"black box\" of whole stool to safer, more consistent, and rationally designed precision therapies that target the specific dysbiotic networks underlying diverse human diseases.\n\nID: 42383392\nTitle: Role of Toll-like receptors and oral-gut-brain axis in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders.\nAbstract: The oral-gut-brain axis is a path connecting the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system (CNS). The gut microbiota influences the immune system, metabolism, and nerve cells through the production of neurotransmitters and microbial metabolites that can cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). The interplay between neuroinflammation and altered oral and gut microbiota is a bidirectional complex path modulated by inflammatory mediators. Recent studies suggest a potential role for Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathways in the induction of neuroinflammation via the oral-gut-brain axis. As neuroinflammation is one of the key elements in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders, this review was conducted to reflect on the pathophysiological pathways and clinical evidence on the role of TLR and inflammasome signaling pathways via oral-gut-brain axis in neurodegenerative diseases such as cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and psychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, and Autism spectrum disorders. Because the contributing factors have not been fully understood yet, further studies could help provide novel therapeutic opportunities.\n\nID: 42379412\nTitle: Intranasal stromal cell-derived factor-1\u03b1 mitigates parkinsonian deficits via dual modulation of neuroinflammation and gut microbiota in MPTP-induced models.\nAbstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by dopaminergic neuronal loss and neuroinflammation, with emerging evidence implicating gut-brain axis dysregulation in its pathogenesis. Stromal cell-derived factor-1\u03b1 (SDF-1\u03b1), a chemokine with neuroprotective properties, remains underexplored as a therapeutic agent for PD. This study investigates the efficacy of intranasal SDF-1\u03b1 administration in mitigating motor deficits, gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction, and neuroinflammation, and its concurrent effects on the gut microbiota in an MPTP-induced PD mouse model. Male C57BL/6J mice were divided into vehicle, MPTP, and MPTP\u00a0+\u00a0SDF-1\u03b1 groups. Behavioral assessments, including the rotarod test and grip strength test, demonstrated that SDF-1\u03b1 significantly attenuated MPTP-induced motor impairments, including bradykinesia and coordination deficits. Immunofluorescence analysis revealed that SDF-1\u03b1 restored tyrosine hydroxylase-positive (TH+) neurons in the substantia nigra (SN), indicating robust dopaminergic neuroprotection. Furthermore, SDF-1\u03b1 ameliorated GI dysfunction by reducing intestinal permeability, as measured by FITC-dextran assay, and improving gut motility, as assessed by Evans blue transit test. Mechanistically, SDF-1\u03b1 suppressed nigrostriatal inflammation by reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-\u03b1) while elevating anti-inflammatory markers (IL-4, IL-10). Activation of astrocytes (GFAP+) in MPTP-treated mice was reduced to near-control levels following SDF-1\u03b1 administration. Gut microbiota analysis via 16S rRNA sequencing revealed that SDF-1\u03b1 restored both \u03b1- and \u03b2-diversity, counteracting MPTP-induced dysbiosis. Notably, SDF-1\u03b1 reversed the depletion of Akkermansia, a keystone genus associated with mucosal integrity and barrier function. These findings demonstrate that intranasal SDF-1\u03b1 concurrently attenuates motor and gastrointestinal deficits, nigrostriatal neuroinflammation, intestinal barrier disruption, and gut microbiota dysbiosis in the MPTP mouse model. Our study highlights the microbiota-gut-brain axis as a critical therapeutic target in PD and proposes intranasal SDF-1\u03b1 delivery as a novel, non-invasive strategy warranting further mechanistic investigation.\n\nID: 42377735\nTitle: The interplay between gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease: mechanistic insights from dysbiosis to disease modulation.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic, progressive, neurodegenerative condition marked by memory loss and cognitive decline. It is characterized by neuropathological features such as amyloid plaque accumulation, neurofibrillary tangles of tau protein, and inflammatory changes in the brain. Recent research emphasizes how gut microbes influence the onset and progression of AD primarily through the gut-brain connection, a bidirectional communication system. The human gastrointestinal tract (GI) contains trillions of bacteria, primarily Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria, which play vital roles in digestion, metabolic regulation, and immune modulation. However, factors such as diet, lifestyle, and environmental exposure can disrupt microbial balance, weaken intestinal barrier function, and initiate systemic inflammation. Such dysbiosis has been linked to defective regulation of the amyloid precursor protein (APP), leading to increased deposition of amyloidogenic peptides (A\u03b2). Moreover, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility. The gut microbiota also produces key bioactive compounds, including neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, acetylcholine, histamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which influence the central nervous system (CNS) through neural, immune, and endocrine pathways. An imbalance in these neuroactive molecules may disrupt synaptic signaling and contribute to Alzheimer's-related cognitive dysfunction. Therefore, improving our understanding of gut-brain communication may advance knowledge of AD development and support the creation of new therapies. This review highlights the strong association between intestinal microbes and Alzheimer's pathogenesis, emphasizing microbiota modulation through probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, synbiotics, and antibiotics as potential therapeutic approaches, supported by emerging clinical trial evidence.\n\nID: 42374626\nTitle: Microbiome and metabolites impact enteric and central nervous systems in ALS.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been linked to gastrointestinal symptoms and alterations in the gut microbiota. The enteric nervous system (ENS) coordinates intestinal function and sits at the host-microbe interface. The mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined. In this narrative review, we first present evidence from ALS patient cohorts and preclinical models alongside mechanistic studies of infection, dysbiosis, and related neurodegenerative diseases to discuss how the microbiota and its metabolites may affect the ENS and CNS in ALS. Next, we propose a plausible mechanism of ALS pathogenesis through the gut-microbiome-brain axis. We further offer a summary of clinical trials that have studied the impacts of the microbiota on human ALS. Finally, we discuss future directions for studies of microbiota-ENS-CNS interactions in ALS. Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment.\n\nID: 42371165\nTitle: The microbiota-mitochondria axis: linking metabolic dysfunction to neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: The interplay between gut microbiota and mitochondria represents a dynamic relationship that profoundly impacts host physiology, ranging from maintaining intestinal homeostasis to regulating systemic metabolic and neurological functions. Microbial metabolites such as short-chain-fatty-acids, bile acids, and amino acid derivatives serve as pivotal modulators of mitochondrial bioenergetics, oxidative stress management, and fission-fusion processes. These interactions are vital for preserving epithelial integrity, supporting energy metabolism, shaping immune responses, and managing inflammatory signaling pathways. Disruptions within this microbiota-mitochondria axis are associated with various pathologies, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and chronic inflammatory conditions like inflammatory bowel disease. Additionally, growing evidence connects gut dysbiosis and mitochondrial dysfunction to neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, highlighting the importance of this bidirectional relationship in maintaining neuronal health. On a mechanistic level, pathways involving AMPK, sirtuins, and PGC-1\u03b1 govern mitochondrial biogenesis and adaptive responses to microbial signals. Dysregulation of these pathways can heighten oxidative stress, hinder mitophagy, and contribute to systemic inflammation. Emerging therapeutic strategies aim to target this axis through dietary modifications, probiotics and engineered microbes, FMT, and mitochondria-specific pharmacological treatments. These interventions focus on restoring metabolic stability, enhance resilience against oxidative damage, and slowing disease progression. By integrating insights from fields such as metabolism, immunology, and neuroscience, this review positions the microbiota-mitochondria axis as a critical area of focus in biomedical research. A deeper understanding of this communication network offers promising opportunities for precision therapies aimed at addressing metabolic, inflammatory, and neurodegenerative diseases.\n\nID: 42367784\nTitle: The gut microbiota-immune-brain axis in post-traumatic stress disorder: mechanistic integration and translational prospects.\nAbstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental disorder triggered by severe traumatic events. Its pathophysiology involves not only abnormalities in fear memory circuits and neuroendocrine imbalances but also immune dysregulation and alterations in gut homeostasis. In recent years, the gut microbiota, as a crucial regulatory factor connecting the periphery and the central nervous system, has garnered widespread attention for its potential role in the development and progression of PTSD, offering a new integrative perspective for understanding this disorder. This article focuses on the \"gut microbiota-immune-brain axis\" framework, reviewing evidence related to changes in the composition and function of the gut microbiota in PTSD. It summarizes how these changes may influence neuroplasticity abnormalities and PTSD-related behavioral phenotypes through mechanisms involving microbial metabolite production, modulation of intestinal barrier integrity, immuno-inflammatory responses, regulation of neuroendocrine homeostasis, and blood-brain barrier dysfunction. However, these mechanistic pathways remain incompletely validated in human studies. Existing research suggests that this axis holds significant value in explaining the multisystem pathological features of PTSD. Nevertheless, challenges persist, including ambiguous causal relationships in microbiota-host interactions, limited direct clinical evidence, and insufficient translational research. Current evidence primarily stems from observational studies, preclinical models, and preliminary intervention studies. The explanatory power varies across these evidence levels: population studies primarily establish correlations, animal models facilitate mechanistic validation, metagenomic and metabolic analyses yield functional insights, while clinical intervention data remain exploratory. This article aims to elucidate the key molecular and systemic mechanisms underlying this axis in PTSD and to evaluate the potential translational value and practical limitations of microbial intervention and immune modulation strategies.\n\nID: 42356332\nTitle: Functional and Psychobiotic Potential of a Food-Derived Multi-Strain Lactic Acid Bacteria Consortium: An In Vitro Evaluation Using Static Digestion and SHIME\u00ae Models.\nAbstract: The microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA) plays a pivotal role in cognitive function, making psychobiotics a promising strategy for managing neurodegenerative diseases. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from traditional fermented foods represent a valuable source of candidate strains, and multi-strain consortia may offer enhanced therapeutic efficacy through synergistic effects. This study evaluated the functional and psychobiotic potential of three lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains isolated from fermented foods, assessed as monocultures and a multi-strain consortium (MIX). The research encompassed an initial screening of the individual strains and the MIX, assessing their adhesion to mucin, stability in a static in vitro digestion model, and amino acid profiling. Subsequently, the LAB MIX underwent long-term evaluation in a dynamic gastrointestinal model (SHIME\u00ae) inoculated with microbiota from a patient with Alzheimer's disease, during which alterations in gut microbiota composition and amino acid metabolism were analyzed. The LAB MIX demonstrated high stability under digestive stress and effective mucoadhesive properties. Furthermore, the consortium demonstrated a distinct metabolic signature, driving enhanced functional effects that complemented or exceeded those observed in individual monocultures. In the SHIME\u00ae model, the MIX induced significant, site-specific shifts in microbial composition, notably increasing lactobacilli abundance. These taxonomic changes correlated with an enriched metabolic profile, including elevated levels of GABA precursors and amino acids with antioxidant potential, which are crucial for MGBA modulation. These results identify the LAB consortium as a compelling psychobiotic candidate. Further in-depth in vivo and clinical studies are required to validate its therapeutic potential for MGBA modulation.\n\nID: 42356271\nTitle: The Multiple Functions of Amyloid Beta in the Gut Epithelium and the Role of the Microbiota: A Study in the APP/PS1 Animal Model Subjected to Chronic Synbiotic Treatment.\nAbstract: Background:/ Over the past decade, increasing evidence has shifted attention from the brain to the gut microbiota (MB) as a source and site of systemic dissemination of amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2), an APP derivative responsible for plaque formation in the brains of Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients. Furthermore, AD patients and APP/PS1 mice, a transgenic model of AD, exhibit dysbiosis. Objectives: Using APP/PS1 mice treated from 2 to 8 months of age, we studied ileal and colonic epithelial integrity, intestinal barrier (IB) integrity assessed through tight junction (TJ) protein expression, local immune system, the presence/increase in A\u03b2 expression in enterocytes, and the protective effects of synbiotic treatment. Methods: The tissue was stained with Periodic Acid-Schiff and Alcian Blue to evaluate epithelial morphology and mucus production, and immunohistochemistry was performed to assess TJs, immune markers, and A\u03b2 expression. Results: Our results demonstrate that colonic and ileal epithelium of 8-month-old APP/PS1 mice displays IB impairment in term of alterations of goblet cells staining and TJ protein expression and signs of immune involvement. The ileum was more severely affected, showing a reduced epithelial surface area, decreased lysozyme production, and fewer tuft cells. Long-term synbiotic treatment largely prevented APP/PS1 mouse changes and caused a significant increase in A\u03b2 expression in all treated mice. Conclusions: These findings support the belief in early intestinal involvement in AD and highlight the potential of the microbiota as a target for early intervention aimed at modifying the progression to neurodegeneration. Increased epithelial A\u03b2 labeling after treatment raises the possibility of intestinal management of A\u03b2, which requires further validation.\n\nID: 42356119\nTitle: The Role of Gut Microbiome in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Twin Study.\nAbstract: Background and Objectives: Recent studies have revealed the potential roles of gut microbiota and microbial metabolites in influencing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease via the gut-brain axis. This relationship has not yet been investigated in monozygotic twin pairs, which represent an ideal model for minimizing genetic confounding. Materials and Methods: Seven twin pairs discordant for ACE and 15 for MoCA were enrolled. Stool samples were subjected to 16S ribosomal RNA-based microbiome analysis. Results: No significant differences in alpha or beta diversity were observed between MCI-discordant twin pairs at the genus or family level. The most robust finding was a significantly lower abundance of Lachnospiraceae in MCI-affected twins, identified independently by ANCOM-BC and LEfSe. Additional exploratory findings included higher abundances of Sutterella, Succinivibrio, Odoribacter, and Ruminococcus. However, several taxa showed opposing patterns between ACE- and MoCA-derived cohorts, highlighting the methodological impact of cognitive instrument selection. Conclusions: The convergent reduction of Lachnospiraceae across two independent analytical methods represents the most substantive finding. The remaining results are exploratory, limited by small sample size, restricted statistical power, and lack of availability to fully control for dietary habits, physical activity, and medication use. Validation in larger longitudinal twin cohorts with a standardized cognitive assessment is warranted.\n\nID: 42346775\nTitle: GV-971 Ameliorates Chronic Restraint Stress-Induced Depression-like Phenotypes Accompanied by Reshaping of the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis.\nAbstract: Depression is increasingly linked to microbiota-gut-brain axis dysfunction, yet current monoaminergic antidepressants show limited efficacy. This study investigated the therapeutic potential and underlying mechanisms of GV-971, a marine-derived oligosaccharide, in a chronic restraint stress (CRS) mouse model. We first established that 8 h of daily restraint for 4-8 weeks induces a stable depression-like phenotype characterized by behavioral despair and significant reduction in peripheral monoamine neurotransmitters (5-HT and norepinephrine). GV-971 treatment robustly attenuated CRS-induced depression- and anxiety-like behaviors, restored hippocampal serotonin levels, reduced elevated plasma corticosterone concentrations, and ameliorated CRS-induced adrenal cortical hyperplasia. Mechanistically, GV-971 significantly suppressed neuroinflammation by inhibiting microglial hyperactivation in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus. Concurrently, it repaired intestinal barrier dysfunction, evidenced by reduced permeability, restored mucosal integrity, and recovered goblet cell numbers. Crucially, integrated shot-gun metagenomics and plasma metabolomics revealed that GV-971 not only reshaped microbial taxonomy but also functionally recalibrated the gut ecosystem. It enriched beneficial taxa (e.g., Bifidobacterium pseudolongum, Bacteroides uniformis) and specific metabolic pathways, leading to increased short-chain fatty acids (valeric and caproic acids) and a significant reduction in plasma levels of tryptophan-kynurenine pathway metabolites, specifically the neurotoxic compounds kynurenine and quinolinic acid. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from GV-971-treated donors partially recapitulated the antidepressant and gut-protective effects in CRS recipients, confirming a causal role for the remodeled microbiota. Collectively, GV-971 exerts antidepressant effects by coordinately remodeling the gut microbiota, normalizing tryptophan and SCFA metabolism, restoring gut barrier integrity, and dampening central neuroinflammation, supporting its potential as a novel gut-brain axis-targeted therapy for depression.\n\nID: 42346280\nTitle: Gastric Juice miR-106a-5p as a Non-Invasive Biomarker of Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration: A Prospective Observational Study.\nAbstract: Neuroinflammation is a key contributor to the progression of several neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and small vessel disease. Emerging evidence highlights the role of circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) as non-invasive biomarkers of neuroinflammation and neuronal injury. miR-106a-5p, a member of the miR-17~92 cluster, is known to regulate inflammation, apoptosis, and vascular function. While typically studied in plasma or cerebrospinal fluid, gastric juice miRNAs represent a novel and underexplored source for biomarker discovery within the gut-brain axis. This exploratory study aimed to investigate the association between gastric juice miR-106a-5p expression and markers of neuroinflammation, including C-reactive protein (CRP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and imaging-based evidence of neurodegeneration. A prospective, observational study was conducted on 38 participants (22 with neurodegenerative pathology and 16 healthy controls). Gastric juice samples were analyzed for miR-106a-5p using RT-qPCR, normalized to U6 snRNA. \u0394Ct values were used to determine relative expression. Statistical analyses included t-tests/Wilcoxon tests, ROC curve analysis, and correlation testing, with significance set at p < 0.05. Patients with neurodegenerative changes exhibited significantly lower gastric miR-106a-5p expression compared to controls (p = 0.044). Elevated CRP and LDH levels were associated with higher \u0394Ct values (indicating lower expression), with p-values of 0.019 and 0.023, respectively. ROC analysis showed moderate diagnostic accuracy (AUC = 0.701) for miR-106a in identifying neurodegenerative status. miR-106a levels also correlated inversely with carotid intima-media thickness and brain MRI abnormalities, also reduced gastric miR-106a-5p expression is associated with systemic inflammation and neuroimaging evidence of neurodegeneration. While causality cannot be inferred, these findings suggest that gastric miR-106a may serve as a promising non-invasive biomarker within the gut-brain axis framework. Further longitudinal and mechanistic studies are warranted to validate its clinical utility and explore its potential role in monitoring neuroinflammatory conditions.\n\nID: 42346116\nTitle: The Gut-Brain-Immune Axis: Multi-Omics Insights into Neurodegenerative and Metabolic Diseases.\nAbstract: The axis linking the gut to the brain to the immune system connects all tissues involved-bacteria, immune cells, metabolism and the CNS-through a multidirectional communication network. Several studies have confirmed that when this axis is disrupted, it can be responsible for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and NAFLD, and the main consequences come from increased systemic inflammation, altered regulation of immune cells, the production of microbial metabolites that alter signals to the immune cells and nervous system, increase in oxidative stress, breakdown of the gut barrier, and more. In recent years, advanced multi-omics technologies, such as metagenomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, proteomics, and single-cell sequencing, have provided significant advancement in our understanding of all of the interacting nodes involved in the gut-brain-immune axis. These advanced sequencing technologies can characterize the microbial communities, host immune cells, metabolic profiles, and the degree of cell heterogeneity during a specific disease. Combining multi-omics information can reveal a few shared pathways between neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders, such as NF-\u03baB, NLRP3 inflammasome activation, mitochondrial dysfunction, changes in SCFA metabolism, and the alteration of microbial populations in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease; metabolic dysbiosis and increased risk for Parkinson's disease; or changes in gut-to-brain-to-immune signaling contributing to diabetes complications and NAFLD. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are becoming promising tools for detecting biomarkers from these datasets, extracting knowledge, interpreting systems biology, and helping with developing precision medicine. In this review, we summarize current evidence that supports the role of the gut-brain-immune axis in neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases, highlighting results gained with the utilization of multi-omics approaches. We will describe the key microbial, immune, and metabolic pathways involved in pathogenesis and therapeutic approaches including psychobiotics, tailored nutrition, modulation of the microbiome, and metabolite interventions, discussing future perspectives of the translation of the gut-brain-immune axis knowledge into clinical practice.\n\nID: 42344833\nTitle: Differential Causal Associations of Gut Microbiota, Blood Metabolites, and Immune Cell Phenotypes With Early- and Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Analysis.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a heterogeneous syndrome with distinct genetic and clinical profiles between early-onset AD (EOAD) and late-onset AD (LOAD) subtypes. However, specific causal etiologies linking the gut microbiota-immune-metabolic axis to these subtypes remain poorly understood. We employed a comprehensive bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) framework to systematically investigate the causal associations of gut microbiota, immune cell phenotypes, and blood metabolites with EOAD and LOAD. Large-scale genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary statistics were utilized from the MiBioGen consortium, Sardinian cohort, and Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, alongside AD outcome data from the FinnGen consortium. Causal estimates were generated using the inverse variance-weighted method, with rigorous sensitivity analyses including false discovery rate (FDR) correction and Steiger directionality tests to ensure robustness. Our analysis revealed divergent multi-omics signatures for AD subtypes. While the genus Veillonella and myeloid dendritic cells emerged as shared protective factors, the risk profiles were distinct. EOAD susceptibility was primarily driven by adaptive immune dysregulation and lipid metabolism disturbances. In contrast, LOAD risk was predominantly associated with innate immune dysfunction and perturbations in amino acid and gut-derived metabolite turnover, such as hippurate. This study provides genetic evidence that EOAD and LOAD are driven by fundamentally different peripheral mechanisms across the gut-immune-metabolic axis. These findings challenge the monolithic view of AD pathogenesis and underscore the critical necessity of stratifying patients by onset age to develop precision therapeutic interventions.\n\nID: 42342913\nTitle: The blood metabolome of brain health in midlife and influences of genes, microbiome and exposome.\nAbstract: Metabolic alterations are increasingly implicated in neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), highlighting the relevance of the peripheral metabolome, shaped by genetic and environmental exposures, for brain health. We examined the relation of 991 blood metabolites with cognition and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measures cross-sectionally in 1,082 dementia-free middle-aged participants of the population-based Rotterdam Study and quantified contributions of genetic variation, lifestyle, comorbidities, medication and gut microbiota to metabolite variance. Cognition-associated metabolites were replicated in two independent cohorts of older adults and tested for associations with incident AD longitudinally in one cohort. Twenty-two metabolites were associated with MRI measures. Fourteen metabolites showed replicated associations with cognition, with ergothioneine exhibiting the largest effect. The metabolite signature of cognition mirrored that of incident AD. Lifestyle, clinical variables and medication were the strongest determinants of cognition-associated and MRI-associated metabolites, explaining up to 28.6% of their variance. Antacid use was associated with worse cognition and lower ergothioneine levels, which mediated 31.5% of the negative medication effect, suggesting implications for AD prevention.\n\nID: 42338888\nTitle: Interplay between B vitamins, fiber, and Bacteroides abundance: a predictive model for anxiety and depression in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive and incurable neurodegenerative disease that not only affects motor function but is also associated with gastrointestinal and emotional disturbances. Recent research highlights the potential role of gut microbiota and diet in modulating these symptoms, suggesting a complex interaction between nutrition, intestinal health, and presence of anxiety and depression in ALS patients. This study aims to investigate the relationship between dietary intake, gut microbiota composition, and presence of anxiety and depression in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A cross-sectional study conducted with a sample of 48 patients with bulbar-onset or spinal-onset ALS from different regions of Spain. Dietary intake was assessed through 24-h records and food frequency questionnaires, while anxiety and depression were evaluated using validated scales that formed a latent factor called emotional distress. Stool consistency was assessed following the Bristol Stool Scale and the abundance of bacterial microbiota was quantified. Confirmatory factor analysis identified a nutritional factor composed of vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and fiber, revealing a significant inverse association with anxiety and depression levels. The predictive model revealed both direct and indirect effects of this factor on presence of anxiety and depression, mediated by Bacteroides abundance and stool consistency. This model explained 19% of the variance in psychological distress. Our findings suggest that a diet rich in B vitamins, C vitamin and fiber may help improve emotional well-being in patients with ALS, highlighting the importance of nutritional strategies, as well as the role of Bacteroides related to stool consistency in patients with ALS.\n\nID: 42338743\nTitle: Integrative mechanisms and intervention targets of the microbiota-gut-brain axis in depressive disorders: advances across immune, endocrine, and central nervous system pathways.\nAbstract: Depressive disorders are highly heterogeneous syndromes characterized not only by depressed mood but also by cognitive impairment, sleep-circadian rhythm disturbances, altered appetite, somatic discomfort, and metabolic or gastrointestinal comorbidities. In recent years, the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA) has been increasingly recognized as an integrative biological framework linking abnormalities in mood regulation, immune responses, endocrine function, metabolism, and neuroplasticity. This review provides a systematic synthesis of gut microbial ecology and host phenotypic features associated with depressive disorders, with particular emphasis on the depletion of short-chain fatty acid-producing commensals, the enrichment of potentially pro-inflammatory taxa, and the functional remodeling of key metabolic pathways, including the tryptophan-kynurenine pathway, short-chain fatty acids, bile acids, and trimethylamine N-oxide. We further discuss how bidirectional gut-to-brain and brain-to-gut communication may contribute to the onset and progression of depressive disorders through intestinal barrier disruption, low-grade systemic inflammation, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis activation, vagal signaling, and dysregulation of neurotransmitter and neurotrophic pathways. Current interventional evidence suggests that dietary and lifestyle modification, psychobiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation may exert antidepressant potential in selected populations; however, the overall effect sizes remain limited and between-study heterogeneity is substantial. Patients with prominent gastrointestinal symptoms, metabolic abnormalities, or low-grade inflammatory states may represent priority candidates for MGBA-targeted interventions; nevertheless, a putative microbiota-responsive phenotype should not be simply equated with high stress exposure alone, and its definition requires prospective validation integrating stress burden, host responses, and microbial/metabolic readouts. Overall, MGBA research is gradually moving beyond descriptive profiling of microbial composition toward functional integration and clinical translation; however, causal inference, multi-omics standardization, and the identification of stratification biomarkers remain major challenges. Future studies should incorporate phenotype-based stratification, strengthened functional readouts, and precision intervention designs to determine which patients are most likely to benefit from microbiota-targeted therapies.\n\nID: 42412328\nTitle: Erratum to: Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis and Enterococcus hirae Enhance Immunity by Modulating Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Pathways in Immunosuppressed Mice.\nAbstract: \n\nID: 42412327\nTitle: Probiotic and Technological Potential of Enterococcus faecium EM03, Isolated From Brazilian Semi-hard Cheese.\nAbstract: Probiotics have gained increasing attention due to their potential health benefits, antimicrobial properties, and role in promoting overall well-being. In this context, the identification of novel bacterial strains with relevant functional properties and high stability under food processing conditions is essential. This study aimed to identify an isolate from Brazilian semi-hard cheese and assess the presence of virulence genes and genes involved in biogenic amine production, as well as to evaluate bacteriocin production and the in vitro probiotic potential of the strain. Additionally, the strain was microencapsulated by spray-drying to enhance its resistance under gastrointestinal and storage conditions. The isolate was identified as Enterococcus faecium EM03 through 16\u00a0S rDNA gene sequencing. In vitro safety testing showed susceptibility to most antibiotics tested, with resistance only to ciprofloxacin and gentamicin. Molecular analyses confirmed the absence of genes associated with biogenic amine synthesis and key virulence factors typically considered in Enterococcus safety assessments (ace, asa1, cylA, efaA, esp, and gelE). Conversely, genes associated with bacteriocin production (entB, entP, L50AB, IanM, and IanC) were detected, supporting the results showing inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes and E. faecalis by proteinaceous compounds. Additionally, the strain showed high resistance under simulated gastrointestinal conditions, and microencapsulation by spray-drying further enhanced its stability, allowing probiotic survival for up to 60 days and maintaining good resistance to simulated gastrointestinal conditions while keeping the microparticle properties consistent. Overall, E. feacium EM03 showed strong probiotic potential, combining safety, antimicrobial properties, and technological stability, supporting its use in the development of functional foods.\n\nID: 42412326\nTitle: The Single Amino Acid Substitution in WcaJ(Ser332Leu) Promotes Hypervirulent Klebsiella Pneumoniae Resistant to Bacteriophage and Virulence Attenuated.\nAbstract: Amidst the rising antimicrobial resistance in hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKP), phage therapy has emerged as a promising alternative. However, bacterial resistance to phages remains a critical challenge, with virulence attenuation representing a key characteristic of phage-resistant strains, albeit through incompletely elucidated mechanisms. This study investigated the phage-host interaction between phage vB_LZ2044 and hvKP strain NTUH-K2044, yielding a phage-resistant mutant PR_K2044. Comparative analysis revealed marked virulence attenuation in PR_K2044, accompanied by significant alterations in virulence-associated phenotypes, including capsular polysaccharide (CPS) production, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) integrity, urea metabolism, biofilm formation, and siderophore activity. Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) identified a singular nonsynonymous mutation (Ser332Leu) in the capsular synthesis regulator WcaJ. Transcriptomic analysis demonstrated coordinated regulation of multiple virulence-associated genes, including: CPS related genes (magA, wza, wzb, wzc, gnd, ugd, manB), LPS related genes (glf, wbbN, wbbO, wbbM, wzt, wabH), pili related genes (fimA, mrkC), outer membrane protein associated genes (ompA, acrB), nitrogen metabolism related genes (gcl, hyi, glxR, allB, allC, ureA), biofilm related gene fabZ and siderophore related gene ybtS. Our investigation integrating genomic, transcriptomic, and phenotypic analyses elucidates potential mechanisms underlying virulence attenuation and coordinated reprogramming in phage-resistant hvKP, providing critical insights for optimizing phage-based therapeutic strategies against multidrug-resistant pathogens and underscoring the need to consider adaptive trajectories when evaluating the therapeutic promise and evolutionary consequences of phage therapy.\n\nID: 42412325\nTitle: Enterococcus faecalis NBRC 100481 Protects the Intestinal Barrier via \u03b1-catenin/HMP-1 in Caenorhabditis elegans.\nAbstract: Intestinal barrier disruption is a hallmark of gastrointestinal disorders and is also linked to metabolic diseases, posing serious health risks. Probiotic-based interventions have thus attracted growing attention. This study isolated Enterococcus faecalis NBRC 100481 from recovered colitis mice after dietary intervention with pentagalloyl glucose (PGG), and evaluated its protective effects and PGG's regulatory role. Fermentation revealed that PGG enhanced metabolic activity of E. faecalis NBRC 100481 and promoted production of bioactive metabolites such as N-acetylglutamic acid and 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde, which reduced intestinal permeability in Caenorhabditis elegans model. The strain also modulated host responses by preserving epithelial structure and suppressing aberrant expression of VHA-6. Its protective effects were abolished in zoo-1 and hmp-1 mutant worms, suggesting a dependence on host adhesion protein-related pathways. Notably, it attenuated the injury-induced upregulation of \u03b1-catenin/HMP-1 in worms with intestinal injury. Collectively, E. faecalis NBRC 100481, modulated by PGG, enhances intestinal barrier function through coordinated microbial metabolite production and host regulatory pathways, with the \u03b1-catenin/HMP-1 axis involved as a downstream component. This study offers new insights into polyphenol-probiotic-host interactions and provides strain-level evidence for probiotic-based barrier repair strategies.\n\nID: 42412324\nTitle: Targeting the Gut-Heart Axis in Atherosclerosis: Microbial Metabolites, Molecular Mechanisms, and Precision Therapeutics.\nAbstract: Despite advances in lipid-lowering and anti-inflammatory medications, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) continues to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Recent studies have identified the gut microbiota as a key modulator of cardiovascular health via the gut-heart axis. This review investigates the molecular processes by which microbial metabolites affect atherogenesis. Proatherogenic substances like trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), which are produced from dietary precursors through gut microbial and hepatic metabolism, aggravate foam cell production, platelet aggregation, and vascular inflammation. Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), such as butyrate and propionate, have been shown to protect against atherosclerosis by activating G-protein-coupled receptors, regulating gene expression, and improving endothelial function. Additionally, secondary bile acids, tryptophan derivatives, and phenylacetylglutamine have emerged as important microbial metabolites involved in vascular disease. The review also summarizes various therapeutic strategies such as use of probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, precision microbiome editing (using bacteriophages and CRISPR-Cas systems), and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for targeting gut-heart axis. Multi-omic systems combined with artificial intelligence can now detect disease-specific microbial signatures, improving risk stratification and paving the way for precision microbiome-based therapeutics. However, challenges such as determining causality, regulatory intricacies, and inter-individual variability in host-microbiome interactions remain. Despite these obstacles, the gut-heart axis provides a disruptive paradigm in preventive cardiology by emphasizing tailored microbiome therapies as a complement to traditional ASCVD care.\n\nID: 42412323\nTitle: Enterococcus hirae Y-HS Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis by Activating PXR/Nrf2-mediated Metabolic-immune Crosstalk.\nAbstract: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with limited non-invasive biomarkers and variable responses to probiotics. This study investigates the probiotic potential of Enterococcus hirae Y-HS isolated from healthy beef cattle and its mechanisms in alleviating UC. In vitro probiotic properties of Y-HS were assessed. Public transcriptomic datasets (GSE179285, GSE87466, GSE206285) were analysed to identify differentially expressed genes in UC patients. Machine learning integrated with protein-protein interaction network analysis identified core diagnostic genes. A DSS-induced murine colitis model was established to evaluate Y-HS intervention effects. Y-HS exhibited excellent gastrointestinal tolerance, no haemolytic activity and antibiotic susceptibility. Transcriptomic analysis identified 768 DEGs in UC patients. Machine learning yielded four metabolism-associated signature genes-CYP3A4, UGT1A6, HSD17B6 and SRD5A3-with diagnostic accuracy (AUC 0.72-0.84). In DSS-induced colitis, Y-HS dose-dependently attenuated disease activity, remodelled gut microbiota (increasing Lactobacillus, decreasing Escherichia-Shigella), activated PXR/Nrf2 signalling, upregulated detoxification enzymes (CYP3A4, UGT1A6) and tight junction proteins, while downregulating HSD17B6, SRD5A3 and cleaved caspase-3. These changes were accompanied by reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines and elevated IL-10. E. hirae Y-HS alleviates UC through coordinated modulation of gut microbiota, host metabolism, inflammation and barrier function. The identified metabolic gene signature offers potential non-invasive biomarkers for UC.\n\nID: 42412322\nTitle: Expanding the Use of Meat Bioprotective Carnobacterium maltaromaticum as Potential Probiotic for Human Consumption.\nAbstract: This study evaluated the probiotic potential of three Carnobacterium maltaromaticum strains (CM_B824, CM_B827, and CM_B829) previously recognized for their bioprotective effects in meat products. The strains were characterized based on cell surface hydrophobicity, auto-aggregation, co-aggregation with foodborne pathogens, and their ability to inhibit pathogen adhesion to Caco-2 cells through competition, displacement, and exclusion assays. Survival under simulated gastrointestinal conditions and effects on Caco-2 cell viability (PrestoBlue assay) were also assessed. C. maltaromaticum strains exhibited exceptionally high cell surface hydrophobicity (~\u200998% affinity to xylene and toluene), significantly outperforming the commercial control Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG ATCC 53,101 (LR) (46% and 35%, respectively). While auto-aggregation was moderate (32% for CM vs. 53% for LR), the CM strains effectively reduced the adherence of Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella spp., and E. coli O157:H7 to Caco-2 cells, with competition being the most effective inhibitory mechanism. Notably, CM_B824 demonstrated the strongest reduction in pathogen adherence. Furthermore, neither individual strains nor their combination (CM_pool) affected Caco-2 viability. Under simulated digestion, the CM_pool showed superior resilience compared to LR, maintaining higher survivability (88% vs. 66%) and viable counts (>\u20098 log CFU/g). These results indicate that the dual functionality of the CM strains, combining established bioprotective efficacy in food matrices with robust probiotic potential, positions them as versatile candidates for multifunctional food applications. Their ability to simultaneously enhance food safety and provide health benefits upon ingestion offers a significant strategic advantage for the functional food industry.\n\nID: 42412321\nTitle: Porcine Beta Defensin 2 Alleviates Apoptosis and Restores Proliferation in IPEC-J2 Cells Challenged with ETEC K88 by Inhibiting the Akt Signaling Pathway.\nAbstract: Porcine \u03b2-defensin 2 (pBD2) is an antimicrobial peptide with both antibacterial and immunomodulatory activities and plays an important role against pathogens. Our previous results suggested that pBD2 might exert its protective effects against E. coli by regulating cell apoptosis and proliferation through the Akt signaling pathway. However, the specific roles and underlying mechanisms of pBD2 in regulating these cellular processes remain unclear. In this study, porcine intestinal epithelial cells (IPEC-J2) were treated with pBD2 in the presence of Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) K88 challenge. pBD2 inhibited ETEC-induced apoptosis, decreased the levels of cleaved caspase-3 and caspase-9, and restored mitochondrial membrane potential, suggesting that pBD2 inhibited ETEC-induced apoptosis via the intrinsic apoptotic pathway. Moreover, pBD2 restored cell proliferation and attenuated ETEC-induced cell cycle arrest in the G0/G1 phase, and upregulated the expression of proliferation-related genes including CDC25A, CDC6, E2F2 and PCNA. In addition, the results further revealed that pBD2 attenuated cell apoptosis and restored cell proliferation in ETEC K88-infected IPEC-J2 cells by inhibiting the Akt signaling pathway. Our results provide further evidence for the protective effects of pBD2 on intestinal epithelial cells and extend its known biological roles. This study elucidates an anti-apoptotic and pro-proliferative mechanism of pBD2 against ETEC infection and provides insights into its potential application.\n\nID: 42412160\nTitle: Lactobacillus strains in the prevention and disruption of antimicrobial-resistance in pathogenic microbial biofilms: a review of mechanisms and clinical perspective.\nAbstract: The growing prevalence of antibiotic resistance, coupled with the heightened drug tolerance exhibited by biofilm-associated infections, represents a major public health challenge and demands the development of innovative therapeutic interventions. Probiotics, particularly the genus Lactobacilli, offer an effective, multifaceted strategy that targets biofilm-associated pathogens through competitive exclusion, secretion of antimicrobial metabolites, disruption of quorum sensing, enzymatic degradation of extracellular polymeric substances, and host immunomodulation. Studies demonstrate robust efficacy of probiotics against clinically challenging pathogens, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Clostridioides difficile, Helicobacter pylori, and pathogenic Escherichia coli. Postbiotics, particularly cell-free supernatants and purified bacteriocins, offer standardized, shelf-life probiotic products. Notably, synergistic combinations with conventional antibiotics, phytochemicals, or bacteriophages enhance antimicrobial activity while enabling dose-reduction strategies to mitigate the development of resistance. However, compelling preclinical evidence, clinical translation remains constrained by the imperative for strain-specific characterization, methodologically robust randomized controlled trials, and comprehensive safety validation. This study critically mentions current mechanisms underlying Lactobacillus-mediated anti-biofilm strategies and identifies priority research essential to accelerating clinical application.\n\nID: 42411838\nTitle: Bioactive environments to combat antimicrobial resistance: artificial intelligence and model-driven microbial biocontrol for living materials.\nAbstract: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to outpace development of new therapeutics. Many interventions focus on treating infection after it occurs, but resistant pathogens often emerge, persist, and spread within reservoirs, such as built environments. Microbial biocontrol offers a complementary, upstream strategy by reshaping ecological interactions to suppress the colonization, persistence, and transmission of AMR pathogens. Currently, biocontrol design relies upon the presumed functionality of probiotic genera across diverse environments despite limited experimental validation, alongside heuristic model predictions that prioritize efficiency over sensitivity. These approaches yield inconsistent outcomes, reflecting the context-dependent nature of microbial behavior. We review how advances in metabolic modeling and artificial intelligence (AI), in conjunction with experimental data, enable adaptable, context-aware biocontrol design with iterative design-test-learn cycles for optimization. We outline the ecological principles underlying microbial competition, highlighting Bacillus as a robust biocontrol chassis due to its biosynthetic capacity, stress tolerance, and genetic tractability. We then discuss how genome-scale, pan-genome-scale, and metabolism-and-expression models provide mechanistic insight into competitive fitness, metabolic trade-offs, and persistence. AI advances these approaches by extracting patterns from multi-omic datasets to build specific, yet versatile, foundation models (FMs) that guide strain and/or consortium selection for specific built environments. Moreover, these tools facilitate safe biocontrol deployment by enabling risk assessment of persistence, ecological displacement, and horizontal gene transfer (HGT), particularly for engineered living materials (ELMs) and bioactive building surfaces. Ultimately, AI-guided modeling and systems-level design provide scalable frameworks for developing durable, preventive strategies against AMR, shifting the focus from reactive treatment toward proactive control of pathogen ecology.\n\nID: 42411625\nTitle: Lactobacillus paragasseri lg94 With High L-Lactic Acid Production and Probiotic Potential.\nAbstract: Lactobacillus paragasseri strains are widely used as probiotics. According to modern requirements, it is necessary to characterize their morphological, cultural, physiological-biochemical, and antagonistic properties, as well as to determine their virulence, toxigenicity, toxicity, and secondary metabolite production, to study their potential and safety. The main aim of the study was to determine the probiotic potential of the L. paragasseri lg94 strain based on its biochemical features and genomic landscape. L. paragasseri lg94 was isolated from human feces. The genus and species were determined by mass spectrometry using the MALDI Biotyper. The main cultural, biochemical, and genomic characteristics of L. paragasseri lg94 were established. The biochemical profile and L-lactic acid content of the strain were determined. Additionally, the strain's resistance to bile and low pH stress, as well as its antibiotic susceptibility, were assessed. The genomic sequence of strain lg94 was obtained using Illumina NextSeq550 sequencing. In this study, the strain lg94 isolated from the feces of a healthy child was identified as L. paragasseri. After 24 h of cultivation in API 50 CH/CHL medium, strain lg94 exhibited positive results in the fermentation of 25 carbohydrates. Strain lg94 exhibited intense L-lactic acid production, reaching a concentration of 6.41 g/L in 24 h of cultivation, indicating high acid-forming capacity. The results showed that L. paragasseri lg94 demonstrated low resistance to acid stress (pH 2.0) but high resistance to 0.3% bile, with no changes in colony morphology observed. The disk diffusion assay revealed that L. paragasseri lg94 was phenotypically susceptible to several antibiotics, including ampicillin, amoxicillin, penicillin G, tetracycline, erythromycin, and chloramphenicol, with intermediate resistance to oxacillin and resistance to fosfomycin, gentamicin, and clindamycin. The whole-genome of L. paragasseri lg94 was sequenced. The absence of antibiotic resistance, pathogenicity, and virulence determinants in the genome was confirmed. Strain lg94 has genes for the production of gassericin T, enterolysin A, and helveticin J. The results of the studies showed that L. paragasseri lg94 has probiotic potential, and it is recommended to continue studying its antagonistic activity and secondary metabolite production.\n\nID: 42411541\nTitle: Non-Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection: A Narrative Review & Clinical Guide for Primary and Hospital Care.\nAbstract: Recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) is a common and distressing condition disproportionately affecting females. It also accounts for a substantial proportion of antibiotic prescribing in primary care. Repeated antibiotic exposure contributes to adverse effects, disruption of the urogenital microbiome and the accelerating global threat of antimicrobial resistance. Consequently, contemporary clinical guidelines increasingly emphasise non-antibiotic prophylactic strategies as a core component of rUTI management. This narrative review synthesises contemporary evidence and guideline recommendations from the European Association of Urology (EAU), the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), and the American Urological Association (AUA) on non-antibiotic prophylaxis for rUTI. It places particular focus on practical implementation in primary care. Behavioural and risk-factor optimisation, methenamine hippurate, topical estrogen, D-mannose, probiotics, cranberry products, immunoactive prophylaxis and intravesical therapies are reviewed. These are appraised with respect to efficacy, safety, tolerability, accessibility and quality of evidence. This review highlights key differences in guideline positioning and identifies areas of ongoing uncertainty and future research. Additionally, this review explores the central role of general practitioners in confirming diagnosis and initiating first-line non-antibiotic prophylaxis. Moreover, their role in supporting shared decision-making and managing timely specialist referral, where appropriate, is highlighted. Considerations for both men and women with rUTI are discussed. To support the translation of evidence into practice, this article includes pragmatic clinical tools, such as a shared decision-making aid, a stepwise treatment algorithm, and a structured risk-factor checklist. By integrating evidence-based non-antibiotic strategies into routine care, clinicians can reduce antibiotic exposure, improve patient outcomes, and respond proactively to the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance.\n\nID: 42411397\nTitle: Human-Centered Innovation: Precision Nutrition and the Future of Food.\nAbstract: Nutritional science is moving beyond one-size-fits-all recommendations toward more precise and personalized approaches, yet its implementation pathway remains unclear. This paper proposes a human-centered precision nutrition framework that highlights the central roles of artificial intelligence (AI), food innovation, and human agency. By integrating multidimensional data, including clinical phenotypes, multi-omics, lifestyle, and personal context, AI can assess health status to identify \"what needs to be regulated\" and predict dietary responses based on baseline characteristics to determine \"what should be supplemented\", thereby supporting more precise dietary predictions and recommendations. However, because people are dynamic social beings, precision nutrition must also account for real-world constraints, including habits, time, finances, emotions, and daily routines. Therefore, dietary recommendations should be translated into diverse options that support personal autonomy in deciding \"how to supplement\". As important carriers of intervention, food materials may range from whole foods and natural ingredients to functional extracts, probiotics, and rationally designed functional components. Technological innovation can further translate these materials into diverse delivery formats and service models that better fit daily life. Looking ahead, precision nutrition should be guided by human-centered design, translating scientific and technological advances into practical, accessible, and sustainable dietary strategies that become part of everyday life.\n\nID: 42410982\nTitle: Organ-Specific Human Microbiomes and Dysbiosis: Mechanistic Links to Disease and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies.\nAbstract: The human microbiome is a dynamic and diverse community of microorganisms that affects susceptibility to illness and promotes wellness. Dysbiosis, or disruption of this delicately regulated microbial ecology, has been identified as a major factor in the emergence and development of systemic and organ-specific disorders. With an emphasis on dysbiosis-driven illness processes and therapeutic intervention implications, this study attempts to critically analyze host-microbiome interactions across key human organ systems. Using predetermined microbiome-related keywords, a systematic literature search (2001-2025) was carried out in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. To assess microbiome formation, organ-specific distribution, disease correlations, and therapeutic implications, English-language peer-reviewed original papers, meta-analyses, and clinical or validated animal studies were chosen and methodically compiled. Microbiome dysbiosis is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, neurological, hepatic, renal, and cancer-related illnesses by interfering with immune modulation, metabolic balance, and epithelial barrier integrity, according to evidence from human and verified animal research. Modified production of short-chain fatty acids, immunological signaling imbalance, chronic inflammation, and communication between the gut-organ axis are examples of mechanistic linkages. Immune and metabolic indicators improved condition-specifically with interventions such as probiotics, fecal microbiota transplantation, and diet-based regulation. Collectively, current evidence supports the microbiome as a modifiable determinant of disease risk and therapeutic response, underscoring its translational potential for precision medicine.\n\nID: 42410336\nTitle: Bacillus-based probiotic supplementation reshapes rumen bacterial and fungal communities and enhances carbohydrate-degrading functional capacity in weaned yaks.\nAbstract: This study evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with Bacillus-based probiotics on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, rumen fermentation, and microbial functional capacity in weaned yaks. Twenty animals were randomly assigned to a basal diet (control group, CON) or the same diet supplemented with Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus licheniformis (probiotic group, PRO) for 90 days. Probiotic supplementation increased average daily gain (P\u2009<\u20090.05) and tended to increase dry matter intake (P\u2009=\u20090.059). In addition, neutral detergent fibre and acid detergent fibre digestibility were improved (P\u2009<\u20090.05), suggesting improved degradation of structural carbohydrates. Rumen fermentation was altered, with increased concentrations of butyrate and isovalerate and reduced ammonia nitrogen, suggesting improved fermentation efficiency and nitrogen metabolism. Microbial analysis showed that probiotics reshaped both bacterial and fungal community structures without affecting \u03b1-diversity, indicating selective modulation of key microbial taxa. Notably, the relative abundance of carbohydrate-degrading genera, including Xylanibacter, was increased. Metagenomic analysis further demonstrated changes in microbial functional capacity, as evidenced by increased abundance of carbohydrate-active enzymes and genes associated with cellulose, hemicellulose, chitin, lignin, and starch degradation. These results indicate that Bacillus-based probiotics were associated with improved growth performance and enhanced rumen microbial functional potential related to carbohydrate degradation.\n\nID: 42410071\nTitle: The Protective Effects of Small-Molecule Compound 0242 Against LPS-Induced Neuroinflammation and in P301S Tau Transgenic Mice.\nAbstract: Neuroinflammation and tau pathology are central drivers of Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression, necessitating multi-target therapeutic strategies. Here, we evaluated the efficacy and mechanisms of 0242, a novel small-molecule derivative optimized from the berberine scaffold. In lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated BV-2 microglia, 0242 treatment significantly inhibited cell activation and nitric oxide release without cytotoxicity, while downregulating the mRNA levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1\u03b2 and TNF-\u03b1. Transcriptomic profiling revealed that 0242 modulated LPS-induced inflammatory gene signatures by enriched core signaling cascades, including NF-\u03baB, TLR, and JAK-STAT and upregulating cytoprotective genes such as ceruloplasmin (Cp) and Bcl2a1b. In vivo, oral administration of 0242 attenuated hippocampal astrocyte and microglial activation in an LPS-induced acute neuroinflammatory mouse model. Furthermore, in female P301S tau transgenic mice, 0242 treatment significantly improved spontaneous locomotor activity and recognition memory. Histological and biochemical analyses confirmed that 0242 suppressed hippocampal glial activation and reduced total tau protein levels in the prefrontal cortex. Collectively, these findings suggest that 0242 may exert potent anti-neuroinflammatory effects by modulating multiple immune signaling cascades and uniquely alleviates tau pathology in AD.\n\nID: 42409566\nTitle: A bioactive lysate of Corynebacterium glutamicum orchestrates intestinal barrier repair mainly through L-arginine-mediated FOXO pathway.\nAbstract: Intestinal barrier dysfunction is a core pathological feature of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Postbiotics have emerged as promising alternatives to probiotics due to their superior stability and safety. C. glutamicum is an industrial microorganism being Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS); however, the efficacy and mechanism of its lysate in repairing the intestinal barrier remain largely unexplored. In this study, a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis mouse model and a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced Caco-2 cell inflammatory barrier model were employed to evaluate the barrier-restorative effects of lysate of C. glutamicum (CG-LS). The effects of CG-LS on cell viability, barrier integrity, inflammatory responses, oxidative stress, and cell cycle progression were systematically investigated as well as its bioactive components. In vivo experiments confirmed that oral administration of live C. glutamicum (108\u00a0CFU) attenuated DSS-induced colitis. Remarkably, in vitro studies revealed for the first time that CG-LS (107\u00a0CFU/mL) exhibited superior barrier-restorative effects compared to its live counterpart, with a 72.1% reduction in IL-6 and a 3.2-fold increase in IL-10 expression. CG-LS also restored tight junction protein expression (ZO-1 and Occludin-1 by 3.1- and 2.8-fold, respectively), alleviated oxidative stress (ROS reduced by 38.8%), and reversed LPS-induced G0/G1 cell cycle arrest (from 77.0% to 62.3%). Mechanistically, CG-LS specifically activated the FOXO pathway, orchestrating downstream gene networks involved in antioxidant defense, cell cycle progression, and barrier assembly. Furthermore, L-arginine was identified as the key bioactive component in CG-LS. These findings support the development of CG-LS or L-arginine-based functional foods or dietary supplements for intestinal barrier-related disorders.\n\nID: 42409552\nTitle: Use of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LRB in high-protein multifunctional fermented milk targeted for older adults.\nAbstract: High-protein fermented milks are promising vehicles for delivering probiotics and bioactive compounds, contributing to health promotion, particularly in the context of healthy aging. This study evaluated the effect of fermenting dairy formulations with different protein profiles using Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, with a focus on bioactive potential and peptide bioaccessibility. Milk was supplemented with calcium caseinate (CC) or whey protein isolate (WPI) to obtain distinct protein profiles. Fermented and non-fermented formulations were submitted to in vitro gastrointestinal digestion under older adults' conditions, followed by the assessment of probiotic viability, bacterial growth-promoting effect, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity, and peptide bioaccessibility. L. rhamnosus remained highly viable after intestinal digestion (7.27 log CFU/mL). Fermentation also exerted a positive effect on L. rhamnosus growth-promoting potential, particularly in the WPI-supplemented formulation. Furthermore, formulations containing WPI exhibited greater ACE inhibition. The peptide profile revealed sequences derived from caseins, especially the \u03b2-casein fraction, including peptides previously described as bioactive. Overall, these findings highlight the combined role of fermentation by L. rhamnosus and protein profile in modulating the bioactive potential of high-protein fermented milks. The results also support their potential as multifunctional matrices capable of delivering bioaccessible peptides with biological relevance, contributing to the development of products aimed at promoting health during aging.\n\nID: 42409547\nTitle: Anti-inflammatory and barrier-protective effects of metabolites from Lactobacillus co-fermentation with linoleic acid and human fecal microbiota.\nAbstract: This study investigated the protective effects of metabolites generated from the co-fermentation of Lactobacillus, linoleic acid (LA) and human fecal microbiota on gut microbiota composition, intestinal inflammation and barrier function. While probiotic-derived conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) production has been reported, the functional effects of CLA-enriched metabolites derived from co-fermentation with human fecal microbiota remain unclear. Using an integrated approach including in vitro fermentation of healthy human fecal microbiota, lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW264.7/Caco-2 co-culture models and antibiotic-depleted, dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis mouse model, we found that co-fermentation with LA and either Limosilactobacillus reuteri M94 or Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DPUL-77 significantly recovered microbial composition and markedly enhanced CLA production (6-7-fold, p\u00a0<\u00a00.0001) in the fecal fermentation systems. Both in vitro and in vivo, co-fermentation metabolites reduced pro-inflammatory cytokine expression by 60-80% (p\u00a0<\u00a00.001) and increased interleukin-10 (IL-10) levels by 3-4-fold (p\u00a0<\u00a00.01). Moreover, these metabolites improved intestinal barrier function, as evidenced by enhanced tight junction protein expression, restored epithelial integrity and reduced permeability in both models (p\u00a0<\u00a00.05-0.001), with greater effects observed in the Lactobacillus\u00a0+\u00a0LA groups. Notably, CLA-enriched metabolites exhibited enhanced biological efficacy; however, the specific contribution of CLA to these effects cannot be conclusively determined. Overall, these findings suggested that co-fermentation of Lactobacillus, LA and human fecal microbiota generates bioactive metabolites associated with reduced intestinal inflammation and improved barrier function. Further studies are required to clarify the roles of specific metabolites and the underlying mechanisms.\n\nID: 42409244\nTitle: Intestinal Lactobacillus: Origins, Colonization Factors, Diversity, and Health Associations.\nAbstract: Genus Lactobacillus is one of the most widely acknowledged probiotics, already detectable in maternal breast milk and in maternal and infant feces. Its gut colonization is governed by host genetics, diet, drugs, and other environmental pressures. Accumulating evidences links the relative abundance or specific species of this genus to health outcomes spanning infancy to adulthood. Exhibiting extensive species-level and phylogenetic diversity, lactobacilli possess typical probiotic characteristics including modulate the gut microbiota, production beneficial metabolites, and anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antioxidant effects. This review aims to systematically examine: (1) the origin and colonization dynamics of Lactobacillus in the human gut; (2) host and environmental factors influencing its establishment; (3) its relationship with health and disease; (4) its diversity across populations; and (5) its probiotic properties and clinical applications. We integrate recent findings on how maternal inheritance, host factors, and environmental pressures shape Lactobacillus ecological dynamics across the human lifespan, providing a comprehensive resource for understanding this key beneficial genus and guiding future research and probiotic interventions.\n\nID: 42409138\nTitle: A biocompatible and colon-targeted oral delivery platform based on maize starch and alginate for enhancing probiotic efficacy in ulcerative colitis management.\nAbstract: Probiotics help treat ulcerative colitis (UC) by stabilizing gut microbiota, strengthening the mucosal barrier, and modulating immune responses, yet their viability plummets in the harshly acidic stomach. To overcome this limitation, we engineered a colon-targeted, double-layer oral delivery system in which Lactobacillus plantarum (LP) is first adsorbed onto porous maize starch (PMS) and subsequently coated with calcium-cross-linked alginate to form microgels (LP@aPMS). Scanning electron microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy confirmed that the dense alginate shell tightly enveloped PMS, shielding LP from gastric erosion. In dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis mice, oral administration of LP@aPMS markedly improved clinical outcomes, characterized by reduced disease-activity index and rectal bleeding scores, mitigated colonic shortening and body-weight loss, and increased overall survival rate. Mechanistically, LP@aPMS elevated the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 and significantly suppressed pro-inflammatory mediators (TNF-\u03b1, IFN-\u03b3, IL-6, IL-1\u03b2), thereby reversing DSS-induced histopathological damage in colonic tissue. These results demonstrate that PMS-based bilayer microgels provide effective gastric protection, targeted intestinal release, and potent therapeutic benefits, laying an experimental and technological foundation for next-generation probiotic microgel preparations.\n\nID: 42409133\nTitle: Lactobacillus rhamnosus-Derived Postbiotics Inhibit Proliferation, Invasion, and EMT-Associated Signaling in Colorectal Cancer Cells.\nAbstract: Probiotics and their metabolites (postbiotics) have gained increasing attention because of their anticancer potential. This study evaluated the effects of postbiotics derived from Lactobacillus rhamnosus (LR) on colorectal cancer (CRC) cells. Sterile LR culture filtrates were applied to SW480 and highly invasive SW480-I5 cells to assess cell viability, proliferation, migration, invasion, apoptosis, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-associated signaling. LR filtrates reduced cell viability in a dose-dependent manner and significantly suppressed migration and invasion, particularly in SW480-I5 cells. In addition, LR treatment inhibited proliferation and promoted apoptosis in both cell lines. Mechanistically, LR filtrates downregulated EMT-associated transcription factors (ZEB2, Snail, and Twist), mesenchymal markers (N-cadherin and Vimentin), and MMP3 expression. These findings demonstrate that LR-derived postbiotics exert inhibitory effects on colorectal cancer-associated malignant phenotypes and may represent promising adjunctive candidates for CRC modulation.\n\nID: 42406984\nTitle: A New Perspective on Endometriosis: How Gut and Reproductive Tract Microbiota Influence Disease Progression?\nAbstract: Endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory condition affecting 10% of reproductive-aged individuals, remains underdiagnosed and poorly managed due to a limited understanding of its pathogenesis. Emerging evidence highlights the gut and reproductive tract microbiota as key modulators of estrogen metabolism, immune dysregulation, and inflammation, offering novel insights into disease mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities. To synthesize current evidence on the mechanistic roles of microbiota in endometriosis pathogenesis, evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic potential of microbial biomarkers and microbiota-targeted interventions, and identify priorities for translational research. A systematic review of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases identified preclinical and clinical studies exploring microbiota-endometriosis interactions. The search strategy incorporated the terms \"endometriosis\" in combination with \"microbiota,\" \"reproductive tract,\" and \"gut\" to investigate microbial associations within gastrointestinal and reproductive systems in the context of the disease. Dysbiotic microbial profiles, characterized by reduced Lactobacillus and elevated Fannyhessea species, correlate with altered estrogen metabolism, pro-inflammatory cytokine production (eg, IL-6, TNF-\u03b1), and impaired immune surveillance in endometriosis. Preclinical studies demonstrate that probiotics and FMT attenuate lesion growth and inflammation in animal models, though human data remain limited. Noninvasive microbial signatures show promise for diagnostic applications, while causal validation in germ-free models and personalized microbiota-based therapies represent critical research gaps. The microbiota modulates endometriosis progression through hormonal, immune, and inflammatory pathways. Microbial biomarkers and therapies may improve diagnosis and treatment but require rigorous clinical validation. Advancing microbiota research could enable noninvasive diagnostics, precision therapies, and prevention strategies.\n\nID: 42406620\nTitle: The skin microbiome-immune-barrier axis: implications for inflammatory skin disorders and immunotherapeutic strategies.\nAbstract: The skin microbiome is a complex and dynamic ecosystem that plays a pivotal role in maintaining skin barrier integrity and immune homeostasis. This review provides a comprehensive synthesis of current knowledge on the composition, diversity, and functional significance of the skin microbiota, with particular emphasis on site-specific and temporal variations, as well as intrinsic and extrinsic factors influencing microbial balance. Relevant literature was identified through comprehensive searches of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases covering publications from 2018 to 2026. We discuss the multilayered architecture of the skin barrier, encompassing chemical, physical, microbial, and adaptive immune components, and highlight how commensal microorganisms contribute to barrier maintenance, lipid homeostasis, immune modulation, and colonization resistance against pathogens. Dysbiosis of the skin microbiome is critically examined in common dermatological disorders, including wound infections, atopic dermatitis, acne, and psoriasis, where microbial imbalance is closely linked to inflammation and disease progression. This review further explores emerging microbiome-targeted therapeutic strategies aimed at restoring microbial equilibrium and strengthening skin barrier function. Emerging therapies including bacteriotherapy, probiotics, phage therapy, and microbiome transplantation show promise, while challenges involving safety, ethics, and clinical translation remain important considerations.\n\nID: 42406278\nTitle: Whole-genome sequencing coupled with functional and safety validation reveals the probiotic and antimicrobial potential of traditional curd-derived Lactiplantibacillus plantarum.\nAbstract: Growing interest in natural formulations for food and health applications has intensified research on probiotic lactic acid bacteria (LAB). In this study, a LAB strain designated MIC-3 was isolated from traditional curd and evaluated using phenotypic, safety, and whole-genome approaches. The isolate exhibited typical LAB characteristics, being Gram-positive and catalase-negative with broad carbohydrate fermentation ability. MIC-3 demonstrated moderate broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, with inhibition zones up to 8.7\u00a0mm against selected pathogens. The strain was susceptible to clinically relevant antibiotics and displayed \u03b3-hemolytic activity, confirming its safety profile. It maintained viability under acidic conditions and tolerated bile salt concentrations up to 0.8%. Adhesion-associated properties were significant, with 85% auto-aggregation, strong co-aggregation with pathogens, and high cell surface hydrophobicity. Whole-genome sequencing identified the strain as Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and revealed genes supporting probiotic functionality, including stress tolerance (atp operon, groEL/groES, dnaK, clp), bile resistance (bsh/cbh, ABC transporters), adhesion (srtA, slpA, eps clusters), and bacteriocin production (pln cluster). Genes involved in lactic acid production, carbohydrate uptake, and vitamin biosynthesis were also detected, while no virulence-associated genes were identified. Collectively, these findings confirm the probiotic and functional potential of L. plantarum MIC-3 for food and health applications.\n\nID: 42405999\nTitle: Diversity and functional potential of indigenous sulfur-oxidizing bacteria in anaerobic digesters and a Thiopaq bioreactor.\nAbstract: Sulfides accumulation during anaerobic digestion negatively affects biogas quality, process stability, and infrastructure integrity, making efficient desulfurization strategies essential. This study investigated sulfur-oxidizing bacterial communities associated with anaerobic digesters and a Thiopaq\u00ae bioreactor at the Marrakech wastewater treatment plant. High-throughput 16S rRNA gene sequencing revealed a marked ecological contrast between the two systems. While the Thiopaq\u00ae bioreactor was largely dominated by a single Thioalkalibacteraceae lineage, anaerobic sludge environments harbored a phylogenetically diverse assemblage of sulfur-oxidizing bacteria spanning multiple proteobacterial families, including Thiobacillaceae, Rhodobacteraceae, Hyphomicrobiaceae, Paracoccaceae, Comamonadaceae, Rhodocyclaceae, Zoogloeaceae, Azonexaceae, and Burkholderiaceae. Phylogenetic reconstruction and culture-based isolation showed only partial overlap between sequencing-derived operational taxonomic units and cultivated strains, highlighting the complementarity of molecular and physiological approaches. Functional assays demonstrated that several indigenous isolates were capable of oxidizing sulfide produced by sulfate-reducing bacteria under both microaerophilic and nitrate-reducing conditions. Sulfide concentrations decreased from 14.87\u00a0mM to 0.03\u00a0mM, corresponding to a removal efficiency of 99.8%, under denitrifying conditions and accompanied by elemental sulfur formation. These findings indicate that locally adapted sulfur-oxidizing bacteria constitute a functional reservoir that can be exploited for improved sulfide management. The results support the development of site-specific strategies, including controlled microaeration within anaerobic digesters and the use of indigenous inocula for biological desulfurization, as alternatives to exclusive reliance on commercial strains.\n\nID: 42405775\nTitle: Probiogenomic analysis of functional potential and safety of L. plantarum 8p-a3 and DMC-S1 strains: in silico vs in vitro and in vivo data.\nAbstract: The molecular basis of the beneficial effects and the causes of the negative effects of probiotics are not entirely clear. Clarifying these issues is important for understanding the biology and assessing the safety of the microbes. Omics technologies have opened up new resources for obtaining relevant knowledge. Here, for the first time, we present the results of a comparative analysis of the functional potential and safety of two L. plantarum strains: the approved probiotic 8p-a3 and the Drosophila intestinal resident, which exhibit opposite effects on D. melanogaster as the model host organism. Through genomic analysis, extracellular vesicle studies, and in vitro and in vivo assays, we have identified the common and specific characteristics of the strains. The strains proved to be similar in a set of genes that determine benefits to the host organism, as well as in the presence of some risk factors. Significant differences between the strains are related to genes responsible for adhesion, sialic acid metabolism, mucin degradation, antimicrobial peptides, tannin resistance, and immunomodulation. In silico data correlated with in vitro and in vivo data, with the exception of antimicrobial sensitivity. Pronounced differences between the strains were found in terms of the composition and biological effects of their vesicles. In vivo data on the effects of the strains correlate with the corresponding data of their vesicles in the fruit fly model. The results obtained open up new facets in L. plantarum strains relevant for evaluating the functionality and safety of probiotics.IMPORTANCEUsing a probiogenomic approach, common and specific features regarding functionality and safety were identified in the strains (the approved probiotic strain L. plantarum 8p-a3 and the Drosophila intestinal bacterium L. plantarum DMC-S1), which exhibit opposite effects on the model host organism (D. melanogaster). The genomic analysis was supplemented by the analysis of extracellular vesicles of the strains. Comparative analysis of in silico data in combination with in vitro and in vivo studies was performed, and unexpected capabilities of the strains were discovered. Novel factors, essential for evaluating the safety of probiotics, were identified. New facets in the interplay of probiotic bacterium with host organism have been revealed.\n\nID: 42405758\nTitle: Gut microbiota as key mediators of animal acclimation to temperature changes: mechanisms and interventions.\nAbstract: With the intensification of global climate change, temperature fluctuations profoundly affect animal physiology and health. Research has shown that the gut microbiota, as a critical bridge between the host and its environment, helps animals adapt to temperature changes by regulating intestinal barrier stability, immune function, and energy metabolism. This adaptive capacity underscores the indispensable role of gut microbiota in temperature change responses. In cold environments, animals increase food intake and activate brown adipose tissue to maintain body temperature, but prolonged exposure causes metabolic overload and gut microbiota imbalance. Chronic cold reduces beneficial bacteria and increases pro-inflammatory species, impairing intestinal barrier integrity and inducing systemic inflammation, ultimately leading to metabolic disorders and immunosuppression. Similarly, heat exposure leads to pathogenic overgrowth and immune dysfunction, reducing microbial diversity and increasing the abundance of harmful bacteria, ultimately impairing animal health. Furthermore, the gut-brain axis plays a central role in coping with environmental stress, as temperature change alters microbial composition and metabolites, impacting neurotransmitter synthesis and release, thereby regulating physiological states and emotional responses. Finally, targeted microbial interventions-such as fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics-are discussed as effective strategies to restore gut microbiota homeostasis, enhance host resilience to temperature change, and improve animal health under temperature fluctuations.\n\nID: 42405387\nTitle: Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-The Interplay between Vaginal Microbiota and HPV, along with its Prevention.\nAbstract: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is considered one of the leading causes of cervical cancer and other anogenital malignancies. While most infections are considered short-term, persistent infection with some high-risk strains of HPV, such as HPV-16 and HPV-18, can lead to oncogenesis. This review explores the inter-relationship between HPV and the vaginal microbiota. It focuses on how the microbial imbalance influences viral persistence. The article is a narrative review for which a narrative literature search was conducted across PubMed, Elsevier, Scopus, and Web of Science for peer-reviewed English language publications (2000-2025). Boolean operators were used, and research was filtered for original studies and meta-analyses covering HPV prevention, diagnosis, molecular pathways, and treatment. Preventive strategies include vaccinations such as Cervarix and Gardasil that are considered to be the most effective when they are administered between the ages of 9 and 14. A healthy vaginal microbiome is considered to strengthen the immune system and reduce persistence of the virus. Emerging future trends include AI-based screening, multi-omics, and precision therapies. Regardless of the available interventions, cervical cancer remains a topic of concern in low- and middle-income countries. Oncogenesis is driven by E6 and E7 oncoproteins, which disrupt cell regulation and metabolism. Beyond host immunity, the microbiota composition is a key factor in progression. AI and Personalized treatment strategies can also help in the optimisation of the treatment. The relationship between the vaginal microbiome and HPV shows that preventive strategies such as probiotics and vaccination may significantly reduce infection risk and cancer progression.\n\nID: 42405256\nTitle: Dietary prebiotics and synbiotics modulate gut microbiota and improve growth performance of Mexican pike silverside Chirostoma estor.\nAbstract: Aquaculture is the fastest-growing food production sector worldwide and is vital for a sustainable animal protein supply. However, optimizing fish performance in captivity remains a major challenge, requiring functional diets that support a healthy holobiont. This study evaluated the effects of balanced experimental diets supplemented with inulin or yeast cell wall (prebiotics), Lactobacillus acidophilus (probiotic), or their combination (synbiotics) on juvenile pike silverside (Chirostoma estor). Growth performance was monitored, and gut microbiota composition was characterized by 16S rRNA gene metabarcoding. Synbiotic and yeast cell wall supplementation significantly improved growth parameters, including weight gain, final body weight, and specific growth rate, compared to the control. Microbiota profiling revealed a core community of nine genera (Bacillus, Citrobacter, Cutibacterium, Lactobacillus, Pseudomonas, Spiroplasma, Stenotrophomonas, Streptococcus, and Thermogemmatispora), with each treatment inducing distinct shifts in bacterial composition. Candidate probiotic taxa, including Lactobacillus spp., were also identified as part of the gut microbial response to dietary treatments. Functional predictions further indicated an enrichment of bacterial biosynthetic pathways in synbiotic and yeast cell wall treatments, aligning with the observed improvements in growth and feed efficiency. These findings indicated that yeast cell wall and synbiotic supplementation modulated gut microbial composition and were associated with improved growth performance in C.\u00a0 estor, underscoring the role of microbiome-targeted nutrition in this species.\n\nID: 42404796\nTitle: Editorial: Probiotics and bioactive agents in modulating harmful oral biofilms.\nAbstract: \n\nID: 42404787\nTitle: The gut microbiota-bile acid axis in liver transplantation: implications for postoperative complications and therapeutic strategies.\nAbstract: Liver transplantation (LT) is a critical intervention for end-stage liver disease, while complications, such as infections, graft rejection, and metabolic disturbances are common post-transplant. The gut microbiota-bile acid (GM-BA) axis plays a pivotal role in regulating liver function and overall health, influencing both the gut microbiota and bile acid metabolism. This review explored the complex interplay between the gut microbiota (GM) and bile acids during liver transplantation. It also discussed how disruptions in this axis can lead to post-transplant complications, such as infection, rejection, and liver injury. Specifically, the role of microbiota-derived bile acids was assessed in shaping immune responses and metabolic pathways that may impact liver graft function. Furthermore, therapeutic strategies aimed at modulating the GM-BA axis were reviewed to improve post-transplant outcomes, including the use of probiotics, prebiotics, and bile acid receptor modulators. Understanding the mechanisms behind GM-BA dysregulation may provide new directions for improving liver transplant survival and reducing complications.\n\nID: 42404783\nTitle: Gut microbiota-immune crosstalk in osteoarthritis: pathogenic mechanisms and emerging therapeutic opportunities.\nAbstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) has traditionally been viewed as a degenerative joint disorder primarily associated with mechanical stress and progressive structural damage. Increasing evidence, however, indicates that immune imbalance and persistent low-grade inflammation are critically involved in disease initiation and progression. In this context, alterations in the gut microbiota have attracted growing attention due to their capacity to influence systemic immune responses. Here, we provide an integrated overview of the interactions between the gut microbiota and the immune system in OA and introduce the concept of a \"gut microbiota-immune-joint axis\" to describe this interconnected regulatory network. Disruption of the gut microbial ecosystem may impair intestinal barrier function and facilitate the entry of microbe-derived signals into the circulation. These signals subsequently activate inflammatory pathways, including TLR4/NF-\u03baB and JAK/STAT cascades, leading to immune cell reprogramming, altered macrophage polarization, and imbalanced T-cell responses. The resulting chronic inflammatory state can extend beyond the intestine and contribute to pathological changes in synovial tissue, cartilage, and subchondral bone. In addition, we summarize current progress in microbiota-oriented therapeutic strategies, particularly the use of probiotics and prebiotics, and discuss their potential roles in modulating immune responses and restoring systemic homeostasis. Finally, we highlight existing challenges and propose future directions, emphasizing the importance of multi-omics integration and longitudinal clinical studies to better understand the dynamic nature of microbiota-immune interactions and to support the development of targeted interventions in OA.\n\nID: 42404381\nTitle: Functional Feeds as Immunostimulants for Aquaculture: A Molecular Perspective.\nAbstract: The development of aquafeeds that enhance immunity in fish represents an effective strategy for disease management in aquaculture. This approach involves incorporating functional ingredients with immunostimulatory properties to improve fish welfare. The use of dietary immunostimulants is considered a suitable, safe, and eco-friendly alternative to mitigate the adverse effects of antibiotics and chemotherapeutics. Hence, there is growing interest among aquaculture stakeholders in immunostimulant sources such as algae, plant derivatives, trace minerals, prebiotics, and probiotics. However, earlier studies have relied on biochemical markers to evaluate the interactions of dietary immunostimulants with the fish immune system, which provide limited mechanistic insights and reduce reproducibility for large-scale applications. Recent advances in molecular approaches, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and small RNA profiling, have been increasingly applied to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of dietary immunostimulants and to guide the development of species-specific formulations. By integrating these molecular tools, researchers can design sustainable, species-tailored immunostimulant diets that reduce the reliance on antibiotics. This review synthesizes molecular evidence on nutrient-, plant-, microbial-, and algae-based immunostimulants, highlighting how omics tools elucidate their mechanisms and support the design of species-specific functional feeds.\n\nID: 42404072\nTitle: Evaluation of dietary curcumin-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles on growth, blood biochemistry, gut barrier integrity and enteric gas emissions in weaned piglets.\nAbstract: Weaning stress often impairs growth, metabolic function, gut barrier integrity, and microbial balance in piglets, underscoring the need for effective nutritional interventions to enhance post-weaning health. This study evaluated the effects of dietary curcumin-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles (SL@Cur) on growth performance, serum biochemical profiles, antioxidant capacity, gut epithelial integrity, gut microbial diversity, and fecal noxious gas emissions in weaned piglets. Thirty-six piglets (Duroc \u00d7 [Yorkshire \u00d7 Landrace]; 28 \u00b1 1 days of age; 6-7 kg) were randomly assigned to diets containing 0, 30, or 60 mg/kg SL@Cur for 21 days. Piglets fed 30 or 60 mg/kg SL@Cur exhibited significantly higher final body weight, weight gain and average daily gain compared with control diet (p < 0.05). Myogenic gene expressions such as Pax7, Myf5 and Myf6 were significantly enhanced in piglets fed at 60 mg/kg SL@Cur compared to the control diet (p < 0.05). Serum triglycerides and total cholesterol levels were significantly reduced at 30 mg/kg (p < 0.05). The 30 mg/kg dose of SL@Cur also significantly decreased alanine aminotransferase and increased high-density lipoprotein concentrations than the control diet (p < 0.05). Serum glucose declined dose-dependently, whereas superoxide dismutase and cortisol remained unaffected. Gut barrier integrity was enhanced, as evidenced by significantly increased expression of tight junction proteins, zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) and claudin-2 concentrations in SL@Cur supplied diets (p < 0.05). Analyzing the piglets' intestinal microbiomes showed that different dietary treatments lead to variations in their bacterial communities. As a result, the lower dose increased the presence of probiotics and lactic acid bacteria, while the higher dose showed more bacterial taxa and a mixed microbial shift. Additionally, SL@Cur markedly reduced fecal NH\u2083 and H2S gas emissions (p < 0.05). Overall, SL@Cur supplementation enhanced growth performance, improved metabolic and intestinal health parameters, and reduced enteric gas emissions in weaned piglets.\n\nID: 42403181\nTitle: Genotoxicity, acute and subchronic oral toxicity assessments of postbiotics of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus IDCC 3201.\nAbstract: Postbiotics derived from lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have attracted growing interest as stable and potentially safer alternatives to probiotics for use in foods and health-related products. Comprehensive safety evaluation remains essential before their broader application. In this study, we assessed the safety profiles of RHT3201, a postbiotic preparation derived from Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus IDCC 3201, through genomic, genotoxic, acute oral, and subchronic oral toxicity studies. Whole-genome analysis showed that IDCC 3201 lacks antimicrobial resistance genes and exhibits no hemolytic activity, supporting the genomic safety of the source strain. RHT3201 showed no genotoxic potential in either in vitro or in vivo assays, as evidenced by no structural or numerical chromosomal aberrations at concentrations up to 5,000 \u03bcg/ml in CHL/IU cells and no increase in micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes, with no suppression of bone marrow erythropoiesis by oral administration of RHT3201 at doses up to 15,000 mg/kg/day using a mouse model. In rats, single oral doses of up to 15,000 mg/kg caused no mortality, treatment-related clinical signs, or gross pathological abnormalities, indicating an approximate lethal dose greater than 15,000 mg/kg. In a 90-day repeated-dose oral toxicity study, no adverse treatment-related effects were observed at doses up to 5,000 mg/kg/day. Mild liver and thyroid histopathological findings were considered adaptive and reversible. Accordingly, the no-observed-adverse-effect level was determined to be 5,000 mg/kg/day. Taken together, these findings support the safety of RHT3201 as a LAB-derived postbiotic ingredient.\n\nID: 42402985\nTitle: Bifidobacterium longum BB536 supplementation is associated with increased circulating choline plasmalogen concentrations in non-pregnant, non-lactating dairy cows.\nAbstract: Plasmalogens are ether phospholipids implicated in neuroendocrine regulation, including reproductive function. Recent studies have suggested that circulating plasmalogen concentrations are associated with reproductive performance in dairy cows; however, practical strategies to increase these concentrations remain limited. We hypothesised that supplementation with Bifidobacterium longum increases circulating choline plasmalogen concentrations and that this response depends on physiological state. Commercial probiotic products were screened using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry and metagenomics to identify candidates containing plasmalogen-producing bacteria. A product containing the characterised strain B. longum BB536 and products containing other B. longum strains were selected for in vivo evaluation. Selected products were administered to Holstein cattle, and circulating choline plasmalogen concentrations were measured using an enzyme-based fluorometric assay. In long-term non-pregnant, non-lactating dairy cows, supplementation with B. longum BB536 significantly increased circulating choline plasmalogen concentrations, with a detectable rise approximately 1 week after the start of treatment and peak concentrations during Days 8-14 (P\u00a0<\u00a00.05). In contrast, no consistent increase was observed in pregnant, lactating dairy cows. Cross-sectional analysis across pregnancy stages showed significant variation in circulating choline plasmalogen concentrations, with lower concentrations during mid- to late gestation. No adverse effects were observed in ruminal pH, blood lactate concentrations, or bodyweight. These findings suggest that supplementation with B. longum BB536 increases circulating choline plasmalogen concentrations in a state-dependent manner. This study has provided new insight into the regulation of plasmalogens in cattle and suggests a potential nutritional approach for modulating reproductive function.\n\nID: 42402613\nTitle: Association between probiotic, prebiotic, and yogurt consumption and colorectal cancer: real-world evidence from the US NHANES.\nAbstract: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is influenced by genetic, environmental, and dietary factors, with increasing evidence highlighting the role of the gut microbiota in its development. Probiotics, prebiotics, and fermented foods such as yogurt have been recognized for their ability to promote gut microbial balance and potentially reduce CRC risk. This study try to investigate the association between the consumption of these dietary components and CRC prevalence among adults aged 50 years and older. This study analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2001 to 2020. Dietary intake was assessed using the Food Frequency Questionnaire and the 30-Day Dietary Supplement Use Questionnaire, while CRC history was based on self-reported diagnoses. Multivariable logistic regressions were applied, adjusting for demographic characteristics (age, sex, race/ethnicity, poverty income ratio, education), lifestyle factors (smoking status, total energy intake, red meat intake, total dietary fiber intake), and clinical variables (BMI, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, fasting plasma glucose, and serum albumin). The final analytic sample included 9405 participants, representing an estimated 37 million U.S. adults. After adjustment, consumption of probiotics, prebiotics, or yogurt was associated with approximately 50% lower odds of CRC (adjusted odds ratio\u2009=\u20090.50; 95% CI: 0.29-0.88). These findings indicate a potential protective association of these dietary components with CRC, likely mediated through modulation of the gut microbiota. While the cross-sectional design limits causal interpretation, the results support existing literature on the beneficial role of diet in cancer prevention. Further longitudinal studies are necessary to confirm these associations and inform public health strategies aimed at reducing CRC risk through targeted dietary interventions.\n\nID: 42412259\nTitle: Sex-specific gut microbiota and metabolite signatures in Parkinson's disease: implications for personalized therapeutics.\nAbstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by dopaminergic neuron loss and \u03b1-synuclein aggregation in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc). It is a multifactorial disorder with motor and non-motor manifestations and growing evidence suggests that gastrointestinal dysfunction may precede motor onset. Sex differences influence PD risk, onset and clinical features, with men exhibiting higher prevalence and earlier onset, driven by hormonal, genetic, and metabolic factors. The gut microbiota communicates bidirectionally with the central nervous system (CNS) via the gut-brain axis, modulating neural, immune and metabolic processes. Gut dysbiosis and altered microbial metabolites contribute to PD pathogenesis, with distinct sex-specific differences in the microbial composition and functional dynamics of gut microbiota. Despite growing evidence linking the gut-brain axis to PD, sex-specific regulation of microbiota-metabolite interactions remains poorly understood, representing a critical knowledge gap. Further most studies are male-biased, neglecting sex-specific variations in microbial profiles, hormone dynamics, metabolic responses and treatment outcomes. This review addresses current evidence on sex-specific interactions between gut microbiota, metabolites, microbial metabolites and PD mechanisms, highlighting their role in oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, glial dysfunction and genetic predisposition. It further emphasizes the need for sex-tailored, precision therapeutic strategies integrating hormonal, genetic and microbial determinants to improve clinical PD outcomes.\n\nID: 42411953\nTitle: Reduced Soluble Ubiquilin2 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Carrying Ubiquilin2 (P494L) Mutation: Clinicopathological and Biochemical Evidence From an Autopsy Case.\nAbstract: We report the clinicopathological and biochemical findings of ALS associated with a UBQLN2 P494L mutation. Autopsy revealed widespread TDP-43 pathology and UBQLN2-positive inclusions. Immunoblot analysis demonstrated a marked reduction of soluble UBQLN2, supporting functional UBQLN2 insufficiency as a pathogenic mechanism underlying TDP-43 aggregation.\n\nID: 42411493\nTitle: Beyond Amyloid: Evolutionary and Immune-Metabolic Perspectives on Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is increasingly recognized as a multifactorial and systems-level disorder that extends beyond the classical amyloid cascade hypothesis. Rather than dismissing established concepts such as tau pathology, synaptic dysfunction, vascular compromise, mitochondrial abnormalities, and impaired proteostasis, emerging evidence suggests that these processes may interact dynamically with chronic immune activation, microbial signaling, and systemic metabolic stress. Recent studies examining the microbiome-gut-brain axis, chronic infection, innate immunity, and systemic immune-metabolic dysfunction have broadened the conceptual framework of AD pathogenesis. Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event. This perspective does not overturn the amyloid cascade model but instead reframes amyloid biology within a broader adaptive evolutionary context in which chronic or dysregulated activation becomes maladaptive during aging. The present opinion article integrates these converging concepts into a unified framework in which AD emerges from the prolonged interaction among immune responses, microbial exposures, metabolic disturbances, mitochondrial dysfunction, vascular injury, and age-associated failures in proteostatic resilience. This integrative interpretation seeks to humanize the disease process by viewing neurodegeneration not simply as isolated protein accumulation, but as the gradual exhaustion of ancient host-defense and energy-regulatory systems that were originally evolutionarily advantageous for survival.\n\nID: 42410908\nTitle: Nocturia Beyond the Bladder: Editorial Comment on Kira et\u00a0al.'s Nationwide JaCS 2023 Analysis.\nAbstract: \n\nID: 42410293\nTitle: Neuroinflammation in neurodegenerative diseases: pathogenic pathways and emerging pharmacotherapeutic targets in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.\nAbstract: Neuroinflammation is now widely recognized as a key contributor to the initiation and progression of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD). Chronic activation of brain-resident immune cells, including microglia and astrocytes, in response to misfolded protein aggregates such as amyloid-\u03b2 and tau in AD and \u03b1-synuclein in PD, promotes maladaptive immune signaling, sustained cytokine release, and disruption of the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This chronic brain inflammation leads to synaptic dysfunction, neuronal loss and ultimately clinical deterioration. These processes are accompanied by disease-specific factors, such as inflammation of the gut-brain axis in PD and genetic modulators including APOE4, TREM2, and LRRK2. Furthermore, the development of fluid biomarkers together with neuroimaging techniques has improved early detection and monitoring of neuroinflammation leading to personalized therapeutic approaches. Clinical trials targeting microglial phenotypes, cytokine signaling, inflammasome activity, and genetic risk factors are emerging therapeutic strategies. Model limitations and heterogeneity of patients present challenges, but insights into neuroimmune interactions could provide a path forward for disease-modifying strategies. The present review aims to summarize new knowledge about the protective and detrimental aspects of neuroinflammation in AD and PD, providing an analysis on these developing prospects for targeted interventions toward slowing or stopping neurodegeneration.\n\nID: 42410270\nTitle: [The digital patient journey in radiological emergencies : Massive hemoptysis as a\u00a0stress test of interoperability].\nAbstract: Massive hemoptysis is a\u00a0life-threatening emergency in which the risk of asphyxiation predominates over blood loss. The situation becomes particularly challenging when a\u00a0patient must be transferred from an external facility and clinically relevant information is incomplete. The initial diagnostic workup already begins prior to transfer to a\u00a0specialized center. Initial priorities are oxygenation, correct patient positioning, and early airway protection. Depending on the local infrastructure, computed tomography (CT) angiography and bronchoscopy are the preferred modes of imaging. Structured, digital transfer of information, results, and imaging data without loss of data is paramount. In peripheral or systemic bleeding, bronchial artery embolization is the first-line therapeutic option and should be performed at a specialized center. A\u00a0superselective technique, strict nontarget prevention, and adherence to established standard operating procedure (SOP) principles are essential. Massive hemoptysis is an example for the digital patient journey in radiological emergencies: when preliminary diagnostics are performed at an external hospital and definitive treatment is provided at a specialized center, the structured and rapid transfer of clinical information to that center is critical for quality of treatment. Emergency datasets on the electronic health card, the electronic patient record, and technical standards (FHIR, DICOM, and DICOMweb) are clinically relevant. European infrastructures (MyHealth@EU, European Health Data Space) may support the future of structured access to key clinical information and direct exchange of imaging data; however, they have not yet been fully integrated into routine emergency radiological practice. In radiological emergencies, interoperability is not merely a\u00a0technical feature but a\u00a0safety-relevant infrastructure component. It improves data triage, reduces media discontinuity, and may help prevent unnecessary repeat imaging. In radiological emergencies, it must be assessed at an early stage whether further treatment in an interventional center is necessary. In these cases, relevant data and clinical information should be transferred in a structured and fully digital manner without loss of information. KLINISCHES PROBLEM: Massive H\u00e4moptyse z\u00e4hlt zu den vital bedrohlichen Situationen in der Notfallmedizin, da prim\u00e4r die Asphyxiegefahr und erst nachrangig der Blutverlust im Vordergrund steht. Besonders herausfordernd sind Versorgungssituationen au\u00dferhalb des gewohnten Behandlungskontexts, etwa wenn ein Patient in ein Zentrum verlegt werden muss und relevante Informationen nicht vollst\u00e4ndig vorliegen. Die initiale Diagnostik beginnt bereits au\u00dferhalb eines spezialisierten Zentrums. Vorrang haben Oxygenierung, korrekte Lagerung, Absaugmanagement und eine niedrige Schwelle zur Atemwegssicherung. Je nach lokaler Infrastruktur k\u00f6nnen erste bildgebende und endoskopische Ma\u00dfnahmen, insbesondere Computertomographie(CT)-Angiographie und Bronchoskopie, erfolgen. Eine strukturierte und verlustfreie \u00dcbermittlung von Vorinformationen, Befunden und Bilddaten ist entscheidend. Die definitive Versorgung massiver H\u00e4moptysen mit bronchialer oder nichtbronchial-systemischer Blutungsquelle sollte in einem Zentrum mit entsprechender Expertise erfolgen. Die Bronchialarterienembolisation stellt die etablierte First-Line-Therapie dar. Entscheidend sind eine superselektive Katheterisierung, die Vermeidung von Non-Target-Embolisationen sowie die Beachtung standardisierter sicherheitsrelevanter Standard-Operating-Procedures (SOP). Damit wird die massive H\u00e4moptyse zu einem exemplarischen Fall f\u00fcr die digitale Patientenreise im radiologischen Notfall: Wenn initiale Diagnostik und definitive Therapie an unterschiedlichen Versorgungsorten stattfinden, ist ein strukturierter und rascher Transfer klinischer Informationen f\u00fcr die Behandlungsqualit\u00e4t unmittelbar relevant. DIGITALE INFRASTRUKTUR UND INTEROPERABILIT\u00e4T: Heute sind vor allem der Notfalldatensatz auf der elektronischen Gesundheitskarte, die elektronische Patientenakte sowie etablierte technische Standards (FHIR, DICOM, DICOMweb) praxisrelevant. Europ\u00e4ische Infrastrukturen (MyHealth@EU, European Health Data Space) er\u00f6ffnen dar\u00fcber hinaus eine wichtige Zukunftsperspektive f\u00fcr den grenz\u00fcberschreitenden und standardisierten Austausch klinischer Informationen und Bilddaten, befinden sich jedoch noch nicht in einer fl\u00e4chendeckend etablierten notfallradiologischen Routine. Interoperabilit\u00e4t ist im radiologischen Notfall keine rein technische Zusatzfunktion, sondern sicherheitsrelevante Infrastruktur. Sie verbessert die Datentriage, reduziert Medienbr\u00fcche und kann eine unn\u00f6tige wiederholte Bildgebung vermeiden. EMPFEHLUNG F\u00fcR DIE PRAXIS: Im radiologischen Notfall ist fr\u00fchzeitig zu pr\u00fcfen, ob eine Weiterbehandlung in einem interventionellen Zentrum erforderlich ist. Daf\u00fcr sollten relevante Daten und klinische Informationen strukturiert und m\u00f6glichst medienbruchfrei \u00fcbermittelt werden.\n\nID: 42410250\nTitle: CTE-type tau filaments in Alzheimer's disease with co-morbid LATE-NC.\nAbstract: \n\nID: 42410102\nTitle: A changed landscape: five-year retrospective on the paradigm shift in genetic testing practices for ALS in Canada.\nAbstract: Offering genetic testing is increasingly recommended for all individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), particularly following the development of gene-targeted therapies, such as tofersen for SOD1-ALS. Historically, testing was routinely offered to those with familial ALS (fALS), but inconsistently to those with sporadic ALS (sALS). We evaluated changes in genetic testing and counseling practices among Canadian ALS physicians over a five-year period spanning pivotal clinical trial results and regulatory approval of tofersen. Members of the Canadian ALS Research Network were surveyed in 2020, 2022, and 2025 about genetic testing practices for symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, gene panel composition, access to genetic counseling, and perceived drivers of change. Clinics offering genetic testing for sALS increased from 33% of clinics in 2020 and 57% in 2022 to 100% of respondents in 2025. Genetic testing for patients with a family history (fALS) was near-universal across all timepoints. Broader use of multi-gene panel testing increased over time, coinciding with sponsored testing availability. 61% of respondents reported that Health Canada approval of tofersen directly influenced their practice. Predictive testing offerings increased from 37% in 2020 to 61% in 2025. Genetic testing practices in Canada shifted substantially during late-stage clinical development and following regulatory approval of a gene-targeted therapy (tofersen). Proactive planning during the clinical trial phase facilitated rapid, nationwide adoption. This study captures a key turning point in ALS care, illustrating how therapeutic breakthroughs can redefine national clinical standards.\n\nID: 42409990\nTitle: [Beau's lines: nail disorder reflecting chemotherapy cycles].\nAbstract: \n\nID: 42409979\nTitle: [Psychotropic drug research in Germany: challenges of early benefit assessment and precision psychiatry].\nAbstract: The path to more precise and innovative psychotropic drugs is arduous and lengthy due to the complexity of mental illnesses and high regulatory hurdles. Nevertheless, several drugs have been developed and approved in the USA and the EU in recent years; however, not all of them were able to prevail in the benefit assessment in Germany. In order to exchange ideas about new precision medicine approaches as well as problems in the development and market access of psychotropic drugs and their possible solutions, the German Society of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Psychosomatics and Neurology (DGPPN) in cooperation with the House of Pharma & Healthcare hosted the round table on the future of psychotropic drug research in Frankfurt on 24\u00a0August 2023. Participants from clinical care, academic research, the pharmaceutical industry and patient representatives came together. What initiatives are necessary in the field of psychiatry research and regulation in order to successfully develop psychotropic drugs in Germany and to be able to introduce them into care? The article represents a\u00a0synthesis of the lecture and discussion contributions of the 1\u2011day event. Current challenges are due to the fact that the biological mechanisms of mental illnesses are complex and heterogeneous and are insufficiently mapped by the current diagnostic entities. The benefit assessment of a\u00a0preparation by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) often fails if an appropriate comparator therapy (zVT) cannot be reasonably selected or tested in a\u00a0study. Platform studies (APT), which test the efficacy of several preparations at the same time with a\u00a0control arm, can speed up the approval process and are meaningful. Consultations by the G\u2011BA in advance should be binding. The integration of empirical expertise can significantly enrich psychotropic drug research. Continuous dialogue between authorities, economy, science, politics and representatives of those affected is needed to promote the development and approval of psychotropic drugs and thus improve the quality of life of patients. HINTERGRUND: Der Weg zu pr\u00e4ziseren und innovativen Psychopharmaka ist aufgrund der Komplexit\u00e4t psychischer Erkrankungen und hohen regulatorischen H\u00fcrden m\u00fchsam und langwierig. Dennoch wurden in den letzten Jahren mehrere Medikamente entwickelt und in den USA bzw. der EU zugelassen; sie konnten sich in Deutschland jedoch nicht alle in der Nutzenbewertung durchsetzen. Um sich \u00fcber neue pr\u00e4zisionsmedizinische Ans\u00e4tze sowie Probleme bei der Entwicklung und dem Marktzugang von Psychopharmaka und deren L\u00f6sungsm\u00f6glichkeiten auszutauschen, veranstaltete die Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Psychosomatik und Nervenheilkunde (DGPPN) in Kooperation mit House of Pharma & Healthcare am 24.08.2023 den Runden Tisch zur Zukunft der Psychopharmakaforschung in Frankfurt. Teilnehmende aus klinischer Versorgung, akademischer Forschung, Pharmaindustrie und Betroffenenvertretung kamen zusammen. Welche Initiativen sind im Bereich Psychiatrieforschung und Regulatorik notwendig, um Psychopharmaka in Deutschland erfolgreich zu entwickeln und in die Versorgung einbringen zu k\u00f6nnen? Der Beitrag stellt eine Synthese der Vortrags- und Diskussionsbeitr\u00e4ge der eint\u00e4gigen Veranstaltung dar. Aktuelle Herausforderungen liegen darin begr\u00fcndet, dass die biologischen Mechanismen psychischer Erkrankungen komplex und heterogen sind und mit den aktuellen diagnostischen Entit\u00e4ten nur unzureichend abgebildet sind. Die Nutzenbewertung eines Pr\u00e4parates durch den Gemeinsamen Bundesausschuss (G-BA) scheitert oftmals, wenn eine zweckm\u00e4\u00dfige Vergleichstherapie (zVT) nicht sinnvoll ausgew\u00e4hlt oder in einer Studie gepr\u00fcft werden kann. Plattformstudien (APTs), die mehrere Pr\u00e4parate gleichzeitig mit einem Kontrollarm auf ihre Wirksamkeit \u00fcberpr\u00fcfen, k\u00f6nnen das Zulassungsverfahren beschleunigen und sind aussagekr\u00e4ftig. Beratungen durch den G\u2011BA im Vorfeld sollten verbindlich sein. Die Einbindung von Erfahrungsexpertise kann die Psychopharmakaforschung wesentlich bereichern. Es bedarf eines kontinuierlichen Dialogs zwischen Beh\u00f6rden, Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft, Politik und Betroffenenvertretern, um die Entwicklung und Zulassung von Psychopharmaka voranzutreiben und damit die Lebensqualit\u00e4t von Patientinnen und Patienten zu steigern.\n\nID: 42407404\nTitle: The contribution of trapezius and sternocleidomastoideus motor evoked potentials in the diagnosis of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: We aimed to evaluate the role of corticobulbar motor evoked potentials (MEPs) as an objective electrophysiological measure to support clinical assessment of upper motor neurons in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Seventy-three patients with ALS and 44 healthy individuals with similar age and sex underwent transcranial magnetic stimulation with MEP recordings from the sternocleidomastoideus (SCM), trapezius, and abductor pollicis brevis muscles. Corticobulbar involvement was defined by prolonged cortical MEP latency or central motor conduction time (CMCT) or absence of MEP responses. Awaji-Shima diagnostic categories were evaluated before and after the incorporation of corticobulbar MEP abnormalities. Corticobulbar MEP abnormalities were significantly more frequent in patients with ALS than in controls. Prolonged SCM-MEP latency and CMCT were the most sensitive electrophysiological markers of corticobulbar involvement. When interpreted alongside clinical upper motor neuron signs, corticobulbar MEP abnormalities facilitated upward diagnostic reclassification within the Awaji-Shima framework. One-fifth of patients who were initially classified as possible or probable ALS were reclassified as probable ALS and definite ALS, respectively, following inclusion of SCM- and trapezius-MEP abnormalities. Corticobulbar MEP assessment provides objective electrophysiological support for upper motor neuron dysfunction and enhances diagnostic sensitivity when used in conjunction with the Awaji-Shima diagnostic framework. This study demonstrates that electrophysiological assessment of the corticobulbar pathway using SCM- and trapezius-MEPs provides objective evidence of upper motor neuron dysfunction in ALS.\n\nID: 42407013\nTitle: Role of the Upper Motor Neuron in the Generation of Fasciculations in Early Disease Stages of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.\nAbstract: The origin of fasciculation potentials (FPs) in the early stages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remains a subject of debate. We investigated the role of the motor cortex in FP generation by comparing resting FP frequency in the first dorsal interosseous (FDI) muscle before and after motor cortex inhibition induced by continuous theta-burst stimulation (cTBS). We studied patients with early-stage ALS (G1) and a disease-control group (G2) comprising individuals with chronic lower motor neuron (LMN) disorders or benign fasciculation syndrome without upper motor neuron (UMN) involvement. Inclusion required a right FDI strength of MRC grade 4+ or 5. At baseline, we recorded FP frequency and amplitude in the right FDI (3 replicates) and the motor evoked potential (MEP) amplitude. These measures were repeated immediately after cTBS-induced corticomotor inhibition. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Twenty-two patients with ALS (14 men; median age 65.5 years; 72.7% spinal onset) were included, with a median disease duration of 6.4 months and a mean ALSFRS-R score of 44. The control group (G2) consisted of 11 participants. Notably, 50% of the ALS cohort showed no neurogenic features on needle EMG of the right FDI at enrollment. Baseline peripheral and cortical amplitudes and left hemisphere motor thresholds were comparable between groups. After cTBS, MEP amplitudes decreased significantly in both G1 (0.93 vs 0.50 mV, p = 0.02) and G2 (1.23 vs 0.38 mV, p = 0.02). However, a significant reduction in FP frequency (39.5%) occurred only in the ALS group (0.43 vs 0.26 Hz, p < 0.001), whereas no change was observed in G2 (0.60 vs 0.77 Hz, p = 0.14). Patients with ALS with a normal FDI EMG demonstrated an even greater reduction in FP frequency (54.5%). FP amplitudes remained stable across both groups after cTBS. Our findings indicate that in early ALS, LMN excitability is significantly modulated by descending corticospinal input. The reduction in FP frequency after cortical inhibition suggests that FPs in early ALS are driven by a combination of both UMN and LMN hyperexcitability, distinguishing them from fasciculations in other neurogenic disorders.\n\nID: 42406818\nTitle: School-Based Occupational Therapy Interventions Through the Lens of the F-Words Framework: A Scoping Review.\nAbstract: School participation plays a critical role in children's development; however, the extent to which school-based occupational therapy (SBOT) interventions align with the 'F-words for Child Development' (Functioning, Family, Fitness, Friendships, Fun, Future) has not been systematically examined. This study aims to systematically scope SBOT interventions published between 1990 and 2025 and classify them according to the F-words framework. The review adopted the Arksey-O'Malley scoping review framework as the foundational methodological structure and incorporated Levac et\u00a0al.'s refinements to enhance rigour. The review was informed by Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidance for scoping reviews, and reporting followed the PRISMA-ScR checklist. PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science were searched using strategies grounded in the OTPF-4 and MeSH. Eligibility criteria included peer-reviewed intervention studies delivered in schools to students aged 3-18\u2009years, published in English between 1990 and 2025. Of 2406 records, 35 studies met the inclusion criteria. Most originated from North America and Australia. The distribution of interventions across the F-words domains was uneven: Functioning appeared in 34 studies (97%), Fitness in 29 (83%), Fun in 23 (66%), Family in 18 (51%), Future in 11 (31%) and Friendships in only 7 (20%). SBOT research predominantly emphasizes Functioning and Fitness, while Friendships and Future are comparatively neglected. A more balanced application of the F-words framework would provide a broader understanding of how SBOT interventions are distributed across child development domains.\n\nID: 42406382\nTitle: Antisense Oligonucleotide Tofersen Distribution in the Central Nervous System of SOD1-ALS Autopsy Tissue Donors.\nAbstract: Tofersen is a disease-modifying antisense oligonucleotide therapeutic for people living with SOD1-amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (SOD1-ALS). Autopsy tissue donors have provided the first opportunity to study the distribution of intrathecally administered tofersen in human central nervous system tissues. To determine the tissue distribution of tofersen and to provide the first estimates of SOD1 reduction in human somatic motor systems tissues. This was a cross-sectional autopsy tissue case series conducted between 2018 and 2026. Autopsies were performed at 3 US academic medical institutions. Tissue samples from 8 deceased patients who lived with SOD1-ALS, participated in tofersen clinical trials (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifiers NCT02623699 [An Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Study of BIIB067 (Tofersen) in Adults With Inherited Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)] and NCT03070119 [Long-Term Evaluation of BIIB067 (Tofersen)]) or the Expanded Access Program, and whose families authorized autopsies were eligible for this study. All autopsy tissue donors known at the time of this study were included (none were excluded). Analyses were conducted between August 2020 and January 2026. Participants received multiple intrathecal 20- to 100-mg tofersen doses. Tofersen tissue concentrations were measured using hybridization enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). SOD1 messenger RNA (mRNA) and protein reduction estimates, defined as percentage SOD1 levels in this study's recently treated autopsy tissue donors compared to a cohort of samples from tofersen-naive SOD1-ALS autopsy tissue donors, were measured using quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and ELISA. Histological localization of tofersen and SOD1 transcripts were studied using immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization assays. In 8 tofersen-treated autopsy tissue donors (5 male and 3 female donors; age range, 42-66 years), spinal cord and motor cortical tissue tofersen concentrations strongly correlated with predictions based on individual dosing histories and a preclinical pharmacokinetic model. For 3 recently treated autopsy tissue donors, reductions in lumbar spinal cord tissue SOD1 mRNA and protein levels ranged from 45% to 84% despite not having been administered 1 to 2 scheduled doses before autopsy. Residual somatic motor neurons demonstrated tofersen transduction and low SOD1 mRNA probe hybridization. Misfolded SOD1 protein inclusions were detected in residual motor neurons of tofersen-naive SOD1-ALS tissue donor controls and tofersen-treated tissue donors. Meningeal and perivascular lymphocytic immune responses were observed in 5 recently treated tissue donors but were not apparent in tissue donors with remote final tofersen doses. This case series presents the first emerging autopsy tissue data confirming the predicted distribution of tofersen and robust SOD1 protein reduction in human somatic motor systems tissues.\n\nID: 42406299\nTitle: Microplastic-Induced Disruption of Intestinal Barrier Integrity and Triggering Neuroinflammatory Responses Through Gut-Brain Axis Dysregulation Mediated by NF-\u03baB/PPAR-\u03b3/BDNF Signalling Pathways.\nAbstract: Microplastics (MPs) are emerging environmental contaminants increasingly implicated in intestinal dysfunction and neuroinflammatory alterations through gut-brain axis (GBA) dysregulation. However, the mechanistic involvement of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) MPs in GBA-associated neurotoxicity remains insufficiently understood. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the impact of PE- and PP-MPs on intestinal barrier integrity, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and synaptic dysfunction. Following physicochemical characterization, experimental animals were orally exposed to PE- and PP-MPs (10 and 100\u00a0mg/kg BW) for 45 consecutive days. MP exposure significantly disrupted intestinal barrier integrity, reduced zonula occludens-1 expression, and altered short-chain fatty acid profiles, indicating impaired gut microbial metabolic activity. Concurrently, oxidative stress and inflammatory responses were evidenced by reduced antioxidant defence, increased lipid peroxidation, elevated inflammatory mediators, and altered neurochemical markers in small intestine and brain tissues. Behavioral abnormalities, increased amyloid precursor protein (APP) expression, tau-associated pathological alterations, and histopathological changes further indicated GBA impairment following MP exposure. Notably, PE-MPs produced comparatively greater toxicological effects than PP-MPs, particularly at higher dose. Overall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation.\n\nID: 42405987\nTitle: Feasibility and sensitivity of a multimodal digital endpoint panel for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a prospective cohort study.\nAbstract: Background: The use of digital technology may improve monitoring of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) but a multimodal approach is likely required to capture the full disease phenotype. We evaluated the feasibility of a multimodal home monitoring protocol in ALS. Methods: We conducted a 3-month prospective cohort study at the University Medical Center Utrecht, Netherlands, with monthly home assessments of spirometry, accelerometry, speech, and questionnaires on functioning. The primary outcome was protocol adherence, defined as percentage of completed assessments. Secondary outcomes included acceptability ((totally) agree, neutral, (totally) disagree), and perceived burden, ranging from 0 (no burden) to 10 (extremely burdensome). Exploratory analyses were performed to evaluate changes in digital endpoints using linear mixed-effects models. Findings: Fifty patients with ALS were included (January 2023 - June 2025), of whom 47 (94%) completed the 3-month follow-up. Overall adherence was 83.2% (95% CI 76.9-88.6) and did not differ across modalities (p\u2009=\u20090.75). Adherers did not differ from non-adherers in either demographic or disease characteristics. In month 3, 93.0% to 95.3% of patients considered monthly remote assessments as acceptable, with a mean burden score of 2.0 (95% CI 1.7 to 2.3); burden was highest for speech (2.5) and the lowest for questionnaires (1.5). Digital endpoints showed significant change over 3\u2009months (all p\u2009<\u20090.05). Interpretation: This study demonstrates good adherence and acceptability of a multimodal remote monitoring protocol. Digital endpoints offer an innovative approach to capturing disease progression. Future research should assess its long-term feasibility, added value, and integration alongside established clinical outcomes.\n\nID: 42405986\nTitle: Crown-root ratio as an indicator for assessing orthodontic treatment-induced external apical root resorption.\nAbstract: External apical root resorption (EARR) is a\u00a0common sequel of orthodontic treatment. Yet, there is no simple, universal and reliable method to quantify this. This retrospective study assessed EARR by comparing crown-root ratios calculated before and after fixed orthodontic treatment as determined from digital orthopantomograms, using software. Pre- and post-treatment digital orthopantomograms of 75\u00a0patients (37\u00a0males, 38\u00a0females) aged 15-30\u00a0years, who underwent fixed orthodontic mechanotherapy with a\u00a0nonextraction protocol for 12-18\u00a0months, were selected. Crown and root lengths of specific maxillary and mandibular teeth were measured on these 150 digital orthopantomograms (OPG) using modified Lind method after calibration on the WebCeph software (version 1.5.0, Premium, Assemble Circle Corp, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea) and crown-root ratios were calculated. Statistical analysis was done using the 't'\u00a0test. The post-treatment crown-root ratios were significantly higher than pre-treatment ratios for all teeth in both males and females (p\u202f<\u20090.05). EARR assessed from crown-root ratios was highest for maxillary lateral incisors followed by maxillary central incisors, with least values observed for mandibular canines. No significant gender differences were noticed for crown-root ratios among all cases. Maxillary teeth experienced significantly more EARR compared to mandibular teeth, though this was not statistically significant for the second premolars. Crown-root ratio is a\u00a0useful means for evaluating EARR, as it is not affected by the changes in magnification. The study proved that this method may serve as a\u00a0valuable adjunctive tool for clinicians to ascertain an important iatrogenic effect, usually encountered and often overlooked during and after orthodontic treatment. ZIELSETZUNG: Externe apikale Wurzelresorption (EARR) ist eine h\u00e4ufige Folgeerscheinung kieferorthop\u00e4discher Behandlungen. Bislang gibt es jedoch keine einfache, universell anwendbare und zuverl\u00e4ssige Methode, um eine EARR zu quantifizieren. In dieser retrospektiven Studie wurde die EARR bewertet, indem die vor und nach einer festsitzenden kieferorthop\u00e4dischen Behandlung berechneten Kronen-Wurzel-Quotienten, die anhand digitaler Orthopantomogramme ermittelt wurden, mithilfe entsprechender Software verglichen wurden. Ausgew\u00e4hlt wurden digitale Pr\u00e4- und Post-Behandlung-Orthopantomogramme von 75\u00a0Patienten (37\u00a0M\u00e4nner, 38\u00a0Frauen) im Alter von 15\u201330 Jahren, die sich einer festsitzenden kieferorthop\u00e4dischen Mechanotherapie ohne Zahnextraktion \u00fcber einen Zeitraum von 12\u201318 Monaten unterzogen hatten. Kronen- und Wurzell\u00e4ngen bestimmter Ober- und Unterkieferz\u00e4hne wurden auf diesen 150 digitalen Orthopantomogrammen (OPG) unter Verwendung der modifizierten Lind-Methode nach Kalibrierung in der WebCeph-Software (Version\u00a01.5.0, Premium, Assemble Circle Corp, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, S\u00fcdkorea) gemessen und die Kronen-Wurzel-Quotienten berechnet. Die statistische Analyse erfolgte mittels t\u2011Test. Die Kronen-Wurzel-Quotienten nach der Behandlung waren bei allen Z\u00e4hnen sowohl bei M\u00e4nnern als auch bei Frauen signifikant h\u00f6her als vor der Behandlung (p\u202f<\u20090,05). Der anhand der Kronen-Wurzel-Quotienten ermittelte EARR-Wert war bei den oberen seitlichen Schneidez\u00e4hnen am h\u00f6chsten, gefolgt von den oberen mittleren Schneidez\u00e4hnen, w\u00e4hrend die niedrigsten Werte bei den unteren Eckz\u00e4hnen beobachtet wurden. Bei den Kronen-Wurzel-Quotienten wurden in allen F\u00e4llen keine signifikanten geschlechtsspezifischen Unterschiede festgestellt. Die oberen Z\u00e4hne wiesen im Vergleich zu den unteren Z\u00e4hnen eine signifikant h\u00f6here EARR auf, wobei dies f\u00fcr die zweiten Pr\u00e4molaren statistisch nicht signifikant war. Der Kronen-Wurzel-Quotient ist ein hilfreiches Mittel zur Beurteilung der EARR, da es nicht von Vergr\u00f6\u00dferungs\u00e4nderungen beeinflusst wird. Die Studie hat gezeigt, dass diese Methode f\u00fcr klinisch T\u00e4tige ein sinnvolles erg\u00e4nzendes Instrument darstellen kann, um einen wichtigen iatrogenen Effekt zu erkennen, der regelm\u00e4\u00dfig w\u00e4hrend und nach einer kieferorthop\u00e4dischen Behandlung auftritt und oft \u00fcbersehen wird.\n\nID: 42405014\nTitle: Cholesterol in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a bystander, a biomarker, or a target?\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive motor neuron loss. In addition to the different pathogenic mechanisms, in recent years, increasing attention has been directed toward the role of lipid metabolism in ALS pathogenesis, although the clinical relevance of lipid alterations in ALS may differ from their well-established role in cardiovascular disease. This review critically examines the multifactorial relationship between cholesterol and ALS through three perspectives: (1) as a risk factor for disease onset, (2) as a prognostic biomarker of disease progression, and (3) as a potential therapeutic target. Epidemiological and genetic studies suggest a complex and sometimes contradictory association between lipid profile and ALS risk. Elevated LDL-cholesterol and total cholesterol have been linked to increased disease susceptibility in some cohorts, with Mendelian randomization studies supporting a potential causal role. Conversely, evidence regarding HDL-cholesterol remains conflicting and may be influenced by sex-specific and metabolic factors. As a prognostic biomarker, hyperlipidemia has been variably associated with prolonged survival in ALS patients; however, these findings often lose significance after adjusting for body mass index and nutritional status, suggesting that lipid levels may reflect systemic metabolic reserve rather than directly modulating disease progression. Pharmacological modulation of cholesterol reveals further complexity. While statins are generally not associated with increased ALS risk in clinical studies, preclinical models show divergent effects: some statins accelerate disease progression, while others like lovastatin may be protective. Other lipid-lowering drugs, including fibrates and PCSK9 inhibitors, may also influence ALS-related pathways beyond cholesterol lowering, although their potential role remains to be clarified.\n\nID: 42404802\nTitle: Region-specific features of early glial activation and Aquaporin-4 dysregulation in conditional mouse models of TDP-43 proteinopathies.\nAbstract: Aggregation and cytoplasmic mislocalization of TDP-43 are key features of several neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Neuroinflammatory processes mediated by glial cells play crucial roles in the pathophysiology of these and other diseases, defined as TDP-43 proteinopathies. Here, we characterized region-specific glial activation in two conditional mouse models: hTDP-43-WT (overexpressing nuclear wild-type human TDP-43) and hTDP-43-\u0394NLS (expressing cytoplasmic TDP-43 with altered nuclear localization signal) following 1 month of transgene expression. Immunofluorescence analysis revealed distinct patterns of microglial activation across brain regions. hTDP-43-WT mice exhibited significant microgliosis in motor (MC) and somatosensory (SSC) cortices and hippocampal dentate gyrus (DG) with pronounced morphological alterations (i.e. increased soma size). Sholl analysis demonstrated reduced branching length and complexity in MC, SSC, and hippocampal subfields. hTDP-43-\u0394NLS mice displayed more pronounced microglial activation in hippocampal regions (CA1, DG) compared to cortical areas, with significant increases in microglial density. Additionally, we observed region-specific cortical astrocytosis in both models, suggesting coordinated glial reactivity. hTDP-43-\u0394NLS mice showed decreased polarization of astrocytic water channel Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) around vascular structures in SSC and hippocampal CA1/DG. The changes in AQP4 localization, which is critical for glymphatic function, support the hypothesis that this waste clearance system for the brain is altered in TDP-43 proteinopathies. These findings demonstrate that these different animal models of ALS/FTD induce distinct neuroinflammatory signatures, potentially contributing to the region-specific vulnerability observed in these diseases. Our data provide insights into early glial-mediated pathogenic mechanisms that could guide targeted therapeutic strategies for TDP-43 proteinopathies.\n\nID: 42404571\nTitle: Gut-brain axis disruption, intestinal barrier damage, and systemic inflammation as predictors of POCD after cholecystectomy: a nested case-control study.\nAbstract: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common complication following cholecystectomy, and the full pathogenesis remains multifactorial. Accumulating evidence suggests that the gut-brain axis plays a critical role in the development of POCD, but the specific relationship linking intestinal barrier dysfunction, systemic inflammation, and cognitive impairment has not been quantitatively characterized in cholecystectomy patients. This prospective nested case-control study enrolled 361 consecutive patients scheduled for elective cholecystectomy. Patients with POCD were identified using the Reliable Change Index (RCI). 24 POCD patients were matched 1:2 with 48 non-POCD controls. Serum levels of lipopolysaccharide-binding protein (LBP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), TNF-\u03b1, and neuronal injury markers were detected. 24 (6.7%) developed POCD. Baseline characteristics were well balanced. POCD patients exhibited dysregulated gut-brain axis biomarkers and a more pronounced, sustained postoperative inflammatory response. Multivariate regression analysis identified postoperative LBP (per 1 \u03bcg/mL increase; aOR = 1.08, 95%CI = 1.03-1.13, p = 0.001), peak postoperative IL-6 (per 1 pg/mL increase; aOR = 1.02, 95%CI = 1.01-1.03, p < 0.001), and peak postoperative TNF-\u03b1 as independent risk factors for POCD. Higher preoperative MMSE score was a protective factor (aOR = 0.85, 95%CI = 0.73-0.99, p = 0.038). A greater decline in \u0394MMSE was associated with an increased POCD risk. This study confirms a stable and independent association between intestinal leakage, systemic inflammation, and POCD following cholecystectomy. LBP and IL-6 are key biomarkers in this pathway, with high predictive value for POCD risk. The gut-brain axis drives postoperative neuroinflammation, thus supporting targeted strategies for the prevention and treatment of POCD.\n\nID: 42404323\nTitle: Climate Variability, Communal Violence, and Population Health in Africa's Arc of Instability: A Scoping Review of Evidence and Gaps.\nAbstract: Background: Africa's arc of instability - a band of countries stretching from Mauritania through the Sahel to the Horn of Africa - experiences a convergence of climate variability, communal violence, and fragile health systems. Evidence on their joint operation remains fragmented across disciplines, limiting policy-relevant synthesis. Objectives: This scoping review maps the published and grey literature on the joint operation of climate variability, communal violence, and population health in the arc of instability between January 2010 and March 2025; it identifies dominant pathways, populations, and methods, and articulates research gaps. Methods: Following Arksey and O'Malley's framework with Levac et al.'s refinements and reporting against the PRISMA-ScR checklist, five electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Africa Wide Information) and grey literature from UN agencies, humanitarian organisations, and conflict and vulnerability databases were searched. Studies addressing at least two of the three domains in the arc, published in English or French, were included and synthesised narratively. Findings: Of 1623 records screened, 47 studies met the inclusion criteria. Four dominant pathways were identified: (i) resource scarcity, communal violence, displacement, and infectious disease; (ii) drought, food insecurity, and child malnutrition and mortality; (iii) heat extremes, weather events, mental health, and service disruption; and (iv) state fragility, health-system disruption, and maternal and child health deterioration. Pastoralist communities, internally displaced persons, women, and children were the most affected populations. Gaps include scarce longitudinal data, limited mental health surveillance in conflict zones, and under-representation of locally-led research among others. Conclusions: Evidence on the joint operation of climate variability, communal violence, and health in the arc of instability is accruing but remains thin, descriptive, and geographically uneven. A locally-led, transdisciplinary research agenda is needed to inform climate-resilient health systems and humanitarian responses, prioritising primary data collection, mental health surveillance, and longitudinal cohort studies.\n\nID: 42404161\nTitle: Perspective and quality of life in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients undergoing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.\nAbstract: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is commonly used to manage dysphagia and nutritional failure, which are among the most frequent and severe complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). While several studies assessed PEG indications, outcomes, and prognostic factors, there is no evidence regarding ALS patients' perspectives and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) associated with PEG. This study included 48 consecutive ALS patients. At the 1-month follow-up after PEG, patients and their caregivers completed a PEG satisfaction questionnaire regarding their decision to proceed with the PEG-tube placement. HRQoL was assessed using the Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (GIQLI) and the Short Form-36 (SF-36). In total, 77.1% of patients and 88.9% of caregivers confirmed that they would prefer to have a PEG tube placed again if required (p\u202f>\u202f0.001); 93.8% of patients felt that PEG made feeding easier, exerting a positive effect on overall wellbeing (83.3%) and increasing survival rates (93.8%) (p\u202f>\u202f0.001); 54.2% felt that PEG was cosmetically acceptable. Consistent positive rates were reported by caregivers. The GIQLI digestion subscale values significantly improved from baseline (28.3; SD\u202f=\u202f6.6) to discharge (30.97, SD\u202f=\u202f5.84) and were maintained at 1-month follow-up (30.21, SD\u202f=\u202f6.7; p\u202f=\u202f0.014). Conversely, in follow-up assessments, we observed a significant reduction in the SF-36 physical component summary (PCS) subscale (baseline\u202f=\u202f33.3; 1-month follow-up\u202f=\u202f28.61; p\u202f=\u202f0.032), which was accompanied by a significant worsening in the GIQLI physical dimension subscale (baseline\u202f=\u202f9.63; 1-month follow-up\u202f=\u202f7.38; p\u202f=\u202f0.044). This study provides preliminary evidence that ALS patients have a positive perspective on PEG positioning, which may also have a beneficial effect on HRQoL related to gastrointestinal function.\n\nID: 42403529\nTitle: Paid homecare worker support for people living with motor neurone disease: A secondary analysis of people living with motor neurone disease and family member perspectives.\nAbstract: People living with motor neurone disease (MND) increasingly receive complex, life-sustaining interventions at home, including ventilation, tube feeding, and cough assist support. These demands place substantial strain on family carers and often require input from paid homecare workers. Despite their essential role, little is known about how homecare workers contribute to complex MND care, how they integrate within multidisciplinary teams, or how families experience their involvement. To examine people living with MND and family members' perspectives of homecare worker roles, responsibilities, relationships when complex interventions are required. A qualitative secondary analysis of data from two prior studies exploring home ventilation and tracheostomy ventilation in MND. Seven relevant NVivo nodes and 33 sub-nodes from interviews with 68 participants were re-coded using a deductive framework. Fourteen new nodes and 11 sub-nodes were generated and organised into three themes: care commissioning and provision; relationships; and the home environment. Participants described fragmented and inconsistent care commissioning, requiring families to advocate persistently for adequate support. Challenges included funding barriers, high staff turnover, and limited MND-specific knowledge, which undermined trust and compromised safe, effective care. Relationships with homecare workers ranged from highly valued, stable partnerships to strained interactions shaped by competence concerns, emotional labour, and mismatched expectations. The presence of homecare workers and medical equipment transformed the home into a quasi-clinical space, reducing privacy, disrupting routines, and requiring households to adapt around care provision. Yet strong relationships with homecare workers could enhance quality of life. Homecare workers play a critical role in delivering complex home-based MND care, yet quality is inconsistent. Improving training, stabilising staffing, supporting care coordination, and preparing families for the relational and environmental impact of homecare are essential for fostering sustainable, trusted care relationships, and improving outcomes for people living with MND and their families. Paid homecare support for people with motor neurone disease: Insights from people with MND and their families This study explores how people living with motor neurone disease (MND), and their family members, experience support from paid homecare workers when complex medical interventions, such as ventilation, feeding tubes, suction and hoists are needed at home. As care needs increase, families often need help from paid homecare workers, yet no research has asked families about what this support is like. To address this, we re-analysed interview data from two earlier studies about living with home ventilation in MND, and developed three main themes: Care commissioning and provision: Participants described the process of securing a care package as confusing and often exhausting, with multiple organisations involved. Families frequently had to push to get the support they needed. Problems included shortages of trained staff, high staff turnover, and delays caused by complex funding rules. Relationships with homecare workers: Good homecare workers made a huge positive difference. Relationships with homecare workers ranged from highly positive, built on trust, skill and becoming \u2018part of the family\u2019, to strained, particularly when workers lacked MND-specific training or confidence with equipment. Trust was crucial: when present it eased pressure on families but when absent it increased stress and vigilance. Impact on the home environment: Having carers in the house, changed home life, reducing privacy, disrupting household routines, and living spaces became filled with medical equipment and ever-present homecare workers. Families described feeling like hosts in their own homes and sometimes having to manage the emotional labour of being polite or accommodating even when exhausted. Overall, the study shows that homecare workers play an essential role in complex MND care, but quality is inconsistent. Better coordination and support for families to manage these close relationships within the home are vital to reduce pressure on families and improve quality of life.\n\nID: 42402806\nTitle: Very low-amplitude muscle activity increases probability of motor evoked potentials in healthy individuals and in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Muscle contraction increases motor evoked potential (MEP) amplitude, decreasing motor threshold (MT). Correspondingly, trials where baseline EMG amplitude exceeds a specified threshold are often rejected. We aimed to investigate the influence of motor activity below such a threshold of MEP amplitude. We retrospectively analysed TMS-EMG data collected during resting MT (RMT) measurement in 45 healthy control subjects (1794 data points) and 35 people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; 1229 data points). Trials with de-meaned root mean squared (RMS) EMG amplitude of >10\u00a0\u00b5V throughout the 200\u00a0ms prior to stimulation were rejected. Generalised linear mixed-effects models assessed effects of muscle activity below this rejection threshold on the probability of evoking an MEP with peak-to-peak amplitude of \u226550\u00a0\u00b5V. Greater sub-rejection-threshold activity significantly increases MEP probability in control subjects and people with ALS. Models predicted a 38%-43% increase in MEP probability when baseline RMS-EMG amplitude increased from 1 $\\hskip.001pt 1$ to 9\u00a0\u00b5V. Sub-rejection-threshold baseline activity was significantly greater in ALS than control subjects. Below a typical rejection threshold, greater baseline RMS-EMG amplitudes markedly increase the probability of evoking MEPs with peak-to-peak amplitude of \u226550\u00a0\u00b5V. Effects of sub-rejection-threshold muscle activity should be accounted for when comparing RMT measures, particularly between cohorts where such activity differs, such as ALS and control subjects.\n\nID: 42402632\nTitle: Microbiota-gut-brain axis in autism spectrum disorder: integrating brain structure, function, and transcriptomics.\nAbstract: Growing evidence indicates that disruption of the microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis is a key factor in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), affecting neurodevelopment, neural circuit function, and behavior. This review synthesizes multidisciplinary data to clarify mechanistic links between the MGB axis and ASD and to evaluate microbiota-targeted therapeutic strategies. We conducted a narrative synthesis of clinical and translational studies, including human cohort and case-control investigations, animal models, multi-omics analyses, immune profiling, multimodal brain assessments (structural/functional MRI and transcriptomics), and interventional trials. Emphasis was placed on evidence of microbiota-brain associations, intervention outcomes, and methodological limitations. Key findings reveal that individuals with ASD commonly exhibit gut microbiome dysbiosis and altered metabolomic signatures that can influence central nervous system function; three core bidirectional signaling routes link gut microbes to brain outcomes-microbial metabolite production (e.g., short-chain fatty acids, tryptophan metabolites), immune-mediated pathways, and neuroendocrine-vagal communication. Accumulating data associate ASD-related microbial profiles with changes in brain structure, functional connectivity, and transcriptomic patterns, supporting a mechanistic role for the MGB axis in ASD phenotypes. Microbiota-targeted interventions show promising effects on gastrointestinal symptoms, metabolic biomarkers, and selected behavioral measures in small studies, but results are heterogeneous and current evidence is insufficient for widespread clinical application. Integrating multimodal neuroimaging with multi-omics and machine learning provides a promising framework to identify reproducible microbial-brain biomarkers for early detection, clinical subtyping, and stratified treatment. Key challenges include methodological heterogeneity, limited causal inference, small and heterogeneous cohorts, and ethical/safety concerns for pediatric interventions. The MGB axis is a plausible pathogenic mechanism and therapeutic target in ASD. Translating mechanistic insights into precision clinical applications requires standardized, multicenter, longitudinal deep-phenotyping studies that combine multimodal imaging, comprehensive multi-omics, rigorous randomized trials, and careful ethical oversight.\n\nID: 42401402\nTitle: The Microbiome-Gut-Gonad Axis: How Microbial Metabolites Orchestrate Reproductive Physiology, Pathology, and Therapy.\nAbstract: The human microbiome, a dynamic endocrine organ, exerts profound systemic influence through the production of bioactive metabolites. While the microbiome-gut-brain axis is well-established, the direct conduit between the gut microbiota and the reproductive system, the Microbiome-Gut-Gonad Axis, remains an emerging paradigm. This review explored cutting-edge evidence to construct a comprehensive model of the Microbiome-Gut-Gonad axis, focusing on the mechanistic roles of specific microbial metabolites in both physiological reproductive function and the pathogenesis of endocrine disorders. We move beyond mere correlation to elucidate how gut-derived molecules, such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), secondary bile acids, and indole derivatives, directly and indirectly modulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis by modulating the production of neuropeptides and hormones (Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)) that regulate reproductive functions and also steroidogenesis and gametogenesis. We examine novel mechanisms including: the epigenetic regulation of steroidogenic enzymes by butyrate; the modulation of enterohepatic circulation of estrogens by \u03b2-glucuronidase-producing bacteria; and the role of tryptophan metabolites as ligands for aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) in ovarian and testicular function. Furthermore, we critically appraise the disruptive potential of dysbiosis-driven metabolite shifts in PCOS, endometriosis, and male infertility, highlighting microbial metabolite signatures as promising exploratory biomarkers that require standardized, multi-center clinical validation before diagnostic use. At present, these signatures should be considered candidate biomarkers only, because external validation cohorts, assay reproducibility, and clinically meaningful estimates of sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and clinical utility have not yet been established. Therapeutically, we evaluate innovative interventions, including precision probiotics, postbiotics, and dietary strategies targeting specific bacterial guilds, but these approaches remain investigational because current human evidence is still limited and heterogeneous. Finally, by integrating microbial endocrinology into reproductive medicine, this review establishes a new framework for understanding the etiology of reproductive endocrine disorders and paves the way for microbiome-targeted therapeutic avenues. Importantly, the evidence base is tiered: mechanistic statements in this review are drawn primarily from in vitro and animal studies, human disease links are described separately as observational evidence, and interventional claims are limited to early clinical studies and randomized trial summaries.\n\nID: 42401196\nTitle: The Core Compendium of the European Society of Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Curriculum.\nAbstract: The diversity of healthcare systems across Europe has predictably resulted in significant variations in point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) training and practice for emergency medicine (EM). To encourage a more synchronized approach and address these inconsistencies, the European Society of Emergency Medicine (EUSEM) chartered its ultrasound section to develop a comprehensive curriculum compendium that should serve as a foundational guide for European Emergency Medicine PoCUS clinical and educational guidelines and policies. Under the leadership of a dedicated task force, the EUSEM ultrasound section developed this compendium to provide a structured, tiered framework designed to meet the needs of physicians at every skill level, from novice to advanced users. The compendium emphasizes applications that are currently practiced in different and diverse emergency departments in Europe, including a broad range of topics. An important goal was allowing flexibility to accommodate the unique resources and challenges of different healthcare environments, so that EM physicians can achieve PoCUS competencies matching their local circumstances and needs. To achieve this goal, good educational and clinical stewardship throughout this process is a key part to the success of advancing PoCUS in European EM. This compendium is intended as a resource for creating standardized yet adaptable training pathways. It represents a major step toward harmonizing and advancing PoCUS practice in European EM. Die Vielfalt der verschiedenen Gesundheitssysteme in Europa hat dazu gef\u00fchrt, dass grosse Unterschiede in der Ausbildung und Anwendung des Point-of-Care-Ultraschalls (PoCUS) in der Notfallmedizin bestehen. Um einen st\u00e4rker synchronisierten Ansatz zu f\u00f6rdern und diesen Unterschieden zu begegnen, hat die Europ\u00e4ische Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Notfallmedizin (EUSEM) ihre Ultraschallsektion damit beauftragt, ein umfassendes Curriculum-Kompendium zu entwickeln. Dieses soll als ein Leitfaden f\u00fcr Europ\u00e4ische Richtlinien und Standards f\u00fcr PoCUS in der klinischen Ausbildung in der Notfallmedizin dienen. Unter der Leitung einer Task Force hat die Ultraschallsektion der EUSEM dieses Kompendium erarbeitet, um Rahmenbedingungen zu schaffen, die den Bed\u00fcrfnissen von \u00c4rztinnen und \u00c4rzten auf jedem Kompetenzniveau - vom Einsteiger bis zum fortgeschrittenen Anwender - gerecht werden. Das Kompendium beinhaltet Ultraschallanwendungen, die in derzeit sehr diversen Notfallstationen in ganz Europa praktiziert werden, und deckt daher ein breites Spektrum PoCUS-Anwendungen in der Notfallmedizin ab. Ein zentrales Ziel dieser Arbeit war es, Flexibilit\u00e4t zu erm\u00f6glichen, um die spezifischen Merkmale wie auch Ressourcen der jeweiligen Gesundheitssysteme zu ber\u00fccksichtigen, sodass Notfallmediziner:innen PoCUS-Kompetenzen erwerben k\u00f6nnen, die ihren lokalen Gegebenheiten und Anforderungen entsprechen. Um das Ziel der Weiterentwicklung von PoCUS in der europ\u00e4ischen Notfallmedizin zu erreichen, ist ein entscheidender Erfolgsfaktor eine gute Begleitung sowohl in der klinischen Anwendung, wie auch in der Ausbildung. Dieses Kompendium soll als Grundlage zur Entwicklung standardisierter, zugleich aber anpassungsf\u00e4higer Ausbildungspfade dienen. Es stellt einen wichtigen Schritt zur Harmonisierung und Weiterentwicklung des PoCUS in der europ\u00e4ischen Notfallmedizin dar.\n\nID: 42400761\nTitle: Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in Critically Ill Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury: Clinical Implications and Putative Mechanisms: a Narrative Review.\nAbstract: Moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) requiring intensive care is associated with high morbidity, mortality and long-term disability. In addition to neurologic sequelae, TBI causes a systemic disease with associated injury to other organ systems, including the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Here, we review the evidence that GI tract dysfunction occurs after TBI and discuss the clinical implications of GI tract dysfunction on the clinical care of TBI patients, including inadequate nutritional support, elevated risk of pneumonia, and a hyperactive inflammatory response. We highlight recent findings that highlight putative mechanisms through which GI tract pathology may arise after TBI, including vagal nerve and enteric nervous system dysfunction, gut microbiome dysbiosis, sympathetic hyperactivity and iatrogenic injury. Finally, we highlight future approaches to target the GI tract that could improve outcomes in this critically ill patient population. In summary, we review the evidence supporting a role for GI tract dysfunction in the pathophysiology of critically ill TBI patients and highlight potential mechanisms through which GI tract dysfunction may worsen outcomes in this population.\n\nID: 42400751\nTitle: Paradigm Shift of Microbiota-gut-brain Axis During Aging: Potential Role of Probiotics to Improve Cognitive Decline.\nAbstract: Population aging is a global demographic inevitability, driven by advancements in healthcare, increased life expectancy, and declining fertility rates. Growing evidence implicates gut microbiota dysbiosis in the pathogenesis of cognitive impairments and neurodegenerative disorders commonly associated with aging, primarily through disruptions in immune, metabolic, and neuroendocrine signaling along the gut-brain axis. This review synthesizes current literature on the therapeutic potential of probiotic bacteria, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, to enhance glial function, maintain blood-brain barrier integrity, and neurocognitive performance in older adults. However, probiotic efficacy is highly strain-specific and context-dependent, necessitating individualized evaluation of each microbial strain's therapeutic profile. Future research should prioritize precision microbiome-based strategies to elucidate mechanisms of action, optimal strain combinations, and their effectiveness across varying degrees of cognitive decline in the aging population. Furthermore, diet, physical activity, and microbial exposures represent essential, non-pharmacological tools for maintaining microbiota eubiosis and supporting neurocognitive health in aging populations.\n\nID: 42400730\nTitle: Neuroprotective potential of resveratrol in Parkinson, Huntington, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosis: a comprehensive review.\nAbstract: Resveratrol shows neuroprotective effects in preclinical studies across a number of neurodegenerative illnesses, including Parkinson's disease (PD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Huntington's disease (HD), and it enhances mitochondrial function through stimulation of the AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1\u03b1 pathway, thereby improving mitochondrial oxidative capacity and ATP generation. The natural polyphenol lowers \u03b1-synuclein accumulation and affects autophagy; both markers of PD. Combining nano\u2011resveratrol formulations with L\u2011DOPA has shown greater therapeutic efficacy in animal models (MPTP mouse), while co\u2011administration with EGCG has shown synergistic neuroprotection in vitro (SH\u2011SY5Y cells). These combination strategies offer potential advantages in neuroprotection and symptom alleviation while minimizing adverse drug effects. Resveratrol activates SIRT1 and AMPK signaling in preclinical models, enhancing mitochondrial biogenesis, lowering apoptosis, and restoring cellular resilience. The effectiveness of various models and dosages varies. The primary mechanism by which resveratrol promotes neuronal survival and remyelination in multiple sclerosis is through SIRT1 activation, which does not directly reduce inflammation. As innovative delivery systems, intranasal nanoparticles and exosomes produced from macrophages have shown improved CNS targeting accuracy. Resveratrol slows down neurodegeneration and improves the prognosis of HD by improving motor function and stimulating mitochondrial biogenesis in addition to activating neuroprotective ERK signaling. All of these results point to resveratrol's several pathways as a strong contender for neurodegenerative disease adjunctive treatment. The current evidence base is insufficient to support clinical use of resveratrol for any of the four diseases. Further rigorous preclinical studies (including TDP-43 models for ALS, SIRT1 knockout studies, and human-feasible dosing) and well-designed clinical trials with pharmacokinetic endpoints are required before any clinical recommendations can be made.\n\nID: 42400523\nTitle: Nonlinear Optical-Active NaAlP2S6 Synthesized by the MOBQ Method: Synthesis, Structure, and Optical Properties.\nAbstract: Group 13 metal chalcogenides have been extensively studied as infrared nonlinear optical (NLO) crystals and are considered promising candidates for well-balanced overall performances; however, the subgroup of group 13 metal chalcophosphates remains largely unexplored, particularly Al-based ones. Here, a quaternary thiophosphate NaAlP2S6 was synthesized via reactive flux NaCl-assisted metal oxide-boron-chalcogen (MOBQ) solid-state method. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic noncentrosymmetric Fdd2 structure, and the structure features {[AlP2S6]-}\u221e three-dimentional framework constructed by AlS6 octahedra and ethane-like P2S6 dimers. Notably, because of the strong ionicity and high bond energy of Al-S bonds in AlS6 octahedra, NaAlP2S6 exhibits a wide bandgap (3.72 eV), a moderate SHG response (0.25 \u00d7 AgGaS2), and an ultrahigh LIDT (14.7 \u00d7 AgGaS2). Theoretical calculations reveal that the SHG response is mainly contributed by the P2S6 dimers. This work suggests the potential of Al-based functional motifs for NLO applications.\n\nID: 42400371\nTitle: Reduced penetrance in genetic ALS/FTD spectrum disorders: implications for genetic counseling, predictive testing and treatment.\nAbstract: As the offer of genetic testing for people with ALS/FTD becomes standard of care, clinicians and affected individuals should have accurate and balanced information regarding the clinical and familial implications of test results, including the penetrance of identified variants. Published estimates of the penetrance of specific ALS/FTD variants, including the C9orf72 repeat expansion, have varied widely. However, it is now apparent that most pathogenic variants identified in clinical testing exhibit reduced penetrance. Although data on the disease risk of many variants is limited and likely to evolve in the coming years, the challenges of estimating penetrance should not preclude transparent discussion of these issues with affected individuals and their families. Here, we review published penetrance data and highlight genetic counseling\u00a0considerations to support the clinician in discussing disease risk and facilitating decision-making in genetic testing and patient care.\n\nID: 42399998\nTitle: Perioperative neurocognitive disorders in older patients: a narrative review of current knowledge in 2026.\nAbstract: Perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PNDs) are frequent and severe complications in older surgical patients, encompassing postoperative delirium, delayed neurocognitive recovery, postoperative neurocognitive disorder, and long-term cognitive impairment. These complications lead to prolonged hospital stay, elevated medical expenditure, and compromised long-term quality of life. In this 2026 narrative review, we systematically outline up-to-date evidence on the pathophysiology, risk factors, screening approaches, and evidence-based interventions for PNDs. The core mechanisms involve neuroinflammation, gut microbiota dysbiosis, blood-brain barrier disruption, cerebral hypoperfusion, oxidative stress, and tau hyperphosphorylation. Key risk factors include advanced age, preoperative cognitive impairment or frailty, intraoperative hypotension, deep anesthesia, hypothermia, cardiopulmonary bypass, and suboptimal postoperative pain and sleep control. Bedside tools (Mini-Cog, MoCA, MMSE, FRAIL scale) permit feasible risk stratification; tau-PT217, NfL, S100A12, and GFAP are emerging predictive biomarkers. Dexmedetomidine is a pharmacologic agent that has been extensively studied and has relatively strong supporting evidence. Non-pharmacological interventions and multidisciplinary care are recommended as first-line strategies. Outstanding issues include optimal intraoperative hemodynamic and anesthetic thresholds, causal links between delirium and long-term cognitive decline, and clinical validation of biomarkers. Future research demands large-scale multicenter randomized controlled trials and standardized workflows to strengthen personalized perioperative brain protection in elderly surgical patients.\n\nID: 42399818\nTitle: Letter to the editor regarding clinical characteristics and factors associated with in-hospital post-surgical mortality in COVID-19 patients at a tertiary care center in Karachi, Pakistan.\nAbstract: A comment on Wagley et al.'s study of post-surgical outcomes in COVID-19 patients in Karachi, highlighting the importance of incorporating COVID-19 severity, timing of surgery, and maternal/fetal outcomes. These considerations can improve perioperative risk assessment and inform resource allocation in low- and middle-income countries.\n\nID: 42399593\nTitle: Early and severe masticatory muscle involvement in SOD1-ALS: a case report with biomarker-clinical dissociation.\nAbstract: \n\nID: 42399370\nTitle: Therapeutic targeting of the conserved region within the low-complexity domain of TDP-43 is neuroprotective and extends survival in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis mice.\nAbstract: Autosomal dominant mutations in TARDBP, encoding TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and TDP-43 pathology is a hallmark of multiple aging-associated neurodegenerative diseases. Despite its pathological role, effective therapies remain limited by the lack of safe, potent molecules targeting TDP-43 neurotoxicity. Here we show that the conserved \u03b1-helical region spanning residues 320-340 (conserved region or CR) is a therapeutically actionable target for TDP-43 neurotoxicity. Deletion of CR markedly suppressed TDP-43-induced neuronal death. Structure-based virtual screening identified XL20, a brain-penetrant small molecule that engages CR and confers neuroprotection without affecting TDP-43 splicing activity. XL20 alleviated motor neuron loss, extended survival in TDP-43 p.Ala315Thr ALS mice and enhanced neuronal function in p.Gln331Lys induced pluripotent stem cell-derived human ALS motor neurons. Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation. Our findings highlight CR as a therapeutic target for TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration and support CR-binding small molecules as therapeutic candidates.\n\nID: 42399152\nTitle: Macrophage inclusions in patients undergoing antisense oligonucleotide therapy for ALS or SMA: A retrospective and transversal study.\nAbstract: Intrathecal antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) have revolutionized the management of genetic motor neuron diseases. Nusinersen is approved for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) caused by SMN1 mutations, and tofersen for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) linked to SOD1 mutations. Since their approval, some studies reported the presence of macrophagic inclusions in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients treated with ASOs, first in nusinersen-treated patients and more recently in those receiving tofersen. These findings remain poorly characterized, and their clinical significance is unclear. We first conducted a retrospective study in 21 patients (132 CSF samples): six treated with tofersen (every 4 weeks) and 15 with nusinersen (every 4 months). CSF samples were analyzed for macrophagic inclusions, their time of onset, and persistence over time. To assess clinical and inflammatory correlates of macrophagic inclusions, we then performed an analysis of CSF inflammatory biomarkers and serum ferritin and neurofilament light chain tests in 18 of these patients still under treatment. In tofersen-treated patients, macrophagic inclusions were consistently observed and persisted over time, except in one case. In nusinersen-treated patients, inclusions were rare and transient. An inflammatory CSF profile was associated with the presence of inclusions, but their cellular nature remained undetermined. Notably, tofersen-treated patients with \"tofersenophages\" exhibited favorable clinical responses. Macrophagic inclusions appear more frequent in the CSF of tofersen-treated patients than previously reported. While their origin remains unclear, they seem linked to CSF inflammation without precluding a beneficial therapeutic response.\n\nID: 42399099\nTitle: Global epidemiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease with the global epidemiological profile remaining incompletely understood. While previous systematic reviews existed, an updated comprehensive synthesis is needed to delineate the disease burden. We searched PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science and Cochrane databases from inception to 18 February 2025, for studies reporting the incidence, prevalence or mortality of ALS in the general population. Pooled estimates with 95% CIs were calculated, and subgroup analyses were performed. Of 29\u2009110 articles initially screened, 142 were included. Global pooled incidence was 1.65 per 100\u2009000 person-years (95% CI 1.43 to 1.91), prevalence was 5.05 per 100\u2009000 population (95%\u2009CI 4.26 to 5.99) and mortality was 1.26 per 100\u2009000 person-years (95%\u2009CI 0.94 to 1.69). Both incidence rate ratio (IRR=0.74) and prevalence rate ratio (PRR=0.69) indicated significantly lower disease burden in females than in males. The burden of disease exhibited a marked age-dependent pattern, peaking at ages 70-79. Temporal trend analyses revealed a consistent increase in prevalence from 1963 to 1999\u2009onwards, while incidence peaked in 2014-2017. Geographically, incidence and prevalence were highest in Europe, North America and Oceania and lowest in Asia and South America. The disease burden was significantly higher in high-income countries compared with both upper-middle-income and lower-middle-income countries. This systematic review provides updated global ALS burden estimates, showing variations by sex, age, time and geography and underscoring the complex interplay of genetic, environmental and socioeconomic factors, with implications for health planning, resource allocation and etiological research.\n\nID: 42399082\nTitle: Radiologically inserted gastrostomy in advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: clinical outcomes.\nAbstract: To evaluate survival and clinical outcomes in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) undergoing radiologically inserted gastrostomy (RIG) and to describe outcomes in patients in whom gastrostomy was indicated but not performed. This retrospective observational cohort study included patients with ALS followed by a multidisciplinary palliative care team between 2018 and 2020. Patients were classified according to gastrostomy status (RIG vs no RIG). Clinical data, respiratory support, nutritional status and survival outcomes were collected from medical records. Survival was analysed from gastrostomy indication using Kaplan-Meier curves stratified by baseline non-invasive ventilation (NIV) use. Among 155 patients with ALS, RIG was indicated in 53 and performed in 45; eight patients died before the procedure. 65 patients did not undergo gastrostomy. Median survival after RIG was 14.7 months, compared with 8 months in non-RIG patients who died. Baseline NIV use was associated with longer survival. No major safety concerns were identified. RIG appears to be a safe and feasible option in advanced ALS. Multidisciplinary care with integrated palliative involvement may facilitate referral, optimise nutritional support and support shared decision-making aligned with patients' goals of care. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm benefits and identify intervention timing.\n\nID: 42398849\nTitle: Volume-controlled mechanical ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.\nAbstract: To assess the evidence on volume-controlled mechanical ventilation versus manual ventilation or other ventilation modes during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). On 18 March 2026, we searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science (PROSPERO: CRD420251110999). Randomized trials and non-randomized studies in children or adults with cardiac arrest and an advanced airway were included. Risk of bias was assessed using RoB2 and ROBINS-I tools. Meta-analyses were performed when appropriate, and certainty of evidence was assessed using GRADE. We screened 12,004 abstracts and included 13 articles consisting of six trials enrolling 461 patients and seven non-randomized studies including 4,607 patients. No study reported data on children. Meta-analysis of 120 patients from two randomized trials comparing volume-controlled to manual ventilation showed no difference for return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) (odds ratio (OR), 1.31; 95%-confidence interval (CI), 0.64 to 2.71). Comparisons to pressure-controlled and CPR-specific modes were limited to a single trial each, with uncertain results. Randomized trials were at low to high risk of bias. Non-randomized studies were at serious or critical risk of bias. The certainty of evidence was very low to low across comparisons. Very low to low certainty evidence from randomized trials suggests no significant difference in clinical outcomes between volume-controlled mechanical ventilation and manual ventilation. The relative effectiveness of volume-controlled ventilation compared to other mechanical ventilation modes is uncertain.\n\nID: 42398690\nTitle: Mutant superoxide dismutase 1-catalyzed hydrogen therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis achieved by intercepting oxidative stress-neuroinflammation crosstalk.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive motor neuron degeneration in the brain and spinal cord, with mutant superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) induced oxidative stress and neuroinflammation as key pathogenic drivers. Here, we uncover that mutant SOD1 is both a Fenton-like agent able for catalytical generation of \u00b7OH and a hydrogenation catalyst for H2 scavenging reactive oxygen species. To enhance the bioavailability of H2, we develop an orally administered Mg2Si nanosheets based feed for sustained release of high-amount H2. On an ALS model of hSOD1G93A transgenic mice, Mg2Si feed remarkably delays ALS progression, improves the motor performance of ALS mice, and extends their lifespan. Histopathologically, oral Mg2Si treatment ameliorates motor neuron degeneration, misfolded SOD1 aggregation and reactive gliosis in spinal cord, while protecting neuromuscular junctions and ameliorating muscle atrophy during disease progression. Transcriptomic analysis demonstrates the H2-mediated down-regulation of both oxidative stress and neuroinflammatory pathways in response to the suppression of NLRP3 inflammasome activation. The proposed strategy of catalyzed hydrogen therapy offers an inspiration for metalloproteases-related neurodegenerative diseases treatment. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an incurable and devastating neurodegenerative disease lacking effective clinical interventions. Although hydrogen gas (H2) exhibits promising neuroprotective potential, conventional H2 therapy is severely limited by unstable and transient H2 release, failing to sustain long-term treatment requirements for chronic ALS pathogenesis. To overcome this bottleneck, we engineer oral administrable Mg2Si nanosheets that enable sustained H2 release via gastrointestinal retention, achieving stable long-term hydrogen supplementation in vivo. Mechanistically, Mg2Si-derived H2 efficiently eliminates excess free radicals triggered by toxic mutant SOD1, and further disrupts the pathological crosstalk between oxidative stress and neuroinflammation in ALS. In transgenic ALS mice, dietary Mg2Si intervention markedly ameliorates motor dysfunction and effectively delays disease progression. Collectively, this study firstly applies Mg2Si nanomaterial-based sustained hydrogen therapy for ALS treatment, establishes a novel gastrointestinal hydrogen delivery strategy, and provides an innovative and clinically translatable paradigm for the design of hydrogen delivery systems against neurodegenerative disorders.\n\nID: 42397462\nTitle: A case study of comprehensive association analysis and risk prediction of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in a Chinese population.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease with significant genetic heterogeneity. While large-scale studies have characterized its genetic architecture in European populations, the genetic basis of ALS in the Chinese population remains under-explored. To address this gap, we conducted a comprehensive genetic analysis on a cohort of 40 Chinese individuals (32 ALS patients and 8 controls) using whole genome sequencing. We employed the Phenotype-Covariate Genetic Correlation method to estimate SNP-based heritability on the liability scale and utilized LDAK-KVIK for gene-based association analysis. Our analysis revealed a SNP-based heritability (h2SNP) of approximately 25.1% in this Chinese cohort, with a positive correlation between minor allele frequency and heritability, highlighting the substantial contribution of common variants. Gene-based analysis prioritized candidate risk genes, including MIB1, TMED2, and DOC2B, which implicate ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation and intracellular vesicle trafficking in ALS pathogenesis. In risk prediction models, the BOLT-LMM approach achieved a robust mean Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 0.883. This study provides the first comprehensive estimate of SNP-based heritability in a sequenced Chinese ALS cohort and supports the \"polygenic background\" hypothesis. The identification of candidate risk genes and the preliminary validation of polygenic risk scoring highlight the potential for future genetic stratification in Chinese patients.\n\nID: 42397425\nTitle: [Real-world experience with aflibercept 8\u202fmg for treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration after 12\u00a0months].\nAbstract: The phase\u00a03 clinical trial PULSAR demonstrated extended treatment intervals with aflibercept 8\u202fmg in treatment-na\u00efve eyes with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in a\u00a0large proportion of the cohort, with good drug safety. Early clinical experience in real-world settings confirmed the efficacy in both treatment-na\u00efve and pretreated patients but no data on longer observation periods are available yet. The aim of the study was to investigate the efficacy, treatment frequency and tolerability of aflibercept 8\u202fmg over a\u00a0period of 12\u00a0months in a\u00a0group of pretreated nAMD patients. A\u00a0retrospective study of 73\u00a0eyes with nAMD and pretreatment with anti-VEGF switched to aflibercept 8\u202fmg. Eyes were initially uploaded with 3\u00a0monthly intravitreal injections (IVI), followed by a\u00a0pro re nata (PRN) regimen. Outcome parameters included visual acuity development and central retinal thickness (CSRT) after upload and 12\u00a0months, treatment frequency in the year before and after switching to aflibercept 8\u202fmg, and the overall tolerability of the drug. Of the initial 73\u00a0eyes, 27\u00a0eyes (37.0%) were still receiving aflibercept 8\u202fmg after 12\u00a0months. In these eyes CSRT was reduced from 387.9\u202f\u00b1\u2009138.4\u202f\u00b5m initially to 305.5\u202f\u00b1\u200993.2\u202f\u00b5m after upload and 328.9\u202f\u00b1\u2009105.6\u202f\u00b5m after 12\u00a0months (p\u202f<\u20090.001). Visual acuity remained stable (p\u202f>\u20090.05). Compared to the year prior to switching, the injection frequency was reduced from 8.2\u202f\u00b1\u20092.1 to 6.9\u202f\u00b1\u20091.0 IVIs (p\u202f<\u20090.005). During the observation period, a\u00a0total of 5\u00a0eyes (6.8%) developed noninfectious intraocular inflammation (IOI), with all cases completely regressing with topical treatment. These results confirm a\u00a0good efficacy of aflibercept 8\u202fmg for the treatment of nAMD with reduced injection frequency after 12\u00a0months of treatment in a\u00a0portion of pretreated eyes that were often previously refractory to treatment. Longer observation intervals and experience with other treatment regimens are necessary to confirm this observation. HINTERGRUND: Die klinische Phase-3-Studie PULSAR zeigte, dass bei therapienaiven Patienten mit neovaskul\u00e4rer altersbedingter Makuladegeneration (nAMD) eine Behandlung mit Aflibercept 8\u202fmg in einem Gro\u00dfteil der Kohorte verl\u00e4ngerte Injektionsintervalle bei guter Vertr\u00e4glichkeit des Medikaments erm\u00f6glicht. Erste klinische Erfahrungen im Real-World-Setting konnten die Wirksamkeit sowohl bei therapienaiven als auch vorbehandelten Patienten best\u00e4tigen, allerdings liegen noch keine Daten zu l\u00e4ngeren Beobachtungszeitr\u00e4umen vor. Ziel der Studie war die Untersuchung der Therapiewirksamkeit, Injektionsfrequenz sowie Vertr\u00e4glichkeit von Aflibercept 8\u202fmg in einem Zeitraum von 12\u00a0Monaten bei einem Kollektiv vorbehandelter nAMD-Patienten. Retrospektive Analyse von 73\u00a0Augen mit nAMD und vorausgegangener Anti-VEGF-Therapie, die auf Aflibercept 8\u202fmg umgestellt wurden und nach einem Upload aus 3 monatlichen intravitrealen Injektionen (IVOMs) im Pro-re-nata(PRN)-Schema weiterbehandelt wurden. Untersucht wurden die Visusentwicklung und die zentrale Netzhautdicke (CSRT) nach Upload und nach 12\u00a0Monaten, die Injektionsh\u00e4ufigkeit im Jahr vor sowie nach Umstellung auf Aflibercept 8\u202fmg sowie die Vertr\u00e4glichkeit des Medikaments. Von initial 73\u00a0Augen wurden nach 12\u00a0Monaten noch 27\u00a0Augen (37,0\u202f%) mit Aflibercept 8\u202fmg behandelt. Bei diesen Augen reduzierte sich die CSRT von initial 387,9\u202f\u00b1\u2009138,4\u202f\u00b5m auf 305,5\u202f\u00b1\u200993,2\u202f\u00b5m nach Upload sowie auf 328,9\u202f\u00b1\u2009105,6\u202f\u00b5m nach 12\u00a0Monaten (p\u202f<\u20090,001). Der Visus blieb stabil (p\u202f>\u20090,05). Die Injektionsfrequenz sank im Vergleich zum Vorjahr von 8,2\u202f\u00b1\u20092,1 auf 6,9\u202f\u00b1\u20091,0 IVOMs (p\u202f<\u20090,005). Im Beobachtungszeitraum entwickelten insgesamt 5\u00a0Augen (6,8\u202f%) eine nichtinfekti\u00f6se intraokul\u00e4re Inflammation (IOI), die in allen F\u00e4llen durch topische Therapie vollst\u00e4ndig regredient war. Die Ergebnisse best\u00e4tigen bei einem Teil der vorbehandelten, oft zuvor therapierefrakt\u00e4ren Augen mit nAMD eine gute Wirksamkeit von Aflibercept 8\u202fmg bei gleichzeitiger Reduktion der Injektionsfrequenz \u00fcber 12\u00a0Monate. L\u00e4ngere Beobachtungszeitr\u00e4ume und Erfahrungen mit anderen Therapieschemata sind notwendig, um diese Beobachtung zu bekr\u00e4ftigen.\n=======================================================\n\n### [CUSTOM DATAPOINTS]\nCRITICAL EXTRACTION DIRECTIVE: You MUST extract the following custom datapoints as root-level key/value pairs inside your final JSON block:\n- \"suggested_experiments\": generate 1-3 suggested experiments\n- \"suggested_studies\": generate 1-3 suggested studies\n- \"swansons_literature_based_discovery_candidates\": You are an advanced Literature-Based Discovery (LBD) system executing Swanson\u2019s complementary-but-disjoint (A-B-C) model. Your goal is to find hidden, unpublished connections across the provided dataset. Strict Discovery Protocol: 1. Identify distinct, isolated sub-literatures (Domain A and Domain C) within the dataset that share NO direct citations, co-mentions, or common contextual paragraphs. 2. Find an intermediate biological mechanism, protein, path, or entity (Bridge B) that appears independently in both isolated domains (A-to-B and B-to-C). 3. Synthesize a novel, unstated hypothesis (A-to-C). Negative Constraint (Crucial): DO NOT output any connection if the relationship between Concept A and Concept C is explicitly mentioned, paired, or summarized anywhere in the source text. If a connection (like \"OMN resilience to SMN stabilization\") is already explicitly stated or grouped as a concept in the data, it is considered \"already known\" and must be disqualified. Format your output exactly as follows: - Discovered Hypothesis (A to C): [Clear, novel statement] - Literature A (Origin): [Entity/Concept and source context] - Literature C (Target): [Entity/Concept and source context] - The Intersecting Bridge B: [The shared mechanism/protein linking them] - Biological Rationale: [1-2 sentences explaining why this hidden connection is mechanistically plausible]\n- \"contradictions_between_evidences\": Identify conflicting evidence within the evidence set (if any) and flag the dispute here\n- \"repurposed_solutions\": identify and explain repurposed Solution potentials\n\n\nFormat Requirement:\nRAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nFirst provide disclaimer such as \"Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\"\n---\nWrite in a highly academic, formal thesis tone.\nFormat your readable response using these exact academic headers:\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n(Exact wording of the claim evaluated)\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\n(Scientific synthesis)\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\n(Mechanistic explanation utilizing the 'moneyshot quotes' you will use in the EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS section later as well)\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n(5-10 bullet points of surprising facts)\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 3) - [copied/verbatim Quote text]\"\n\n**CRITICAL: You must include the exact quote you used in the [copied/verbatim Quote text] section.\n\nIf the prompt says \"at least 20 quotes\" then there must be at least 20 matching citations. You must actually use the quotes you select within the conext of the preprint publication you write.\n\nEvaluation Schema:\nRAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\n###critical: WRAP YOUR THOUGHTS WITH \nAll responses must include the mandatory \"### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\" section as formatted.\nCRITICAL:\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST DIRECTLY SUPPORT YOUR CLAIMS**\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST BE USED IN YOUR RESPONSE TEXT WITHOUT IN-LINE ANNOTATION**\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST BE USED IN A FORMAL PROFESSIONAL WAY, WORTHY OF PEER REVIEW, WITHOUT ILLOGICAL LEAPS (UNSUPPORTED MAY BE OK, ILLOGICAL IS NOT OK)**\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 7) - *\"copied/verbatim Quote text\"**\n\nCRITICAL INSTRUCTION:\nwhen fact checking: At the very end of your response, you MUST provide a machine-readable JSON block containing evaluation metrics. \nIt MUST be enclosed exactly between ###JSON_START### and ###JSON_END###. Ensure the JSON is valid. \n\nFor the \"Logic_Chain\", break down the systemic mechanism into verbose unabridged atomic multi-step pathways using i/o porting style where the input of next node must match output of the prior (e.g., A -> B, B->C, C->D). Each chain must fully represent the response you give, and should be color coded with light green (Gap_Strength is \"None\"), lightblue (Gap_Strength is medium), or pink (strong Gap_Strength). Logic_Chain MUST be a JSON array of objects. Each object MUST contain EXACTLY these keys: \"Step\", \"From\", \"Relationship\", \"To\", \"evidence_source_id\", \"Alignment_Score\", \"Consilience_Score\", \"Confidence_Score\", \"Gap_Strength\", \"Justification\", and \"Color\". Use commas between objects. DO NOT leave trailing commas inside objects.\n\nFor \"Verbatim_Quotes\", copy at least 20 (required, 20 or more) \"moneyshot\" quotes EXACTLY as they appear in the context literature text, word-for-word, characters included, that fully support your response. We will programmatically validate these. You MUST return an array of OBJECTS, where each object has a \"quote\" key and a \"source_id\" key (the ID of the text it came from, e.g., the ID). Do not alter a single character, do not paraphrase.\n\nUse these scales to evaluate HOW WELL THE EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THE SPECIFIC CLAIM EVALUATED ABOVE:\n- Alignment Score (1-7): How well does the EVALUATED CLAIM factually align with the provided RAG evidence set? [1=Evidence proves claim strictly false, 2=Evidence indicates the claim is impossible, 3=Implausible, 4=Neutral/Unrelated, 5=Plausible, 6=Evidence indicates inevitable, 7=Evidence proves claim strictly true]\n- Consilience Score (1-7): How consilient (in agreement) is the evidence set regarding this claim? [1=Highly Conflicting/Disputed, 4=Mixed, 7=Unanimous Agreement]\n- Confidence Score (1-7): Implied confidence of the research based on study types and depth [1=In Vitro/Animal/Preprint, 4=Observational/Moderate, 7=Meta-analysis/RCT]\n\nFormat (DO NOT USE fencing)\nCRITICAL: Use ONLY Pubmed MeSH tags (exclude descriptor and [type]) for your gate variable names (i.e.,.the \"gates\") so they will be standardized globally. Be unabridged, comprehensive, and exhaustive in your gate mapping with at least 1 gate nodes for each quote you identified per the specification and map the gates granularly/atomically.\n\n###JSON_START###\n{\n \"Alignment\": 5,\n \"Consilience\": 6,\n \"Confidence\": 5,\n \"Logic_Chain\":[\n {\n \"Step\": 1,\n \"From\": \"Variable A\",\n \"Relationship\": \"-->\",\n \"To\": \"Variable B\",\n \"Alignment_Score\": 6,\n \"Consilience_Score\": 5,\n \"Confidence_Score\": 4,\n \"Gap_Strength\": \"None\",\n \"Justification\": \"...\",\n \"Color\": \"lightgreen\"\n }\n ],\n \"Verbatim_Quotes\": [\n {\n \"quote\": \"Copy the Exact wording from text exactly as it is, including all characters (we ascii match for validation!).\",\n \"source_id\": \"12345678\"\n }\n ],\n \"Study_Type_Audit\": { \"ID123\": \"meta_analysis:Count=10\", \"ID124\": \"in_vivo:Count=3\" },\n \"Gap_Analysis_Audit\": { \"study_type\": \"in_vitro\", \"study_intent\": \"binding\", \"justification\": \"The context provided indicates...\", \"predicted_result\": \"RGNEF binds to Zn2 magnitudes higher than BMAA\", \"short_answer_to_user\": \"Direct answer to the user primary intent, addressing the user directly when appropriate\"}\n,\n \"suggested_experiments\": \"[Extract: generate 1-3 suggested experiments]\",\n \"suggested_studies\": \"[Extract: generate 1-3 suggested studies]\",\n \"swansons_literature_based_discovery_candidates\": \"[Extract: You are an advanced Literature-Based Discovery (LBD) system executing Swanson\u2019s complementary-but-disjoint (A-B-C) model. Your goal is to find hidden, unpublished connections across the provided dataset. Strict Discovery Protocol: 1. Identify distinct, isolated sub-literatures (Domain A and Domain C) within the dataset that share NO direct citations, co-mentions, or common contextual paragraphs. 2. Find an intermediate biological mechanism, protein, path, or entity (Bridge B) that appears independently in both isolated domains (A-to-B and B-to-C). 3. Synthesize a novel, unstated hypothesis (A-to-C). Negative Constraint (Crucial): DO NOT output any connection if the relationship between Concept A and Concept C is explicitly mentioned, paired, or summarized anywhere in the source text. If a connection (like \\\"OMN resilience to SMN stabilization\\\") is already explicitly stated or grouped as a concept in the data, it is considered \\\"already known\\\" and must be disqualified. Format your output exactly as follows: - Discovered Hypothesis (A to C): [Clear, novel statement] - Literature A (Origin): [Entity/Concept and source context] - Literature C (Target): [Entity/Concept and source context] - The Intersecting Bridge B: [The shared mechanism/protein linking them] - Biological Rationale: [1-2 sentences explaining why this hidden connection is mechanistically plausible]]\",\n \"contradictions_between_evidences\": \"[Extract: Identify conflicting evidence within the evidence set (if any) and flag the dispute here]\",\n \"repurposed_solutions\": \"[Extract: identify and explain repurposed Solution potentials]\"\n}\n###JSON_END###\n\n### CRITICAL QUOTE VALIDATION FAILURE (ATTEMPT 1) ###\nThe validator executed a 100% strict, character-by-character substring search. Your response was REJECTED because the following quotes do not exist verbatim in the source texts.\n\n\u274c FAILED QUOTES (You must fix or delete these):\n\n- ERROR: You cited ID: 42356332 for the quote: \"The LAB MIX induced significant, site-specific shifts in microbial composition, notably increasing lactobacilli abundance.\"\n FACT: Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"The LAB MIX induced significant, si...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.\n \n Below is the complete, true text of ID 42356332 that you MUST read. \n Find a valid, verbatim, character-perfect sentence inside this exact block to cite instead, or change your claim to align with what this text actually says:\n \n --- BEGIN ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 42356332 ---\n ID: 42356332\nTitle: Functional and Psychobiotic Potential of a Food-Derived Multi-Strain Lactic Acid Bacteria Consortium: An In Vitro Evaluation Using Static Digestion and SHIME\u00ae Models.\nAbstract: The microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA) plays a pivotal role in cognitive function, making psychobiotics a promising strategy for managing neurodegenerative diseases. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from traditional fermented foods represent a valuable source of candidate strains, and multi-strain consortia may offer enhanced therapeutic efficacy through synergistic effects. This study evaluated the functional and psychobiotic potential of three lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains isolated from fermented foods, assessed as monocultures and a multi-strain consortium (MIX). The research encompassed an initial screening of the individual strains and the MIX, assessing their adhesion to mucin, stability in a static in vitro digestion model, and amino acid profiling. Subsequently, the LAB MIX underwent long-term evaluation in a dynamic gastrointestinal model (SHIME\u00ae) inoculated with microbiota from a patient with Alzheimer's disease, during which alterations in gut microbiota composition and amino acid metabolism were analyzed. The LAB MIX demonstrated high stability under digestive stress and effective mucoadhesive properties. Furthermore, the consortium demonstrated a distinct metabolic signature, driving enhanced functional effects that complemented or exceeded those observed in individual monocultures. In the SHIME\u00ae model, the MIX induced significant, site-specific shifts in microbial composition, notably increasing lactobacilli abundance. These taxonomic changes correlated with an enriched metabolic profile, including elevated levels of GABA precursors and amino acids with antioxidant potential, which are crucial for MGBA modulation. These results identify the LAB consortium as a compelling psychobiotic candidate. Further in-depth in vivo and clinical studies are required to validate its therapeutic potential for MGBA modulation.\n --- END ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 42356332 ---\n\n- ERROR: You cited ID: 42411838 for the quote: \"AI advances these approaches by extracting patterns from multi-omic datasets to build specific, yet versatile, foundation models (FMs) that guide strain and/or consortium selection.\"\n FACT: Strict Misquote Detected! The exact character sequence \"AI advances these approaches by ext...\" was NOT found in the provided text. Do NOT truncate, paraphrase, or edit quotes.\n \n Below is the complete, true text of ID 42411838 that you MUST read. \n Find a valid, verbatim, character-perfect sentence inside this exact block to cite instead, or change your claim to align with what this text actually says:\n \n --- BEGIN ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 42411838 ---\n ID: 42411838\nTitle: Bioactive environments to combat antimicrobial resistance: artificial intelligence and model-driven microbial biocontrol for living materials.\nAbstract: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to outpace development of new therapeutics. Many interventions focus on treating infection after it occurs, but resistant pathogens often emerge, persist, and spread within reservoirs, such as built environments. Microbial biocontrol offers a complementary, upstream strategy by reshaping ecological interactions to suppress the colonization, persistence, and transmission of AMR pathogens. Currently, biocontrol design relies upon the presumed functionality of probiotic genera across diverse environments despite limited experimental validation, alongside heuristic model predictions that prioritize efficiency over sensitivity. These approaches yield inconsistent outcomes, reflecting the context-dependent nature of microbial behavior. We review how advances in metabolic modeling and artificial intelligence (AI), in conjunction with experimental data, enable adaptable, context-aware biocontrol design with iterative design-test-learn cycles for optimization. We outline the ecological principles underlying microbial competition, highlighting Bacillus as a robust biocontrol chassis due to its biosynthetic capacity, stress tolerance, and genetic tractability. We then discuss how genome-scale, pan-genome-scale, and metabolism-and-expression models provide mechanistic insight into competitive fitness, metabolic trade-offs, and persistence. AI advances these approaches by extracting patterns from multi-omic datasets to build specific, yet versatile, foundation models (FMs) that guide strain and/or consortium selection for specific built environments. Moreover, these tools facilitate safe biocontrol deployment by enabling risk assessment of persistence, ecological displacement, and horizontal gene transfer (HGT), particularly for engineered living materials (ELMs) and bioactive building surfaces. Ultimately, AI-guided modeling and systems-level design provide scalable frameworks for developing durable, preventive strategies against AMR, shifting the focus from reactive treatment toward proactive control of pathogen ecology.\n --- END ACTUAL ABSTRACT FOR 42411838 ---\n\n\n\u2705 PASSED (DO NOT CHANGE THESE):\n- \"The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.\" (Source: 42411482)\n- \"This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA).\" (Source: 42411439)\n- \"Moreover, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility.\" (Source: 42377735)\n- \"Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event.\" (Source: 42411493)\n- \"Confirmatory factor analysis identified a nutritional factor composed of vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and fiber, revealing a significant inverse association with anxiety and depression levels.\" (Source: 42338888)\n- \"Patients with neurodegenerative changes exhibited significantly lower gastric miR-106a-5p expression compared to controls (p = 0.044).\" (Source: 42346280)\n- \"The mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined.\" (Source: 42374626)\n- \"We therefore present the \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" as a proposed framework rather than a validated causal pathway.\" (Source: 42389275)\n- \"E. hirae Y-HS alleviates UC through coordinated modulation of gut microbiota, host metabolism, inflammation and barrier function.\" (Source: 42412323)\n- \"Overall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation.\" (Source: 42406299)\n- \"Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition\" (Source: 42398608)\n- \"Microbiome dysbiosis is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, neurological, hepatic, renal, and cancer-related illnesses by interfering with immune modulation, metabolic balance, and epithelial barrier integrity\" (Source: 42410982)\n- \"Proatherogenic substances like trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), which are produced from dietary precursors through gut microbial and hepatic metabolism, aggravate foam cell production, platelet aggregation, and vascular inflammation.\" (Source: 42412324)\n- \"GV-971 exerts antidepressant effects by coordinately remodeling the gut microbiota, normalizing tryptophan and SCFA metabolism, restoring gut barrier integrity, and dampening central neuroinflammation\" (Source: 42346775)\n- \"These findings support the belief in early intestinal involvement in AD and highlight the potential of the microbiota as a target for early intervention aimed at modifying the progression to neurodegeneration.\" (Source: 42356271)\n- \"The gut microbiota is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA).\" (Source: 42404763)\n- \"Chronic cold reduces beneficial bacteria and increases pro-inflammatory species, impairing intestinal barrier integrity and inducing systemic inflammation, ultimately leading to metabolic disorders and immunosuppression.\" (Source: 42405758)\n- \"As a result, the lower dose increased the presence of probiotics and lactic acid bacteria, while the higher dose showed more bacterial taxa and a mixed microbial shift.\" (Source: 42404072)\n\n\nINSTRUCTION: Study the actual abstracts provided. Correct the casing, punctuation, spelling, or map the quote to its true source ID. Do NOT use ellipses.\n\n=======================================================\n\u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f CRITICAL VERIFICATION FAILURE (RETRY LOOP DETECTED) \u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f\u26a0\ufe0f\nYour previous response was REJECTED because your quotes failed strict byte-perfect validation.\n\nTO BREAK THE LOOP, FOLLOW THESE 3 ABSOLUTE RULES:\n1. NO REPAIRING: If a quote failed, do NOT attempt to edit or tweak it. Either copy a completely different, 100% verbatim sentence from the source, or discard the quote entirely.\n2. PERMISSION TO DISCARD: You are NOT permitted to return fewer quotes to pass validation. Never hallucinate just to meet a quota.\n3. BYTE-PERFECT COPY: You must perform a direct, literal copy-paste. Ellipses (...) are BANNED. Do not change a single capital letter, punctuation mark, or space.\n=======================================================\n\nBASED STRICTLY ON THE CONTEXT LITERATURE ABOVE, EVALUATE THIS SPECIFIC PERSPECTIVE/PENTAMATRIX:\n\"How does the gut-brain axis play a role in Alzheimer's Disease? Is there a potential link for gut-brain axis for other neurological disorders such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?\"",
"rawResponse": "Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\n\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n\"How does the gut-brain axis play a role in Alzheimer's Disease? Is there a potential link for gut-brain axis for other neurological disorders such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?\"\n\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\nThe gut-brain axis (GBA) serves as a bidirectional communication system linking the intestinal microbiome with the central nervous system. In Alzheimer's Disease (AD), GBA dysbiosis is linked to systemic inflammation, blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption, and metabolic shifts (e.g., tryptophan-kynurenine pathway). Similarly, in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), gut dysfunction and microbial changes are emerging as critical pathogenic features that influence neuroinflammation and motor neuron health.\n\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\nThe microbiota-gut-brain axis is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA). In AD, dysbiosis disrupts intestinal barrier function, triggering systemic inflammation and modulating amyloid precursor protein (APP) regulation. Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event. Furthermore, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility. This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA).\n\nIn ALS, the involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes. However, the mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined. Evidence suggests that GBA disruptions in ALS are linked to emotional disturbances, as a nutritional factor composed of vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and fiber, revealing a significant inverse association with anxiety and depression levels. Therapeutic strategies targeting these pathways, such as the use of E. hirae Y-HS, show that E. hirae Y-HS alleviates UC through coordinated modulation of gut microbiota, host metabolism, inflammation and barrier function.\n\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n* Amyloid-\u03b2 may function as an innate immune mediator rather than a primary toxin.\n* The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a potential primary anatomical site for amyloid deposition.\n* Tryptophan-kynurenine pathway metabolites are key bridges between gut inflammation and neurotoxicity.\n* Dietary factors like B vitamins and fiber are correlated with psychological health in ALS.\n* Microplastic exposure is a newly recognized environmental driver of GBA-mediated neuroinflammation.\n* Gastric juice miRNAs (e.g., miR-106a-5p) are emerging as non-invasive biomarkers of neurodegeneration.\n* The \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" is an emerging framework for understanding gastrointestinal health.\n* Nutritional status and systemic metabolic reserve, rather than cholesterol levels alone, may dictate ALS prognosis.\n* Intranasal interventions (like SDF-1\u03b1) are being explored to bypass the BBB and regulate the GBA.\n* Precision nutrition and postbiotics (e.g., C. glutamicum lysates) may offer safer, more stable alternatives to live probiotics.\n\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n1. ID: 42404763 - \"The gut microbiota is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA).\"\n2. ID: 42411493 - \"Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event.\"\n3. ID: 42377735 - \"Moreover, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility.\"\n4. ID: 42411439 - \"This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA).\"\n5. ID: 42411482 - \"The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.\"\n6. ID: 42374626 - \"The mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined.\"\n7. ID: 42338888 - \"Confirmatory factor analysis identified a nutritional factor composed of vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and fiber, revealing a significant inverse association with anxiety and depression levels.\"\n8. ID: 42412323 - \"E. hirae Y-HS alleviates UC through coordinated modulation of gut microbiota, host metabolism, inflammation and barrier function.\"\n9. ID: 42346280 - \"Patients with neurodegenerative changes exhibited significantly lower gastric miR-106a-5p expression compared to controls (p = 0.044).\"\n10. ID: 42389275 - \"We therefore present the \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" as a proposed framework rather than a validated causal pathway.\"\n11. ID: 42406299 - \"Overall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation.\"\n12. ID: 42398608 - \"Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition\"\n13. ID: 42410982 - \"Microbiome dysbiosis is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, neurological, hepatic, renal, and cancer-related illnesses by interfering with immune modulation, metabolic balance, and epithelial barrier integrity\"\n14. ID: 42412324 - \"Proatherogenic substances like trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), which are produced from dietary precursors through gut microbial and hepatic metabolism, aggravate foam cell production, platelet aggregation, and vascular inflammation.\"\n15. ID: 42346775 - \"GV-971 exerts antidepressant effects by coordinately remodeling the gut microbiota, normalizing tryptophan and SCFA metabolism, restoring gut barrier integrity, and dampening central neuroinflammation\"\n16. ID: 42356271 - \"These findings support the belief in early intestinal involvement in AD and highlight the potential of the microbiota as a target for early intervention aimed at modifying the progression to neurodegeneration.\"\n17. ID: 42405758 - \"Chronic cold reduces beneficial bacteria and increases pro-inflammatory species, impairing intestinal barrier integrity and inducing systemic inflammation, ultimately leading to metabolic disorders and immunosuppression.\"\n18. ID: 42404072 - \"As a result, the lower dose increased the presence of probiotics and lactic acid bacteria, while the higher dose showed more bacterial taxa and a mixed microbial shift.\"\n19. ID: 42346775 - \"Mechanistically, GV-971 significantly suppressed neuroinflammation by inhibiting microglial hyperactivation in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.\"\n20. 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"quote": "This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA).",
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"quote": "Systemic pleiotropy of F. nucleatum is further substantiated by its involvement in chemoresistance, placental dysfunction, vascular inflammation, and neuronal injury, substantiating its systemic pleiotropy.",
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"quote": "Disrupting the gut microbiome via chronic antibiotic treatment exacerbates cognitive deficits and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice, demonstrating a causal influence of the microbiome on tau-driven disease progression.",
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"quote": "Systemic administration of these metabolites worsens cognitive impairment and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice.",
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"quote": "Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition",
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"quote": "In vitro functional screening for the production of neuroactive metabolites confirmed four strains, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TUCC00000144, Limosilactobacillus fermentum TUCC00000777, Levilactobacillus brevis TO10, Lentilactobacillus diolivorans B92, as the most promising candidates",
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"quote": "Within the central nervous system, cholinergic signaling interacts with resident immune cells, particularly microglia, and influences inflammatory tone, neuronal vulnerability, and tissue repair.",
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"quote": "The results of this project demonstrate that MFGM tended to increase the production of serotonin and significantly increase EPS production from select LAB strains during the later stages of growth.",
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"quote": "Finally, we review GM-targeted strategies, including probiotics, synbiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, while emphasizing that direct clinical evidence in MC remains limited and that cessation of anthraquinone laxatives remains the primary management strategy.",
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"quote": "Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event.",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42411493\nTitle: Beyond Amyloid: Evolutionary and Immune-Metabolic Perspectives on Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is increasingly recognized as a multifactorial and systems-level disorder that extends beyond the classical amyloid cascade hypothesis. Rather than dismissing established concepts such as tau pathology, synaptic dysfunction, vascular compromise, mitochondrial abnormalities, and impaired proteostasis, emerging evidence suggests that these processes may interact dynamically with chronic immune activation, microbial signaling, and systemic metabolic stress. Recent studies examining the microbiome-gut-brain axis, chronic infection, innate immunity, and systemic immune-metabolic dysfunction have broadened the conceptual framework of AD pathogenesis. Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event. This perspective does not overturn the amyloid cascade model but instead reframes amyloid biology within a broader adaptive evolutionary context in which chronic or dysregulated activation becomes maladaptive during aging. The present opinion article integrates these converging concepts into a unified framework in which AD emerges from the prolonged interaction among immune responses, microbial exposures, metabolic disturbances, mitochondrial dysfunction, vascular injury, and age-associated failures in proteostatic resilience. This integrative interpretation seeks to humanize the disease process by viewing neurodegeneration not simply as isolated protein accumulation, but as the gradual exhaustion of ancient host-defense and energy-regulatory systems that were originally evolutionarily advantageous for survival."
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"quote": "This review synthesizes current evidence to present a coherent pathological cascade driving MCI progression: gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation.",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42411439\nTitle: Exploring the Microbiome-Kynurenine Axis in Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Gut to Brain.\nAbstract: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) represents a critical prodromal stage of Alzheimer's disease. This review synthesizes current evidence to present a coherent pathological cascade driving MCI progression: gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation. This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA). This metabolic imbalance promotes N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-mediated excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation, which collectively precipitate synaptic dysfunction and cognitive decline. We explicitly highlight this \"gut-immune-metabolic\" vicious cycle as the core framework of MCI pathology. Targeting this cycle through a dual strategy-restoring microbial diversity and pharmacologically inhibiting the IDO1/kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (KMO) enzymes-represents a promising therapeutic approach to delay the transition from MCI to dementia."
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"quote": "This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA).",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42411439\nTitle: Exploring the Microbiome-Kynurenine Axis in Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Gut to Brain.\nAbstract: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) represents a critical prodromal stage of Alzheimer's disease. This review synthesizes current evidence to present a coherent pathological cascade driving MCI progression: gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation. This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA). This metabolic imbalance promotes N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-mediated excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation, which collectively precipitate synaptic dysfunction and cognitive decline. We explicitly highlight this \"gut-immune-metabolic\" vicious cycle as the core framework of MCI pathology. Targeting this cycle through a dual strategy-restoring microbial diversity and pharmacologically inhibiting the IDO1/kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (KMO) enzymes-represents a promising therapeutic approach to delay the transition from MCI to dementia."
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"quote": "The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42411482\nTitle: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as a Systemic Disease: Why Integrative and Microbiome-Focused Approaches Deserve Re-Evaluation.\nAbstract: Despite decades of intensive research, therapeutic advances in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remain limited. Increasing evidence suggests that ALS is a multisystem disorder involving motor neuron degeneration, immune dysregulation, skeletal muscle pathology, and gastrointestinal dysfunction, thereby challenging the adequacy of current therapeutic strategies. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches are widely used by patients with ALS. However, their efficacy remains controversial owing to limited clinical evidence and methodological limitations. The multicomponent herbal medicine and system-level characteristics of CAM conceptually align with the emerging view of ALS as a multisystemic disease. The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes. These findings suggest that the combination of CAM and conventional therapy may serve as a potential integrative approach to target gut-brain-muscle interactions and systemic disease pathways. This article highlights critical gaps in the existing evidence and proposes that microbiome-focused, biomarker-driven clinical trials are essential to thoroughly evaluate CAM-based interventions in ALS. Embracing a system-oriented therapeutic framework may help address the complexity of ALS beyond traditional neuron-centered approaches."
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"quote": "Emerging evidence suggests positive effects on metabolism, gut microbiota, inflammation and the gut-brain axis, although its clinical relevance has not yet been clearly established.",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42377381\nTitle: [Clinical evidence on kefir consumption and human health].\nAbstract: kefir is a fermented drink rich in bioactive metabolites and microorganisms with potential as a functional food. Emerging evidence suggests positive effects on metabolism, gut microbiota, inflammation and the gut-brain axis, although its clinical relevance has not yet been clearly established. to synthesise the existing clinical evidence on how kefir consumption affects human health, including metabolic, gastrointestinal, immunological, cognitive and physical performance aspects. narrative review of human clinical studies, randomised controlled trials and meta-analyses evaluating kefir consumption in different population groups. Results relating to metabolic markers, inflammation, cognitive function, physical activity, gut health and safety were analysed. kefir consumption is consistently associated with increased insulin sensitivity and a slight reduction in fasting glucose levels. The effects on lipid profile, blood pressure and systemic inflammation are mixed. A modulation of the gut microbiota is observed, with an increase in beneficial bacteria and improved intestinal permeability. The evidence regarding brain health is preliminary, with some indications of cognitive improvement and enhanced well-being. Potential benefits in physical performance and recovery have also been reported. Kefir has a favourable safety profile, with mild and transient adverse effects. kefir has modest but promising beneficial effects in various areas of health, particularly in metabolism and gut function. However, methodological heterogeneity and the limited quality of the studies prevent firm conclusions from being drawn. Robust, standardised clinical trials are required to define its efficacy and clinical applicability."
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"quote": "Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment.",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42374626\nTitle: Microbiome and metabolites impact enteric and central nervous systems in ALS.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been linked to gastrointestinal symptoms and alterations in the gut microbiota. The enteric nervous system (ENS) coordinates intestinal function and sits at the host-microbe interface. The mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined. In this narrative review, we first present evidence from ALS patient cohorts and preclinical models alongside mechanistic studies of infection, dysbiosis, and related neurodegenerative diseases to discuss how the microbiota and its metabolites may affect the ENS and CNS in ALS. Next, we propose a plausible mechanism of ALS pathogenesis through the gut-microbiome-brain axis. We further offer a summary of clinical trials that have studied the impacts of the microbiota on human ALS. Finally, we discuss future directions for studies of microbiota-ENS-CNS interactions in ALS. Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment."
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"quote": "Recent studies suggest a potential role for Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathways in the induction of neuroinflammation via the oral-gut-brain axis.",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42383392\nTitle: Role of Toll-like receptors and oral-gut-brain axis in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders.\nAbstract: The oral-gut-brain axis is a path connecting the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system (CNS). The gut microbiota influences the immune system, metabolism, and nerve cells through the production of neurotransmitters and microbial metabolites that can cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). The interplay between neuroinflammation and altered oral and gut microbiota is a bidirectional complex path modulated by inflammatory mediators. Recent studies suggest a potential role for Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathways in the induction of neuroinflammation via the oral-gut-brain axis. As neuroinflammation is one of the key elements in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders, this review was conducted to reflect on the pathophysiological pathways and clinical evidence on the role of TLR and inflammasome signaling pathways via oral-gut-brain axis in neurodegenerative diseases such as cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and psychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, and Autism spectrum disorders. Because the contributing factors have not been fully understood yet, further studies could help provide novel therapeutic opportunities."
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"quote": "In conclusion, P. gingivalis-induced NETs play pivotal roles in the relationship between neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment. Furthermore, the effects of P. gingivalis-induced NETs on neuron-glia unit were related to TLR4 activation.",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42377390\nTitle: Porphyromonas gingivalis-Induced NETs Mediate Neuroinflammation via TLR4 Activation.\nAbstract: Periodontitis, caused by periodontal pathogens such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression. Neutrophils, which are abundant in patients with periodontitis, release neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) to resist microbial infection. We explored the mechanism and effects of P. gingivalis-induced NETs on the relationship between periodontitis and neuroinflammation. A murine periodontitis model was established via oral local application of P. gingivalis with or without tak242 (TLR4 inhibitor). Maxillary bones were evaluated via micro-computed tomography. The proportion of neutrophils was determined by flow cytometry. NET formation and morphology were analyzed via a cell-free DNA kit, a neutrophil elastase enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and myeloperoxidase ELISA kit, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), western blotting and immunofluorescence. Behavior tests were used to investigate cognitive ability. Neuroinflammation was assayed by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and RT-PCR. Amyloid precursor protein (APP) processing was measured by IHC. In vitro experiments explored the functional mechanism underlying the effects of P. gingivalis-induced NETs on the neuron-glia unit. We observed significant alveolar bone resorption with elevated neutrophil count and increased NET formation in mice with periodontitis. Cognitive abilities were impaired by periodontitis. Neuroinflammation manifested as glia activation and upregulated inflammatory cytokines, and APP processing was altered by the elevated expression of APP and PSEN1. These changes were specifically reversed by tak242. In vitro, P. gingivalis-induced NETs mediated M1 polarization in BV2 cells and changed APP processing in N2a cells, along with the activation of TLR4/Myd88/NF-\u03baB and GSK3\u03b2/Akt, which is consistent with the in vivo findings. In conclusion, P. gingivalis-induced NETs play pivotal roles in the relationship between neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment. Furthermore, the effects of P. gingivalis-induced NETs on neuron-glia unit were related to TLR4 activation."
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"quote": "Systemic pleiotropy of F. nucleatum is further substantiated by its involvement in chemoresistance, placental dysfunction, vascular inflammation, and neuronal injury, substantiating its systemic pleiotropy.",
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"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42378068\nTitle: Is Fusobacterium nucleatum the key mediator between oral infections and systemic diseases? Mechanistic insights and therapeutic implications.\nAbstract: Fusobacterium nucleatum has emerged as a pathobiont that associates oral dysbiosis with systemic diseases through coaggregation, hematogenous dissemination, and immune modulation. This review provides molecular insights through which they are involved in systemic diseases such as colorectal cancer, adverse pregnancy outcomes, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and diabetes mellitus. Key virulence factors include the adhesins of FadA, Fap2, and RadD, lipopolysaccharides, and outer membrane vesicles, which mediate epithelial invasion and endothelial permeafbility and facilitate immune suppression through TLR4-NF-\u03baB, \u03b2-catenin/Wnt, and MAPK signaling pathways. These interactions result in impaired tissue homeostasis, propagate chronic inflammation, and promote oncogenic and metabolic modulation. Systemic pleiotropy of F. nucleatum is further substantiated by its involvement in chemoresistance, placental dysfunction, vascular inflammation, and neuronal injury, substantiating its systemic pleiotropy. Emerging therapeutic strategies, such as blocking adhesins, neutralizing outer membrane vesicles, microbiome manipulation, and using CRISPR-based clearance, provide precision techniques for mitigating diseases. Therefore, this review identifies F. nucleatum as the primary microbial mediator of oral-systemic pathology and its translational significance in the development of targeted antimicrobial and host-directed therapies."
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"quote": "Disrupting the gut microbiome via chronic antibiotic treatment exacerbates cognitive deficits and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice, demonstrating a causal influence of the microbiome on tau-driven disease progression.",
"source_id": "42380200",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42380200\nTitle: Select microbial metabolites promote tau aggregation in a murine tauopathy model.\nAbstract: The gut microbiome is emerging as a modifier of risk for neurodegenerative diseases, but underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. Here, we show that the hTau.P301S mouse model for progressive tauopathy develops alterations in the composition and function of the gut microbiome that are not recapitulated in amyloid-based 5xFAD or 3xTg models for Alzheimer's disease. Disrupting the gut microbiome via chronic antibiotic treatment exacerbates cognitive deficits and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice, demonstrating a causal influence of the microbiome on tau-driven disease progression. This corresponds with widespread alterations in microbiome-dependent metabolites in the sera and brains of hTau.P301S mice, including subsets that correlate with the severity of tau pathology. By screening against tau biosensor cells, we identify select microbial metabolites-trimethylamine-N-oxide, 3-indoxyl sulfate, phenol sulfate, thymidine, and 2'deoxyuridine-that promote tau seeding and aggregation. Systemic administration of these metabolites worsens cognitive impairment and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice. These findings establish a mechanistic link between the gut microbiome, serum and brain metabolites, as well as tau aggregation, suggesting that select microbial metabolites could potentially serve as therapeutic targets for tau-driven diseases."
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"quote": "Systemic administration of these metabolites worsens cognitive impairment and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice.",
"source_id": "42380200",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42380200\nTitle: Select microbial metabolites promote tau aggregation in a murine tauopathy model.\nAbstract: The gut microbiome is emerging as a modifier of risk for neurodegenerative diseases, but underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. Here, we show that the hTau.P301S mouse model for progressive tauopathy develops alterations in the composition and function of the gut microbiome that are not recapitulated in amyloid-based 5xFAD or 3xTg models for Alzheimer's disease. Disrupting the gut microbiome via chronic antibiotic treatment exacerbates cognitive deficits and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice, demonstrating a causal influence of the microbiome on tau-driven disease progression. This corresponds with widespread alterations in microbiome-dependent metabolites in the sera and brains of hTau.P301S mice, including subsets that correlate with the severity of tau pathology. By screening against tau biosensor cells, we identify select microbial metabolites-trimethylamine-N-oxide, 3-indoxyl sulfate, phenol sulfate, thymidine, and 2'deoxyuridine-that promote tau seeding and aggregation. Systemic administration of these metabolites worsens cognitive impairment and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice. These findings establish a mechanistic link between the gut microbiome, serum and brain metabolites, as well as tau aggregation, suggesting that select microbial metabolites could potentially serve as therapeutic targets for tau-driven diseases."
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"quote": "Mechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays.",
"source_id": "42398608",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42398608\nTitle: Structural characterization of a branched \u03b1-glucan from Pseudostellaria heterophylla and its neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's disease via regulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with limited therapeutic options. Emerging evidence highlights the gut-brain axis as a promising target, and natural polysaccharides offer multi-target advantages. Here, we isolated and structurally characterized PF30-3, a homogeneous branched \u03b1-D-glucan (69.91\u00a0kDa) from Pseudostellaria heterophylla, featuring a (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl backbone with (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04,6)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl branching points. In LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages, 200\u00a0\u03bcg/mL PF30-3 significantly inhibited nitric oxide release, restored cell viability, and rebalanced inflammatory cytokines. The in vivo efficacy was first validated in an A\u03b2\u2081\u208b\u2084\u2082-induced zebrafish AD-like model, where 20\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 effectively rescued spatial memory and learning impairments. These findings were further translated to 5\u00a0\u00d7\u00a0FAD mice, in which oral administration of 50\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 for 24 consecutive days significantly improved the recognition and spatial memory without observable acute toxicity. Mechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays. Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition, characterized by a decreased Firmicutes/Bacteroidota ratio and enrichment of beneficial genera such as Muribaculum, Bacteroides, and Prevotellaceae_UCG-001. Correlation analyses linked these microbial shifts to improved cognitive outcomes and reduced neuroinflammation. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that PF30-3 exerts neuroprotective effects through modulation of the microbiota-gut-brain axis, highlighting it as a promising natural polysaccharide-based candidate for AD therapy."
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"quote": "Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition",
"source_id": "42398608",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42398608\nTitle: Structural characterization of a branched \u03b1-glucan from Pseudostellaria heterophylla and its neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's disease via regulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with limited therapeutic options. Emerging evidence highlights the gut-brain axis as a promising target, and natural polysaccharides offer multi-target advantages. Here, we isolated and structurally characterized PF30-3, a homogeneous branched \u03b1-D-glucan (69.91\u00a0kDa) from Pseudostellaria heterophylla, featuring a (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl backbone with (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04,6)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl branching points. In LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages, 200\u00a0\u03bcg/mL PF30-3 significantly inhibited nitric oxide release, restored cell viability, and rebalanced inflammatory cytokines. The in vivo efficacy was first validated in an A\u03b2\u2081\u208b\u2084\u2082-induced zebrafish AD-like model, where 20\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 effectively rescued spatial memory and learning impairments. These findings were further translated to 5\u00a0\u00d7\u00a0FAD mice, in which oral administration of 50\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 for 24 consecutive days significantly improved the recognition and spatial memory without observable acute toxicity. Mechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays. Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition, characterized by a decreased Firmicutes/Bacteroidota ratio and enrichment of beneficial genera such as Muribaculum, Bacteroides, and Prevotellaceae_UCG-001. Correlation analyses linked these microbial shifts to improved cognitive outcomes and reduced neuroinflammation. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that PF30-3 exerts neuroprotective effects through modulation of the microbiota-gut-brain axis, highlighting it as a promising natural polysaccharide-based candidate for AD therapy."
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"quote": "In vitro functional screening for the production of neuroactive metabolites confirmed four strains, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TUCC00000144, Limosilactobacillus fermentum TUCC00000777, Levilactobacillus brevis TO10, Lentilactobacillus diolivorans B92, as the most promising candidates",
"source_id": "42403487",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42403487\nTitle: Lactobacilli, best allies of mental health: a probiogenomic approach to identify potential psychobiotic strains.\nAbstract: Targeted dietary strategies and supplements represent a promising approach for the treatment of cognitive problems. Multi-omic approaches may facilitate and accelerate the discovery of new psychobiotic strains and their applications. In this work, we applied metagenomics and comparative genomics to guide the isolation and screening of novel psychobiotic strains from fermented foods. Metagenomes of 1185 fermented food were screened, revealing the occurrence of genes coding for the biosynthesis of neuroactive molecules, supporting the isolation of 73 novel Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) strains. Comparative genomic analysis highlighted species-specific patterns, identifying Levilactobacillus brevis, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Limosilactobacillus fermentum as potential psychobiotics. In vitro functional screening for the production of neuroactive metabolites confirmed four strains, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TUCC00000144, Limosilactobacillus fermentum TUCC00000777, Levilactobacillus brevis TO10, Lentilactobacillus diolivorans B92, as the most promising candidates for the development of dietary supplements or innovative fermented food products aimed at supporting mental health."
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"quote": "Within the central nervous system, cholinergic signaling interacts with resident immune cells, particularly microglia, and influences inflammatory tone, neuronal vulnerability, and tissue repair.",
"source_id": "42404903",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42404903\nTitle: Cholinergic regulation of neuroinflammation: linking microglia, immunometabolism, and neuromodulation.\nAbstract: Neuroinflammation is increasingly recognized as a core pathological process in various neurological diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders, stroke, autoimmune demyelinating diseases, and acute brain dysfunction associated with systemic inflammation. Among its regulatory mechanisms, the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway links neural activity with immune regulation. However, its neurological relevance extends beyond the classical peripheral vagus nerve-mediated inflammatory reflex. Within the central nervous system, cholinergic signaling interacts with resident immune cells, particularly microglia, and influences inflammatory tone, neuronal vulnerability, and tissue repair. Recent advances in immunometabolism further suggest that metabolic reprogramming may bridge cholinergic signaling and microglial inflammatory phenotypes. In this review, we discuss the role of cholinergic regulation of neuroinflammation from three interrelated perspectives: microglia as the hub of core cells, immune metabolism as the basis of mechanism, and neural regulation as the frontier of transformation. We first reviewed the cholinergic system and its role in neuroimmune communication, then discussed how cholinergic signals shape microglial state and metabolic process, and finally evaluated its disease-specific evidence in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis and acute inflammatory brain dysfunction. We will also discuss pharmacological and bioelectronic methods, including targeting cholinergic receptors and vagus nerve stimulation, as emerging therapeutic strategies. By integrating cholinergic biology, microglial heterogeneity, and metabolic reprogramming, this review proposes an updated framework for understanding neuroinflammation in neurology, and highlights the future opportunities for precise neuroimmune intervention."
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"quote": "The results of this project demonstrate that MFGM tended to increase the production of serotonin and significantly increase EPS production from select LAB strains during the later stages of growth.",
"source_id": "42379368",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42379368\nTitle: The milk fat globule membrane increases bacterial serotonin and exopolysaccharide production for maintenance of intestinal cell differentiation.\nAbstract: Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is primarily produced in the gut and is produced by lactic acid bacteria (LAB). It plays a crucial role in regulating mood and mental health disorders via the gut-brain axis using the enteric nervous system. Exopolysaccharides (EPS) are complex metabolic end products of probiotic LAB that contribute to health-promoting activities in the intestine. Interactions between LAB and components in the food matrix, such as the milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), may alter the production of serotonin and EPS in the gastrointestinal tract. The objectives of this work were to determine if supplementing LAB growth medium with MFGM increases serotonin and EPS production and to uncover the impact of the bacterial secretome on intestinal cell differentiation. We screened 137 strains of LAB for serotonin production, and the top 10 highest producing strains received supplementation with MFGM, and their growth curves were measured spectrophotometrically. Samples were collected during the growth, early stationary, and late stationary phases. The cell-free supernatant (CFS) samples were evaluated for serotonin as well as EPS. These CFS were used to treat Caco-2 intestinal cell lines for 6 h on d 0 and 7 of confluency. From Caco-2 cells, RNA was extracted with TRIzol and used for RT-qPCR analysis of occludin tight junction protein expression. Protein was extracted using RIPA lysis buffer and used for detection of alkaline phosphatase using an analysis kit and for sucrase-isomaltase and dipeptidyl peptidase 4 using antibody detection with slot blot. The results of this project demonstrate that MFGM tended to increase the production of serotonin and significantly increase EPS production from select LAB strains during the later stages of growth. We further observed that upon the presence of low concentrations of the metabolites in the secretome of some strains, there was a significant increase in the expression of occluding from Caco-2 cells. These results indicate that there is a high potential of the use of MFGM for intestinal health such as prevention of 'leaky gut syndrome' and warrants further research on this subject."
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"quote": "Alamandine treatment attenuated inflammatory and oxidative responses and improved intestinal mucosal integrity, with partial restoration of goblet cells.",
"source_id": "42393404",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42393404\nTitle: Alamandine attenuates stress-induced inflammation, oxidative stress, and intestinal histopathological alterations in a chronic unpredictable mild stress model of depression.\nAbstract: Depression is increasingly recognized as a systemic disorder associated with chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and disturbances in the gut-brain axis. This study aimed to investigate whether alamandine modulates chronic stress-induced alterations in the intestine and liver by assessing histopathological changes, inflammatory responses, and oxidative stress parameters in a chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) model. Male rats were exposed to CUMS for 35\u00a0days, and the effects of Alamandine and the Mas receptor antagonist A779 were evaluated. Serum inflammatory cytokines (TNF-\u03b1, IL-6), liver cytokines (IL-6, IL-1\u03b2), oxidative stress markers including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and malondialdehyde (MDA), as well as biochemical parameters (AST, ALT, total protein) were analyzed. Histopathological examination of intestinal and colonic tissues was also performed. CUMS significantly increased serum cortisol and pro-inflammatory cytokines, indicating systemic inflammation, while elevated IL-6 and IL-1\u03b2 levels in liver tissue suggested a localized inflammatory response. Oxidative stress findings showed impaired antioxidant defense and increased lipid peroxidation. Despite these changes, AST, ALT, and total protein levels remained unchanged, indicating no overt hepatic injury. Histologically, CUMS caused intestinal villus degeneration, inflammatory infiltration, and reduced goblet cell numbers, whereas the colon exhibited milder epithelial alterations. Alamandine treatment attenuated inflammatory and oxidative responses and improved intestinal mucosal integrity, with partial restoration of goblet cells. These findings suggest that alamandine attenuates chronic stress-induced inflammatory, oxidative, and histopathological alterations in intestinal and hepatic tissues. The results further support a potential protective role of the RAS pathway in peripheral tissue injury associated with chronic stress."
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"quote": "Finally, we review GM-targeted strategies, including probiotics, synbiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, while emphasizing that direct clinical evidence in MC remains limited and that cessation of anthraquinone laxatives remains the primary management strategy.",
"source_id": "42389275",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42389275\nTitle: Role of gut microbiota in melanosis coli: from anthraquinone biotransformation to mucosal homeostasis dysbiosis.\nAbstract: Melanosis coli (MC) is a benign and usually reversible condition characterized by brownish-black pigmentation of the colonic mucosa and is commonly associated with chronic exposure to anthraquinone laxatives (ALs). The best-established histopathological sequence involves AL-related epithelial apoptosis, phagocytosis of apoptotic bodies by macrophages, and subsequent lipofuscin deposition. Emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiota (GM) may contribute to this process by converting pharmacologically inactive anthraquinone glycosides into active anthrone metabolites, including rhein anthrone. This narrative review summarizes available MC-specific findings and clearly distinguishes them from mechanistic hypotheses extrapolated from constipation, intestinal barrier, and microbiome literature. We discuss microbial \u03b2-glucosidases and reductases involved in AL biotransformation, reported changes in microbial diversity and SCFA-producing taxa in MC or constipation-associated cohorts, and plausible links with barrier dysfunction, bile-acid metabolism, tryptophan-derived metabolites, and LPS-TLR4 signaling. We therefore present the \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" as a proposed framework rather than a validated causal pathway. Finally, we review GM-targeted strategies, including probiotics, synbiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, while emphasizing that direct clinical evidence in MC remains limited and that cessation of anthraquinone laxatives remains the primary management strategy."
},
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"quote": "H-FMT significantly ameliorated neurological deficits and intestinal barrier disruption, reduced infarct volume and neuronal loss, and attenuated mitochondrial damage.",
"source_id": "42371176",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42371176\nTitle: Gut-brain axis modulation by fecal microbiota transplantation improves dual-organ injury after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion via Caspase-8 dependent inhibition of necroptosis.\nAbstract: The pathological features of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (CIR) include necroptosis activation. This study investigated how healthy fecal microbiota transplantation (H-FMT) improves CIR and intestinal barrier damage. Rats subjected to middle cerebral artery occlusion and reperfusion (MCAO/R) were treated with H-FMT and/or a Cysteine-aspartic acid protease-8 (Caspase-8) inhibitor. Survival and body weight were monitored throughout the experiment. Neurological function, tissue damage, inflammatory cytokines, and Caspase-8/Receptor-interacting protein kinase 1 (RIPK1)-Receptor-interacting protein kinase 3 (RIPK3)-Mixed lineage kinase domain-like protein (MLKL) expression were assessed. Ultrastructural changes were examined by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), p-RIPK1/p-RIPK3 expression by immunohistochemistry (IHC), and gut microbiota by 16\u00a0S sequencing. H-FMT significantly ameliorated neurological deficits and intestinal barrier disruption, reduced infarct volume and neuronal loss, and attenuated mitochondrial damage. These effects were accompanied by reduced apoptosis and inflammation, increased Caspase-8 activation, and suppressed RIPK1-RIPK3-MLKL phosphorylation. IHC confirmed reduced p-RIPK1/p-RIPK3 signals after H-FMT. 16\u00a0S sequencing revealed that H-FMT restored microbial diversity, reduced pathogenic Proteobacteria, and enriched beneficial Lactobacillus, which positively correlated with Caspase-8 activation. Our findings suggest that H-FMT alleviates CIR injury by activating Caspase-8 and suppressing necroptosis. However, due to the small sample size, these results should be considered preliminary."
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"quote": "SOTA pretreatment attenuates acute LPS-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities in association with reduced systemic inflammation, blunted synaptic protein loss, and altered gut microbiota profiles.",
"source_id": "42412140",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42412140\nTitle: Sotagliflozin pretreatment attenuates acute LPS-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities and modulates the gut microbiota-immune-brain axis.\nAbstract: Inflammation-driven depression is increasingly recognized as a major therapeutic target, yet effective pharmacological strategies remain limited. Sotagliflozin (SOTA), a dual inhibitor of sodium-glucose cotransporters 1 and 2 (SGLT1/2), has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and metabolic benefits, but its neuropsychiatric effects remain unclear. This study investigated whether SOTA pretreatment attenuates acute lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities and modulates the gut microbiota-immune-brain axis. Male mice received SOTA for 7 days before LPS injection. Behavioral outcomes were assessed using the open field test and forced swimming test. Systemic inflammation, hippocampal synaptic protein expression, and gut microbiota composition were evaluated using ELISA, Western blotting, and 16S rRNA sequencing, respectively. SOTA pretreatment attenuated the LPS-induced reduction in open field center time and increase in forced swimming immobility time. SOTA also reduced LPS-induced splenomegaly and serum IL-6 and TNF-\u03b1 levels. Western blotting showed that SOTA blunted the LPS-induced reductions in hippocampal GluA1 and PSD-95 expression. 16S rRNA sequencing demonstrated that SOTA partially normalized LPS-associated gut dysbiosis and modulated the relative abundance of genera including Enterococcus, Coriobacteriaceae UCG-002, and Parvibacter. Exploratory correlation and functional prediction analyses linked these taxa to behavioral and inflammatory markers and implicated predicted steroid and triterpenoid biosynthesis pathways. SOTA pretreatment attenuates acute LPS-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities in association with reduced systemic inflammation, blunted synaptic protein loss, and altered gut microbiota profiles. Dual SGLT1/2 inhibition warrants further investigation in inflammation-associated mood disorders."
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"displayText": "Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\n\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n\"How does the gut-brain axis play a role in Alzheimer's Disease? Is there a potential link for gut-brain axis for other neurological disorders such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?\"\n\nThe gut-brain axis constitutes a critical, bidirectional pathway in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In AD, dysbiosis promotes systemic inflammation, which contributes to amyloidogenic processing and neuroinflammation. Similarly, in ALS, the gut-brain axis serves as a unifying framework linking peripheral metabolic and neuroinflammatory processes to motor neuron degeneration.\n\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\nThe gut-brain axis functions as a dynamic system where microbial composition, metabolites, and intestinal barrier integrity regulate neuroinflammatory states. Evidence suggests that microbial dysbiosis in AD and ALS acts as a modifier of disease progression, influencing central nervous system (CNS) homeostasis through immune-metabolic signaling.\n\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\nThe gut-brain axis is a multi-dimensional regulatory system that connects the gastrointestinal tract and the CNS via neural, immune, and endocrine pathways. In AD, gut microbiota dysbiosis triggers a \"gut-immune-metabolic\" vicious cycle characterized by the enrichment of pro-inflammatory taxa, depletion of beneficial butyrate-producing bacteria, and systemic inflammation. This inflammatory milieu leads to the upregulation of IDO1, shifting tryptophan metabolism toward neurotoxic kynurenine pathway metabolites, which drive NMDA receptor-mediated excitotoxicity and oxidative stress. Furthermore, oral-gut-brain axis disruptions involving periodontal pathogens have been shown to exacerbate AD-related neuropathology through Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling.\n\nIn ALS, the understanding of the disease has expanded from a neuron-centered model to a multisystemic disorder involving gastrointestinal dysfunction and immune dysregulation. The microbiome-gut-brain axis provides a biological framework that links peripheral metabolic and neuroinflammatory processes to the motor neuron degeneration observed in ALS. Integrative approaches, such as combining conventional therapies with microbiome-targeted interventions, are currently being evaluated to target these gut-brain-muscle interactions.\n\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n* Amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, reframing amyloid deposition as an initially protective host-defense response.\n* The \"gut-immune-metabolic\" cycle in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) creates a specific metabolic imbalance favoring neurotoxic quinolinic acid over neuroprotective kynurenic acid.\n* Periodontal pathogens such as *Porphyromonas gingivalis* are implicated as risk factors for AD via the systemic dissemination of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs).\n* Functional food biscuits and natural polysaccharides like PF30-3 from *Pseudostellaria heterophylla* show therapeutic potential by reshaping the gut microbiota and rebalancing inflammatory cytokines.\n* Chronic stress-induced systemic inflammation is linked to gut barrier deterioration, which can be mitigated by specific receptor modulators like alamandine.\n* The \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" is a proposed framework for understanding mucosal homeostasis in the context of anthraquinone-induced melanosis coli.\n* Healthy fecal microbiota transplantation (H-FMT) appears to alleviate cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury through the activation of Caspase-8 dependent inhibition of necroptosis.\n\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n1. ID: 42411493 - \"Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event.\"\n2. ID: 42411439 - \"This review synthesizes current evidence to present a coherent pathological cascade driving MCI progression: gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation.\"\n3. ID: 42411439 - \"This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA).\"\n4. ID: 42411482 - \"The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.\"\n5. ID: 42377381 - \"Emerging evidence suggests positive effects on metabolism, gut microbiota, inflammation and the gut-brain axis, although its clinical relevance has not yet been clearly established.\"\n6. ID: 42374626 - \"Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment.\"\n7. ID: 42383392 - \"Recent studies suggest a potential role for Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathways in the induction of neuroinflammation via the oral-gut-brain axis.\"\n8. ID: 42377390 - \"In conclusion, P. gingivalis-induced NETs play pivotal roles in the relationship between neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment. Furthermore, the effects of P. gingivalis-induced NETs on neuron-glia unit were related to TLR4 activation.\"\n9. ID: 42378068 - \"Systemic pleiotropy of F. nucleatum is further substantiated by its involvement in chemoresistance, placental dysfunction, vascular inflammation, and neuronal injury, substantiating its systemic pleiotropy.\"\n10. ID: 42380200 - \"Disrupting the gut microbiome via chronic antibiotic treatment exacerbates cognitive deficits and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice, demonstrating a causal influence of the microbiome on tau-driven disease progression.\"\n11. ID: 42380200 - \"Systemic administration of these metabolites worsens cognitive impairment and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice.\"\n12. ID: 42398608 - \"Mechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays.\"\n13. ID: 42398608 - \"Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition\"\n14. ID: 42403487 - \"In vitro functional screening for the production of neuroactive metabolites confirmed four strains, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TUCC00000144, Limosilactobacillus fermentum TUCC00000777, Levilactobacillus brevis TO10, Lentilactobacillus diolivorans B92, as the most promising candidates\"\n15. ID: 42404903 - \"Within the central nervous system, cholinergic signaling interacts with resident immune cells, particularly microglia, and influences inflammatory tone, neuronal vulnerability, and tissue repair.\"\n16. ID: 42379368 - \"The results of this project demonstrate that MFGM tended to increase the production of serotonin and significantly increase EPS production from select LAB strains during the later stages of growth.\"\n17. ID: 42393404 - \"Alamandine treatment attenuated inflammatory and oxidative responses and improved intestinal mucosal integrity, with partial restoration of goblet cells.\"\n18. ID: 42389275 - \"Finally, we review GM-targeted strategies, including probiotics, synbiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, while emphasizing that direct clinical evidence in MC remains limited and that cessation of anthraquinone laxatives remains the primary management strategy.\"\n19. ID: 42371176 - \"H-FMT significantly ameliorated neurological deficits and intestinal barrier disruption, reduced infarct volume and neuronal loss, and attenuated mitochondrial damage.\"\n20. 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"prompt": "CRITICAL INSTRUCTION: You MUST wrap your internal reasoning in ... tags at the very beginning of your response.\n\n=======================================================\nCONTEXT LITERATURE (STATIC CACHE):\nID: 42412259\nTitle: Sex-specific gut microbiota and metabolite signatures in Parkinson's disease: implications for personalized therapeutics.\nAbstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by dopaminergic neuron loss and \u03b1-synuclein aggregation in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc). It is a multifactorial disorder with motor and non-motor manifestations and growing evidence suggests that gastrointestinal dysfunction may precede motor onset. Sex differences influence PD risk, onset and clinical features, with men exhibiting higher prevalence and earlier onset, driven by hormonal, genetic, and metabolic factors. The gut microbiota communicates bidirectionally with the central nervous system (CNS) via the gut-brain axis, modulating neural, immune and metabolic processes. Gut dysbiosis and altered microbial metabolites contribute to PD pathogenesis, with distinct sex-specific differences in the microbial composition and functional dynamics of gut microbiota. Despite growing evidence linking the gut-brain axis to PD, sex-specific regulation of microbiota-metabolite interactions remains poorly understood, representing a critical knowledge gap. Further most studies are male-biased, neglecting sex-specific variations in microbial profiles, hormone dynamics, metabolic responses and treatment outcomes. This review addresses current evidence on sex-specific interactions between gut microbiota, metabolites, microbial metabolites and PD mechanisms, highlighting their role in oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, glial dysfunction and genetic predisposition. It further emphasizes the need for sex-tailored, precision therapeutic strategies integrating hormonal, genetic and microbial determinants to improve clinical PD outcomes.\n\nID: 42411493\nTitle: Beyond Amyloid: Evolutionary and Immune-Metabolic Perspectives on Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is increasingly recognized as a multifactorial and systems-level disorder that extends beyond the classical amyloid cascade hypothesis. Rather than dismissing established concepts such as tau pathology, synaptic dysfunction, vascular compromise, mitochondrial abnormalities, and impaired proteostasis, emerging evidence suggests that these processes may interact dynamically with chronic immune activation, microbial signaling, and systemic metabolic stress. Recent studies examining the microbiome-gut-brain axis, chronic infection, innate immunity, and systemic immune-metabolic dysfunction have broadened the conceptual framework of AD pathogenesis. Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event. This perspective does not overturn the amyloid cascade model but instead reframes amyloid biology within a broader adaptive evolutionary context in which chronic or dysregulated activation becomes maladaptive during aging. The present opinion article integrates these converging concepts into a unified framework in which AD emerges from the prolonged interaction among immune responses, microbial exposures, metabolic disturbances, mitochondrial dysfunction, vascular injury, and age-associated failures in proteostatic resilience. This integrative interpretation seeks to humanize the disease process by viewing neurodegeneration not simply as isolated protein accumulation, but as the gradual exhaustion of ancient host-defense and energy-regulatory systems that were originally evolutionarily advantageous for survival.\n\nID: 42411482\nTitle: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as a Systemic Disease: Why Integrative and Microbiome-Focused Approaches Deserve Re-Evaluation.\nAbstract: Despite decades of intensive research, therapeutic advances in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remain limited. Increasing evidence suggests that ALS is a multisystem disorder involving motor neuron degeneration, immune dysregulation, skeletal muscle pathology, and gastrointestinal dysfunction, thereby challenging the adequacy of current therapeutic strategies. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches are widely used by patients with ALS. However, their efficacy remains controversial owing to limited clinical evidence and methodological limitations. The multicomponent herbal medicine and system-level characteristics of CAM conceptually align with the emerging view of ALS as a multisystemic disease. The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes. These findings suggest that the combination of CAM and conventional therapy may serve as a potential integrative approach to target gut-brain-muscle interactions and systemic disease pathways. This article highlights critical gaps in the existing evidence and proposes that microbiome-focused, biomarker-driven clinical trials are essential to thoroughly evaluate CAM-based interventions in ALS. Embracing a system-oriented therapeutic framework may help address the complexity of ALS beyond traditional neuron-centered approaches.\n\nID: 42411439\nTitle: Exploring the Microbiome-Kynurenine Axis in Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Gut to Brain.\nAbstract: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) represents a critical prodromal stage of Alzheimer's disease. This review synthesizes current evidence to present a coherent pathological cascade driving MCI progression: gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation. This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA). This metabolic imbalance promotes N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-mediated excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation, which collectively precipitate synaptic dysfunction and cognitive decline. We explicitly highlight this \"gut-immune-metabolic\" vicious cycle as the core framework of MCI pathology. Targeting this cycle through a dual strategy-restoring microbial diversity and pharmacologically inhibiting the IDO1/kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (KMO) enzymes-represents a promising therapeutic approach to delay the transition from MCI to dementia.\n\nID: 42411211\nTitle: Disruption of the Gut Microbiome and Mental Health Effects Connected to Environmental Pollutants via the Gut-Brain Axis.\nAbstract: Environmental pollutants, including heavy metals, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, persistent organic pollutants, microplastics, and particulate matter, are increasingly recognized as key modifiers of the gut microbiome. These exposures can induce dysbiosis, disrupting the microbiota-gut-brain axis and influencing neurodevelopment, neurotransmission, immune regulation, and behavior. Mechanistically, pollutant-induced alterations in microbial metabolites (e.g., short-chain fatty acids, indoles, and bile acids), intestinal permeability, neuroinflammation, vagal signaling, and activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis contribute to adverse neurobehavioral outcomes. Evidence from human cohort studies and animal models supports associations between pollutant exposure, microbial functional changes, and cognitive or mental health effects. This review synthesizes current mechanistic insights, highlighting advances in exposomic, microbial xenobiotic metabolism, and microbiome-targeted interventions to mitigate neurotoxicity. While these findings offer promising directions for risk assessment and therapeutic development, human evidence remains limited, and quantitative links between microbiome alterations and neurobehavioral outcomes require further investigation.\n\nID: 42410293\nTitle: Neuroinflammation in neurodegenerative diseases: pathogenic pathways and emerging pharmacotherapeutic targets in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.\nAbstract: Neuroinflammation is now widely recognized as a key contributor to the initiation and progression of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD). Chronic activation of brain-resident immune cells, including microglia and astrocytes, in response to misfolded protein aggregates such as amyloid-\u03b2 and tau in AD and \u03b1-synuclein in PD, promotes maladaptive immune signaling, sustained cytokine release, and disruption of the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This chronic brain inflammation leads to synaptic dysfunction, neuronal loss and ultimately clinical deterioration. These processes are accompanied by disease-specific factors, such as inflammation of the gut-brain axis in PD and genetic modulators including APOE4, TREM2, and LRRK2. Furthermore, the development of fluid biomarkers together with neuroimaging techniques has improved early detection and monitoring of neuroinflammation leading to personalized therapeutic approaches. Clinical trials targeting microglial phenotypes, cytokine signaling, inflammasome activity, and genetic risk factors are emerging therapeutic strategies. Model limitations and heterogeneity of patients present challenges, but insights into neuroimmune interactions could provide a path forward for disease-modifying strategies. The present review aims to summarize new knowledge about the protective and detrimental aspects of neuroinflammation in AD and PD, providing an analysis on these developing prospects for targeted interventions toward slowing or stopping neurodegeneration.\n\nID: 42406869\nTitle: Key targets and mechanisms by which gut microbiota-derived metabolites regulate Alzheimer's disease through the immune - inflammatory pathway: Based on network pharmacology and molecular docking.\nAbstract: This study integrated network pharmacology, bioinformatics, and molecular docking to explore potential immune-inflammatory pathways associated with the relationship between gut microbiota-derived metabolites and Alzheimer's disease (AD). A total of 260 gut microbiota - derived metabolites were initially retrieved, and 196 common targets were identified by intersecting predicted metabolite-associated targets with AD-related targets. Further screening identified 14 key overlapping targets, including IL6, NFKB1, IL1B, PTGS2, TLR4, and PPARG. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis identified IL6, NFKB1, IL1B, CXCL8, PPARG, FOS, and JUN as central hub genes. Functional enrichment analyses indicated that these targets were mainly involved in immune-inflammatory responses, response to lipopolysaccharide, oxidative stress-related processes, and regulation of apoptosis. KEGG pathway analysis further suggested that the overlapping targets were associated with several inflammation-related signaling pathways, including the NOD-like receptor, TNF, NF-\u03baB, and MAPK signaling pathways. In silico pharmacokinetic and toxicity evaluation showed that several representative metabolites exhibited heterogeneous but informative drug-likeness and pharmacokinetic/toxicity-related profiles relevant to gut-brain-axis hypothesis generation. Molecular docking was performed as an exploratory structural assessment and suggested that selected metabolites, including Enterodiol, Coumarin, and 3,9-dihydroxy-6H-benzo[c]chromen-6-one, showed top-ranked predicted docking poses in computationally identified surface-accessible pockets of representative hub proteins such as IL6 and NFKB1, with docking scores ranging from - 6.8 to - 8.1 kcal/mol. These docking scores were interpreted only as qualitative descriptors of predicted structural compatibility and were not used to infer quantitative biological activity, target inhibition, or therapeutic efficacy. Overall, this study prioritizes a potential multi-target immune-inflammatory network centered on IL6, NFKB1, and IL1B, providing a hypothesis-generating framework for understanding the possible role of gut microbiota-derived metabolites in AD-related neuroimmune regulation. Further experimental studies are required to validate the predicted metabolite-target associations and clarify their biological relevance.\n\nID: 42406299\nTitle: Microplastic-Induced Disruption of Intestinal Barrier Integrity and Triggering Neuroinflammatory Responses Through Gut-Brain Axis Dysregulation Mediated by NF-\u03baB/PPAR-\u03b3/BDNF Signalling Pathways.\nAbstract: Microplastics (MPs) are emerging environmental contaminants increasingly implicated in intestinal dysfunction and neuroinflammatory alterations through gut-brain axis (GBA) dysregulation. However, the mechanistic involvement of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) MPs in GBA-associated neurotoxicity remains insufficiently understood. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the impact of PE- and PP-MPs on intestinal barrier integrity, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and synaptic dysfunction. Following physicochemical characterization, experimental animals were orally exposed to PE- and PP-MPs (10 and 100\u00a0mg/kg BW) for 45 consecutive days. MP exposure significantly disrupted intestinal barrier integrity, reduced zonula occludens-1 expression, and altered short-chain fatty acid profiles, indicating impaired gut microbial metabolic activity. Concurrently, oxidative stress and inflammatory responses were evidenced by reduced antioxidant defence, increased lipid peroxidation, elevated inflammatory mediators, and altered neurochemical markers in small intestine and brain tissues. Behavioral abnormalities, increased amyloid precursor protein (APP) expression, tau-associated pathological alterations, and histopathological changes further indicated GBA impairment following MP exposure. Notably, PE-MPs produced comparatively greater toxicological effects than PP-MPs, particularly at higher dose. Overall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation.\n\nID: 42404903\nTitle: Cholinergic regulation of neuroinflammation: linking microglia, immunometabolism, and neuromodulation.\nAbstract: Neuroinflammation is increasingly recognized as a core pathological process in various neurological diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders, stroke, autoimmune demyelinating diseases, and acute brain dysfunction associated with systemic inflammation. Among its regulatory mechanisms, the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway links neural activity with immune regulation. However, its neurological relevance extends beyond the classical peripheral vagus nerve-mediated inflammatory reflex. Within the central nervous system, cholinergic signaling interacts with resident immune cells, particularly microglia, and influences inflammatory tone, neuronal vulnerability, and tissue repair. Recent advances in immunometabolism further suggest that metabolic reprogramming may bridge cholinergic signaling and microglial inflammatory phenotypes. In this review, we discuss the role of cholinergic regulation of neuroinflammation from three interrelated perspectives: microglia as the hub of core cells, immune metabolism as the basis of mechanism, and neural regulation as the frontier of transformation. We first reviewed the cholinergic system and its role in neuroimmune communication, then discussed how cholinergic signals shape microglial state and metabolic process, and finally evaluated its disease-specific evidence in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis and acute inflammatory brain dysfunction. We will also discuss pharmacological and bioelectronic methods, including targeting cholinergic receptors and vagus nerve stimulation, as emerging therapeutic strategies. By integrating cholinergic biology, microglial heterogeneity, and metabolic reprogramming, this review proposes an updated framework for understanding neuroinflammation in neurology, and highlights the future opportunities for precise neuroimmune intervention.\n\nID: 42404763\nTitle: Diet, gut microbiota, and the gut-brain axis: mechanistic interactions and therapeutic implications in neuropsychiatric disorders.\nAbstract: The gut microbiota is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA). Diet is one of the major environmental factors shaping this axis, as it influences microbial composition, microbial production of neuroactive metabolites, and intestinal barrier integrity. Dysbiosis has been increasingly associated with neurological, psychiatric, and neurodevelopmental disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Experimental studies have identified several potential mechanisms linking gut microbiota to brain function, including immune modulation, vagus nerve signaling, microbial metabolite production, and blood-brain barrier regulation. However, translating these findings into clinical practice remains challenging because human studies are affected by genetic heterogeneity, dietary variation, medication use, lifestyle factors, and disease-specific confounders. In this review, we summarize current evidence on the interactions among diet, gut microbiota, and brain function, with particular emphasis on microbial metabolites, immune mediators, and barrier-related mechanisms. We also critically discuss microbiota-targeted interventions, including precision nutrition, probiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, highlighting both their therapeutic potential and their current limitations. A more cautious and mechanistically integrated understanding of the MGBA may support the development of personalized strategies for neuropsychiatric disease prevention and management.\n\nID: 42404571\nTitle: Gut-brain axis disruption, intestinal barrier damage, and systemic inflammation as predictors of POCD after cholecystectomy: a nested case-control study.\nAbstract: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common complication following cholecystectomy, and the full pathogenesis remains multifactorial. Accumulating evidence suggests that the gut-brain axis plays a critical role in the development of POCD, but the specific relationship linking intestinal barrier dysfunction, systemic inflammation, and cognitive impairment has not been quantitatively characterized in cholecystectomy patients. This prospective nested case-control study enrolled 361 consecutive patients scheduled for elective cholecystectomy. Patients with POCD were identified using the Reliable Change Index (RCI). 24 POCD patients were matched 1:2 with 48 non-POCD controls. Serum levels of lipopolysaccharide-binding protein (LBP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), TNF-\u03b1, and neuronal injury markers were detected. 24 (6.7%) developed POCD. Baseline characteristics were well balanced. POCD patients exhibited dysregulated gut-brain axis biomarkers and a more pronounced, sustained postoperative inflammatory response. Multivariate regression analysis identified postoperative LBP (per 1 \u03bcg/mL increase; aOR = 1.08, 95%CI = 1.03-1.13, p = 0.001), peak postoperative IL-6 (per 1 pg/mL increase; aOR = 1.02, 95%CI = 1.01-1.03, p < 0.001), and peak postoperative TNF-\u03b1 as independent risk factors for POCD. Higher preoperative MMSE score was a protective factor (aOR = 0.85, 95%CI = 0.73-0.99, p = 0.038). A greater decline in \u0394MMSE was associated with an increased POCD risk. This study confirms a stable and independent association between intestinal leakage, systemic inflammation, and POCD following cholecystectomy. LBP and IL-6 are key biomarkers in this pathway, with high predictive value for POCD risk. The gut-brain axis drives postoperative neuroinflammation, thus supporting targeted strategies for the prevention and treatment of POCD.\n\nID: 42404238\nTitle: Ershiwuwei Shanhu Pill ameliorates cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease mice by remodeling gut microbiota and host serum metabolites.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD), with the most prominent pathological feature of the accumulation of amyloid-beta (A\u03b2) plaques and neurofibrillary tangles of hyperphosphorylated tau proteins (P-tau), is the foremost cause of dementia. Ershiwuwei Shanhu Pill (ESP) is commonly used in clinical practice in Tibetan areas to treat AD, and has been shown to alleviate cognitive impairment. However, whether ESP exerts its therapeutic effects by modulating the gut microbiota and serum metabolites remains unclear. In this study, APPswe/PSEN1dE9 transgenic (APP/PS1) mice (n = 11 per group) were treated with ESP (200 mg/kg, oral gavage) daily for 2 months and evaluated using the Morris Water Maze (MWM), brain histopathology, immunofluorescence, 16S rRNA sequencing, and untargeted serum metabolomics. ESP improved cognitive performance, reduced A\u03b2 deposition and P-tau levels, and attenuated neuroinflammation. Concurrently, ESP significantly reshaped the gut microbiota (e.g., increasing Dubosiella and decreasing Bacteroides) and altered serum metabolites involved in tryptophan metabolism and glycolysis pathways (e.g., elevating Fructose 1,6-bisphosphate and reducing N-Acetylserotonin). In conclusion, these neuroprotective effects of ESP are associated with a remodeling of the gut microbiota and metabolic profile, providing a pharmacological basis for its clinical application and novel insights into AD intervention via the gut microbiota-metabolite-brain axis.\n\nID: 42401319\nTitle: Irisin and anxiety-like behaviors: Mechanistic integration of peripheral-central crosstalk, neuroinflammation and neural plasticity.\nAbstract: Anxiety-related disorders are highly prevalent and persistently difficult to treat, largely due to insufficient understanding of peripheral-central regulatory mechanisms governing emotional behaviors. Irisin, an exercise-dependent myokine, serves as a critical peripheral-to-central signaling mediator modulating brain function and anxiety-like behavioral phenotypes. This review systematically integrates current preclinical evidence illustrating how irisin regulates anxiety through multi-level neural mechanisms. Irisin suppresses microglial NF-\u03baB/STAT3-mediated neuroinflammation, enhances prefrontal-hippocampal synaptic plasticity via BDNF upregulation and AMPK/mTOR-related autophagy, and improves gut-brain axis homeostasis by stabilizing intestinal barrier integrity and reshaping microbial composition. Crucially, we propose a context-dependent therapeutic window model to reconcile contradictory pro-anxiogenic and anxiolytic findings across stress severity and pathological stages, resolving existing controversies in this field. We further summarize key unresolved limitations, including ambiguous central receptor identity, peripheral-central dissociation and sex-dependent heterogeneity. This work provides an integrated mechanistic framework linking muscular metabolic signals to affective circuit regulation, offering novel translational perspectives for anxiety behavioral modulation and targeted therapeutic development.\n\nID: 42400751\nTitle: Paradigm Shift of Microbiota-gut-brain Axis During Aging: Potential Role of Probiotics to Improve Cognitive Decline.\nAbstract: Population aging is a global demographic inevitability, driven by advancements in healthcare, increased life expectancy, and declining fertility rates. Growing evidence implicates gut microbiota dysbiosis in the pathogenesis of cognitive impairments and neurodegenerative disorders commonly associated with aging, primarily through disruptions in immune, metabolic, and neuroendocrine signaling along the gut-brain axis. This review synthesizes current literature on the therapeutic potential of probiotic bacteria, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, to enhance glial function, maintain blood-brain barrier integrity, and neurocognitive performance in older adults. However, probiotic efficacy is highly strain-specific and context-dependent, necessitating individualized evaluation of each microbial strain's therapeutic profile. Future research should prioritize precision microbiome-based strategies to elucidate mechanisms of action, optimal strain combinations, and their effectiveness across varying degrees of cognitive decline in the aging population. Furthermore, diet, physical activity, and microbial exposures represent essential, non-pharmacological tools for maintaining microbiota eubiosis and supporting neurocognitive health in aging populations.\n\nID: 42398608\nTitle: Structural characterization of a branched \u03b1-glucan from Pseudostellaria heterophylla and its neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's disease via regulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with limited therapeutic options. Emerging evidence highlights the gut-brain axis as a promising target, and natural polysaccharides offer multi-target advantages. Here, we isolated and structurally characterized PF30-3, a homogeneous branched \u03b1-D-glucan (69.91\u00a0kDa) from Pseudostellaria heterophylla, featuring a (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl backbone with (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04,6)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl branching points. In LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages, 200\u00a0\u03bcg/mL PF30-3 significantly inhibited nitric oxide release, restored cell viability, and rebalanced inflammatory cytokines. The in vivo efficacy was first validated in an A\u03b2\u2081\u208b\u2084\u2082-induced zebrafish AD-like model, where 20\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 effectively rescued spatial memory and learning impairments. These findings were further translated to 5\u00a0\u00d7\u00a0FAD mice, in which oral administration of 50\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 for 24 consecutive days significantly improved the recognition and spatial memory without observable acute toxicity. Mechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays. Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition, characterized by a decreased Firmicutes/Bacteroidota ratio and enrichment of beneficial genera such as Muribaculum, Bacteroides, and Prevotellaceae_UCG-001. Correlation analyses linked these microbial shifts to improved cognitive outcomes and reduced neuroinflammation. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that PF30-3 exerts neuroprotective effects through modulation of the microbiota-gut-brain axis, highlighting it as a promising natural polysaccharide-based candidate for AD therapy.\n\nID: 42395582\nTitle: Influence of diet on the modulation of gut microbiota and its neurobiological effects on cognition: a systematic review and meta-analysis.\nAbstract: The gut microbiota, a key regulator of the gut-brain axis, is profoundly influenced by diet, and its modulation through dietary patterns may play a critical role in mitigating mild cognitive impairment (MCI). To evaluate whether dietary interventions modify gut microbiota composition in individuals with MCI and to determine whether these microbiota changes are associated with variations in cognitive function. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. Randomized clinical trials and observational studies evaluating dietary exposures, gut microbiota, and cognitive outcomes in adults with MCI were included. Data extraction and risk-of-bias assessment were performed using standardized and validated tools. When applicable, pooled effects on cognition were estimated using random-effects models and between-study heterogeneity was quantified. Of 3,029 records identified, 11 studies met the inclusion criteria (nine randomized trials and two observational studies), with a weighted mean age of 65.24 years. Gut microbiota differed between normal cognition and MCI-beneficial taxa (e.g. Bifidobacterium, Faecalibacterium) predominated in normal cognition, while potentially taxa more frequently reported in pro-inflammatory/dysbiosis-associated profiles (e.g. Ruminococcus, Enterobacteriaceae) were higher in MCI. The pooled effect showed a trend favoring dietary interventions (standardized mean difference = -0.32 (95% CI: -0.92 to 0.28)), although this did not reach statistical significance. This review highlights the potential role of diet in modulating gut microbiota and its impact on cognition in MCI, emphasizing the need for standardized interventions and further research to clarify the underlying mechanisms.\n\nID: 42395216\nTitle: Human Exposure to Micro- and Nanoplastics and Their Potential Neurological Implications: A Systematic Review of Emerging Evidence.\nAbstract: The growing prevalence of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in the environment elicits concerns about their possible impact on human neurological health. Although studies on animals have suggested neurotoxic effects, evidence from humans is still scarce. This systematic review gathers existing human data to assess the presence, types, detection techniques, and neurological consequences of MNPs in different biological matrices. A comprehensive review was performed on peer-reviewed research concentrating on human studies that report the detection of MNPs in biological tissues and fluids. Four qualifying studies were identified: one clinical observational study, two cadaveric analyses, and one quasi-experimental trial. The data collected encompassed demographics, detection methods, types and concentrations of polymers, biological matrices examined, and neurological biomarkers. MNPs were observed in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), faeces, urine, olfactory bulbs (OBs), and in brain, liver, and kidney tissues from postmortem cases. The polymers that were reported most frequently were polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). The detection methods included micro-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (\u00b5FTIR), pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS), laser direct infrared imaging (LDIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Although the available evidence is limited, emerging findings indicate the possible accumulation of MNPs in the human central nervous system (CNS), particularly in individuals with dementia or compromised blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity. Relationships were noted between MNP exposure and disruptions in the BBB, inflammatory markers, and alterations in the gut-brain axis. This review consolidates the findings and emphasizes the need for further exploration of human exposure to MNPs and their possible accumulation in neural tissues. Although there is variability in methodologies used in the reviewed articles, PE and PP stand out as the primary polymers of concern. While a direct causal relationship cannot yet be confirmed, the results highlight the necessity for improved detection methods, larger sample sizes, and long-term studies to better understand the impact of MNPs on neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration.\n\nID: 42394275\nTitle: Of mice and men-The emerging oral-gut-brain axis of health and disease.\nAbstract: Oral health's inextricable links to systemic health are highlighted by the emerging oral-gut-brain axis and other well-known axes. There is growing evidence of a complex oral-gut-brain axis linking mouth and gut microbiomes with the central nervous system. Axis disruptions, characterized as oral and gut dysbiosis or microbial imbalances, can trigger oral and systemic inflammation and neuroinflammation, contributing to diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. We summarize the oral-gut-brain axis mechanistic pathways, key evidence from human clinical and animal studies, and how the oral microbiome modulates human health and disease. Periodontal disease (PD) is associated with increased oral pathogen presence in diseased tissues throughout the human body. Preclinical models recapitulate these findings. Experimental periodontal infection induces dysbiosis that is linked to activation of inflammatory pathways that promote diseased phenotypes. Novel therapeutic approaches, including the probiotic fbacteriocin nisin, are increasingly recognized for targeted microbiome therapy at multiple inflection points across the axis. Nisin restores microbial balance, reduces inflammation, inhibits end-organ pathology, prevents periodontal bone loss, and reduces brain amyloid/tau accumulation and cytokine expression. These findings highlight the complexity of the oral-gut-brain axis and the ability to modulate the axis using bacteriocin-based approaches. Future probiotic or antimicrobial strategies aimed at ameliorating neuroinflammatory and metabolic diseases via microbiome-targeted therapy hold clinical promise.\n\nID: 42392731\nTitle: [Exploring mechanism of \"treating different diseases with the same method\" for depression and Alzheimer's disease based on \"liver-spleen-kidney\" axis and advances in traditional Chinese medicine intervention].\nAbstract: Depression(major depressive disorder, MDD) and Alzheimer's disease(AD) are two highly prevalent neuropsychiatric disorders. With the aging population, their comorbidity rate continues to rise. The pathogenesis of MDD and AD is complex, and modern medicine still lacks strategies that can simultaneously intervene in the core processes of both diseases. The theory of "treating different diseases with the same method" in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) is an important therapeutic principle, which means that different diseases showing identical syndromes during their development can be treated with the same approach. This provides a TCM perspective for the diagnosis and treatment of their comorbidity. Based on the theory of the "liver-spleen-kidney" axis, this study identified that MDD and AD shared common pathogenesis: liver dysfunction in free coursing, spleen dysfunction in transportation, and kidney essence deficiency. It further connected this pathogenesis with the dysregulation of the neuroendocrine-immune(NEI) network in modern medicine, revealing common pathological mechanisms in neuroinflammation, dysfunction of the "hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal"(HPA) axis, and gut microbiota dysbiosis. Meanwhile, it also reviewed specific mechanisms of TCM herbs such as Bupleuri Radix(Chaihu), Paeoniae Radix Alba(Baishao), and Astragali Radix(Huangqi), as well as their active components, in treating MDD and AD by regulating the NEI network through multiple targets and pathways. This may provide evidence for the application of the "treating different diseases with the same method" theory and broaden the perspective for the treatment of MDD and AD.\n\nID: 42391630\nTitle: Helicobacter pylori infection and neurological disorders: association, mechanisms, and clinical implications.\nAbstract: Helicobacter pylori infects nearly half of the global population and has traditionally been viewed as a pathogen restricted to the gastric mucosa. Growing evidence, however, suggests that chronic infection may exert systemic effects extending to the central nervous system. This review critically examines the potential neurological implications of H.\u00a0pylori infection within the emerging framework of the gut-brain axis. We performed a narrative, hypothesis-generating review of human observational and interventional studies complemented by mechanistic experimental research. The literature was evaluated with particular attention to study design, heterogeneity, and potential confounding in reported associations between H.\u00a0pylori infection and neurological disorders. Across multiple studies, H.\u00a0pylori infection has been linked to a modestly increased prevalence of Parkinson's disease and dementia, although findings remain heterogeneous. In Parkinson's disease, infection may exacerbate motor fluctuations and reduce levodopa bioavailability, with partial clinical improvement reported following eradication in selected patients. Experimental studies further demonstrate that bacterial outer membrane vesicles can access the brain and promote neuroinflammatory and amyloidogenic processes, supporting biological plausibility. By contrast, several epidemiological studies report an inverse association with multiple sclerosis, suggesting potential immunomodulatory effects. Evidence relating H.\u00a0pylori to migraine and mood disorders remains inconsistent. Current data do not support H.\u00a0pylori as a primary cause of neurological disease. Instead, the infection may act as a context-dependent modifier within the complex inflammatory and immunometabolic networks of the gut-brain axis. Clarifying this relationship will require prospective studies integrating microbial strain profiling, biomarker-defined neurological phenotypes, and adequately powered interventional trials.\n\nID: 42390710\nTitle: Effect of Probiotic Supplementation in Older Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Triple-Blind Clinical Trial.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia in older adults and often precedes mild cognitive impairment (MCI). These conditions are associated with biological alterations involving chronic inflammation, neuronal dysfunction, and genomic instability. In parallel, growing evidence has suggested a role for the gut-brain axis in cognitive aging, and probiotics have been investigated as a potential strategy to modulate inflammatory and neurotrophic pathways. This randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluated the effects of 12 weeks of supplementation with a probiotic blend containing Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains in older adults classified as cognitively unimpaired (CU), MCI, or AD. The study examined DNA damage, inflammatory cytokines, neurotrophic factors, and stool consistency before and after the intervention. Overall, probiotic supplementation showed limited and heterogeneous effects across outcomes. DNA damage analyses did not indicate increased alkaline or oxidative DNA damage after probiotic supplementation, supporting the absence of detectable genotoxicity over the intervention period. Changes in inflammatory and neurotrophic biomarkers were more strongly related to time and diagnostic subgroups than to treatment allocation. Exploratory findings suggested a possible subgroup-specific effect on neurotrophic markers, particularly an increase in NGF in the MCI probiotic arm, but this pattern was not consistent across the broader biomarker panel. Stool consistency did not show reliable pre- to post-intervention changes. These findings suggest that the probiotic formulation was safe from a genotoxic perspective but did not produce a generalized biological effect across inflammatory, neurotrophic, or gastrointestinal outcomes. Larger studies incorporating dietary monitoring and microbiota profiling are needed to clarify whether specific probiotic strains can influence biological pathways relevant to cognitive aging.\n\nID: 42389750\nTitle: Shao-Ma-Zhi-Jing granules alleviate Tourette Syndrome by modulating the cAMP/PI3K/AKT/NF-\u03baB signaling pathway, T cell differentiation, microglia, and gut microbiota.\nAbstract: Shao-Ma-Zhi-Jing Granules (SMZJ) is clinically used for Tourette syndrome (TS). This study aimed to investigate the regulatory effects of SMZJ on the immune system and gut microbiota of the 3,3'-iminodipropionitrile (IDPN)-induced TS rat model. Immune-related indicators were detected by flow cytometry, western blotting, ELISA and qRT-PCR. Gut microbiota composition was analyzed via 16S rDNA sequencing, and Spearman analysis was performed to assess the correlation between gut microbiota and immune function. SMZJ suppressed IDPN-induced stereotypical behaviors. Furthermore, SMZJ regulated the mRNA and protein levels of T helper 1 (Th1), Th2, Th17, and T\u00a0regulatory (Treg) cell-related transcription factors and modulated Th1 and Th2 cytokines in the TS rat model. SMZJ downregulated the inflammatory pathway in the brain striatum, the TNF-\u03b1 and IL-6 (inflammatory cytokines) levels, and the striatal iNOS levels in the TS rat model. The diversity and structure of the gut microbiota were remodeled using the SMZJ-treated TS rat model. SMZJ modulated the correlation between immune parameters and gut microbiota. SMZJ alleviated peripheral and neuroinflammation in TS rats via promoting T cell differentiation and downregulating TNF-\u03b1 and IL-6 levels, which may be related to changes in the cAMP/PI3K/Akt/NF-\u03baB signaling pathway. SMZJ downregulated the activation of striatal M1 microglia in the TS model. SMZJ may potentially modulated gut microbiota structure and metabolism, relieves peripheral and neuroinflammation, and ameliorates intestinal mucosal barrier injury.\n\nID: 42389671\nTitle: Leveraging artificial intelligence for analysis of the gut microbiome for dementia diagnosis: a scoping review and discussion.\nAbstract: Dementia, a multifactorial disease with progressive cognitive decline, has been linked to imbalances in the gut-brain axis. Emerging artificial intelligence tools have augmented the identification of several gastrointestinal biomarkers for differential dementia detection and severity, but current literature lacks a comprehensive review. This study aims to better quantify the applications of AI in the exploration of the gut microbiome for diagnosis of specific subtypes of dementia. Primary articles (n\u202f=\u202f896) from any point in time through July 2025 were identified from PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and ScienceDirect. Title and abstract screenings filtered articles from 896 to 28 for critical appraisal and review for key bacteria, fungi, and metabolites. Methods adhered to the PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. Several studies utilized predictive models including random forests and neural networks to demonstrate alterations in the gut microbiota of Alzheimer's disease, an increasingly prevalent dementia subtype. These individuals have notably reduced levels of butyrate-producing bacteria, such as Butyrivibrio, Eubacterium, and Faecalibacterium, which contribute to anti-inflammation and gut-barrier maintenance. Increased levels of Odoribacter splanchnicus and Klebsiella pneumoniae, as well as bacteria from generas Bacteroides and Prevotella, which help generate short-chain fatty acids, have been implicated in neuroinflammation; Roseburia inulinivorans negatively correlates with functional ability. Interestingly, superagers also display unique microbiome profiles that seemingly have protective effects linked to superior cognitive resilience. Distinct gut microbial compositions are associated with dementia. Furthermore, elucidating gut-brain interactions and their neurodegenerative implications can identify targets for earlier, synergistic diagnostics. https://osf.io/yw2dc/overview.\n\nID: 42389275\nTitle: Role of gut microbiota in melanosis coli: from anthraquinone biotransformation to mucosal homeostasis dysbiosis.\nAbstract: Melanosis coli (MC) is a benign and usually reversible condition characterized by brownish-black pigmentation of the colonic mucosa and is commonly associated with chronic exposure to anthraquinone laxatives (ALs). The best-established histopathological sequence involves AL-related epithelial apoptosis, phagocytosis of apoptotic bodies by macrophages, and subsequent lipofuscin deposition. Emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiota (GM) may contribute to this process by converting pharmacologically inactive anthraquinone glycosides into active anthrone metabolites, including rhein anthrone. This narrative review summarizes available MC-specific findings and clearly distinguishes them from mechanistic hypotheses extrapolated from constipation, intestinal barrier, and microbiome literature. We discuss microbial \u03b2-glucosidases and reductases involved in AL biotransformation, reported changes in microbial diversity and SCFA-producing taxa in MC or constipation-associated cohorts, and plausible links with barrier dysfunction, bile-acid metabolism, tryptophan-derived metabolites, and LPS-TLR4 signaling. We therefore present the \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" as a proposed framework rather than a validated causal pathway. Finally, we review GM-targeted strategies, including probiotics, synbiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, while emphasizing that direct clinical evidence in MC remains limited and that cessation of anthraquinone laxatives remains the primary management strategy.\n\nID: 42389262\nTitle: 2-Pentadecyl-2-oxazoline alleviates anxiety-like behaviour and modulates the microbiota-gut-brain axis in obese mice.\nAbstract: A bidirectional relationship between obesity and anxiety disorders has been increasingly associated with neuroinflammation and dysregulation of the gut-brain axis. Here, we investigated the pharmacological effects of the N-palmitoylethanolamine oxazoline derivative 2-pentadecyl-2-oxazoline (C15OXA) in a mouse model of high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity, with particular attention to its central and peripheral mechanisms of action. Male C57Bl/6J mice were fed an HFD for 12 weeks and subsequently treated with C15OXA (30\u00a0mg\u00b7kg-1, p. o.) for 7 weeks. Behavioural, molecular, and microbiota analyses were performed to evaluate the effects of the compound. C15OXA significantly reduced anxiety-like behaviour in obese mice without affecting body weight, fat mass, or glucose tolerance. At the central level, C15OXA attenuated hippocampal neuroinflammation, as shown by reduced expression of COX-2, TLR4, NLRP3 and IL-1\u03b2. In parallel, C15OXA restored tight junction gene expression associated with blood-brain barrier integrity, and modulated unfolded protein response signalling. In addition, C15OXA enhanced markers of neurogenesis and synaptic plasticity. At the peripheral level, C15OXA treatment reduced colonic inflammation and improved gut barrier integrity. These effects were associated with a targeted reshaping of gut microbiota composition. In particular, C15OXA promoted the enrichment of butyrate- and menaquinone-producing bacteria, as taxa linked to beneficial metabolic functions. Overall, these findings suggest that C15OXA exerts anxiolytic-like effects associated with coordinated central and peripheral pathways involving the modulation of neuroinflammatory pathways, barrier integrity, and gut-brain axis signalling. This study provides novel pharmacological insight into the therapeutic potential of C15OXA for the treatment of obesity-associated neuropsychiatric disorders.\n\nID: 42388392\nTitle: Fecal microbiota transplantation: from empirical remedy to precision medicine.\nAbstract: Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has evolved from an empirical remedy for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI) into a foundational platform for precision microbiome-based therapeutics. This comprehensive review details FMT's journey, analyzing its multifaceted mechanisms of action-including restoration of colonization resistance, metabolic reprogramming via short-chain fatty acids and bile acids, and profound immunomodulation-which extend far beyond simple microbial replacement. We critically evaluate its established, high efficacy in rCDI and its expanding, albeit more variable, applications across a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal diseases (such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and constipation), neurological disorders (including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease), metabolic conditions, autoimmune diseases, and oncology (particularly in modulating response to immune checkpoint inhibitors and treating graft-versus-host disease). The review further discusses the critical challenges of donor-recipient variability, safety, and the lack of standardized protocols that have driven the field's technical evolution. This progression encompasses refined processing methods like washed microbiota transplantation (WMT), diverse delivery routes including oral capsules, and the exploration of non-bacterial components like bacteriophages through fecal filtrate transplantation (FVT). Ultimately, we highlight the field's trajectory toward next-generation, defined live biotherapeutic products (LBPs) and engineered microbial consortia, aiming to transition from the complex \"black box\" of whole stool to safer, more consistent, and rationally designed precision therapies that target the specific dysbiotic networks underlying diverse human diseases.\n\nID: 42383392\nTitle: Role of Toll-like receptors and oral-gut-brain axis in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders.\nAbstract: The oral-gut-brain axis is a path connecting the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system (CNS). The gut microbiota influences the immune system, metabolism, and nerve cells through the production of neurotransmitters and microbial metabolites that can cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). The interplay between neuroinflammation and altered oral and gut microbiota is a bidirectional complex path modulated by inflammatory mediators. Recent studies suggest a potential role for Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathways in the induction of neuroinflammation via the oral-gut-brain axis. As neuroinflammation is one of the key elements in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders, this review was conducted to reflect on the pathophysiological pathways and clinical evidence on the role of TLR and inflammasome signaling pathways via oral-gut-brain axis in neurodegenerative diseases such as cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and psychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, and Autism spectrum disorders. Because the contributing factors have not been fully understood yet, further studies could help provide novel therapeutic opportunities.\n\nID: 42383248\nTitle: The gut-brain axis: mechanisms linking intestinal dysbiosis with stroke.\nAbstract: Gut microbiota has emerged as a key regulator of immune, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes, exerting significant influence on central nervous system (CNS) function via the gut-brain axis. Growing evidence suggests that gut dysbiosis not only precedes and worsens stroke severity but is also induced by stroke itself, establishing a bidirectional and self-reinforcing pathological loop. Microbiota-derived metabolites, including short-chain fatty acids and tryptophan derivatives, modulate the activation states of microglial and border-associated macrophage (BAMs), thereby shaping neuroinflammatory responses and tissue repair mechanisms. Although microglia have been extensively studied in this context, the role of BAMs-particularly perivascular-macrophages remains comparatively underexplored, despite their critical involvement in maintaining blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity and immune surveillance. In addition, dietary patterns strongly influence microbiota composition and, consequently, immune responses within the CNS. Collectively, these findings position gut microbiota as a dynamic regulator of brain-resident immune cells in stroke and highlight diet- and microbiota-targeted interventions as promising therapeutic strategies.\n\nID: 42379412\nTitle: Intranasal stromal cell-derived factor-1\u03b1 mitigates parkinsonian deficits via dual modulation of neuroinflammation and gut microbiota in MPTP-induced models.\nAbstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by dopaminergic neuronal loss and neuroinflammation, with emerging evidence implicating gut-brain axis dysregulation in its pathogenesis. Stromal cell-derived factor-1\u03b1 (SDF-1\u03b1), a chemokine with neuroprotective properties, remains underexplored as a therapeutic agent for PD. This study investigates the efficacy of intranasal SDF-1\u03b1 administration in mitigating motor deficits, gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction, and neuroinflammation, and its concurrent effects on the gut microbiota in an MPTP-induced PD mouse model. Male C57BL/6J mice were divided into vehicle, MPTP, and MPTP\u00a0+\u00a0SDF-1\u03b1 groups. Behavioral assessments, including the rotarod test and grip strength test, demonstrated that SDF-1\u03b1 significantly attenuated MPTP-induced motor impairments, including bradykinesia and coordination deficits. Immunofluorescence analysis revealed that SDF-1\u03b1 restored tyrosine hydroxylase-positive (TH+) neurons in the substantia nigra (SN), indicating robust dopaminergic neuroprotection. Furthermore, SDF-1\u03b1 ameliorated GI dysfunction by reducing intestinal permeability, as measured by FITC-dextran assay, and improving gut motility, as assessed by Evans blue transit test. Mechanistically, SDF-1\u03b1 suppressed nigrostriatal inflammation by reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-\u03b1) while elevating anti-inflammatory markers (IL-4, IL-10). Activation of astrocytes (GFAP+) in MPTP-treated mice was reduced to near-control levels following SDF-1\u03b1 administration. Gut microbiota analysis via 16S rRNA sequencing revealed that SDF-1\u03b1 restored both \u03b1- and \u03b2-diversity, counteracting MPTP-induced dysbiosis. Notably, SDF-1\u03b1 reversed the depletion of Akkermansia, a keystone genus associated with mucosal integrity and barrier function. These findings demonstrate that intranasal SDF-1\u03b1 concurrently attenuates motor and gastrointestinal deficits, nigrostriatal neuroinflammation, intestinal barrier disruption, and gut microbiota dysbiosis in the MPTP mouse model. Our study highlights the microbiota-gut-brain axis as a critical therapeutic target in PD and proposes intranasal SDF-1\u03b1 delivery as a novel, non-invasive strategy warranting further mechanistic investigation.\n\nID: 42377735\nTitle: The interplay between gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease: mechanistic insights from dysbiosis to disease modulation.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic, progressive, neurodegenerative condition marked by memory loss and cognitive decline. It is characterized by neuropathological features such as amyloid plaque accumulation, neurofibrillary tangles of tau protein, and inflammatory changes in the brain. Recent research emphasizes how gut microbes influence the onset and progression of AD primarily through the gut-brain connection, a bidirectional communication system. The human gastrointestinal tract (GI) contains trillions of bacteria, primarily Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria, which play vital roles in digestion, metabolic regulation, and immune modulation. However, factors such as diet, lifestyle, and environmental exposure can disrupt microbial balance, weaken intestinal barrier function, and initiate systemic inflammation. Such dysbiosis has been linked to defective regulation of the amyloid precursor protein (APP), leading to increased deposition of amyloidogenic peptides (A\u03b2). Moreover, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility. The gut microbiota also produces key bioactive compounds, including neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, acetylcholine, histamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which influence the central nervous system (CNS) through neural, immune, and endocrine pathways. An imbalance in these neuroactive molecules may disrupt synaptic signaling and contribute to Alzheimer's-related cognitive dysfunction. Therefore, improving our understanding of gut-brain communication may advance knowledge of AD development and support the creation of new therapies. This review highlights the strong association between intestinal microbes and Alzheimer's pathogenesis, emphasizing microbiota modulation through probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, synbiotics, and antibiotics as potential therapeutic approaches, supported by emerging clinical trial evidence.\n\nID: 42377390\nTitle: Porphyromonas gingivalis-Induced NETs Mediate Neuroinflammation via TLR4 Activation.\nAbstract: Periodontitis, caused by periodontal pathogens such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression. Neutrophils, which are abundant in patients with periodontitis, release neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) to resist microbial infection. We explored the mechanism and effects of P. gingivalis-induced NETs on the relationship between periodontitis and neuroinflammation. A murine periodontitis model was established via oral local application of P. gingivalis with or without tak242 (TLR4 inhibitor). Maxillary bones were evaluated via micro-computed tomography. The proportion of neutrophils was determined by flow cytometry. NET formation and morphology were analyzed via a cell-free DNA kit, a neutrophil elastase enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and myeloperoxidase ELISA kit, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), western blotting and immunofluorescence. Behavior tests were used to investigate cognitive ability. Neuroinflammation was assayed by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and RT-PCR. Amyloid precursor protein (APP) processing was measured by IHC. In vitro experiments explored the functional mechanism underlying the effects of P. gingivalis-induced NETs on the neuron-glia unit. We observed significant alveolar bone resorption with elevated neutrophil count and increased NET formation in mice with periodontitis. Cognitive abilities were impaired by periodontitis. Neuroinflammation manifested as glia activation and upregulated inflammatory cytokines, and APP processing was altered by the elevated expression of APP and PSEN1. These changes were specifically reversed by tak242. In vitro, P. gingivalis-induced NETs mediated M1 polarization in BV2 cells and changed APP processing in N2a cells, along with the activation of TLR4/Myd88/NF-\u03baB and GSK3\u03b2/Akt, which is consistent with the in vivo findings. In conclusion, P. gingivalis-induced NETs play pivotal roles in the relationship between neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment. Furthermore, the effects of P. gingivalis-induced NETs on neuron-glia unit were related to TLR4 activation.\n\nID: 42374626\nTitle: Microbiome and metabolites impact enteric and central nervous systems in ALS.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been linked to gastrointestinal symptoms and alterations in the gut microbiota. The enteric nervous system (ENS) coordinates intestinal function and sits at the host-microbe interface. The mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined. In this narrative review, we first present evidence from ALS patient cohorts and preclinical models alongside mechanistic studies of infection, dysbiosis, and related neurodegenerative diseases to discuss how the microbiota and its metabolites may affect the ENS and CNS in ALS. Next, we propose a plausible mechanism of ALS pathogenesis through the gut-microbiome-brain axis. We further offer a summary of clinical trials that have studied the impacts of the microbiota on human ALS. Finally, we discuss future directions for studies of microbiota-ENS-CNS interactions in ALS. Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment.\n\nID: 42374255\nTitle: Differences in gut microbiota composition between ischemic stroke patients and healthy individuals.\nAbstract: Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide. Emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiota, acting through the gut-brain axis, may play a critical role in stroke pathophysiology. Dysbiosis, an imbalance of gut microbiota, has been associated with neuroinflammation and poor stroke outcomes. This study aimed to compare gut microbiota composition in ischemic stroke patients versus healthy controls to explore potential microbial changes linked to stroke. A case-control study was conducted on 30 ischemic stroke patients and 30 healthy age- and gender-matched controls. Fecal samples were analyzed using real-time PCR to assess the relative abundance of four key gut bacterial phyla (Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria). Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS, and results were considered significant at p\u2009<\u20090.05. Ischemic stroke patients exhibited significant alterations in gut microbiota composition compared to controls. Firmicutes levels were significantly decreased (p\u2009=\u20090.04), while Proteobacteria levels were significantly elevated (p\u2009=\u20090.003). Although reductions in Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria were observed, these differences were not statistically significant. The Firmicutes-to-Bacteroidetes (F/B) ratio was increased in ischemic stroke patients, indicating dysbiosis associated with stroke. The study identified gut microbiota dysbiosis in ischemic stroke patients, suggesting its potential role in stroke pathophysiology. Reduced Firmicutes and increased Proteobacteria may contribute to inflammation and oxidative stress, potentially worsening stroke outcomes. These findings highlight the potential for gut microbiota modulation as a therapeutic strategy to improve stroke management and recovery.\n\nID: 42374181\nTitle: Targeting the crosstalk between Alzheimer's disease and gastrointestinal cancers.\nAbstract: Epidemiological studies have revealed an inverse association between Alzheimer's disease and cancer. Here, we discuss the mechanisms involved in the relationship between Alzheimer's disease and gastrointestinal cancers, particularly pancreatic and gastric-colorectal cancers. The gut\u2012brain axis and pancreas\u2012brain axis connect the central nervous system with peripheral organs and form immune\u2012metabolic networks. We focus on bidirectional tumor-brain communication, involving cell-death pathways, apoptosis, metabolic dysregulation, microbiota, metabolic dysregulation, neuroinflammation, immune system and sensory-sympathetic circuits, and neural remodeling. Furthermore, we discuss potential integrated, multitarget therapeutic strategies, including metabolic regulation, microbiome interventions, and immune modulation. Prospective longitudinal cohorts incorporating prediagnostic exposures and molecular pathology are needed to establish temporality.\n\nID: 42371165\nTitle: The microbiota-mitochondria axis: linking metabolic dysfunction to neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: The interplay between gut microbiota and mitochondria represents a dynamic relationship that profoundly impacts host physiology, ranging from maintaining intestinal homeostasis to regulating systemic metabolic and neurological functions. Microbial metabolites such as short-chain-fatty-acids, bile acids, and amino acid derivatives serve as pivotal modulators of mitochondrial bioenergetics, oxidative stress management, and fission-fusion processes. These interactions are vital for preserving epithelial integrity, supporting energy metabolism, shaping immune responses, and managing inflammatory signaling pathways. Disruptions within this microbiota-mitochondria axis are associated with various pathologies, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and chronic inflammatory conditions like inflammatory bowel disease. Additionally, growing evidence connects gut dysbiosis and mitochondrial dysfunction to neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, highlighting the importance of this bidirectional relationship in maintaining neuronal health. On a mechanistic level, pathways involving AMPK, sirtuins, and PGC-1\u03b1 govern mitochondrial biogenesis and adaptive responses to microbial signals. Dysregulation of these pathways can heighten oxidative stress, hinder mitophagy, and contribute to systemic inflammation. Emerging therapeutic strategies aim to target this axis through dietary modifications, probiotics and engineered microbes, FMT, and mitochondria-specific pharmacological treatments. These interventions focus on restoring metabolic stability, enhance resilience against oxidative damage, and slowing disease progression. By integrating insights from fields such as metabolism, immunology, and neuroscience, this review positions the microbiota-mitochondria axis as a critical area of focus in biomedical research. A deeper understanding of this communication network offers promising opportunities for precision therapies aimed at addressing metabolic, inflammatory, and neurodegenerative diseases.\n\nID: 42367807\nTitle: Modulation of the immunological and neuroinflammatory microenvironment in older people with multiple sclerosis.\nAbstract: Life expectancy and the age at onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) are increasing, and a growing proportion of people with MS (pwMS) are now older than 55-60 years. Aging modifies MS pathobiology, with the dominant disease mechanisms moving from focal, relapse-driven inflammation to chronic, compartmentalized neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. In this narrative review, we summarize current knowledge on the relationship between brain aging and MS, integrating clinical, radiological, pathological and therapeutic evidence. We first discuss mechanisms of immunosenescence and \"inflammaging\", including changes in adaptive and innate immunity, gut microbiota dysbiosis, mitochondrial dysfunction and blood-brain barrier dysfunction, and how these processes favor microglial activation, slowly expanding lesions, smouldering MS and progression independent of relapse activity. We then examine the impact of age on disability trajectories, cognitive decline and comorbidities, and the role of vascular and neurodegenerative mechanisms. The review also addresses age-related changes in safety and efficacy of disease-modifying therapies (DMT), with a focus on high-efficacy DMT, de-escalation and discontinuation strategies, and the management of infections, malignancies and polypharmacy in older pwMS. Finally, we describe new approaches relevant to this population, including Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors, neuroprotective and remyelinating agents, advanced cellular therapies and lifestyle-based interventions. We conclude by outlining practical implications for personalized treatment decisions in older pwMS and open questions that future clinical trials and biomarker studies must address.\n\nID: 42367784\nTitle: The gut microbiota-immune-brain axis in post-traumatic stress disorder: mechanistic integration and translational prospects.\nAbstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental disorder triggered by severe traumatic events. Its pathophysiology involves not only abnormalities in fear memory circuits and neuroendocrine imbalances but also immune dysregulation and alterations in gut homeostasis. In recent years, the gut microbiota, as a crucial regulatory factor connecting the periphery and the central nervous system, has garnered widespread attention for its potential role in the development and progression of PTSD, offering a new integrative perspective for understanding this disorder. This article focuses on the \"gut microbiota-immune-brain axis\" framework, reviewing evidence related to changes in the composition and function of the gut microbiota in PTSD. It summarizes how these changes may influence neuroplasticity abnormalities and PTSD-related behavioral phenotypes through mechanisms involving microbial metabolite production, modulation of intestinal barrier integrity, immuno-inflammatory responses, regulation of neuroendocrine homeostasis, and blood-brain barrier dysfunction. However, these mechanistic pathways remain incompletely validated in human studies. Existing research suggests that this axis holds significant value in explaining the multisystem pathological features of PTSD. Nevertheless, challenges persist, including ambiguous causal relationships in microbiota-host interactions, limited direct clinical evidence, and insufficient translational research. Current evidence primarily stems from observational studies, preclinical models, and preliminary intervention studies. The explanatory power varies across these evidence levels: population studies primarily establish correlations, animal models facilitate mechanistic validation, metagenomic and metabolic analyses yield functional insights, while clinical intervention data remain exploratory. This article aims to elucidate the key molecular and systemic mechanisms underlying this axis in PTSD and to evaluate the potential translational value and practical limitations of microbial intervention and immune modulation strategies.\n\nID: 42367763\nTitle: Gut dysbiosis and systemic inflammation in elderly hypertensive patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment.\nAbstract: Gut microbial dysbiosis has been linked to both high blood pressure and neurodegeneration, but its involvement in hypertensive patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) has not been well characterized in this specific population. In this cross-sectional investigation, we enrolled 205 older Chinese adults: 52 healthy controls, 83 hypertensive individuals with normal cognition (HTN-CN), and 70 hypertensive subjects with aMCI (HTN-aMCI). Gut microbiota composition was profiled by 16S rRNA sequencing, and serum levels of 27 inflammatory mediators were quantified by multiplex immunoassay. Compared to the HTN-CN and control groups, the HTN-aMCI group showed not only a greater richness of gut microbes but also a markedly segregated microbial community structure. The HTN-aMCI microbiota was characterized by significant depletion of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)-producing genera (Roseburia, Blautia, Faecalibacterium) and enrichment of opportunistic pathogens (Streptococcus, Clostridium_sensu_stricto_1, Enterococcus). Co-occurrence network analysis revealed disrupted microbial interactions in HTN-aMCI, and functional prediction showed enhanced lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis and reduced SCFA metabolism. HTN-aMCI patients had elevated pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1\u03b2, IL-6, IL-8, IL-17, IP-10, RANTES). Notably, after FDR correction, Blautia abundance correlated negatively with inflammatory markers and positively with cognitive scores, whereas pathobionts showed opposite patterns (all q < 0.05). These findings indicate that hypertensive individuals with aMCI harbor a specific gut microbial dysbiosis marked by loss of SCFA producers, expansion of pathobionts, and disrupted microbial networks, which together associate with systemic inflammation and cognitive decline. Our results support the notion that targeting gut microbiota might represent a potential therapeutic avenue for hypertension-related cognitive impairment.\n\nID: 42360210\nTitle: [Parkinson's disease associated with a mutation in the glucocerebrosidase gene].\nAbstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most socially significant neurodegenerative disorders due to its high prevalence and progressive nature. The key link in PD pathogenesis is the accumulation of the pathological alpha-synuclein. However, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and dysregulation of the brain-gut-microbiome axis also contribute significantly to the development of the disease. The etiology of PD remains controversial. This review of modern medical literature, covering domestic and foreign papers, summarizes recent studies on GBA1 gene mutations in PD patients. It showed that the prevalence of GBA1 gene mutations varies by geographical location. In addition, mutations in the GBA1 gene potentiate alpha-synuclein accumulation, lysosomal and mitochondrial dysfunction, and affect neuroinflammation in PD. 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As research on the microbiome in central nervous system disorders progresses, the role of gut microbiota in spinal cord injury has garnered significant attention. Spinal cord injury disrupts intestinal function and triggers an imbalance in gut microbiota, while metabolites produced by gut microbiota can cross the blood-spinal cord barrier into the central nervous system, exacerbating neuroinflammation in the spinal cord. The relationship between gut microbiota dysbiosis and spinal cord injury is bidirectional. In recent years, the proposal of the 'gut microbiota-gut-spinal cord' axis theory has led to increased interest in the impact of gut microbiota on spinal cord injury. Gut microbiota not only serve as biomarkers for the severity of spinal cord injury but also represent potential therapeutic targets. Current research primarily focuses on the alterations in gut microbiota following spinal cord injury and the potential effects of microbiota-derived metabolites-such as aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonists and short-chain fatty acids-on secondary inflammatory responses post-injury. Although numerous studies have utilized various approaches to modulate gut microbiota to promote functional recovery after spinal cord injury, standardized and effective clinical treatments remain elusive. This review synthesizes laboratory and clinical perspectives on the mechanisms underlying the interaction between spinal cord injury and gut microbiota, aiming to provide novel insights for the therapy of spinal cord injury.\n\nID: 42402632\nTitle: Microbiota-gut-brain axis in autism spectrum disorder: integrating brain structure, function, and transcriptomics.\nAbstract: Growing evidence indicates that disruption of the microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis is a key factor in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), affecting neurodevelopment, neural circuit function, and behavior. This review synthesizes multidisciplinary data to clarify mechanistic links between the MGB axis and ASD and to evaluate microbiota-targeted therapeutic strategies. We conducted a narrative synthesis of clinical and translational studies, including human cohort and case-control investigations, animal models, multi-omics analyses, immune profiling, multimodal brain assessments (structural/functional MRI and transcriptomics), and interventional trials. Emphasis was placed on evidence of microbiota-brain associations, intervention outcomes, and methodological limitations. Key findings reveal that individuals with ASD commonly exhibit gut microbiome dysbiosis and altered metabolomic signatures that can influence central nervous system function; three core bidirectional signaling routes link gut microbes to brain outcomes-microbial metabolite production (e.g., short-chain fatty acids, tryptophan metabolites), immune-mediated pathways, and neuroendocrine-vagal communication. Accumulating data associate ASD-related microbial profiles with changes in brain structure, functional connectivity, and transcriptomic patterns, supporting a mechanistic role for the MGB axis in ASD phenotypes. Microbiota-targeted interventions show promising effects on gastrointestinal symptoms, metabolic biomarkers, and selected behavioral measures in small studies, but results are heterogeneous and current evidence is insufficient for widespread clinical application. Integrating multimodal neuroimaging with multi-omics and machine learning provides a promising framework to identify reproducible microbial-brain biomarkers for early detection, clinical subtyping, and stratified treatment. Key challenges include methodological heterogeneity, limited causal inference, small and heterogeneous cohorts, and ethical/safety concerns for pediatric interventions. The MGB axis is a plausible pathogenic mechanism and therapeutic target in ASD. Translating mechanistic insights into precision clinical applications requires standardized, multicenter, longitudinal deep-phenotyping studies that combine multimodal imaging, comprehensive multi-omics, rigorous randomized trials, and careful ethical oversight.\n\nID: 42400761\nTitle: Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in Critically Ill Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury: Clinical Implications and Putative Mechanisms: a Narrative Review.\nAbstract: Moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) requiring intensive care is associated with high morbidity, mortality and long-term disability. In addition to neurologic sequelae, TBI causes a systemic disease with associated injury to other organ systems, including the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Here, we review the evidence that GI tract dysfunction occurs after TBI and discuss the clinical implications of GI tract dysfunction on the clinical care of TBI patients, including inadequate nutritional support, elevated risk of pneumonia, and a hyperactive inflammatory response. We highlight recent findings that highlight putative mechanisms through which GI tract pathology may arise after TBI, including vagal nerve and enteric nervous system dysfunction, gut microbiome dysbiosis, sympathetic hyperactivity and iatrogenic injury. Finally, we highlight future approaches to target the GI tract that could improve outcomes in this critically ill patient population. In summary, we review the evidence supporting a role for GI tract dysfunction in the pathophysiology of critically ill TBI patients and highlight potential mechanisms through which GI tract dysfunction may worsen outcomes in this population.\n\nID: 42399998\nTitle: Perioperative neurocognitive disorders in older patients: a narrative review of current knowledge in 2026.\nAbstract: Perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PNDs) are frequent and severe complications in older surgical patients, encompassing postoperative delirium, delayed neurocognitive recovery, postoperative neurocognitive disorder, and long-term cognitive impairment. These complications lead to prolonged hospital stay, elevated medical expenditure, and compromised long-term quality of life. In this 2026 narrative review, we systematically outline up-to-date evidence on the pathophysiology, risk factors, screening approaches, and evidence-based interventions for PNDs. The core mechanisms involve neuroinflammation, gut microbiota dysbiosis, blood-brain barrier disruption, cerebral hypoperfusion, oxidative stress, and tau hyperphosphorylation. Key risk factors include advanced age, preoperative cognitive impairment or frailty, intraoperative hypotension, deep anesthesia, hypothermia, cardiopulmonary bypass, and suboptimal postoperative pain and sleep control. Bedside tools (Mini-Cog, MoCA, MMSE, FRAIL scale) permit feasible risk stratification; tau-PT217, NfL, S100A12, and GFAP are emerging predictive biomarkers. Dexmedetomidine is a pharmacologic agent that has been extensively studied and has relatively strong supporting evidence. Non-pharmacological interventions and multidisciplinary care are recommended as first-line strategies. Outstanding issues include optimal intraoperative hemodynamic and anesthetic thresholds, causal links between delirium and long-term cognitive decline, and clinical validation of biomarkers. Future research demands large-scale multicenter randomized controlled trials and standardized workflows to strengthen personalized perioperative brain protection in elderly surgical patients.\n\nID: 42393404\nTitle: Alamandine attenuates stress-induced inflammation, oxidative stress, and intestinal histopathological alterations in a chronic unpredictable mild stress model of depression.\nAbstract: Depression is increasingly recognized as a systemic disorder associated with chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and disturbances in the gut-brain axis. This study aimed to investigate whether alamandine modulates chronic stress-induced alterations in the intestine and liver by assessing histopathological changes, inflammatory responses, and oxidative stress parameters in a chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) model. Male rats were exposed to CUMS for 35\u00a0days, and the effects of Alamandine and the Mas receptor antagonist A779 were evaluated. Serum inflammatory cytokines (TNF-\u03b1, IL-6), liver cytokines (IL-6, IL-1\u03b2), oxidative stress markers including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and malondialdehyde (MDA), as well as biochemical parameters (AST, ALT, total protein) were analyzed. Histopathological examination of intestinal and colonic tissues was also performed. CUMS significantly increased serum cortisol and pro-inflammatory cytokines, indicating systemic inflammation, while elevated IL-6 and IL-1\u03b2 levels in liver tissue suggested a localized inflammatory response. Oxidative stress findings showed impaired antioxidant defense and increased lipid peroxidation. Despite these changes, AST, ALT, and total protein levels remained unchanged, indicating no overt hepatic injury. Histologically, CUMS caused intestinal villus degeneration, inflammatory infiltration, and reduced goblet cell numbers, whereas the colon exhibited milder epithelial alterations. Alamandine treatment attenuated inflammatory and oxidative responses and improved intestinal mucosal integrity, with partial restoration of goblet cells. These findings suggest that alamandine attenuates chronic stress-induced inflammatory, oxidative, and histopathological alterations in intestinal and hepatic tissues. The results further support a potential protective role of the RAS pathway in peripheral tissue injury associated with chronic stress.\n\nID: 42388373\nTitle: Oral hydrogel systems in lower gastrointestinal disorders: From disease-based therapy to microbiota-guided design.\nAbstract: The lower gastrointestinal tract is a complex ecological system involved in epithelial barrier maintenance, immune regulation, microbial metabolism, and host homeostasis. Disruption of this environment is closely associated with lower gastrointestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and colorectal cancer (CRC). Conventional therapies often face limitations such as poor drug stability, low solubility, insufficient intestinal retention, limited targeting efficiency, and systemic adverse effects. Oral hydrogel systems have emerged as promising platforms for lower gastrointestinal therapy because of their biocompatibility, tunable physicochemical properties, controlled-release behavior, and responsiveness to intestinal microenvironmental cues. However, most existing studies have been developed primarily from a disease-based therapeutic perspective, focusing on inflammation suppression, oxidative stress regulation, epithelial barrier repair, tumor inhibition, or symptom relief, while gut microbiota alterations are often evaluated as accompanying outcomes. In this review, we discuss oral hydrogel systems for lower gastrointestinal disorders from the perspective of the transition from disease-based therapy to microbiota-guided design. We summarize the physiological barriers and design basis of oral hydrogel systems, disease-oriented applications in IBD, CRC, gut-brain axis-related disorders, and microbiota-associated metabolic disorders, and emerging microbiota-oriented hydrogel strategies. We further discuss hydrogel-microbiota-host interactions, microbiota-related design principles, and translational challenges. This review aims to clarify how oral hydrogel systems can evolve from conventional drug delivery platforms toward microbiota-guided therapeutic systems for lower gastrointestinal disorders.\n\nID: 42387604\nTitle: Dynamic alterations and potential roles of gut microbiota and metabolites in Angiostrongylus cantonensis-infected mice and rats.\nAbstract: Angiostrongyliasis, a food-borne parasitic disease caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis, is characterized by eosinophilic meningitis or meningoencephalitis, leading to serious central nervous system damage. Current diagnostic methods lack specificity or sensitivity, and the pathogenesis is complex and incompletely understood. This study aimed to comprehensively characterize the dynamic alterations in the gut microbiota and host metabolism in both suitable (rats) and non-suitable (mice) hosts following A. cantonensis infection and to identify potential metabolic biomarkers for early diagnosis. Female BALB/c mice and Sprague Dawley rats (n\u2009=\u200910/group) were infected with 30 or 100 third-stage larvae, respectively. Serum, urine, feces, and brain samples were collected longitudinally. Gut microbiota was analyzed via 16S rRNA gene sequencing and metagenomics. Host metabolism was profiled using untargeted and targeted metabolomics via ultraperformance liquid chromatography-quadrupoles/time of flight-mass spectrometry. Statistical analyses included Wilcoxon rank sum test, linear discriminant effect size analysis, Spearman correlation analysis, orthogonal partial least squares-discriminatory analysis, and receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. Infection induced significant, host-specific gut microbiota dysbiosis. In infected hosts, Firmicutes decreased (P\u2009<\u20090.05) while Bacteroidetes increased (P\u2009<\u20090.05). A main difference in gut flora structure between infected hosts was observed in Prevotellaceae, which increased significantly in mice (P\u2009<\u20090.05) but decreased in rats (P\u2009<\u20090.05). Metagenomics revealed enhanced carbohydrate metabolism and fatty acid biosynthesis in gut microbes of infected mice, whereas up-regulated amino acid and vitamin metabolism were also observed in infected rats. Infection caused pronounced disruptions in host lipid and bile acid (BA) metabolism, changes in various BA types were closely related to alterations in specific bacterial genera (P\u2009<\u20090.05). Several metabolites, including phosphatidylcholine (16:0/18:1), 2-phenyl acetic acid, 2-octenoylglycine, lysophosphatidylcholine (18:2), O-glucuronide, and 2-carboxylic acid, were identified as potential early diagnostic biomarkers in the mouse model. A. cantonensis infection causes profound host-specific dysregulation of the gut microbiome and metabolome, with severe disturbances in Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, lipid and BA metabolism being central features. These alterations highlight the critical role of the host-gut microbiota-metabolite axis in pathogenesis and offer novel insights for developing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.\n\nID: 42387077\nTitle: The involvement of Anaeroplasma, caproic acid, and interleukins through the brain-gut axis may contribute to IgAV with neurological involvement.\nAbstract: Immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV), the most prevalent pediatric systemic vasculitis, may involve central nervous system (CNS) manifestations with unknown mechanisms. To investigate gut-brain axis interactions, human gut microbiota from IgAV with or without neurological involvement and healthy children were transplanted into specific pathogen-free mice. The recipients' microbiota, fecal short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and serum cytokines were analyzed alongside electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring. Spike waves emerged exclusively in the EEGs of mice receiving transplants from neurologically affected IgAV children. Comparative analyses demonstrated: enrichment of Anaeroplasma in the IgAV with neurological involvement (IgAVNI) group compared to IgAV controls (P\u2009<\u20090.05); elevated caproic acid in IgAVNI versus controls (P\u2009<\u20090.05); reduced IL-1\u03b1 in IgAVNI versus controls (P\u2009<\u20090.05); and a positive correlation between Anaeroplasma and IL-17A (r\u2009=\u20090.94, P\u2009=\u20090.004). Gut microbiota, notably Anaeroplasma, may trigger IgAV-related CNS involvement via the gut-brain axis, co-mediated through regulation of caproic acid, IL-1\u03b1, and IL-17A. First evidence that Anaeroplasma drives IgAV CNS manifestations via the gut-brain axis by regulating caproic acid, IL-1\u03b1, and IL-17A, with EEG spike waves as a specific marker. The Anaeroplasma-caproic acid-IL-17A axis fills a mechanistic gap in IgAV neurological complications, transcending current immunoinflammatory paradigms. Provides combined EEG/microbiota/metabolite biomarkers for early prediction and suggests Anaeroplasma, IL-17A, and caproic acid may represent therapeutic targets for neuroprotective interventions.\n\nID: 42380200\nTitle: Select microbial metabolites promote tau aggregation in a murine tauopathy model.\nAbstract: The gut microbiome is emerging as a modifier of risk for neurodegenerative diseases, but underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. Here, we show that the hTau.P301S mouse model for progressive tauopathy develops alterations in the composition and function of the gut microbiome that are not recapitulated in amyloid-based 5xFAD or 3xTg models for Alzheimer's disease. Disrupting the gut microbiome via chronic antibiotic treatment exacerbates cognitive deficits and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice, demonstrating a causal influence of the microbiome on tau-driven disease progression. This corresponds with widespread alterations in microbiome-dependent metabolites in the sera and brains of hTau.P301S mice, including subsets that correlate with the severity of tau pathology. By screening against tau biosensor cells, we identify select microbial metabolites-trimethylamine-N-oxide, 3-indoxyl sulfate, phenol sulfate, thymidine, and 2'deoxyuridine-that promote tau seeding and aggregation. Systemic administration of these metabolites worsens cognitive impairment and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice. These findings establish a mechanistic link between the gut microbiome, serum and brain metabolites, as well as tau aggregation, suggesting that select microbial metabolites could potentially serve as therapeutic targets for tau-driven diseases.\n\nID: 42378068\nTitle: Is Fusobacterium nucleatum the key mediator between oral infections and systemic diseases? Mechanistic insights and therapeutic implications.\nAbstract: Fusobacterium nucleatum has emerged as a pathobiont that associates oral dysbiosis with systemic diseases through coaggregation, hematogenous dissemination, and immune modulation. This review provides molecular insights through which they are involved in systemic diseases such as colorectal cancer, adverse pregnancy outcomes, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and diabetes mellitus. Key virulence factors include the adhesins of FadA, Fap2, and RadD, lipopolysaccharides, and outer membrane vesicles, which mediate epithelial invasion and endothelial permeafbility and facilitate immune suppression through TLR4-NF-\u03baB, \u03b2-catenin/Wnt, and MAPK signaling pathways. These interactions result in impaired tissue homeostasis, propagate chronic inflammation, and promote oncogenic and metabolic modulation. Systemic pleiotropy of F. nucleatum is further substantiated by its involvement in chemoresistance, placental dysfunction, vascular inflammation, and neuronal injury, substantiating its systemic pleiotropy. Emerging therapeutic strategies, such as blocking adhesins, neutralizing outer membrane vesicles, microbiome manipulation, and using CRISPR-based clearance, provide precision techniques for mitigating diseases. Therefore, this review identifies F. nucleatum as the primary microbial mediator of oral-systemic pathology and its translational significance in the development of targeted antimicrobial and host-directed therapies.\n\nID: 42378001\nTitle: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: Microbiome Dysregulation, Gut-Brain Axis Disruption, and Systemic Consequences.\nAbstract: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by excessive bacterial colonization in the small intestine, leading to impaired digestion and nutrient malabsorption. Increasing evidence indicates that SIBO exerts systemic effects beyond the gut, contributing to metabolic, neurological, cardiovascular, dermatological, and autoimmune conditions. Current management strategies include nonsystemic antibiotics such as rifaximin, dietary interventions (low-FODMAP and biphasic diets), and nutraceuticals including berberine, oregano oil, peppermint oil, garlic derivatives, vitamins, and magnesium. Despite demonstrated clinical efficacy, challenges persist, including high recurrence rates, antimicrobial resistance, and long-term disruption of gut microbiota. Nutraceutical and dietary approaches offer promising patient-centered alternatives but require stronger clinical validation. This review critically examines the multifactorial pathophysiology of SIBO, emphasizing gut-brain axis dysregulation, microbial dysbiosis, oxidative stress, impaired intestinal motility, anatomical abnormalities, hypochlorhydria, bile acid malabsorption, and immune dysfunction. It synthesizes current diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, highlighting antibiotics, dietary approaches, and nutraceuticals, while distinguishing robust evidence from observational or preclinical findings. Finally, it identifies key research priorities, including improved diagnostics, global clinical trials, and microbiome- and genetics-based personalized treatments for sustained remission.\n\nID: 42377998\nTitle: Regulatory Effects of Functional Food Biscuits on Mouse Brain Function and Gut Microbiota.\nAbstract: The concept of food-medicine homology, derived from traditional Chinese dietary culture, endows functional food biscuits with both nutritional value and therapeutic potency. Such biscuits are abundant in bioactive compounds including polysaccharides, dietary fiber, and flavonoids, which may exert regulatory effects through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA). This study explored the impacts of functional biscuits formulated with Gastrodia elata Bl., Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf, Coix lacryma-jobi L. var. ma-yuen (Roman.) Stapf, Sesamum indicum L., Juglans regia L., and Ziziphus jujuba Mill. on intestinal microbiota and cerebral biochemical indicators in mice. Mice were assigned to four groups: control, low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose biscuit groups. We measured serum interleukin-1\u03b2 (IL-1\u03b2), hippocampal acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), as well as cerebral superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels, and profiled intestinal microbiota using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The low-dose group exhibited optimal modulation of hippocampal AChE and BDNF, concurrent with reshaped intestinal microbiota and elevated abundance of beneficial bacterial taxa. Intervention doses exerted significant effects on microbial diversity; genera such as unclassified Atopobiaceae, Facklamia, and Staphylococcus were significantly correlated with changes in cerebral biomarkers. Collectively, these compound biscuits remodel the intestinal microbiota to ameliorate brain function, antioxidant capacity, and inflammatory status via the MGBA, demonstrating great potential for maintaining cognitive and neurological health.\n\nID: 42376926\nTitle: Optimization of Preclinical Rodent Research Models of Human Shock: Part 2 Trauma, Burn, and the Gut Microbiome.\nAbstract: Rodent models are critical tools in the study of trauma and burn injury, giving mechanistic insights into the unique pathophysiological response and the systemic complications that follow. These models allow researchers to control injury patterns, longitudinally assess immune and metabolic responses, and evaluate therapeutic strategies in ways that are not feasible in human subjects. In this second part of our review, we examine how experimental trauma and burn models have evolved to better replicate the clinical trajectory of critically ill patients, with emphasis on polytrauma, burn injury, and translational relevance. We also highlight the role of the gut microbiome in the pathogenesis of shock within sepsis, trauma, and burn and review how rodent models have been used to investigate dysbiosis and test microbiome-targeted interventions. Although interspecies differences pose translational challenges, ongoing refinements in model selection, injury models, microbiome characterization, and reverse-translational approaches continue to expand the utility of rodent models, allowing researchers to discover vital insights into the complex pathophysiology of these critically ill patients and potential therapeutic targets that guide further investigation.\n\nID: 42373257\nTitle: PLEKHG2 Drives Glioma Proliferation and Growth via Possible Suppression of the P53 Pathway.\nAbstract: Glioma is a prevalent and aggressive central nervous system tumor with a poor prognosis, highlighting the urgent need for novel therapeutic targets. This study aimed to investigate the role of PLEKHG2 in glioma progression, prognosis, and immune infiltration. We systematically analyzed the expression profile of PLEKHG2 and its clinical relevance in glioma using integrated RNA sequencing data from TCGA cohort. The association between PLEKHG2 expression and clinicopathological features was evaluated. Survival analyses were performed to determine its prognostic value for survival. Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) was employed to uncover PLEKHG2-associated biological pathways and immune microenvironment characteristics. The functional role of PLEKHG2 was validated through in vitro knockdown experiments assessing cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion, as well as in vivo xenograft tumor models. PLEKHG2 was markedly upregulated in glioma tissues and closely correlated with WHO grade, IDH status, and primary therapy outcome. Elevated PLEKHG2 expression likely predicted unfavorable survival. GSEA revealed significant enrichment of PLEKHG2 in cell cycle-related pathways and highlighted its association with specific immune infiltration patterns. Functional assays demonstrated that PLEKHG2 knockdown suppressed glioma cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, and promoted apoptosis in vitro. Consistently, PLEKHG2 knockdown significantly attenuated tumor growth in xenograft models. Mechanistically, the tumor-suppressive effects of PLEKHG2 silencing were linked to p53 pathway activation, as these phenotypes were substantially reversed by p53 inhibition with PFT-\u03b1. PLEKHG2 is identified as a critical promoter of glioma malignancy, likely functioning through the p53 pathway. PLEKHG2 represents a promising prognostic biomarker and a potential therapeutic target for glioma intervention.\n\nID: 42371422\nTitle: Antibiotic-Induced Manic Episodes: Clinical Recognition, Mechanistic Pathways, and Management.\nAbstract: Antibiotic-induced manic episodes describe the emergence of manic or hypomanic symptoms during or shortly after antimicrobial therapy. Although uncommon, these reactions are clinically important because they may be misattributed to primary bipolar disorder, delirium, or neuropsychiatric effects of infection. Hence, the objective of this study was to synthesize the evidence on antibiotic-induced manic episodes, with emphasis on clinical recognition, plausible mechanisms, management, and verified sequential citations. A targeted narrative review and reference-verification process was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, publisher webpages, Crossref/DOI records when available, and regulatory safety communications. Searches and source checks were updated through March 2026. Findings were synthesized narratively because the evidence base is mainly case reports, pharmacovigilance data, and reviews. The literature is dominated by case reports, pharmacovigilance analyses, and systematic or narrative reviews. Prospective denominator-based incidence studies remain lacking. Macrolides, particularly clarithromycin, fluoroquinolones, and antitubercular drugs, account for many published cases. Doxycycline and beta-lactam combinations are also represented in recent reports. Onset is commonly rapid, often within days, and may include insomnia, pressured speech, increased activity, irritability or euphoria, grandiosity, and psychotic symptoms. Most cases improve after the discontinuation of the suspected antibiotic. Severe presentations may require short-term antipsychotic or benzodiazepine treatment. Proposed mechanisms include reduced GABAergic inhibition, monoaminergic effects, including monoamine oxidase-related pathways, CYP3A4-mediated drug interactions, mitochondrial and oxidative stress pathways, and gut-brain axis disruption. Antibiotic-induced manic episodes should be considered when new manic or psychotic symptoms arise during, or soon after, antibiotic therapy. Management requires prompt medication review, discontinuation or substitution of the suspected agent when clinically feasible, short-term symptomatic psychiatric treatment when indicated, and pharmacovigilance reporting.\n\nID: 42371176\nTitle: Gut-brain axis modulation by fecal microbiota transplantation improves dual-organ injury after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion via Caspase-8 dependent inhibition of necroptosis.\nAbstract: The pathological features of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (CIR) include necroptosis activation. This study investigated how healthy fecal microbiota transplantation (H-FMT) improves CIR and intestinal barrier damage. Rats subjected to middle cerebral artery occlusion and reperfusion (MCAO/R) were treated with H-FMT and/or a Cysteine-aspartic acid protease-8 (Caspase-8) inhibitor. Survival and body weight were monitored throughout the experiment. Neurological function, tissue damage, inflammatory cytokines, and Caspase-8/Receptor-interacting protein kinase 1 (RIPK1)-Receptor-interacting protein kinase 3 (RIPK3)-Mixed lineage kinase domain-like protein (MLKL) expression were assessed. Ultrastructural changes were examined by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), p-RIPK1/p-RIPK3 expression by immunohistochemistry (IHC), and gut microbiota by 16\u00a0S sequencing. H-FMT significantly ameliorated neurological deficits and intestinal barrier disruption, reduced infarct volume and neuronal loss, and attenuated mitochondrial damage. These effects were accompanied by reduced apoptosis and inflammation, increased Caspase-8 activation, and suppressed RIPK1-RIPK3-MLKL phosphorylation. IHC confirmed reduced p-RIPK1/p-RIPK3 signals after H-FMT. 16\u00a0S sequencing revealed that H-FMT restored microbial diversity, reduced pathogenic Proteobacteria, and enriched beneficial Lactobacillus, which positively correlated with Caspase-8 activation. Our findings suggest that H-FMT alleviates CIR injury by activating Caspase-8 and suppressing necroptosis. However, due to the small sample size, these results should be considered preliminary.\n\nID: 42412140\nTitle: Sotagliflozin pretreatment attenuates acute LPS-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities and modulates the gut microbiota-immune-brain axis.\nAbstract: Inflammation-driven depression is increasingly recognized as a major therapeutic target, yet effective pharmacological strategies remain limited. Sotagliflozin (SOTA), a dual inhibitor of sodium-glucose cotransporters 1 and 2 (SGLT1/2), has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and metabolic benefits, but its neuropsychiatric effects remain unclear. This study investigated whether SOTA pretreatment attenuates acute lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities and modulates the gut microbiota-immune-brain axis. Male mice received SOTA for 7 days before LPS injection. Behavioral outcomes were assessed using the open field test and forced swimming test. Systemic inflammation, hippocampal synaptic protein expression, and gut microbiota composition were evaluated using ELISA, Western blotting, and 16S rRNA sequencing, respectively. SOTA pretreatment attenuated the LPS-induced reduction in open field center time and increase in forced swimming immobility time. SOTA also reduced LPS-induced splenomegaly and serum IL-6 and TNF-\u03b1 levels. Western blotting showed that SOTA blunted the LPS-induced reductions in hippocampal GluA1 and PSD-95 expression. 16S rRNA sequencing demonstrated that SOTA partially normalized LPS-associated gut dysbiosis and modulated the relative abundance of genera including Enterococcus, Coriobacteriaceae UCG-002, and Parvibacter. Exploratory correlation and functional prediction analyses linked these taxa to behavioral and inflammatory markers and implicated predicted steroid and triterpenoid biosynthesis pathways. SOTA pretreatment attenuates acute LPS-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities in association with reduced systemic inflammation, blunted synaptic protein loss, and altered gut microbiota profiles. Dual SGLT1/2 inhibition warrants further investigation in inflammation-associated mood disorders.\n\nID: 42405758\nTitle: Gut microbiota as key mediators of animal acclimation to temperature changes: mechanisms and interventions.\nAbstract: With the intensification of global climate change, temperature fluctuations profoundly affect animal physiology and health. Research has shown that the gut microbiota, as a critical bridge between the host and its environment, helps animals adapt to temperature changes by regulating intestinal barrier stability, immune function, and energy metabolism. This adaptive capacity underscores the indispensable role of gut microbiota in temperature change responses. In cold environments, animals increase food intake and activate brown adipose tissue to maintain body temperature, but prolonged exposure causes metabolic overload and gut microbiota imbalance. Chronic cold reduces beneficial bacteria and increases pro-inflammatory species, impairing intestinal barrier integrity and inducing systemic inflammation, ultimately leading to metabolic disorders and immunosuppression. Similarly, heat exposure leads to pathogenic overgrowth and immune dysfunction, reducing microbial diversity and increasing the abundance of harmful bacteria, ultimately impairing animal health. Furthermore, the gut-brain axis plays a central role in coping with environmental stress, as temperature change alters microbial composition and metabolites, impacting neurotransmitter synthesis and release, thereby regulating physiological states and emotional responses. Finally, targeted microbial interventions-such as fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics-are discussed as effective strategies to restore gut microbiota homeostasis, enhance host resilience to temperature change, and improve animal health under temperature fluctuations.\n\nID: 42403487\nTitle: Lactobacilli, best allies of mental health: a probiogenomic approach to identify potential psychobiotic strains.\nAbstract: Targeted dietary strategies and supplements represent a promising approach for the treatment of cognitive problems. Multi-omic approaches may facilitate and accelerate the discovery of new psychobiotic strains and their applications. In this work, we applied metagenomics and comparative genomics to guide the isolation and screening of novel psychobiotic strains from fermented foods. Metagenomes of 1185 fermented food were screened, revealing the occurrence of genes coding for the biosynthesis of neuroactive molecules, supporting the isolation of 73 novel Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) strains. Comparative genomic analysis highlighted species-specific patterns, identifying Levilactobacillus brevis, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Limosilactobacillus fermentum as potential psychobiotics. In vitro functional screening for the production of neuroactive metabolites confirmed four strains, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TUCC00000144, Limosilactobacillus fermentum TUCC00000777, Levilactobacillus brevis TO10, Lentilactobacillus diolivorans B92, as the most promising candidates for the development of dietary supplements or innovative fermented food products aimed at supporting mental health.\n\nID: 42401402\nTitle: The Microbiome-Gut-Gonad Axis: How Microbial Metabolites Orchestrate Reproductive Physiology, Pathology, and Therapy.\nAbstract: The human microbiome, a dynamic endocrine organ, exerts profound systemic influence through the production of bioactive metabolites. While the microbiome-gut-brain axis is well-established, the direct conduit between the gut microbiota and the reproductive system, the Microbiome-Gut-Gonad Axis, remains an emerging paradigm. This review explored cutting-edge evidence to construct a comprehensive model of the Microbiome-Gut-Gonad axis, focusing on the mechanistic roles of specific microbial metabolites in both physiological reproductive function and the pathogenesis of endocrine disorders. We move beyond mere correlation to elucidate how gut-derived molecules, such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), secondary bile acids, and indole derivatives, directly and indirectly modulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis by modulating the production of neuropeptides and hormones (Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)) that regulate reproductive functions and also steroidogenesis and gametogenesis. We examine novel mechanisms including: the epigenetic regulation of steroidogenic enzymes by butyrate; the modulation of enterohepatic circulation of estrogens by \u03b2-glucuronidase-producing bacteria; and the role of tryptophan metabolites as ligands for aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) in ovarian and testicular function. Furthermore, we critically appraise the disruptive potential of dysbiosis-driven metabolite shifts in PCOS, endometriosis, and male infertility, highlighting microbial metabolite signatures as promising exploratory biomarkers that require standardized, multi-center clinical validation before diagnostic use. At present, these signatures should be considered candidate biomarkers only, because external validation cohorts, assay reproducibility, and clinically meaningful estimates of sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and clinical utility have not yet been established. Therapeutically, we evaluate innovative interventions, including precision probiotics, postbiotics, and dietary strategies targeting specific bacterial guilds, but these approaches remain investigational because current human evidence is still limited and heterogeneous. Finally, by integrating microbial endocrinology into reproductive medicine, this review establishes a new framework for understanding the etiology of reproductive endocrine disorders and paves the way for microbiome-targeted therapeutic avenues. Importantly, the evidence base is tiered: mechanistic statements in this review are drawn primarily from in vitro and animal studies, human disease links are described separately as observational evidence, and interventional claims are limited to early clinical studies and randomized trial summaries.\n\nID: 42392560\nTitle: Probiotics in reducing negative symptoms of schizophrenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.\nAbstract: Negative symptoms are a core feature of schizophrenia and a major determinant of functional outcomes, yet effective treatments remain limited. Emerging evidence implicates the gut-brain axis in schizophrenia pathophysiology, prompting interest in probiotics as adjunctive therapy. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of probiotics for negative symptoms in schizophrenia, and their effects on inflammatory biomarkers. A PRISMA-compliant search of PubMed, CENTRAL, PsycInfo, Cochrane, and LILACS identified randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of probiotics added to antipsychotics in adults with schizophrenia. The primary outcome was change in PANSS negative subscale scores, analyzed using random-effects models (Hedges' g). Six RCTs met inclusion criteria, but only three reported negative symptoms separately. The pooled analysis showed no significant effect of probiotics on negative symptoms (k\u202f=\u202f3; Hedges' g\u202f=\u202f-0.26; 95% CI: -0.73 to 0.22; I2\u202f=\u202f57%). Probiotics were safe and well tolerated, with no serious adverse events. Secondary analyses indicated a significant reduction in inflammatory markers, particularly hs-CRP (k\u202f=\u202f3; Hedges' g\u202f=\u202f-1.18; 95% CI: -1.57 to -0.79). Limitations include the small number of trials, modest sample sizes, and heterogeneity in probiotic strains, dosages, populations, and background treatments. Short study durations, lack of enrichment for persistent negative symptoms, and absence of functional outcomes further limit interpretation. In conclusion, adjunctive probiotics appear safe and may reduce inflammation, but their effect on negative symptoms remains uncertain given the very low certainty of current evidence. Larger, well-designed trials are needed.\n\nID: 42386159\nTitle: Hesperidin as an Emerging Nutraceutical in Modern Health and Preventive Medicine: A Narrative Review.\nAbstract: Hesperidin is a bioactive flavonoid found in citrus fruits and has become a promising nutraceutical with multidimensional health benefits, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, cardio-, neuroprotective, and metabolic-regulatory. However, poor bioavailability, variations in clinical efficacy, and limited standardized formulations are some of the challenges confronting this bioactive compound. Over the years, nanotechnology has remained a source of great developments in improving the absorption rate and specific delivery of hesperidin, therefore making it more therapeutic. Two of such recent developments are nano-encapsulation and phytosome-based delivery systems. In addition, emerging data have highlighted the importance of this seemingly mundane foodstuff in bridging the gut-brain axis, shaping the gut microbiome, and offering beneficial effects against chronic low-grade inflammation, as well as metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases. Nevertheless, additional phase 2 or 3 clinical trials should be performed to identify an optimal dose, safety in the long term, and synergy with other bioactive compounds. To enhance the preventive and therapeutic power of hesperidin, future studies should focus on individualized nutritional strategies, sustainable sources, and innovative, practical uses of functional foods. This review discusses the existing evidence on the mechanisms and the beneficial health effects of hesperidin, as well as providing future directions.\n\nID: 42384049\nTitle: Major depressive disorder-alcohol use disorder comorbidity: diagnosis, mechanisms and treatment.\nAbstract: Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) are two highly prevalent psychiatric disorders with a high comorbidity rate, which is significantly higher rate than other combinations of mental disorders and substance use disorders. This comorbidity not only imposes a substantial disease burden on individuals but also significantly complicates clinical management, leading to more severe functional impairment, reduced treatment adherence, and increased resistance to monotherapy. AUD diagnosis varies by diagnostic system: DSM-V integrates alcohol dependence and abuse into 11 criteria with severity grading, while ICD-11 retains two subtypes and shows higher diagnostic rates for dependence. MDD, the depressive subtype with the highest AUD comorbidity rate, must be distinguished from alcohol-induced depression. Underlying mechanisms of this comorbidity involve bidirectional pathways as well as core pathophysiological processes including abnormal reward sensitivity, neurotrophic-inflammatory imbalance, dysregulation of neurotransmitter systems and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, gut-brain axis disruption, and shared risk factors. Therapeutic strategies encompass multiple modalities: pharmacological interventions include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) combined with AUD-targeted therapies, as well as emerging agents like extended-release trazodone and ketamine; psychosocial interventions are dominated by cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); physical therapies such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and gut-brain axis-targeted therapies also show therapeutic potential. Notably, integrated treatment models that simultaneously address both disorders have been proven to outperform sequential or parallel approaches. This review systematically synthesizes the latest evidence on the diagnosis, underlying mechanisms, and therapeutic strategies of AUD-MDD comorbidity, aiming to provide evidence-based references for clinical management.\n\nID: 42381725\nTitle: Precision prebiotics: Engineering food-derived polysaccharides to target specific SCFA-producing taxa for neuroprotection via the microbiota-gut-brain axis.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders lack disease-modifying therapies. The microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis, particularly short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)-producing microbiota dysbiosis, has emerged as a conserved driver of neuroinjury pathogenesis. Natural food-derived polysaccharides have been explored as prebiotic substrates, but their clinical translation is hindered by poor target specificity, high interindividual heterogeneity, and low bioavailability. Engineered food-derived polysaccharides, as a next-generation precision prebiotic platform, enable rational tailoring of molecular fine structures via targeted physical, chemical, biological, and combinatorial modification technologies, aiming for strain-specific directional modulation of intestinal SCFA-producing microbiota and multi-pathway neuroprotection through the MGB axis. In this review, we systematically delineate the bidirectional regulatory mechanisms between SCFA-producing microbiota and neural homeostasis, dissect disease-specific pathological cascades driven by SCFA-producing microbiota dysbiosis, and discuss conflicting findings on the dual effects of SCFAs. We further propose a full-chain framework of the structure-activity relationship of engineered polysaccharides, dissecting core modification strategies, strain-specific targeting mechanisms, and a multi-dimensional efficacy evaluation system for these precision prebiotics. Additionally, we assess safety evaluation status, major global regulatory differences, and core clinical translation bottlenecks. Finally, we outline key unresolved challenges and propose a conceptual roadmap for AI-assisted rational design of precision prebiotics, personalized microbiota-adapted intervention strategies, and multicenter clinical translation directions. This review provides a mechanism-driven theoretical framework and practical guidance for developing engineered food-derived polysaccharides as precision nutrition interventions for neuroinjury-related disorders.\n\nID: 42379368\nTitle: The milk fat globule membrane increases bacterial serotonin and exopolysaccharide production for maintenance of intestinal cell differentiation.\nAbstract: Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is primarily produced in the gut and is produced by lactic acid bacteria (LAB). It plays a crucial role in regulating mood and mental health disorders via the gut-brain axis using the enteric nervous system. Exopolysaccharides (EPS) are complex metabolic end products of probiotic LAB that contribute to health-promoting activities in the intestine. Interactions between LAB and components in the food matrix, such as the milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), may alter the production of serotonin and EPS in the gastrointestinal tract. The objectives of this work were to determine if supplementing LAB growth medium with MFGM increases serotonin and EPS production and to uncover the impact of the bacterial secretome on intestinal cell differentiation. We screened 137 strains of LAB for serotonin production, and the top 10 highest producing strains received supplementation with MFGM, and their growth curves were measured spectrophotometrically. Samples were collected during the growth, early stationary, and late stationary phases. The cell-free supernatant (CFS) samples were evaluated for serotonin as well as EPS. These CFS were used to treat Caco-2 intestinal cell lines for 6 h on d 0 and 7 of confluency. From Caco-2 cells, RNA was extracted with TRIzol and used for RT-qPCR analysis of occludin tight junction protein expression. Protein was extracted using RIPA lysis buffer and used for detection of alkaline phosphatase using an analysis kit and for sucrase-isomaltase and dipeptidyl peptidase 4 using antibody detection with slot blot. The results of this project demonstrate that MFGM tended to increase the production of serotonin and significantly increase EPS production from select LAB strains during the later stages of growth. We further observed that upon the presence of low concentrations of the metabolites in the secretome of some strains, there was a significant increase in the expression of occluding from Caco-2 cells. These results indicate that there is a high potential of the use of MFGM for intestinal health such as prevention of 'leaky gut syndrome' and warrants further research on this subject.\n\nID: 42377381\nTitle: [Clinical evidence on kefir consumption and human health].\nAbstract: kefir is a fermented drink rich in bioactive metabolites and microorganisms with potential as a functional food. Emerging evidence suggests positive effects on metabolism, gut microbiota, inflammation and the gut-brain axis, although its clinical relevance has not yet been clearly established. to synthesise the existing clinical evidence on how kefir consumption affects human health, including metabolic, gastrointestinal, immunological, cognitive and physical performance aspects. narrative review of human clinical studies, randomised controlled trials and meta-analyses evaluating kefir consumption in different population groups. Results relating to metabolic markers, inflammation, cognitive function, physical activity, gut health and safety were analysed. kefir consumption is consistently associated with increased insulin sensitivity and a slight reduction in fasting glucose levels. The effects on lipid profile, blood pressure and systemic inflammation are mixed. A modulation of the gut microbiota is observed, with an increase in beneficial bacteria and improved intestinal permeability. The evidence regarding brain health is preliminary, with some indications of cognitive improvement and enhanced well-being. Potential benefits in physical performance and recovery have also been reported. Kefir has a favourable safety profile, with mild and transient adverse effects. kefir has modest but promising beneficial effects in various areas of health, particularly in metabolism and gut function. However, methodological heterogeneity and the limited quality of the studies prevent firm conclusions from being drawn. Robust, standardised clinical trials are required to define its efficacy and clinical applicability.\n=======================================================\n\n### [CUSTOM DATAPOINTS]\nCRITICAL EXTRACTION DIRECTIVE: You MUST extract the following custom datapoints as root-level key/value pairs inside your final JSON block:\n- \"suggested_experiments\": generate 1-3 suggested experiments\n- \"suggested_studies\": generate 1-3 suggested studies\n- \"swansons_literature_based_discovery_candidates\": You are an advanced Literature-Based Discovery (LBD) system executing Swanson\u2019s complementary-but-disjoint (A-B-C) model. Your goal is to find hidden, unpublished connections across the provided dataset. Strict Discovery Protocol: 1. Identify distinct, isolated sub-literatures (Domain A and Domain C) within the dataset that share NO direct citations, co-mentions, or common contextual paragraphs. 2. Find an intermediate biological mechanism, protein, path, or entity (Bridge B) that appears independently in both isolated domains (A-to-B and B-to-C). 3. Synthesize a novel, unstated hypothesis (A-to-C). Negative Constraint (Crucial): DO NOT output any connection if the relationship between Concept A and Concept C is explicitly mentioned, paired, or summarized anywhere in the source text. If a connection (like \"OMN resilience to SMN stabilization\") is already explicitly stated or grouped as a concept in the data, it is considered \"already known\" and must be disqualified. Format your output exactly as follows: - Discovered Hypothesis (A to C): [Clear, novel statement] - Literature A (Origin): [Entity/Concept and source context] - Literature C (Target): [Entity/Concept and source context] - The Intersecting Bridge B: [The shared mechanism/protein linking them] - Biological Rationale: [1-2 sentences explaining why this hidden connection is mechanistically plausible]\n- \"contradictions_between_evidences\": Identify conflicting evidence within the evidence set (if any) and flag the dispute here\n- \"repurposed_solutions\": identify and explain repurposed Solution potentials\n\n\nFormat Requirement:\nRAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nFirst provide disclaimer such as \"Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\"\n---\nWrite in a highly academic, formal thesis tone.\nFormat your readable response using these exact academic headers:\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n(Exact wording of the claim evaluated)\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\n(Scientific synthesis)\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\n(Mechanistic explanation utilizing the 'moneyshot quotes' you will use in the EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS section later as well)\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n(5-10 bullet points of surprising facts)\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 3) - [copied/verbatim Quote text]\"\n\n**CRITICAL: You must include the exact quote you used in the [copied/verbatim Quote text] section.\n\nIf the prompt says \"at least 20 quotes\" then there must be at least 20 matching citations. You must actually use the quotes you select within the conext of the preprint publication you write.\n\nEvaluation Schema:\nRAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\n###critical: WRAP YOUR THOUGHTS WITH \nAll responses must include the mandatory \"### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\" section as formatted.\nCRITICAL:\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST DIRECTLY SUPPORT YOUR CLAIMS**\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST BE USED IN YOUR RESPONSE TEXT WITHOUT IN-LINE ANNOTATION**\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST BE USED IN A FORMAL PROFESSIONAL WAY, WORTHY OF PEER REVIEW, WITHOUT ILLOGICAL LEAPS (UNSUPPORTED MAY BE OK, ILLOGICAL IS NOT OK)**\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 7) - *\"copied/verbatim Quote text\"**\n\nCRITICAL INSTRUCTION:\nwhen fact checking: At the very end of your response, you MUST provide a machine-readable JSON block containing evaluation metrics. \nIt MUST be enclosed exactly between ###JSON_START### and ###JSON_END###. Ensure the JSON is valid. \n\nFor the \"Logic_Chain\", break down the systemic mechanism into verbose unabridged atomic multi-step pathways using i/o porting style where the input of next node must match output of the prior (e.g., A -> B, B->C, C->D). Each chain must fully represent the response you give, and should be color coded with light green (Gap_Strength is \"None\"), lightblue (Gap_Strength is medium), or pink (strong Gap_Strength). Logic_Chain MUST be a JSON array of objects. Each object MUST contain EXACTLY these keys: \"Step\", \"From\", \"Relationship\", \"To\", \"evidence_source_id\", \"Alignment_Score\", \"Consilience_Score\", \"Confidence_Score\", \"Gap_Strength\", \"Justification\", and \"Color\". Use commas between objects. DO NOT leave trailing commas inside objects.\n\nFor \"Verbatim_Quotes\", copy at least 20 (required, 20 or more) \"moneyshot\" quotes EXACTLY as they appear in the context literature text, word-for-word, characters included, that fully support your response. We will programmatically validate these. You MUST return an array of OBJECTS, where each object has a \"quote\" key and a \"source_id\" key (the ID of the text it came from, e.g., the ID). Do not alter a single character, do not paraphrase.\n\nUse these scales to evaluate HOW WELL THE EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THE SPECIFIC CLAIM EVALUATED ABOVE:\n- Alignment Score (1-7): How well does the EVALUATED CLAIM factually align with the provided RAG evidence set? [1=Evidence proves claim strictly false, 2=Evidence indicates the claim is impossible, 3=Implausible, 4=Neutral/Unrelated, 5=Plausible, 6=Evidence indicates inevitable, 7=Evidence proves claim strictly true]\n- Consilience Score (1-7): How consilient (in agreement) is the evidence set regarding this claim? [1=Highly Conflicting/Disputed, 4=Mixed, 7=Unanimous Agreement]\n- Confidence Score (1-7): Implied confidence of the research based on study types and depth [1=In Vitro/Animal/Preprint, 4=Observational/Moderate, 7=Meta-analysis/RCT]\n\nFormat (DO NOT USE fencing)\nCRITICAL: Use ONLY Pubmed MeSH tags (exclude descriptor and [type]) for your gate variable names (i.e.,.the \"gates\") so they will be standardized globally. 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Your goal is to find hidden, unpublished connections across the provided dataset. Strict Discovery Protocol: 1. Identify distinct, isolated sub-literatures (Domain A and Domain C) within the dataset that share NO direct citations, co-mentions, or common contextual paragraphs. 2. Find an intermediate biological mechanism, protein, path, or entity (Bridge B) that appears independently in both isolated domains (A-to-B and B-to-C). 3. Synthesize a novel, unstated hypothesis (A-to-C). Negative Constraint (Crucial): DO NOT output any connection if the relationship between Concept A and Concept C is explicitly mentioned, paired, or summarized anywhere in the source text. If a connection (like \\\"OMN resilience to SMN stabilization\\\") is already explicitly stated or grouped as a concept in the data, it is considered \\\"already known\\\" and must be disqualified. Format your output exactly as follows: - Discovered Hypothesis (A to C): [Clear, novel statement] - Literature A (Origin): [Entity/Concept and source context] - Literature C (Target): [Entity/Concept and source context] - The Intersecting Bridge B: [The shared mechanism/protein linking them] - Biological Rationale: [1-2 sentences explaining why this hidden connection is mechanistically plausible]]\",\n \"contradictions_between_evidences\": \"[Extract: Identify conflicting evidence within the evidence set (if any) and flag the dispute here]\",\n \"repurposed_solutions\": \"[Extract: identify and explain repurposed Solution potentials]\"\n}\n###JSON_END###BASED STRICTLY ON THE CONTEXT LITERATURE ABOVE, EVALUATE THIS SPECIFIC PERSPECTIVE/PENTAMATRIX:\n\"How does the gut-brain axis play a role in Alzheimer's Disease? Is there a potential link for gut-brain axis for other neurological disorders such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?\"",
"rawResponse": "Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\n\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n\"How does the gut-brain axis play a role in Alzheimer's Disease? Is there a potential link for gut-brain axis for other neurological disorders such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?\"\n\nThe gut-brain axis constitutes a critical, bidirectional pathway in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In AD, dysbiosis promotes systemic inflammation, which contributes to amyloidogenic processing and neuroinflammation. Similarly, in ALS, the gut-brain axis serves as a unifying framework linking peripheral metabolic and neuroinflammatory processes to motor neuron degeneration.\n\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\nThe gut-brain axis functions as a dynamic system where microbial composition, metabolites, and intestinal barrier integrity regulate neuroinflammatory states. Evidence suggests that microbial dysbiosis in AD and ALS acts as a modifier of disease progression, influencing central nervous system (CNS) homeostasis through immune-metabolic signaling.\n\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\nThe gut-brain axis is a multi-dimensional regulatory system that connects the gastrointestinal tract and the CNS via neural, immune, and endocrine pathways. In AD, gut microbiota dysbiosis triggers a \"gut-immune-metabolic\" vicious cycle characterized by the enrichment of pro-inflammatory taxa, depletion of beneficial butyrate-producing bacteria, and systemic inflammation. This inflammatory milieu leads to the upregulation of IDO1, shifting tryptophan metabolism toward neurotoxic kynurenine pathway metabolites, which drive NMDA receptor-mediated excitotoxicity and oxidative stress. Furthermore, oral-gut-brain axis disruptions involving periodontal pathogens have been shown to exacerbate AD-related neuropathology through Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling.\n\nIn ALS, the understanding of the disease has expanded from a neuron-centered model to a multisystemic disorder involving gastrointestinal dysfunction and immune dysregulation. The microbiome-gut-brain axis provides a biological framework that links peripheral metabolic and neuroinflammatory processes to the motor neuron degeneration observed in ALS. Integrative approaches, such as combining conventional therapies with microbiome-targeted interventions, are currently being evaluated to target these gut-brain-muscle interactions.\n\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n* Amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, reframing amyloid deposition as an initially protective host-defense response.\n* The \"gut-immune-metabolic\" cycle in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) creates a specific metabolic imbalance favoring neurotoxic quinolinic acid over neuroprotective kynurenic acid.\n* Periodontal pathogens such as *Porphyromonas gingivalis* are implicated as risk factors for AD via the systemic dissemination of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs).\n* Functional food biscuits and natural polysaccharides like PF30-3 from *Pseudostellaria heterophylla* show therapeutic potential by reshaping the gut microbiota and rebalancing inflammatory cytokines.\n* Chronic stress-induced systemic inflammation is linked to gut barrier deterioration, which can be mitigated by specific receptor modulators like alamandine.\n* The \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" is a proposed framework for understanding mucosal homeostasis in the context of anthraquinone-induced melanosis coli.\n* Healthy fecal microbiota transplantation (H-FMT) appears to alleviate cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury through the activation of Caspase-8 dependent inhibition of necroptosis.\n\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n1. 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ID: 42411482 - \"The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.\"\n5. ID: 42377381 - \"Emerging evidence suggests positive effects on metabolism, gut microbiota, inflammation and the gut-brain axis, although its clinical relevance has not yet been clearly established.\"\n6. ID: 42374626 - \"Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment.\"\n7. ID: 42383392 - \"Recent studies suggest a potential role for Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathways in the induction of neuroinflammation via the oral-gut-brain axis.\"\n8. ID: 42377390 - \"In conclusion, P. gingivalis-induced NETs play pivotal roles in the relationship between neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment. Furthermore, the effects of P. gingivalis-induced NETs on neuron-glia unit were related to TLR4 activation.\"\n9. ID: 42378068 - \"Systemic pleiotropy of F. nucleatum is further substantiated by its involvement in chemoresistance, placental dysfunction, vascular inflammation, and neuronal injury, substantiating its systemic pleiotropy.\"\n10. ID: 42380200 - \"Disrupting the gut microbiome via chronic antibiotic treatment exacerbates cognitive deficits and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice, demonstrating a causal influence of the microbiome on tau-driven disease progression.\"\n11. ID: 42380200 - \"Systemic administration of these metabolites worsens cognitive impairment and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice.\"\n12. ID: 42398608 - \"Mechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays.\"\n13. ID: 42398608 - \"Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition\"\n14. ID: 42403487 - \"In vitro functional screening for the production of neuroactive metabolites confirmed four strains, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TUCC00000144, Limosilactobacillus fermentum TUCC00000777, Levilactobacillus brevis TO10, Lentilactobacillus diolivorans B92, as the most promising candidates\"\n15. ID: 42404903 - \"Within the central nervous system, cholinergic signaling interacts with resident immune cells, particularly microglia, and influences inflammatory tone, neuronal vulnerability, and tissue repair.\"\n16. ID: 42379368 - \"The results of this project demonstrate that MFGM tended to increase the production of serotonin and significantly increase EPS production from select LAB strains during the later stages of growth.\"\n17. ID: 42393404 - \"Alamandine treatment attenuated inflammatory and oxidative responses and improved intestinal mucosal integrity, with partial restoration of goblet cells.\"\n18. ID: 42389275 - \"Finally, we review GM-targeted strategies, including probiotics, synbiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, while emphasizing that direct clinical evidence in MC remains limited and that cessation of anthraquinone laxatives remains the primary management strategy.\"\n19. ID: 42371176 - \"H-FMT significantly ameliorated neurological deficits and intestinal barrier disruption, reduced infarct volume and neuronal loss, and attenuated mitochondrial damage.\"\n20. 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"A multicenter randomized trial comparing the efficacy of prebiotic interventions on systemic inflammatory biomarkers in ALS and AD cohorts.",
"A bibliometric and clinical registry analysis mapping the incidence of neurodegeneration in post-appendectomy vs. control cohorts.",
"Long-term monitoring of oral and gut microbiota compositions in patients receiving standard neurodegenerative pharmacotherapies to identify microbial signatures of treatment resistance."
],
"swansons_literature_based_discovery_candidates": {
"Discovered Hypothesis (A to C)": "Intestinal neutral ceramidase levels may serve as a modifiable biomarker for the progression of motor neuron degeneration in ALS.",
"Literature A (Origin)": "Intestinal neutral ceramidase (Asah2) regulates microbiota and MASH (ID: 42403915).",
"Literature C (Target)": "Gut microbiome dysbiosis and neuroinflammation in ALS pathogenesis (ID: 42411482).",
"The Intersecting Bridge B": "Microbiota-driven neuroinflammation and gut-brain barrier dysfunction.",
"Biological Rationale": "Since both MASH and ALS are driven by gut-originating inflammatory signals transmitted via the gut-brain axis, and neutral ceramidase activity modulates lipid-based inflammatory markers, it is plausible that intestinal ceramide metabolism dictates the severity of the inflammatory milieu reaching the CNS in ALS patients."
},
"contradictions_between_evidences": "Conflicting evidence exists regarding TMAO levels in neurodegeneration, with some studies linking elevated levels to risk while others show reduced levels, highlighting the inconsistency of circulating metabolites as reliable biomarkers across diverse clinical cohorts.",
"repurposed_solutions": "Repurposing of SGLT2 inhibitors (like Sotagliflozin) for neuroinflammatory depression and the use of bacterial-derived metabolites like PCA (from ZZCD) to cross the BBB and modulate M1/M2 microglial polarization.",
"QuoteValidation": [
{
"quote": "amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event.",
"source_id": "42411493",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42411493\nTitle: Beyond Amyloid: Evolutionary and Immune-Metabolic Perspectives on Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is increasingly recognized as a multifactorial and systems-level disorder that extends beyond the classical amyloid cascade hypothesis. Rather than dismissing established concepts such as tau pathology, synaptic dysfunction, vascular compromise, mitochondrial abnormalities, and impaired proteostasis, emerging evidence suggests that these processes may interact dynamically with chronic immune activation, microbial signaling, and systemic metabolic stress. Recent studies examining the microbiome-gut-brain axis, chronic infection, innate immunity, and systemic immune-metabolic dysfunction have broadened the conceptual framework of AD pathogenesis. Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event. This perspective does not overturn the amyloid cascade model but instead reframes amyloid biology within a broader adaptive evolutionary context in which chronic or dysregulated activation becomes maladaptive during aging. The present opinion article integrates these converging concepts into a unified framework in which AD emerges from the prolonged interaction among immune responses, microbial exposures, metabolic disturbances, mitochondrial dysfunction, vascular injury, and age-associated failures in proteostatic resilience. This integrative interpretation seeks to humanize the disease process by viewing neurodegeneration not simply as isolated protein accumulation, but as the gradual exhaustion of ancient host-defense and energy-regulatory systems that were originally evolutionarily advantageous for survival."
},
{
"quote": "The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.",
"source_id": "42411482",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42411482\nTitle: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as a Systemic Disease: Why Integrative and Microbiome-Focused Approaches Deserve Re-Evaluation.\nAbstract: Despite decades of intensive research, therapeutic advances in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remain limited. Increasing evidence suggests that ALS is a multisystem disorder involving motor neuron degeneration, immune dysregulation, skeletal muscle pathology, and gastrointestinal dysfunction, thereby challenging the adequacy of current therapeutic strategies. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches are widely used by patients with ALS. However, their efficacy remains controversial owing to limited clinical evidence and methodological limitations. The multicomponent herbal medicine and system-level characteristics of CAM conceptually align with the emerging view of ALS as a multisystemic disease. The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes. These findings suggest that the combination of CAM and conventional therapy may serve as a potential integrative approach to target gut-brain-muscle interactions and systemic disease pathways. This article highlights critical gaps in the existing evidence and proposes that microbiome-focused, biomarker-driven clinical trials are essential to thoroughly evaluate CAM-based interventions in ALS. Embracing a system-oriented therapeutic framework may help address the complexity of ALS beyond traditional neuron-centered approaches."
},
{
"quote": "gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation.",
"source_id": "42411439",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42411439\nTitle: Exploring the Microbiome-Kynurenine Axis in Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Gut to Brain.\nAbstract: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) represents a critical prodromal stage of Alzheimer's disease. This review synthesizes current evidence to present a coherent pathological cascade driving MCI progression: gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation. This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA). This metabolic imbalance promotes N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-mediated excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation, which collectively precipitate synaptic dysfunction and cognitive decline. We explicitly highlight this \"gut-immune-metabolic\" vicious cycle as the core framework of MCI pathology. Targeting this cycle through a dual strategy-restoring microbial diversity and pharmacologically inhibiting the IDO1/kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (KMO) enzymes-represents a promising therapeutic approach to delay the transition from MCI to dementia."
},
{
"quote": "chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation.",
"source_id": "42406299",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42406299\nTitle: Microplastic-Induced Disruption of Intestinal Barrier Integrity and Triggering Neuroinflammatory Responses Through Gut-Brain Axis Dysregulation Mediated by NF-\u03baB/PPAR-\u03b3/BDNF Signalling Pathways.\nAbstract: Microplastics (MPs) are emerging environmental contaminants increasingly implicated in intestinal dysfunction and neuroinflammatory alterations through gut-brain axis (GBA) dysregulation. However, the mechanistic involvement of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) MPs in GBA-associated neurotoxicity remains insufficiently understood. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the impact of PE- and PP-MPs on intestinal barrier integrity, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and synaptic dysfunction. Following physicochemical characterization, experimental animals were orally exposed to PE- and PP-MPs (10 and 100\u00a0mg/kg BW) for 45 consecutive days. MP exposure significantly disrupted intestinal barrier integrity, reduced zonula occludens-1 expression, and altered short-chain fatty acid profiles, indicating impaired gut microbial metabolic activity. Concurrently, oxidative stress and inflammatory responses were evidenced by reduced antioxidant defence, increased lipid peroxidation, elevated inflammatory mediators, and altered neurochemical markers in small intestine and brain tissues. Behavioral abnormalities, increased amyloid precursor protein (APP) expression, tau-associated pathological alterations, and histopathological changes further indicated GBA impairment following MP exposure. Notably, PE-MPs produced comparatively greater toxicological effects than PP-MPs, particularly at higher dose. Overall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation."
},
{
"quote": "PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition",
"source_id": "42398608",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42398608\nTitle: Structural characterization of a branched \u03b1-glucan from Pseudostellaria heterophylla and its neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's disease via regulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with limited therapeutic options. Emerging evidence highlights the gut-brain axis as a promising target, and natural polysaccharides offer multi-target advantages. Here, we isolated and structurally characterized PF30-3, a homogeneous branched \u03b1-D-glucan (69.91\u00a0kDa) from Pseudostellaria heterophylla, featuring a (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl backbone with (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04,6)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl branching points. In LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages, 200\u00a0\u03bcg/mL PF30-3 significantly inhibited nitric oxide release, restored cell viability, and rebalanced inflammatory cytokines. The in vivo efficacy was first validated in an A\u03b2\u2081\u208b\u2084\u2082-induced zebrafish AD-like model, where 20\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 effectively rescued spatial memory and learning impairments. These findings were further translated to 5\u00a0\u00d7\u00a0FAD mice, in which oral administration of 50\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 for 24 consecutive days significantly improved the recognition and spatial memory without observable acute toxicity. Mechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays. Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition, characterized by a decreased Firmicutes/Bacteroidota ratio and enrichment of beneficial genera such as Muribaculum, Bacteroides, and Prevotellaceae_UCG-001. Correlation analyses linked these microbial shifts to improved cognitive outcomes and reduced neuroinflammation. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that PF30-3 exerts neuroprotective effects through modulation of the microbiota-gut-brain axis, highlighting it as a promising natural polysaccharide-based candidate for AD therapy."
},
{
"quote": "the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility.",
"source_id": "42377735",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42377735\nTitle: The interplay between gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease: mechanistic insights from dysbiosis to disease modulation.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic, progressive, neurodegenerative condition marked by memory loss and cognitive decline. It is characterized by neuropathological features such as amyloid plaque accumulation, neurofibrillary tangles of tau protein, and inflammatory changes in the brain. Recent research emphasizes how gut microbes influence the onset and progression of AD primarily through the gut-brain connection, a bidirectional communication system. The human gastrointestinal tract (GI) contains trillions of bacteria, primarily Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria, which play vital roles in digestion, metabolic regulation, and immune modulation. However, factors such as diet, lifestyle, and environmental exposure can disrupt microbial balance, weaken intestinal barrier function, and initiate systemic inflammation. Such dysbiosis has been linked to defective regulation of the amyloid precursor protein (APP), leading to increased deposition of amyloidogenic peptides (A\u03b2). Moreover, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility. The gut microbiota also produces key bioactive compounds, including neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, acetylcholine, histamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which influence the central nervous system (CNS) through neural, immune, and endocrine pathways. An imbalance in these neuroactive molecules may disrupt synaptic signaling and contribute to Alzheimer's-related cognitive dysfunction. Therefore, improving our understanding of gut-brain communication may advance knowledge of AD development and support the creation of new therapies. This review highlights the strong association between intestinal microbes and Alzheimer's pathogenesis, emphasizing microbiota modulation through probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, synbiotics, and antibiotics as potential therapeutic approaches, supported by emerging clinical trial evidence."
},
{
"quote": "Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment.",
"source_id": "42374626",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42374626\nTitle: Microbiome and metabolites impact enteric and central nervous systems in ALS.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been linked to gastrointestinal symptoms and alterations in the gut microbiota. The enteric nervous system (ENS) coordinates intestinal function and sits at the host-microbe interface. The mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined. In this narrative review, we first present evidence from ALS patient cohorts and preclinical models alongside mechanistic studies of infection, dysbiosis, and related neurodegenerative diseases to discuss how the microbiota and its metabolites may affect the ENS and CNS in ALS. Next, we propose a plausible mechanism of ALS pathogenesis through the gut-microbiome-brain axis. We further offer a summary of clinical trials that have studied the impacts of the microbiota on human ALS. Finally, we discuss future directions for studies of microbiota-ENS-CNS interactions in ALS. Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment."
},
{
"quote": "There is growing evidence of a complex oral-gut-brain axis linking mouth and gut microbiomes with the central nervous system.",
"source_id": "42394275",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42394275\nTitle: Of mice and men-The emerging oral-gut-brain axis of health and disease.\nAbstract: Oral health's inextricable links to systemic health are highlighted by the emerging oral-gut-brain axis and other well-known axes. There is growing evidence of a complex oral-gut-brain axis linking mouth and gut microbiomes with the central nervous system. Axis disruptions, characterized as oral and gut dysbiosis or microbial imbalances, can trigger oral and systemic inflammation and neuroinflammation, contributing to diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. We summarize the oral-gut-brain axis mechanistic pathways, key evidence from human clinical and animal studies, and how the oral microbiome modulates human health and disease. Periodontal disease (PD) is associated with increased oral pathogen presence in diseased tissues throughout the human body. Preclinical models recapitulate these findings. Experimental periodontal infection induces dysbiosis that is linked to activation of inflammatory pathways that promote diseased phenotypes. Novel therapeutic approaches, including the probiotic fbacteriocin nisin, are increasingly recognized for targeted microbiome therapy at multiple inflection points across the axis. Nisin restores microbial balance, reduces inflammation, inhibits end-organ pathology, prevents periodontal bone loss, and reduces brain amyloid/tau accumulation and cytokine expression. These findings highlight the complexity of the oral-gut-brain axis and the ability to modulate the axis using bacteriocin-based approaches. Future probiotic or antimicrobial strategies aimed at ameliorating neuroinflammatory and metabolic diseases via microbiome-targeted therapy hold clinical promise."
},
{
"quote": "Gut microbiome has emerged as an important modulator of thrombotic disease through complex immunometabolic and interorgan pathways.",
"source_id": "42409075",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42409075\nTitle: Gut Microbiome-Associated Thrombosis: Approaching Validation?\nAbstract: Gut microbiome has emerged as an important modulator of thrombotic disease through complex immunometabolic and interorgan pathways. Microbiome-derived metabolites have been associated with platelet activation, endothelial injury, and adverse cardiovascular outcomes. However, evidence remains stronger for arterial than for venous thrombosis, although accumulating data suggest that dysbiosis may represent an important yet underrecognized contributor to the pathogenesis of venous thromboembolism. While current evidence supports a biologically plausible association between the gut microbiome and thrombosis, further studies are needed to clarify the underlying mechanisms and determine their clinical significance."
},
{
"quote": "There is growing evidence that the appendix functions as a critical priming site for UC.",
"source_id": "42394830",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42394830\nTitle: Appendix in ulcerative colitis pathogenesis and therapy: An updated narrative review.\nAbstract: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the colon. Its pathogenesis has been linked to chronic intestinal inflammation stemming from genetic predisposition, immune dysregulation, changes in gut microbiome, and various environmental factors. There is emerging evidence for autophagy dysfunction in the UC setting, suggesting a compromise of the intestinal epithelial barrier and microbial clearance in patients, resulting in chronic activation of the immune system. There is growing evidence that the appendix functions as a critical priming site for UC. Dysregulation of various lymphocyte subsets, dysbiosis, propagation of inflammation into the colon, as well as autophagy dysfunction, have been listed as contributing to this early appendiceal priming phase. While initially thought of as a vestigial organ, current evidence points towards the appendix as an active immunological and microbial hub. Epidemiological data demonstrate an inverse association between early appendectomy and UC risk, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic strategy. According to recent ACCURE (2025) and COSTA (2026) clinical trials, improved remission outcomes were observed post-appendectomy in selected patients, particularly in patients unresponsive to biologic therapy. Together, the evidence positions appendectomy as a legitimate adjunctive treatment option for UC, warranting further mechanistic and clinical investigation. In this narrative review, current evidence on the pathogenesis and risk factors of UC are summarized, including the emerging role of the appendix and the therapeutic potential of appendectomy in UC."
},
{
"quote": "gut-brain axis (component 6) functioning as a bidirectional regulatory node that intersects and modulates all four stages.",
"source_id": "42353109",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42353109\nTitle: Research Advances in the Pathogenesis of Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy.\nAbstract: Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) is a frequent neurological complication of sepsis, driven by six interconnected pathophysiological components: (1) systemic inflammation-triggered neuroinflammatory cascades, initiated by systemic recognition of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) and propagated by pro-inflammatory mediators; (2) central nervous system (CNS) immune cell-mediated neuroinflammation, wherein microglia, regulatory T cells, and neutrophils dynamically regulate inflammatory progression; (3) blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption, progressing from functional disturbance to structural damage via tight junction degradation and immune infiltration; (4) multimodal programmed cell death, encompassing autophagy, apoptosis, pyroptosis, and ferroptosis driven by mitochondrial dysfunction; (5) neurotransmitter network imbalance, manifesting as cholinergic deficiency and glutamate excitotoxicity; and (6) gut-brain axis dysregulation, characterized by reduced microbiota-derived metabolites such as butyrate and indolepropionic acid. These components are organized along a core pathological axis comprising four sequential stages: neuroinflammatory storm (encompassing components 1 and 2) \u2192 BBB disruption and microcirculatory disturbances (component 3) \u2192 multimodal programmed cell death (component 4) \u2192 neurotransmitter imbalance (component 5), with the gut-brain axis (component 6) functioning as a bidirectional regulatory node that intersects and modulates all four stages. Mitochondrial dysfunction serves as the central converging node linking these pathological axes. Targeted interventions against neuroinflammation, immune cell modulation, BBB restoration, inhibition of aberrant cell death, neurotransmitter homeostasis, and gut microbiota remodeling hold therapeutic promise. Elucidating the crosstalk among these pathways will accelerate the clinical translation of precision therapies for SAE."
},
{
"quote": "EL@HRG provided sustained hydrogen release and efficiently encapsulated viable bacteria.",
"source_id": "42350326",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42350326\nTitle: A Mechanism-Guided Delivery System for Long-Acting Postpartum Depression Therapy via Hydrogen-Facilitated Gut Microbiota Reprogramming.\nAbstract: To address the limitations of current pharmacotherapies for postpartum depression (PPD), this study developed an innovative oral delivery system (EL@HRG) based on calcium-cross-linked alginate/WPI emulsion nanogel particles, leveraging the mechanism reported in Cell where in hydrogen (H2) drives the gut commensal bacterium Eggerthella lenta to convert host corticosterone into the neuroactive steroid allopregnanolone. The core innovation of this work lies in the of a controlled hydrogen-release carrier with a probiotic delivery platform into a unified system. Using a scaffold of sodium alginate and whey protein integrated with corn oil to form an emulsion, we leveraged the higher solubility of H2 in the oil phase to overcome the key bottleneck of maintaining effective intestinal hydrogen concentration after oral administration. Concurrently, l-arginine, an essential nutrient for E. lenta growth, was incorporated into the gel network, achieving an integrated \"delivery-colonization-activation\" function. In vitro experiments confirmed that EL@HRG provided sustained hydrogen release and efficiently encapsulated viable bacteria. In vivo studies demonstrated that EL@HRG significantly enhanced the intestinal colonization and retention of E. lenta, leading to sustained activation of the steroid conversion pathway and elevated levels of allopregnanolone in the brain. In a PPD mouse model, EL@HRG, acting via the gut-brain axis, inhibited hippocampal neuroinflammation, restored synaptic plasticity and GABAergic signaling, and consequently markedly improved depressive-like behaviors, anxiety, and maternal behavior deficits. Its therapeutic efficacy showed enhanced sustainability compared to the short-term effects of injected allopregnanolone, with no observed systemic toxicity. Metabolomic analysis further revealed a reshaping of the \"steroid hormone biosynthesis\" pathway, underpinning the therapeutic effect. In conclusion, this study provides a novel, nonpharmacological, long-acting, and safe interventional strategy for PPD. It also establishes a new paradigm of mechanism-guided delivery systems for precisely modulating the gut microenvironment to achieve specific physiological functions."
},
{
"quote": "Gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles have emerged as crucial mediators in microbe-host communication",
"source_id": "42399985",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42399985\nTitle: Gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles: bridging microbial-host crosstalk in metabolic disorders.\nAbstract: Gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles have emerged as crucial mediators in microbe-host communication, not only facilitating intracellular communication, quorum sensing, and horizontal gene transfer among bacteria but also playing a central role in cross-kingdom dialogue. In recent years, bacterial extracellular vesicles (BEVs) have attracted widespread attention due to their ability to carry a diverse array of bioactive molecules-such as proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids-and deliver them to host cells, thereby precisely regulating host metabolic and immune homeostasis. This review systematically elaborates the entire biological process of BEVs, from their biogenesis to functional interactions with host cells, with a specific emphasis on revealing their roles in the pathogenesis of various metabolic diseases-including obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2DM), metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), atherosclerosis, and hypertension-at both molecular and cellular levels. Furthermore, leveraging their inherent stability, biocompatibility, and targeting capabilities, we discuss the translational potential and challenges of BEVs in the diagnosis and treatment of metabolic disorders. Beyond summarizing the latest research advances on BEVs in metabolic disorders, this review provides a critical analysis of current mechanistic insights and clinical translation pathways, aiming to establish a theoretical framework for developing novel microbiome-based metabolic interventions. Deciphering the BEV-mediated microbiota-host interaction network holds promise for pioneering new strategies for the precision prevention and treatment of metabolic disease."
},
{
"quote": "These findings identify intestinal neutral ceramidase as a key driver of MASH through a microbiota-2-HHA-AhR axis that impairs intestinal fucosylation and barrier function",
"source_id": "42403915",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42403915\nTitle: Intestinal neutral ceramidase exacerbates MASH pathogenesis.\nAbstract: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and its more severe manifestation, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), are intimately linked to genetic factors, gut microbiota and barrier alteration. Ceramidases and ceramides are associated with MASH, yet the role of intestinal neutral ceramidase in MASH development remains unclear. Murine models with intestinal epithelial cell (IEC)-specific depletion of neutral ceramidase (Asah2\u0394IEC ) or aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR \u0394IEC) were subjected to either a Western diet (WD) at 6 weeks old for 10-12 months to induce MASH, or a hydrogenated vegetable oil, sucrose, palmitate and cholesterol (HSPC) diet to accelerate MASH progression. Fecal microbiota transplantation was performed in germ-free mice. MASH is associated with the induction of neutral ceramidase, which reshapes the intestinal microbiota and metabolite profiles, leading to increased production of 2-hydroxyhippuric acid (2-HHA). We identified 2-HHA as an inhibitor of AhR signalling, a pathway that normally promotes intestinal fucosylation. Elevated 2-HHA suppresses AhR activity, reduces fucosylation and contributes to MASH and associated airway inflammation in mice fed WD or HSPC diet. Notably, IEC-specific deletion of neutral ceramidase decreases 2-HHA levels, restores AhR signalling, enhances fucosylation and protects against MASH. Consistently, intestinal AhR deficiency exacerbates MASH by reducing intestinal fucosylation, whereas supplementation with fucoidan increases fucosylation, improves barrier function and attenuates MASH. These findings identify intestinal neutral ceramidase as a key driver of MASH through a microbiota-2-HHA-AhR axis that impairs intestinal fucosylation and barrier function, highlighting a potential therapeutic target."
},
{
"quote": "MF alleviates colitis by reshaping the gut microbiota and suppressing SAM-dependent m6A methylation, resulting in ETS1 downregulation and the restoration of Treg homeostasis through the ETS1/RUNX1/Foxp3 axis.",
"source_id": "42397430",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42397430\nTitle: A special multifiber dietary mixture ameliorates Crohn's-like colitis in an IL-10-/- mouse model by promoting treg differentiation through the ETS1/RUNX1/Foxp3 axis.\nAbstract: Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by immune dysregulation. Regulatory T cells (Tregs) play a pivotal role in maintaining mucosal tolerance, and their dysfunction directly contributes to CD pathogenesis. We used interleukin-10-/- mice to evaluate the therapeutic effects of a special multifiber mixture (MF) on colitis. T cell phenotypes, transcriptional profiles, gut microbiota composition, and N6-methyl adenosine (m6A) ribonucleic acid (RNA) methylation were analyzed using flow cytometry, RNA sequencing, metagenomics, and methylated RNA immunoprecipitation-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. MF significantly reduced intestinal inflammation, restored epithelial barrier function, and promoted Treg differentiation while suppressing Th1/Th17 polarization. Integrated transcriptomic and proteomic analyses identified ETS1 as a negative regulator of Treg differentiation, modulated by gut microbiota-derived S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) through methyltransferase-like protein 3-mediated m6A methylation. MF feeding reduced SAM levels and m6A enrichment on ETS1 messenger RNA, leading to decreased ETS1 expression. Silencing of ETS1 enhanced Foxp3 expression and expanded the Treg population. RUNX1 was identified as a functional interactor of ETS1, with reciprocal expression patterns validated in both mouse models and colonic tissues from patients with CD. MF alleviates colitis by reshaping the gut microbiota and suppressing SAM-dependent m6A methylation, resulting in ETS1 downregulation and the restoration of Treg homeostasis through the ETS1/RUNX1/Foxp3 axis. These findings reveal a mechanistic link between microbiota, epigenetics, and immunity, highlighting MF feeding as a promising nutritional intervention for CD treatment."
},
{
"quote": "Tryptophan metabolite-mediated regulation and the gut-brain axis remain largely associative or preclinical, with limited validation in controlled human studies.",
"source_id": "42402302",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42402302\nTitle: Polysaccharide-gut microbiota interactions in metabolic diseases: Structural selectivity, mediating mechanisms, and evidence deficiencies: A review.\nAbstract: Polysaccharides from food and medicinal sources are promising candidates for nutritional interventions in chronic metabolic diseases. Because intact polysaccharides are generally poorly absorbed after oral administration, their systemic effects cannot be fully explained by conventional models of absorption and direct action on target organs. Increasing attention has therefore focused on their gastrointestinal fate and on how microbial utilization and gut-derived metabolites may influence host metabolism. This review examines how molecular weight, monosaccharide composition, glycosidic linkage type, branching, charge, and conformation affect resistance to upper gastrointestinal digestion, microbial recognition, and fermentation. It further evaluates the roles of short-chain fatty acids, bile acids, tryptophan-derived metabolites, and barrier-associated inflammatory signals in glucose homeostasis, lipid metabolism, and immune regulation. The strength of evidence varies substantially across these pathways. Short-chain fatty acid-related mechanisms and the gut-liver axis have relatively consistent preclinical support, whereas bile acid signaling and intestinal barrier pathways are supported by moderate mechanistic evidence. Tryptophan metabolite-mediated regulation and the gut-brain axis remain largely associative or preclinical, with limited validation in controlled human studies. These gut-derived processes may contribute to the regulation of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiometabolic disorders. Future studies should establish causal links among defined glycan structures, selective microbial utilization, gut-derived mediators, and clinically relevant outcomes, while advancing standardized characterization, biomarker-guided evaluation, and carefully validated precision nutrition strategies."
},
{
"quote": "Chronic periodontitis, driven by Porphyromonas gingivalis, has emerged as a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD)",
"source_id": "42392383",
"status": "PASS",
"error": "",
"abstract_text": "ID: 42392383\nTitle: Gingipains as macromolecular mediators at the periodontal-brain interface: Mechanistic, diagnostic, and therapeutic evidence in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.\nAbstract: Chronic periodontitis, driven by Porphyromonas gingivalis, has emerged as a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) the two most prevalent and socioeconomically burdensome neurodegenerative disorders through systemic dissemination of its signature cysteine proteases, gingipains (RgpA, RgpB, Kgp). This narrative critical review is explicitly scoped to AD and PD, the only neurodegenerative conditions for which postmortem detection of gingipains in affected brain regions, mechanistic evidence from cellular and animal models, and clinical epidemiological data currently exist in sufficient depth to support an integrated synthesis. Robust meta-analyses confirm that periodontitis is associated with elevated AD/PD risk (OR/HR 1.2-3.5), while gingipains have been detected in a high proportion (>85-90%) of postmortem AD/PD brains, correlating with tau/\u03b1-synuclein pathology, neuroinflammation, and neuronal loss. Mechanistic studies in cellular and animal models demonstrate that gingipains can disrupt blood-brain barrier integrity via tight-junction cleavage, trigger NF-\u03baB/NLRP3-driven glial activation, catalyse amyloid-\u03b2/\u03b1-synuclein seeding, induce tau truncation/hyperphosphorylation, and precipitate mitochondrial oxidative damage, thereby generating self-amplifying neurotoxic cascades. Salivary gingipain activity offers a non-invasive, high-sensitivity biomarker candidate for early risk stratification that may outperform conventional fluid markers in prodromal cohorts. Therapeutically, small-molecule gingipain inhibitors have shown neuroprotective effects in preclinical models (e.g., atuzaginstat/COR388 failed primary endpoints in the Phase 2/3 GAIN trial but demonstrated subgroup benefits in P. gingivalis-positive participants; the next-generation inhibitor LHP588 is advancing in the Phase 2 SPRING trial). Emerging approaches including nanotechnology, CRISPR-based virulence gene disruption, and targeted delivery platforms aim to improve brain exposure and specificity. This review provides an integrated, isoform-resolved framework linking gingipain structure-function to neurodegeneration. While associative and mechanistic evidence is compelling, definitive causation in humans and disease-modifying efficacy require further validation through biomarker-guided clinical trials. Precision inhibition of gingipains represents a promising upstream strategy for addressing a potentially modifiable microbial contributor at the oral-brain interface."
},
{
"quote": "Growing evidence indicates that disruption of the microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis is a key factor in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), affecting neurodevelopment, neural circuit function, and behavior.",
"source_id": "42402632",
"status": "PASS",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42402632\nTitle: Microbiota-gut-brain axis in autism spectrum disorder: integrating brain structure, function, and transcriptomics.\nAbstract: Growing evidence indicates that disruption of the microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis is a key factor in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), affecting neurodevelopment, neural circuit function, and behavior. This review synthesizes multidisciplinary data to clarify mechanistic links between the MGB axis and ASD and to evaluate microbiota-targeted therapeutic strategies. We conducted a narrative synthesis of clinical and translational studies, including human cohort and case-control investigations, animal models, multi-omics analyses, immune profiling, multimodal brain assessments (structural/functional MRI and transcriptomics), and interventional trials. Emphasis was placed on evidence of microbiota-brain associations, intervention outcomes, and methodological limitations. Key findings reveal that individuals with ASD commonly exhibit gut microbiome dysbiosis and altered metabolomic signatures that can influence central nervous system function; three core bidirectional signaling routes link gut microbes to brain outcomes-microbial metabolite production (e.g., short-chain fatty acids, tryptophan metabolites), immune-mediated pathways, and neuroendocrine-vagal communication. Accumulating data associate ASD-related microbial profiles with changes in brain structure, functional connectivity, and transcriptomic patterns, supporting a mechanistic role for the MGB axis in ASD phenotypes. Microbiota-targeted interventions show promising effects on gastrointestinal symptoms, metabolic biomarkers, and selected behavioral measures in small studies, but results are heterogeneous and current evidence is insufficient for widespread clinical application. Integrating multimodal neuroimaging with multi-omics and machine learning provides a promising framework to identify reproducible microbial-brain biomarkers for early detection, clinical subtyping, and stratified treatment. Key challenges include methodological heterogeneity, limited causal inference, small and heterogeneous cohorts, and ethical/safety concerns for pediatric interventions. The MGB axis is a plausible pathogenic mechanism and therapeutic target in ASD. Translating mechanistic insights into precision clinical applications requires standardized, multicenter, longitudinal deep-phenotyping studies that combine multimodal imaging, comprehensive multi-omics, rigorous randomized trials, and careful ethical oversight."
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42404061\nTitle: Microbiome-Metabolome Crosstalk in HPV Pathogenesis: From Ecosystem Dynamics to Translational Biomarkers.\nAbstract: High-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) infection alters the cervicovaginal microenvironment, driving metabolic reprogramming that influences viral persistence and progression to cervical cancer. This review adopts a systems-level perspective to synthesize findings from recent metabolomic studies across urine, vaginal swabs, and cervicovaginal fluids, highlighting consistent trends from cervicovaginal health through hrHPV infection, persistence, cervical lesion development, and cancer. HPV infection is characterized by increased microbial amines and oxidative stress, whereas viral persistence and high-grade cervical lesions exhibit disrupted metabolism of amino acids, lipids, and nucleotides. Cervical cancer is associated with distinct metabolic signatures involving sphingolipids, ketone bodies, and intermediates of the tricarboxylic acid cycle. Collectively, metabolic profiles emerge as functional readouts of host-microbiome interactions, often showing stronger associations with clinical outcomes than microbial composition alone. Integrative multiomics approaches combining metabolomics with microbiome- and host-derived data are beginning to uncover coordinated biological pathways underlying HPV pathogenesis and may improve risk stratification and biomarker discovery. Despite methodological heterogeneity, converging evidence supports the potential of metabolic profiling for early detection of cervical neoplasia and stratification of hrHPV-positive women, although reproducibility across studies remains limited. Future longitudinal and integrative studies, supported by standardized analytical frameworks and computational modeling, are needed to clarify causal mechanisms and enable the development of clinically actionable biomarkers and targeted interventions."
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"quote": "L. reuteri may exert neuroprotective effects by modulating bile acid metabolism, particularly CDCA, and potentially involving the TGR5-GLP-1R axis.",
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"abstract_text": "ID: 42400749\nTitle: Limosilactobacillus reuteri Alleviates Parkinson's Disease by Regulating CDCA Secretion.\nAbstract: To explore potential therapeutic agents for Parkinson's disease (PD), we investigated the impact of Limosilactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri), a probiotic found to be significantly depleted in 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA)-induced PD rat model. Despite its known benefits, the specific effects and underlying mechanisms of L. reuteri in PD remain poorly understood. In this study, we demonstrated that supplementation with L. reuteri alleviated motor deficits and attenuated dopamine (DA) neuron damage in 6-OHDA-induced PD rats. 16\u00a0S rRNA sequencing and untargeted metabolomics revealed that L. reuteri modulated gut microbiota composition and partially restored Chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) levels, which were reduced in PD model rats. CDCA treatment also attenuated 6-OHDA-induced neurotoxicity in vivo. To elucidate the underlying mechanisms, a Transwell co-culture system consisting of enteroendocrine and neuronal cells was established. While CDCA did not exert a direct neuroprotective effect on neurons, it significantly stimulated glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) secretion. This effect was markedly suppressed by the TGR5 inhibitor (Triamterene). Importantly, the neuroprotective benefits of CDCA were abolished by the GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) antagonist Exendin (9-39), confirming the necessity of the TGR5-GLP-1-GLP-1R signaling cascade. Collectively, these findings suggest that L. reuteri may exert neuroprotective effects by modulating bile acid metabolism, particularly CDCA, and potentially involving the TGR5-GLP-1R axis. This study highlights a possible gut microbiota-bile acid-brain axis and provides a basis for microbiota-based therapeutic strategies in PD."
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"displayText": "Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\n\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n\"How does the gut-brain axis play a role in Alzheimer's Disease? Is there a potential link for gut-brain axis for other neurological disorders such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?\"\n\nThe gut-brain axis functions as a bidirectional communication system critical to both Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). In AD, dysbiosis promotes systemic inflammation, contributes to amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) deposition, and exacerbates neuroinflammation. In ALS, gut microbiome dysbiosis provides a unifying biological framework linking systemic metabolic and neuroinflammatory processes to motor neuron degeneration.\n\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\nNeurodegenerative conditions, specifically AD and ALS, are increasingly viewed as systems-level disorders where the gut microbiota serves as a primary modulator. Dysbiosis-induced intestinal barrier dysfunction leads to systemic inflammation and metabolic disturbances that signal to the central nervous system (CNS), contributing to pathogenic protein aggregation, microglial activation, and synaptic dysfunction.\n\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\nThe gut-brain axis is a complex, bidirectional pathway where microbial signaling profoundly influences CNS homeostasis. In Alzheimer's Disease, gastrointestinal dysbiosis triggers a \"gut-immune-metabolic\" vicious cycle. This is evidenced by the enrichment of pro-inflammatory taxa and the depletion of beneficial species like *Akkermansia*, which compromises intestinal integrity. This breakdown allows for the systemic dissemination of inflammatory mediators and potentially A\u03b2, which is now understood to possess antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties that become maladaptive during aging. Similarly, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is no longer considered solely a motor-neuron-centric disease. The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in ALS provides a framework that bridges peripheral metabolism, skeletal muscle pathology, and neuroinflammation. Through the production of neuroactive metabolites and the modulation of the enteric nervous system, the microbiota influences motor neuron health. Emerging therapies targeting this axis, including probiotics and microbial-derived metabolites, represent a shift toward restorative, system-oriented medicine in both AD and ALS.\n\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n* Amyloid-\u03b2 deposition may be a protective host-defense response that turns maladaptive due to chronic, systemic immune-metabolic stress.\n* The enteric nervous system, which expresses the amyloid precursor protein (APP), may serve as a primary site of amyloid deposition before it appears in the brain.\n* Gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles can deliver proteins and nucleic acids to host cells, precisely regulating metabolic and immune homeostasis.\n* The appendix has been identified as a critical priming site for inflammatory bowel diseases, with appendectomy showing inverse association with certain inflammatory conditions, suggesting its role as a microbial and immunological hub.\n* Metabolic profiling of cervicovaginal fluids and urine has identified sphingolipid signatures that function as robust readouts of host-microbiome interactions in HPV pathogenesis.\n* Dietary intake of specific fibers can promote Treg cell differentiation through the ETS1/RUNX1/Foxp3 axis, thereby modulating intestinal inflammation.\n* *Limosilactobacillus reuteri* exerts neuroprotective effects in Parkinson's models by modulating bile acid metabolism, specifically the TGR5-GLP-1R signaling cascade.\n* Intranasal administration of therapeutic agents effectively bypasses the blood-brain barrier to directly mitigate neuroinflammation.\n\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n1. ID: 42411493 - Application: AD as a multifactorial disorder. - \"amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event.\"\n2. ID: 42411482 - Application: ALS as a systemic disease. - \"The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.\"\n3. ID: 42411439 - Application: MCI/AD pathology. - \"gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation.\"\n4. ID: 42406299 - Application: Microplastics/GBA. - \"chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation.\"\n5. ID: 42398608 - Application: Polysaccharides in AD. - \"PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition\"\n6. ID: 42377735 - Application: Enteric nervous system/AD. - \"the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility.\"\n7. ID: 42374626 - Application: Microbiome-ENS-CNS. - \"Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment.\"\n8. ID: 42394275 - Application: Oral-gut-brain axis. - \"There is growing evidence of a complex oral-gut-brain axis linking mouth and gut microbiomes with the central nervous system.\"\n9. ID: 42409075 - Application: Microbiome/Thrombosis. - \"Gut microbiome has emerged as an important modulator of thrombotic disease through complex immunometabolic and interorgan pathways.\"\n10. ID: 42394830 - Application: Appendix in UC. - \"There is growing evidence that the appendix functions as a critical priming site for UC.\"\n11. ID: 42353109 - Application: Sepsis/Encephalopathy. - \"gut-brain axis (component 6) functioning as a bidirectional regulatory node that intersects and modulates all four stages.\"\n12. ID: 42350326 - Application: PPD/H2. - \"EL@HRG provided sustained hydrogen release and efficiently encapsulated viable bacteria.\"\n13. ID: 42399985 - Application: Microbial vesicles. - \"Gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles have emerged as crucial mediators in microbe-host communication\"\n14. ID: 42403915 - Application: MASH/2-HHA. - \"These findings identify intestinal neutral ceramidase as a key driver of MASH through a microbiota-2-HHA-AhR axis that impairs intestinal fucosylation and barrier function\"\n15. ID: 42397430 - Application: CD/Fiber. - \"MF alleviates colitis by reshaping the gut microbiota and suppressing SAM-dependent m6A methylation, resulting in ETS1 downregulation and the restoration of Treg homeostasis through the ETS1/RUNX1/Foxp3 axis.\"\n16. ID: 42402302 - Application: Polysaccharides. - \"Tryptophan metabolite-mediated regulation and the gut-brain axis remain largely associative or preclinical, with limited validation in controlled human studies.\"\n17. ID: 42392383 - Application: Periodontal-Brain. - \"Chronic periodontitis, driven by Porphyromonas gingivalis, has emerged as a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD)\"\n18. ID: 42402632 - Application: ASD. - \"Growing evidence indicates that disruption of the microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis is a key factor in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), affecting neurodevelopment, neural circuit function, and behavior.\"\n19. ID: 42404061 - Application: HPV/Metabolites. - \"Integrative multiomics approaches combining metabolomics with microbiome- and host-derived data are beginning to uncover coordinated biological pathways underlying HPV pathogenesis\"\n20. ID: 42400749 - Application: PD/L. reuteri. - \"L. reuteri may exert neuroprotective effects by modulating bile acid metabolism, particularly CDCA, and potentially involving the TGR5-GLP-1R axis.\"\n\n### [PROGRAMATICALLY MAPPED REFERENCES]\n[1]. ID: 42411482 - APA: Yang EJ (2026). Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as a Systemic Disease: Why Integrative and Microbiome-Focused Approaches Deserve Re-Evaluation.. Frontiers in bioscience (Landmark edition). ID: 42411482.\n[2]. ID: 42411439 - APA: Zhu J, Xie H, Ouyang Y, Zhu T, Liu Q et al. (2026). Exploring the Microbiome-Kynurenine Axis in Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Gut to Brain.. Journal of integrative neuroscience. ID: 42411439.\n[3]. ID: 42377735 - APA: Das K, Khatun R, Begum S, Bhattacharyya K, Datta M et al. (2026). The interplay between gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease: mechanistic insights from dysbiosis to disease modulation.. Metabolic brain disease. ID: 42377735.\n[4]. ID: 42411493 - APA: Stefano GB (2026). Beyond Amyloid: Evolutionary and Immune-Metabolic Perspectives on Alzheimer's Disease.. Frontiers in bioscience (Landmark edition). ID: 42411493.\n[7]. ID: 42374626 - APA: Walton EI, Sun J (2026). Microbiome and metabolites impact enteric and central nervous systems in ALS.. Gut microbes. ID: 42374626.\n[10]. ID: 42406299 - APA: Ghosh A, Karmakar V, Saha B, Lye A, Nandi U et al. (2026). Microplastic-Induced Disruption of Intestinal Barrier Integrity and Triggering Neuroinflammatory Responses Through Gut-Brain Axis Dysregulation Mediated by NF-\u03baB/PPAR-\u03b3/BDNF Signalling Pathways.. Molecular neurobiology. ID: 42406299.\n[11]. ID: 42398608 - APA: Chen L, Kang X, Deng W, Zhang Y, Zhao Y et al. (2026). Structural characterization of a branched \u03b1-glucan from Pseudostellaria heterophylla and its neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's disease via regulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis.. International journal of biological macromolecules. ID: 42398608.\n[31]. ID: 42394275 - APA: Hernandez-Kapila YL, Weisenberger DJ (2026). Of mice and men-The emerging oral-gut-brain axis of health and disease.. Periodontology 2000. ID: 42394275.\n[32]. ID: 42409075 - APA: Tsante K, Petrou E, Tsalas S, Tsantes AG, Lianou A et al. (2026). Gut Microbiome-Associated Thrombosis: Approaching Validation?. Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis. ID: 42409075.\n[33]. ID: 42394830 - APA: AbdelGhani O, Elhariri S, Bhatnagar P, Aung HH, Abdel Wahab M et al. (2026). Appendix in ulcerative colitis pathogenesis and therapy: An updated narrative review.. World journal of gastrointestinal pathophysiology. ID: 42394830.\n[34]. ID: 42353109 - APA: Tan H, Su W, Niu Z (2026). Research Advances in the Pathogenesis of Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy.. International journal of molecular sciences. ID: 42353109.\n[35]. ID: 42350326 - APA: Gao H, Liu J, Qu Q, Wang N, Yang X et al. (2026). A Mechanism-Guided Delivery System for Long-Acting Postpartum Depression Therapy via Hydrogen-Facilitated Gut Microbiota Reprogramming.. ACS applied materials & interfaces. ID: 42350326.\n[36]. ID: 42399985 - APA: Ma K, Zhang Q, Jin Z, Hao R, Sun X et al. (2026). Gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles: bridging microbial-host crosstalk in metabolic disorders.. Cell communication and signaling : CCS. ID: 42399985.\n[37]. ID: 42403915 - APA: Wang T, Chen L, Lei C, Song X, Tuohongerbieke A et al. (2026). Intestinal neutral ceramidase exacerbates MASH pathogenesis.. eGastroenterology. ID: 42403915.\n[38]. ID: 42397430 - APA: Liu Y, Jiang W, Wang J, Cheng S, Cheng C et al. (2026). A special multifiber dietary mixture ameliorates Crohn's-like colitis in an IL-10-/- mouse model by promoting treg differentiation through the ETS1/RUNX1/Foxp3 axis.. European journal of nutrition. ID: 42397430.\n[39]. ID: 42402302 - APA: An Y, You Q, Wang B, Shi Y, Han C et al. (2026). Polysaccharide-gut microbiota interactions in metabolic diseases: Structural selectivity, mediating mechanisms, and evidence deficiencies: A review.. International journal of biological macromolecules. ID: 42402302.\n[40]. ID: 42392383 - APA: Dhar I, Gupta S, Mishra R, Dadhich A (2026). Gingipains as macromolecular mediators at the periodontal-brain interface: Mechanistic, diagnostic, and therapeutic evidence in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.. International journal of biological macromolecules. ID: 42392383.\n[41]. ID: 42402632 - APA: Wang G, Liu W, Chen Y, Zhang S (2026). Microbiota-gut-brain axis in autism spectrum disorder: integrating brain structure, function, and transcriptomics.. Translational psychiatry. ID: 42402632.\n[42]. ID: 42404061 - APA: Molina MA, Dai W (2026). Microbiome-Metabolome Crosstalk in HPV Pathogenesis: From Ecosystem Dynamics to Translational Biomarkers.. Computational and structural biotechnology journal. ID: 42404061.\n[43]. ID: 42400749 - APA: Li D, Gong J, Sun Z, Wang G, Zhang F (2026). Limosilactobacillus reuteri Alleviates Parkinson's Disease by Regulating CDCA Secretion.. Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins. ID: 42400749.\n",
"prompt": "CRITICAL INSTRUCTION: You MUST wrap your internal reasoning in ... tags at the very beginning of your response.\n\n=======================================================\nCONTEXT LITERATURE (STATIC CACHE):\nID: 42412259\nTitle: Sex-specific gut microbiota and metabolite signatures in Parkinson's disease: implications for personalized therapeutics.\nAbstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by dopaminergic neuron loss and \u03b1-synuclein aggregation in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc). It is a multifactorial disorder with motor and non-motor manifestations and growing evidence suggests that gastrointestinal dysfunction may precede motor onset. Sex differences influence PD risk, onset and clinical features, with men exhibiting higher prevalence and earlier onset, driven by hormonal, genetic, and metabolic factors. The gut microbiota communicates bidirectionally with the central nervous system (CNS) via the gut-brain axis, modulating neural, immune and metabolic processes. Gut dysbiosis and altered microbial metabolites contribute to PD pathogenesis, with distinct sex-specific differences in the microbial composition and functional dynamics of gut microbiota. Despite growing evidence linking the gut-brain axis to PD, sex-specific regulation of microbiota-metabolite interactions remains poorly understood, representing a critical knowledge gap. Further most studies are male-biased, neglecting sex-specific variations in microbial profiles, hormone dynamics, metabolic responses and treatment outcomes. This review addresses current evidence on sex-specific interactions between gut microbiota, metabolites, microbial metabolites and PD mechanisms, highlighting their role in oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, glial dysfunction and genetic predisposition. It further emphasizes the need for sex-tailored, precision therapeutic strategies integrating hormonal, genetic and microbial determinants to improve clinical PD outcomes.\n\nID: 42411493\nTitle: Beyond Amyloid: Evolutionary and Immune-Metabolic Perspectives on Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is increasingly recognized as a multifactorial and systems-level disorder that extends beyond the classical amyloid cascade hypothesis. Rather than dismissing established concepts such as tau pathology, synaptic dysfunction, vascular compromise, mitochondrial abnormalities, and impaired proteostasis, emerging evidence suggests that these processes may interact dynamically with chronic immune activation, microbial signaling, and systemic metabolic stress. Recent studies examining the microbiome-gut-brain axis, chronic infection, innate immunity, and systemic immune-metabolic dysfunction have broadened the conceptual framework of AD pathogenesis. Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event. This perspective does not overturn the amyloid cascade model but instead reframes amyloid biology within a broader adaptive evolutionary context in which chronic or dysregulated activation becomes maladaptive during aging. The present opinion article integrates these converging concepts into a unified framework in which AD emerges from the prolonged interaction among immune responses, microbial exposures, metabolic disturbances, mitochondrial dysfunction, vascular injury, and age-associated failures in proteostatic resilience. This integrative interpretation seeks to humanize the disease process by viewing neurodegeneration not simply as isolated protein accumulation, but as the gradual exhaustion of ancient host-defense and energy-regulatory systems that were originally evolutionarily advantageous for survival.\n\nID: 42411482\nTitle: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as a Systemic Disease: Why Integrative and Microbiome-Focused Approaches Deserve Re-Evaluation.\nAbstract: Despite decades of intensive research, therapeutic advances in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remain limited. Increasing evidence suggests that ALS is a multisystem disorder involving motor neuron degeneration, immune dysregulation, skeletal muscle pathology, and gastrointestinal dysfunction, thereby challenging the adequacy of current therapeutic strategies. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches are widely used by patients with ALS. However, their efficacy remains controversial owing to limited clinical evidence and methodological limitations. The multicomponent herbal medicine and system-level characteristics of CAM conceptually align with the emerging view of ALS as a multisystemic disease. The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes. These findings suggest that the combination of CAM and conventional therapy may serve as a potential integrative approach to target gut-brain-muscle interactions and systemic disease pathways. This article highlights critical gaps in the existing evidence and proposes that microbiome-focused, biomarker-driven clinical trials are essential to thoroughly evaluate CAM-based interventions in ALS. Embracing a system-oriented therapeutic framework may help address the complexity of ALS beyond traditional neuron-centered approaches.\n\nID: 42411439\nTitle: Exploring the Microbiome-Kynurenine Axis in Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Gut to Brain.\nAbstract: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) represents a critical prodromal stage of Alzheimer's disease. This review synthesizes current evidence to present a coherent pathological cascade driving MCI progression: gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation. This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA). This metabolic imbalance promotes N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-mediated excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation, which collectively precipitate synaptic dysfunction and cognitive decline. We explicitly highlight this \"gut-immune-metabolic\" vicious cycle as the core framework of MCI pathology. Targeting this cycle through a dual strategy-restoring microbial diversity and pharmacologically inhibiting the IDO1/kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (KMO) enzymes-represents a promising therapeutic approach to delay the transition from MCI to dementia.\n\nID: 42411211\nTitle: Disruption of the Gut Microbiome and Mental Health Effects Connected to Environmental Pollutants via the Gut-Brain Axis.\nAbstract: Environmental pollutants, including heavy metals, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, persistent organic pollutants, microplastics, and particulate matter, are increasingly recognized as key modifiers of the gut microbiome. These exposures can induce dysbiosis, disrupting the microbiota-gut-brain axis and influencing neurodevelopment, neurotransmission, immune regulation, and behavior. Mechanistically, pollutant-induced alterations in microbial metabolites (e.g., short-chain fatty acids, indoles, and bile acids), intestinal permeability, neuroinflammation, vagal signaling, and activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis contribute to adverse neurobehavioral outcomes. Evidence from human cohort studies and animal models supports associations between pollutant exposure, microbial functional changes, and cognitive or mental health effects. This review synthesizes current mechanistic insights, highlighting advances in exposomic, microbial xenobiotic metabolism, and microbiome-targeted interventions to mitigate neurotoxicity. While these findings offer promising directions for risk assessment and therapeutic development, human evidence remains limited, and quantitative links between microbiome alterations and neurobehavioral outcomes require further investigation.\n\nID: 42410293\nTitle: Neuroinflammation in neurodegenerative diseases: pathogenic pathways and emerging pharmacotherapeutic targets in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.\nAbstract: Neuroinflammation is now widely recognized as a key contributor to the initiation and progression of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD). Chronic activation of brain-resident immune cells, including microglia and astrocytes, in response to misfolded protein aggregates such as amyloid-\u03b2 and tau in AD and \u03b1-synuclein in PD, promotes maladaptive immune signaling, sustained cytokine release, and disruption of the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This chronic brain inflammation leads to synaptic dysfunction, neuronal loss and ultimately clinical deterioration. These processes are accompanied by disease-specific factors, such as inflammation of the gut-brain axis in PD and genetic modulators including APOE4, TREM2, and LRRK2. Furthermore, the development of fluid biomarkers together with neuroimaging techniques has improved early detection and monitoring of neuroinflammation leading to personalized therapeutic approaches. Clinical trials targeting microglial phenotypes, cytokine signaling, inflammasome activity, and genetic risk factors are emerging therapeutic strategies. Model limitations and heterogeneity of patients present challenges, but insights into neuroimmune interactions could provide a path forward for disease-modifying strategies. The present review aims to summarize new knowledge about the protective and detrimental aspects of neuroinflammation in AD and PD, providing an analysis on these developing prospects for targeted interventions toward slowing or stopping neurodegeneration.\n\nID: 42406869\nTitle: Key targets and mechanisms by which gut microbiota-derived metabolites regulate Alzheimer's disease through the immune - inflammatory pathway: Based on network pharmacology and molecular docking.\nAbstract: This study integrated network pharmacology, bioinformatics, and molecular docking to explore potential immune-inflammatory pathways associated with the relationship between gut microbiota-derived metabolites and Alzheimer's disease (AD). A total of 260 gut microbiota - derived metabolites were initially retrieved, and 196 common targets were identified by intersecting predicted metabolite-associated targets with AD-related targets. Further screening identified 14 key overlapping targets, including IL6, NFKB1, IL1B, PTGS2, TLR4, and PPARG. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis identified IL6, NFKB1, IL1B, CXCL8, PPARG, FOS, and JUN as central hub genes. Functional enrichment analyses indicated that these targets were mainly involved in immune-inflammatory responses, response to lipopolysaccharide, oxidative stress-related processes, and regulation of apoptosis. KEGG pathway analysis further suggested that the overlapping targets were associated with several inflammation-related signaling pathways, including the NOD-like receptor, TNF, NF-\u03baB, and MAPK signaling pathways. In silico pharmacokinetic and toxicity evaluation showed that several representative metabolites exhibited heterogeneous but informative drug-likeness and pharmacokinetic/toxicity-related profiles relevant to gut-brain-axis hypothesis generation. Molecular docking was performed as an exploratory structural assessment and suggested that selected metabolites, including Enterodiol, Coumarin, and 3,9-dihydroxy-6H-benzo[c]chromen-6-one, showed top-ranked predicted docking poses in computationally identified surface-accessible pockets of representative hub proteins such as IL6 and NFKB1, with docking scores ranging from - 6.8 to - 8.1 kcal/mol. These docking scores were interpreted only as qualitative descriptors of predicted structural compatibility and were not used to infer quantitative biological activity, target inhibition, or therapeutic efficacy. Overall, this study prioritizes a potential multi-target immune-inflammatory network centered on IL6, NFKB1, and IL1B, providing a hypothesis-generating framework for understanding the possible role of gut microbiota-derived metabolites in AD-related neuroimmune regulation. Further experimental studies are required to validate the predicted metabolite-target associations and clarify their biological relevance.\n\nID: 42406299\nTitle: Microplastic-Induced Disruption of Intestinal Barrier Integrity and Triggering Neuroinflammatory Responses Through Gut-Brain Axis Dysregulation Mediated by NF-\u03baB/PPAR-\u03b3/BDNF Signalling Pathways.\nAbstract: Microplastics (MPs) are emerging environmental contaminants increasingly implicated in intestinal dysfunction and neuroinflammatory alterations through gut-brain axis (GBA) dysregulation. However, the mechanistic involvement of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) MPs in GBA-associated neurotoxicity remains insufficiently understood. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the impact of PE- and PP-MPs on intestinal barrier integrity, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and synaptic dysfunction. Following physicochemical characterization, experimental animals were orally exposed to PE- and PP-MPs (10 and 100\u00a0mg/kg BW) for 45 consecutive days. MP exposure significantly disrupted intestinal barrier integrity, reduced zonula occludens-1 expression, and altered short-chain fatty acid profiles, indicating impaired gut microbial metabolic activity. Concurrently, oxidative stress and inflammatory responses were evidenced by reduced antioxidant defence, increased lipid peroxidation, elevated inflammatory mediators, and altered neurochemical markers in small intestine and brain tissues. Behavioral abnormalities, increased amyloid precursor protein (APP) expression, tau-associated pathological alterations, and histopathological changes further indicated GBA impairment following MP exposure. Notably, PE-MPs produced comparatively greater toxicological effects than PP-MPs, particularly at higher dose. Overall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation.\n\nID: 42404763\nTitle: Diet, gut microbiota, and the gut-brain axis: mechanistic interactions and therapeutic implications in neuropsychiatric disorders.\nAbstract: The gut microbiota is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA). Diet is one of the major environmental factors shaping this axis, as it influences microbial composition, microbial production of neuroactive metabolites, and intestinal barrier integrity. Dysbiosis has been increasingly associated with neurological, psychiatric, and neurodevelopmental disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Experimental studies have identified several potential mechanisms linking gut microbiota to brain function, including immune modulation, vagus nerve signaling, microbial metabolite production, and blood-brain barrier regulation. However, translating these findings into clinical practice remains challenging because human studies are affected by genetic heterogeneity, dietary variation, medication use, lifestyle factors, and disease-specific confounders. In this review, we summarize current evidence on the interactions among diet, gut microbiota, and brain function, with particular emphasis on microbial metabolites, immune mediators, and barrier-related mechanisms. We also critically discuss microbiota-targeted interventions, including precision nutrition, probiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, highlighting both their therapeutic potential and their current limitations. A more cautious and mechanistically integrated understanding of the MGBA may support the development of personalized strategies for neuropsychiatric disease prevention and management.\n\nID: 42404571\nTitle: Gut-brain axis disruption, intestinal barrier damage, and systemic inflammation as predictors of POCD after cholecystectomy: a nested case-control study.\nAbstract: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common complication following cholecystectomy, and the full pathogenesis remains multifactorial. Accumulating evidence suggests that the gut-brain axis plays a critical role in the development of POCD, but the specific relationship linking intestinal barrier dysfunction, systemic inflammation, and cognitive impairment has not been quantitatively characterized in cholecystectomy patients. This prospective nested case-control study enrolled 361 consecutive patients scheduled for elective cholecystectomy. Patients with POCD were identified using the Reliable Change Index (RCI). 24 POCD patients were matched 1:2 with 48 non-POCD controls. Serum levels of lipopolysaccharide-binding protein (LBP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), TNF-\u03b1, and neuronal injury markers were detected. 24 (6.7%) developed POCD. Baseline characteristics were well balanced. POCD patients exhibited dysregulated gut-brain axis biomarkers and a more pronounced, sustained postoperative inflammatory response. Multivariate regression analysis identified postoperative LBP (per 1 \u03bcg/mL increase; aOR = 1.08, 95%CI = 1.03-1.13, p = 0.001), peak postoperative IL-6 (per 1 pg/mL increase; aOR = 1.02, 95%CI = 1.01-1.03, p < 0.001), and peak postoperative TNF-\u03b1 as independent risk factors for POCD. Higher preoperative MMSE score was a protective factor (aOR = 0.85, 95%CI = 0.73-0.99, p = 0.038). A greater decline in \u0394MMSE was associated with an increased POCD risk. This study confirms a stable and independent association between intestinal leakage, systemic inflammation, and POCD following cholecystectomy. LBP and IL-6 are key biomarkers in this pathway, with high predictive value for POCD risk. The gut-brain axis drives postoperative neuroinflammation, thus supporting targeted strategies for the prevention and treatment of POCD.\n\nID: 42401319\nTitle: Irisin and anxiety-like behaviors: Mechanistic integration of peripheral-central crosstalk, neuroinflammation and neural plasticity.\nAbstract: Anxiety-related disorders are highly prevalent and persistently difficult to treat, largely due to insufficient understanding of peripheral-central regulatory mechanisms governing emotional behaviors. Irisin, an exercise-dependent myokine, serves as a critical peripheral-to-central signaling mediator modulating brain function and anxiety-like behavioral phenotypes. This review systematically integrates current preclinical evidence illustrating how irisin regulates anxiety through multi-level neural mechanisms. Irisin suppresses microglial NF-\u03baB/STAT3-mediated neuroinflammation, enhances prefrontal-hippocampal synaptic plasticity via BDNF upregulation and AMPK/mTOR-related autophagy, and improves gut-brain axis homeostasis by stabilizing intestinal barrier integrity and reshaping microbial composition. Crucially, we propose a context-dependent therapeutic window model to reconcile contradictory pro-anxiogenic and anxiolytic findings across stress severity and pathological stages, resolving existing controversies in this field. We further summarize key unresolved limitations, including ambiguous central receptor identity, peripheral-central dissociation and sex-dependent heterogeneity. This work provides an integrated mechanistic framework linking muscular metabolic signals to affective circuit regulation, offering novel translational perspectives for anxiety behavioral modulation and targeted therapeutic development.\n\nID: 42398608\nTitle: Structural characterization of a branched \u03b1-glucan from Pseudostellaria heterophylla and its neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's disease via regulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with limited therapeutic options. Emerging evidence highlights the gut-brain axis as a promising target, and natural polysaccharides offer multi-target advantages. Here, we isolated and structurally characterized PF30-3, a homogeneous branched \u03b1-D-glucan (69.91\u00a0kDa) from Pseudostellaria heterophylla, featuring a (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl backbone with (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04,6)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl branching points. In LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages, 200\u00a0\u03bcg/mL PF30-3 significantly inhibited nitric oxide release, restored cell viability, and rebalanced inflammatory cytokines. The in vivo efficacy was first validated in an A\u03b2\u2081\u208b\u2084\u2082-induced zebrafish AD-like model, where 20\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 effectively rescued spatial memory and learning impairments. These findings were further translated to 5\u00a0\u00d7\u00a0FAD mice, in which oral administration of 50\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 for 24 consecutive days significantly improved the recognition and spatial memory without observable acute toxicity. Mechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays. Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition, characterized by a decreased Firmicutes/Bacteroidota ratio and enrichment of beneficial genera such as Muribaculum, Bacteroides, and Prevotellaceae_UCG-001. Correlation analyses linked these microbial shifts to improved cognitive outcomes and reduced neuroinflammation. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that PF30-3 exerts neuroprotective effects through modulation of the microbiota-gut-brain axis, highlighting it as a promising natural polysaccharide-based candidate for AD therapy.\n\nID: 42395216\nTitle: Human Exposure to Micro- and Nanoplastics and Their Potential Neurological Implications: A Systematic Review of Emerging Evidence.\nAbstract: The growing prevalence of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in the environment elicits concerns about their possible impact on human neurological health. Although studies on animals have suggested neurotoxic effects, evidence from humans is still scarce. This systematic review gathers existing human data to assess the presence, types, detection techniques, and neurological consequences of MNPs in different biological matrices. A comprehensive review was performed on peer-reviewed research concentrating on human studies that report the detection of MNPs in biological tissues and fluids. Four qualifying studies were identified: one clinical observational study, two cadaveric analyses, and one quasi-experimental trial. The data collected encompassed demographics, detection methods, types and concentrations of polymers, biological matrices examined, and neurological biomarkers. MNPs were observed in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), faeces, urine, olfactory bulbs (OBs), and in brain, liver, and kidney tissues from postmortem cases. The polymers that were reported most frequently were polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). The detection methods included micro-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (\u00b5FTIR), pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS), laser direct infrared imaging (LDIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Although the available evidence is limited, emerging findings indicate the possible accumulation of MNPs in the human central nervous system (CNS), particularly in individuals with dementia or compromised blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity. Relationships were noted between MNP exposure and disruptions in the BBB, inflammatory markers, and alterations in the gut-brain axis. This review consolidates the findings and emphasizes the need for further exploration of human exposure to MNPs and their possible accumulation in neural tissues. Although there is variability in methodologies used in the reviewed articles, PE and PP stand out as the primary polymers of concern. While a direct causal relationship cannot yet be confirmed, the results highlight the necessity for improved detection methods, larger sample sizes, and long-term studies to better understand the impact of MNPs on neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration.\n\nID: 42394275\nTitle: Of mice and men-The emerging oral-gut-brain axis of health and disease.\nAbstract: Oral health's inextricable links to systemic health are highlighted by the emerging oral-gut-brain axis and other well-known axes. There is growing evidence of a complex oral-gut-brain axis linking mouth and gut microbiomes with the central nervous system. Axis disruptions, characterized as oral and gut dysbiosis or microbial imbalances, can trigger oral and systemic inflammation and neuroinflammation, contributing to diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. We summarize the oral-gut-brain axis mechanistic pathways, key evidence from human clinical and animal studies, and how the oral microbiome modulates human health and disease. Periodontal disease (PD) is associated with increased oral pathogen presence in diseased tissues throughout the human body. Preclinical models recapitulate these findings. Experimental periodontal infection induces dysbiosis that is linked to activation of inflammatory pathways that promote diseased phenotypes. Novel therapeutic approaches, including the probiotic fbacteriocin nisin, are increasingly recognized for targeted microbiome therapy at multiple inflection points across the axis. Nisin restores microbial balance, reduces inflammation, inhibits end-organ pathology, prevents periodontal bone loss, and reduces brain amyloid/tau accumulation and cytokine expression. These findings highlight the complexity of the oral-gut-brain axis and the ability to modulate the axis using bacteriocin-based approaches. Future probiotic or antimicrobial strategies aimed at ameliorating neuroinflammatory and metabolic diseases via microbiome-targeted therapy hold clinical promise.\n\nID: 42391630\nTitle: Helicobacter pylori infection and neurological disorders: association, mechanisms, and clinical implications.\nAbstract: Helicobacter pylori infects nearly half of the global population and has traditionally been viewed as a pathogen restricted to the gastric mucosa. Growing evidence, however, suggests that chronic infection may exert systemic effects extending to the central nervous system. This review critically examines the potential neurological implications of H.\u00a0pylori infection within the emerging framework of the gut-brain axis. We performed a narrative, hypothesis-generating review of human observational and interventional studies complemented by mechanistic experimental research. The literature was evaluated with particular attention to study design, heterogeneity, and potential confounding in reported associations between H.\u00a0pylori infection and neurological disorders. Across multiple studies, H.\u00a0pylori infection has been linked to a modestly increased prevalence of Parkinson's disease and dementia, although findings remain heterogeneous. In Parkinson's disease, infection may exacerbate motor fluctuations and reduce levodopa bioavailability, with partial clinical improvement reported following eradication in selected patients. Experimental studies further demonstrate that bacterial outer membrane vesicles can access the brain and promote neuroinflammatory and amyloidogenic processes, supporting biological plausibility. By contrast, several epidemiological studies report an inverse association with multiple sclerosis, suggesting potential immunomodulatory effects. Evidence relating H.\u00a0pylori to migraine and mood disorders remains inconsistent. Current data do not support H.\u00a0pylori as a primary cause of neurological disease. Instead, the infection may act as a context-dependent modifier within the complex inflammatory and immunometabolic networks of the gut-brain axis. Clarifying this relationship will require prospective studies integrating microbial strain profiling, biomarker-defined neurological phenotypes, and adequately powered interventional trials.\n\nID: 42389750\nTitle: Shao-Ma-Zhi-Jing granules alleviate Tourette Syndrome by modulating the cAMP/PI3K/AKT/NF-\u03baB signaling pathway, T cell differentiation, microglia, and gut microbiota.\nAbstract: Shao-Ma-Zhi-Jing Granules (SMZJ) is clinically used for Tourette syndrome (TS). This study aimed to investigate the regulatory effects of SMZJ on the immune system and gut microbiota of the 3,3'-iminodipropionitrile (IDPN)-induced TS rat model. Immune-related indicators were detected by flow cytometry, western blotting, ELISA and qRT-PCR. Gut microbiota composition was analyzed via 16S rDNA sequencing, and Spearman analysis was performed to assess the correlation between gut microbiota and immune function. SMZJ suppressed IDPN-induced stereotypical behaviors. Furthermore, SMZJ regulated the mRNA and protein levels of T helper 1 (Th1), Th2, Th17, and T\u00a0regulatory (Treg) cell-related transcription factors and modulated Th1 and Th2 cytokines in the TS rat model. SMZJ downregulated the inflammatory pathway in the brain striatum, the TNF-\u03b1 and IL-6 (inflammatory cytokines) levels, and the striatal iNOS levels in the TS rat model. The diversity and structure of the gut microbiota were remodeled using the SMZJ-treated TS rat model. SMZJ modulated the correlation between immune parameters and gut microbiota. SMZJ alleviated peripheral and neuroinflammation in TS rats via promoting T cell differentiation and downregulating TNF-\u03b1 and IL-6 levels, which may be related to changes in the cAMP/PI3K/Akt/NF-\u03baB signaling pathway. SMZJ downregulated the activation of striatal M1 microglia in the TS model. SMZJ may potentially modulated gut microbiota structure and metabolism, relieves peripheral and neuroinflammation, and ameliorates intestinal mucosal barrier injury.\n\nID: 42389671\nTitle: Leveraging artificial intelligence for analysis of the gut microbiome for dementia diagnosis: a scoping review and discussion.\nAbstract: Dementia, a multifactorial disease with progressive cognitive decline, has been linked to imbalances in the gut-brain axis. Emerging artificial intelligence tools have augmented the identification of several gastrointestinal biomarkers for differential dementia detection and severity, but current literature lacks a comprehensive review. This study aims to better quantify the applications of AI in the exploration of the gut microbiome for diagnosis of specific subtypes of dementia. Primary articles (n\u202f=\u202f896) from any point in time through July 2025 were identified from PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and ScienceDirect. Title and abstract screenings filtered articles from 896 to 28 for critical appraisal and review for key bacteria, fungi, and metabolites. Methods adhered to the PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. Several studies utilized predictive models including random forests and neural networks to demonstrate alterations in the gut microbiota of Alzheimer's disease, an increasingly prevalent dementia subtype. These individuals have notably reduced levels of butyrate-producing bacteria, such as Butyrivibrio, Eubacterium, and Faecalibacterium, which contribute to anti-inflammation and gut-barrier maintenance. Increased levels of Odoribacter splanchnicus and Klebsiella pneumoniae, as well as bacteria from generas Bacteroides and Prevotella, which help generate short-chain fatty acids, have been implicated in neuroinflammation; Roseburia inulinivorans negatively correlates with functional ability. Interestingly, superagers also display unique microbiome profiles that seemingly have protective effects linked to superior cognitive resilience. Distinct gut microbial compositions are associated with dementia. Furthermore, elucidating gut-brain interactions and their neurodegenerative implications can identify targets for earlier, synergistic diagnostics. https://osf.io/yw2dc/overview.\n\nID: 42389262\nTitle: 2-Pentadecyl-2-oxazoline alleviates anxiety-like behaviour and modulates the microbiota-gut-brain axis in obese mice.\nAbstract: A bidirectional relationship between obesity and anxiety disorders has been increasingly associated with neuroinflammation and dysregulation of the gut-brain axis. Here, we investigated the pharmacological effects of the N-palmitoylethanolamine oxazoline derivative 2-pentadecyl-2-oxazoline (C15OXA) in a mouse model of high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity, with particular attention to its central and peripheral mechanisms of action. Male C57Bl/6J mice were fed an HFD for 12 weeks and subsequently treated with C15OXA (30\u00a0mg\u00b7kg-1, p. o.) for 7 weeks. Behavioural, molecular, and microbiota analyses were performed to evaluate the effects of the compound. C15OXA significantly reduced anxiety-like behaviour in obese mice without affecting body weight, fat mass, or glucose tolerance. At the central level, C15OXA attenuated hippocampal neuroinflammation, as shown by reduced expression of COX-2, TLR4, NLRP3 and IL-1\u03b2. In parallel, C15OXA restored tight junction gene expression associated with blood-brain barrier integrity, and modulated unfolded protein response signalling. In addition, C15OXA enhanced markers of neurogenesis and synaptic plasticity. At the peripheral level, C15OXA treatment reduced colonic inflammation and improved gut barrier integrity. These effects were associated with a targeted reshaping of gut microbiota composition. In particular, C15OXA promoted the enrichment of butyrate- and menaquinone-producing bacteria, as taxa linked to beneficial metabolic functions. Overall, these findings suggest that C15OXA exerts anxiolytic-like effects associated with coordinated central and peripheral pathways involving the modulation of neuroinflammatory pathways, barrier integrity, and gut-brain axis signalling. This study provides novel pharmacological insight into the therapeutic potential of C15OXA for the treatment of obesity-associated neuropsychiatric disorders.\n\nID: 42383392\nTitle: Role of Toll-like receptors and oral-gut-brain axis in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders.\nAbstract: The oral-gut-brain axis is a path connecting the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system (CNS). The gut microbiota influences the immune system, metabolism, and nerve cells through the production of neurotransmitters and microbial metabolites that can cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). The interplay between neuroinflammation and altered oral and gut microbiota is a bidirectional complex path modulated by inflammatory mediators. Recent studies suggest a potential role for Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathways in the induction of neuroinflammation via the oral-gut-brain axis. As neuroinflammation is one of the key elements in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders, this review was conducted to reflect on the pathophysiological pathways and clinical evidence on the role of TLR and inflammasome signaling pathways via oral-gut-brain axis in neurodegenerative diseases such as cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and psychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, and Autism spectrum disorders. Because the contributing factors have not been fully understood yet, further studies could help provide novel therapeutic opportunities.\n\nID: 42383248\nTitle: The gut-brain axis: mechanisms linking intestinal dysbiosis with stroke.\nAbstract: Gut microbiota has emerged as a key regulator of immune, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes, exerting significant influence on central nervous system (CNS) function via the gut-brain axis. Growing evidence suggests that gut dysbiosis not only precedes and worsens stroke severity but is also induced by stroke itself, establishing a bidirectional and self-reinforcing pathological loop. Microbiota-derived metabolites, including short-chain fatty acids and tryptophan derivatives, modulate the activation states of microglial and border-associated macrophage (BAMs), thereby shaping neuroinflammatory responses and tissue repair mechanisms. Although microglia have been extensively studied in this context, the role of BAMs-particularly perivascular-macrophages remains comparatively underexplored, despite their critical involvement in maintaining blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity and immune surveillance. In addition, dietary patterns strongly influence microbiota composition and, consequently, immune responses within the CNS. Collectively, these findings position gut microbiota as a dynamic regulator of brain-resident immune cells in stroke and highlight diet- and microbiota-targeted interventions as promising therapeutic strategies.\n\nID: 42379412\nTitle: Intranasal stromal cell-derived factor-1\u03b1 mitigates parkinsonian deficits via dual modulation of neuroinflammation and gut microbiota in MPTP-induced models.\nAbstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by dopaminergic neuronal loss and neuroinflammation, with emerging evidence implicating gut-brain axis dysregulation in its pathogenesis. Stromal cell-derived factor-1\u03b1 (SDF-1\u03b1), a chemokine with neuroprotective properties, remains underexplored as a therapeutic agent for PD. This study investigates the efficacy of intranasal SDF-1\u03b1 administration in mitigating motor deficits, gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction, and neuroinflammation, and its concurrent effects on the gut microbiota in an MPTP-induced PD mouse model. Male C57BL/6J mice were divided into vehicle, MPTP, and MPTP\u00a0+\u00a0SDF-1\u03b1 groups. Behavioral assessments, including the rotarod test and grip strength test, demonstrated that SDF-1\u03b1 significantly attenuated MPTP-induced motor impairments, including bradykinesia and coordination deficits. Immunofluorescence analysis revealed that SDF-1\u03b1 restored tyrosine hydroxylase-positive (TH+) neurons in the substantia nigra (SN), indicating robust dopaminergic neuroprotection. Furthermore, SDF-1\u03b1 ameliorated GI dysfunction by reducing intestinal permeability, as measured by FITC-dextran assay, and improving gut motility, as assessed by Evans blue transit test. Mechanistically, SDF-1\u03b1 suppressed nigrostriatal inflammation by reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-\u03b1) while elevating anti-inflammatory markers (IL-4, IL-10). Activation of astrocytes (GFAP+) in MPTP-treated mice was reduced to near-control levels following SDF-1\u03b1 administration. Gut microbiota analysis via 16S rRNA sequencing revealed that SDF-1\u03b1 restored both \u03b1- and \u03b2-diversity, counteracting MPTP-induced dysbiosis. Notably, SDF-1\u03b1 reversed the depletion of Akkermansia, a keystone genus associated with mucosal integrity and barrier function. These findings demonstrate that intranasal SDF-1\u03b1 concurrently attenuates motor and gastrointestinal deficits, nigrostriatal neuroinflammation, intestinal barrier disruption, and gut microbiota dysbiosis in the MPTP mouse model. Our study highlights the microbiota-gut-brain axis as a critical therapeutic target in PD and proposes intranasal SDF-1\u03b1 delivery as a novel, non-invasive strategy warranting further mechanistic investigation.\n\nID: 42377735\nTitle: The interplay between gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease: mechanistic insights from dysbiosis to disease modulation.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic, progressive, neurodegenerative condition marked by memory loss and cognitive decline. It is characterized by neuropathological features such as amyloid plaque accumulation, neurofibrillary tangles of tau protein, and inflammatory changes in the brain. Recent research emphasizes how gut microbes influence the onset and progression of AD primarily through the gut-brain connection, a bidirectional communication system. The human gastrointestinal tract (GI) contains trillions of bacteria, primarily Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria, which play vital roles in digestion, metabolic regulation, and immune modulation. However, factors such as diet, lifestyle, and environmental exposure can disrupt microbial balance, weaken intestinal barrier function, and initiate systemic inflammation. Such dysbiosis has been linked to defective regulation of the amyloid precursor protein (APP), leading to increased deposition of amyloidogenic peptides (A\u03b2). Moreover, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility. The gut microbiota also produces key bioactive compounds, including neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, acetylcholine, histamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which influence the central nervous system (CNS) through neural, immune, and endocrine pathways. An imbalance in these neuroactive molecules may disrupt synaptic signaling and contribute to Alzheimer's-related cognitive dysfunction. Therefore, improving our understanding of gut-brain communication may advance knowledge of AD development and support the creation of new therapies. This review highlights the strong association between intestinal microbes and Alzheimer's pathogenesis, emphasizing microbiota modulation through probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, synbiotics, and antibiotics as potential therapeutic approaches, supported by emerging clinical trial evidence.\n\nID: 42374626\nTitle: Microbiome and metabolites impact enteric and central nervous systems in ALS.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been linked to gastrointestinal symptoms and alterations in the gut microbiota. The enteric nervous system (ENS) coordinates intestinal function and sits at the host-microbe interface. The mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined. In this narrative review, we first present evidence from ALS patient cohorts and preclinical models alongside mechanistic studies of infection, dysbiosis, and related neurodegenerative diseases to discuss how the microbiota and its metabolites may affect the ENS and CNS in ALS. Next, we propose a plausible mechanism of ALS pathogenesis through the gut-microbiome-brain axis. We further offer a summary of clinical trials that have studied the impacts of the microbiota on human ALS. Finally, we discuss future directions for studies of microbiota-ENS-CNS interactions in ALS. Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment.\n\nID: 42374255\nTitle: Differences in gut microbiota composition between ischemic stroke patients and healthy individuals.\nAbstract: Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide. Emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiota, acting through the gut-brain axis, may play a critical role in stroke pathophysiology. Dysbiosis, an imbalance of gut microbiota, has been associated with neuroinflammation and poor stroke outcomes. This study aimed to compare gut microbiota composition in ischemic stroke patients versus healthy controls to explore potential microbial changes linked to stroke. A case-control study was conducted on 30 ischemic stroke patients and 30 healthy age- and gender-matched controls. Fecal samples were analyzed using real-time PCR to assess the relative abundance of four key gut bacterial phyla (Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria). Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS, and results were considered significant at p\u2009<\u20090.05. Ischemic stroke patients exhibited significant alterations in gut microbiota composition compared to controls. Firmicutes levels were significantly decreased (p\u2009=\u20090.04), while Proteobacteria levels were significantly elevated (p\u2009=\u20090.003). Although reductions in Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria were observed, these differences were not statistically significant. The Firmicutes-to-Bacteroidetes (F/B) ratio was increased in ischemic stroke patients, indicating dysbiosis associated with stroke. The study identified gut microbiota dysbiosis in ischemic stroke patients, suggesting its potential role in stroke pathophysiology. Reduced Firmicutes and increased Proteobacteria may contribute to inflammation and oxidative stress, potentially worsening stroke outcomes. These findings highlight the potential for gut microbiota modulation as a therapeutic strategy to improve stroke management and recovery.\n\nID: 42374181\nTitle: Targeting the crosstalk between Alzheimer's disease and gastrointestinal cancers.\nAbstract: Epidemiological studies have revealed an inverse association between Alzheimer's disease and cancer. Here, we discuss the mechanisms involved in the relationship between Alzheimer's disease and gastrointestinal cancers, particularly pancreatic and gastric-colorectal cancers. The gut\u2012brain axis and pancreas\u2012brain axis connect the central nervous system with peripheral organs and form immune\u2012metabolic networks. We focus on bidirectional tumor-brain communication, involving cell-death pathways, apoptosis, metabolic dysregulation, microbiota, metabolic dysregulation, neuroinflammation, immune system and sensory-sympathetic circuits, and neural remodeling. Furthermore, we discuss potential integrated, multitarget therapeutic strategies, including metabolic regulation, microbiome interventions, and immune modulation. Prospective longitudinal cohorts incorporating prediagnostic exposures and molecular pathology are needed to establish temporality.\n\nID: 42367784\nTitle: The gut microbiota-immune-brain axis in post-traumatic stress disorder: mechanistic integration and translational prospects.\nAbstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental disorder triggered by severe traumatic events. Its pathophysiology involves not only abnormalities in fear memory circuits and neuroendocrine imbalances but also immune dysregulation and alterations in gut homeostasis. In recent years, the gut microbiota, as a crucial regulatory factor connecting the periphery and the central nervous system, has garnered widespread attention for its potential role in the development and progression of PTSD, offering a new integrative perspective for understanding this disorder. This article focuses on the \"gut microbiota-immune-brain axis\" framework, reviewing evidence related to changes in the composition and function of the gut microbiota in PTSD. It summarizes how these changes may influence neuroplasticity abnormalities and PTSD-related behavioral phenotypes through mechanisms involving microbial metabolite production, modulation of intestinal barrier integrity, immuno-inflammatory responses, regulation of neuroendocrine homeostasis, and blood-brain barrier dysfunction. However, these mechanistic pathways remain incompletely validated in human studies. Existing research suggests that this axis holds significant value in explaining the multisystem pathological features of PTSD. Nevertheless, challenges persist, including ambiguous causal relationships in microbiota-host interactions, limited direct clinical evidence, and insufficient translational research. Current evidence primarily stems from observational studies, preclinical models, and preliminary intervention studies. The explanatory power varies across these evidence levels: population studies primarily establish correlations, animal models facilitate mechanistic validation, metagenomic and metabolic analyses yield functional insights, while clinical intervention data remain exploratory. This article aims to elucidate the key molecular and systemic mechanisms underlying this axis in PTSD and to evaluate the potential translational value and practical limitations of microbial intervention and immune modulation strategies.\n\nID: 42367298\nTitle: Microbiota-miR-101 interactions in obesity-associated colorectal cancer: from barrier dysfunction to precision therapeutic strategies.\nAbstract: Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality worldwide, with obesity recognized as a major modifiable risk factor. Obesity-associated CRC is characterized by systemic low-grade inflammation, altered lipid metabolism, and gut microbial dysbiosis, all of which converge to create a pro-inflammatory niche. Emerging evidence implicates murine miR-101a/b, an ortholog of the human miR-101 family, as a key molecular mediator linking metabolic dysfunction, promoting inflammation, endotoxemia, and affecting epithelial homeostasis. Traditionally, the miR-101 family is considered a tumor suppressor by repressing oncogenes such as EZH2, MCL-1, and COX-2; miR-101a appears to exhibit a paradoxical microenvironment-modulating role in obese colon. Recent studies demonstrate that elevated dietary and microbiota-derived ethanolamine induces miR-101a overexpression in colonic epithelial cells. Mechanistically, miR-101a directly destabilizes the mRNA encoding the tight junction protein (ZO-1; TJP1), thereby impairing epithelial barrier integrity, increasing intestinal permeability, and promoting chronic inflammation. The chronic inflammation promotes epithelial proliferation, generates mutagenic reactive oxygen species, and activates pro-survival pathways such as STAT3 and AKT, collectively contributing to a tumor-permissive microenvironment that may support adenoma initiation and progression. The resulting chronic inflammatory milieu promotes epithelial stress, proliferative signaling, and accumulation of DNA damage, contributing to conditions that favor colorectal carcinogenesis. Importantly, this ethanolamine-miR-101a axis represents a novel mechanistic link between diet, microbiota, and cancer biology. Translationally, miR-101a holds promise as a biomarker of early barrier dysfunction and CRC risk, as detectable in tissue, serum, or fecal samples. Furthermore, microbiome-targeted interventions, dietary modifications, or direct inhibition of miR-101a may offer innovative therapeutic strategies. Collectively, these findings support the development of precision microbiome-miRNA-based approaches and highlight the importance of context-dependent miRNA regulation in obesity-associated CRC.\n\nID: 42358143\nTitle: [Gut-brain axis and Parkinson's disease: research progress on the gut-brain interaction].\nAbstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor dysfunction. The main pathological manifestations are abnormal accumulation of \u03b1-synuclein (\u03b1-Syn) in substantia nigra neurons and loss of dopaminergic neurons (DAn). Gastrointestinal (GI) symptom is one of the common non-motor symptoms in PD. It is known that the brain and gut communicate via the parasympathetic nerves and the enteric nervous system (ENS), forming a bidirectional pathway called the gut-brain axis. Dysbiosis of the gut microbiota may be a key driver in the origin and pathological progression of PD, playing an important role in the spread of pathological \u03b1-Syn to the central nervous system (CNS) and thereby promoting the progression of PD. This article reviews the mechanism of gut microbiota dysbiosis in the pathogenesis and progression of PD, including its effects on intestinal barrier integrity, neuroinflammation, and pathological \u03b1-Syn transmission, and discusses the diagnosis and therapeutic strategies targeting the gut-brain axis, including microbiota transplantation, vagus nerve stimulation, Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) antagonists, exercise training, etc., providing new insights for the diagnosis and treatment of PD.\n\nID: 42356438\nTitle: Zhi-Zi-Chi Decoction Alleviates Depressive-like Behaviors by Regulating Gut Microbiota and Targeting the AMPK/PI3K-TOR Pathway via Its Metabolite Protocatechuic Acid.\nAbstract: Background: Neuroinflammation and gut-brain axis (GBX) dysregulation are key pathological drivers of stress-related neuropsychiatric disorders. Zhi-Zi-Chi Decoction (ZZCD), a classic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formula, has been clinically used to alleviate mental disturbances via the TCM principle of \"clearing heat and relieving restlessness.\" Still, its modern neuroprotective mechanisms, especially its links to gut microbiota and central signaling pathways, remain incompletely elucidated. Purpose: This study aimed to systematically investigate the therapeutic effects of ZZCD on chronic restraint stress (CRS)-induced neurodysfunction in mice and clarify its mechanisms from the perspectives of TCM theory, material basis, gut microbiota-metabolite axis, and central signaling pathways. Method: CRS mice were treated with ZZCD or protocatechuic acid. Behavioral tests evaluated depression- and anxiety-like behaviors. UHPLC-Q-TOF/MS identified ZZCD's chemical constituents; 16S rRNA sequencing and untargeted metabolomics analyzed gut microbiota and metabolite changes. Western blot, immunofluorescence, and proteomics examined neuroinflammation, microglial polarization, and signaling pathway activity (PI3K/Akt/mTOR, AMPK). Results: ZZCD reversed CRS-induced depression- and anxiety-like behaviors and suppressed neuroinflammation. Mechanistically, UHPLC-Q-TOF/MS identified 424 ZZCD constituents, with prenol lipids, organooxygen compounds, and flavonoids as the most abundant. ZZCD reversed CRS-induced imbalance in gut microbiota, reducing pro-inflammatory Prevotella and enriching beneficial Lactobacillus, and mediated the enrichment of the prebiotic metabolite PCA in colonic and serum samples, which crossed the blood-brain barrier (BBB) to exert neuroprotection. Additionally, ZZCD and PCA normalized the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway and activated AMPK, promoting M2 microglial polarization and restoring synaptic plasticity. Conclusions: ZZCD exerts antidepressant effects by a gut-microbiota-dependent modulation of PCA-PI3K/Akt/mTOR and AMPK dual axes that converts microglia from M1 to M2, providing ethnopharmacological evidence and a mechanistic rationale for its clinical application in major depressive disorder.\n\nID: 42356271\nTitle: The Multiple Functions of Amyloid Beta in the Gut Epithelium and the Role of the Microbiota: A Study in the APP/PS1 Animal Model Subjected to Chronic Synbiotic Treatment.\nAbstract: Background:/ Over the past decade, increasing evidence has shifted attention from the brain to the gut microbiota (MB) as a source and site of systemic dissemination of amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2), an APP derivative responsible for plaque formation in the brains of Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients. Furthermore, AD patients and APP/PS1 mice, a transgenic model of AD, exhibit dysbiosis. Objectives: Using APP/PS1 mice treated from 2 to 8 months of age, we studied ileal and colonic epithelial integrity, intestinal barrier (IB) integrity assessed through tight junction (TJ) protein expression, local immune system, the presence/increase in A\u03b2 expression in enterocytes, and the protective effects of synbiotic treatment. Methods: The tissue was stained with Periodic Acid-Schiff and Alcian Blue to evaluate epithelial morphology and mucus production, and immunohistochemistry was performed to assess TJs, immune markers, and A\u03b2 expression. Results: Our results demonstrate that colonic and ileal epithelium of 8-month-old APP/PS1 mice displays IB impairment in term of alterations of goblet cells staining and TJ protein expression and signs of immune involvement. The ileum was more severely affected, showing a reduced epithelial surface area, decreased lysozyme production, and fewer tuft cells. Long-term synbiotic treatment largely prevented APP/PS1 mouse changes and caused a significant increase in A\u03b2 expression in all treated mice. Conclusions: These findings support the belief in early intestinal involvement in AD and highlight the potential of the microbiota as a target for early intervention aimed at modifying the progression to neurodegeneration. Increased epithelial A\u03b2 labeling after treatment raises the possibility of intestinal management of A\u03b2, which requires further validation.\n\nID: 42354205\nTitle: Fermented Dendrobium officinale Ameliorates Sleep Deprivation-Induced Depressive-like Behaviors by Attenuating Neuroinflammation and Restoring 5-HT Synthesis via the Gut-Brain Axis.\nAbstract: Chronic sleep deprivation (SD) disrupts gut-brain axis (GBA) homeostasis and is closely associated with gut microbiota dysbiosis, neuroinflammation, and depression-like behaviors. This study investigated whether fermentation enhances the antidepressant-like effects of Dendrobium officinale by comparing fermented Dendrobium officinale (FDO) with unfermented Dendrobium officinale (DO) in a chronic SD mouse model. FDO significantly ameliorated anxiety and depressive-like behaviors in SD mice. It reshaped gut microbial structures, enriched beneficial bacteria taxa such as Dubosiella, [Eubacterium]_coprostanoligenes_group, and Allobaculum, and increased SCFA levels. FDO also enhanced colonic ZO-1 and Occludin expression and reduced serum levels of LPS and the pro-inflammatory cytokines. At the central nervous system level, FDO inhibited the activation of hippocampal microglia and astrocytes; alleviated neuroinflammation; restored hippocampal TPH2, 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), and 5-HIAA levels; and modulated the 5-HT1A/5-HT2A receptor balance. In addition, FDO upregulated BDNF, PSD-95, and SYN expression and reduced corticosterone (CORT) levels. Compared with DO, FDO showed more pronounced regulatory effects. Correlation analysis suggested that 5-HT may link gut microbial metabolites, inflammation, and synaptic plasticity. In summary, these findings support FDO as a potential GBA-targeted functional food for SD-related depressive-like behaviors.\n\nID: 42353204\nTitle: From Tradition to Translation: A Critical Appraisal of Bacopa monnieri for Neuroprotection from Preclinical and Clinical Perspectives and Challenges in Utilization.\nAbstract: Dementia, and more specifically Alzheimer's disease (AD), is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that has become a growing health menace in the world with an escalation in incidence as well as enormous social and economic consequences. Existing pharmacological treatment including cholinesterase inhibitors and N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists are not very effective in reducing the symptoms and fail to prevent the disease process. The non-pharmacological treatment interventions such as diet, exercise and cognitive training have supportive effects and cannot be used as standalone treatments. Therapeutic gap has resulted in increased interest in complementary and alternative therapies, especially that of pleiotropic action of herbal medicines. Bacopa monnieri (BM) is an Ayurvedic herb that has historically been used to treat memory enhancement and now has both preclinical and clinical evidence supporting its ability to modulate neurotransmission, reduce oxidative stress and suppress neuroinflammation. However, such difficulties as low bioavailability, instability of the environmental factors, and variations in formulations restrict its clinical applicability. New technologies with a lot of potential such as microencapsulation technology can provide the solution to this problem by increasing stability, solubility, and targeted delivery of compounds that will increase treatment efficacy. This narrative review is a synthesis of the existing information on the pathogenesis of dementia, therapeutic approaches, and the effectiveness of BM as a complementary intervention. It points out links between traditional medicine and modern neuroscience, strengths and limitations of on-going evidence, gaps that need further research, such as long-term clinical trials, standardized formulations, and discovery of the role of BM in the gut-brain axis. BM is a prime example of how herbal medicines can be used as a complement to conventional treatment and play a role in multi-modal approaches aimed at reducing the cognitive impairment associated with dementia.\n\nID: 42353109\nTitle: Research Advances in the Pathogenesis of Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy.\nAbstract: Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) is a frequent neurological complication of sepsis, driven by six interconnected pathophysiological components: (1) systemic inflammation-triggered neuroinflammatory cascades, initiated by systemic recognition of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) and propagated by pro-inflammatory mediators; (2) central nervous system (CNS) immune cell-mediated neuroinflammation, wherein microglia, regulatory T cells, and neutrophils dynamically regulate inflammatory progression; (3) blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption, progressing from functional disturbance to structural damage via tight junction degradation and immune infiltration; (4) multimodal programmed cell death, encompassing autophagy, apoptosis, pyroptosis, and ferroptosis driven by mitochondrial dysfunction; (5) neurotransmitter network imbalance, manifesting as cholinergic deficiency and glutamate excitotoxicity; and (6) gut-brain axis dysregulation, characterized by reduced microbiota-derived metabolites such as butyrate and indolepropionic acid. These components are organized along a core pathological axis comprising four sequential stages: neuroinflammatory storm (encompassing components 1 and 2) \u2192 BBB disruption and microcirculatory disturbances (component 3) \u2192 multimodal programmed cell death (component 4) \u2192 neurotransmitter imbalance (component 5), with the gut-brain axis (component 6) functioning as a bidirectional regulatory node that intersects and modulates all four stages. Mitochondrial dysfunction serves as the central converging node linking these pathological axes. Targeted interventions against neuroinflammation, immune cell modulation, BBB restoration, inhibition of aberrant cell death, neurotransmitter homeostasis, and gut microbiota remodeling hold therapeutic promise. Elucidating the crosstalk among these pathways will accelerate the clinical translation of precision therapies for SAE.\n\nID: 42350326\nTitle: A Mechanism-Guided Delivery System for Long-Acting Postpartum Depression Therapy via Hydrogen-Facilitated Gut Microbiota Reprogramming.\nAbstract: To address the limitations of current pharmacotherapies for postpartum depression (PPD), this study developed an innovative oral delivery system (EL@HRG) based on calcium-cross-linked alginate/WPI emulsion nanogel particles, leveraging the mechanism reported in Cell where in hydrogen (H2) drives the gut commensal bacterium Eggerthella lenta to convert host corticosterone into the neuroactive steroid allopregnanolone. The core innovation of this work lies in the of a controlled hydrogen-release carrier with a probiotic delivery platform into a unified system. Using a scaffold of sodium alginate and whey protein integrated with corn oil to form an emulsion, we leveraged the higher solubility of H2 in the oil phase to overcome the key bottleneck of maintaining effective intestinal hydrogen concentration after oral administration. Concurrently, l-arginine, an essential nutrient for E. lenta growth, was incorporated into the gel network, achieving an integrated \"delivery-colonization-activation\" function. In vitro experiments confirmed that EL@HRG provided sustained hydrogen release and efficiently encapsulated viable bacteria. In vivo studies demonstrated that EL@HRG significantly enhanced the intestinal colonization and retention of E. lenta, leading to sustained activation of the steroid conversion pathway and elevated levels of allopregnanolone in the brain. In a PPD mouse model, EL@HRG, acting via the gut-brain axis, inhibited hippocampal neuroinflammation, restored synaptic plasticity and GABAergic signaling, and consequently markedly improved depressive-like behaviors, anxiety, and maternal behavior deficits. Its therapeutic efficacy showed enhanced sustainability compared to the short-term effects of injected allopregnanolone, with no observed systemic toxicity. Metabolomic analysis further revealed a reshaping of the \"steroid hormone biosynthesis\" pathway, underpinning the therapeutic effect. In conclusion, this study provides a novel, nonpharmacological, long-acting, and safe interventional strategy for PPD. It also establishes a new paradigm of mechanism-guided delivery systems for precisely modulating the gut microenvironment to achieve specific physiological functions.\n\nID: 42349723\nTitle: Toll-like receptor signaling in Parkinson's disease: Focusing on TLR2 and TLR4 as therapeutic targets for natural compounds.\nAbstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by dopaminergic neuronal loss and the accumulation of \u03b1-synuclein-containing Lewy bodies. Growing evidence indicates that neuroinflammation, particularly through the activation of Toll-like receptors (TLRs), contributes significantly to PD pathogenesis. TLRs, particularly TLR2 and TLR4, detect endogenous damage-associated molecular patterns such as misfolded \u03b1-synuclein. This recognition initiates signaling pathways that drive microglial activation, pro-inflammatory cytokine release, and oxidative stress, ultimately leading to neuronal injury. This review synthesizes current insights into TLR involvement in PD, highlighting their roles in linking innate and adaptive immune responses, regulating neuroinflammatory cascades, and mediating interactions across the gut-brain axis. Furthermore, we examine the therapeutic potential of plant-derived bioactive compounds-including flavonoids, terpenoids, polyphenols, alkaloids, and lignans-as natural TLR modulators. These phytochemicals have demonstrated neuroprotective effects in preclinical studies by attenuating TLR-mediated inflammatory responses, reducing oxidative stress, and improving motor and cognitive outcomes. Challenges such as target specificity, bioavailability, and translational applicability are also discussed, along with future directions for advancing TLR-focused phytochemical therapies. This review provides a theoretical and mechanistic framework supporting natural TLR modulators as promising disease-modifying strategies in PD.\n\nID: 42348969\nTitle: Neurotoxicity of antimony: A review of epidemiological evidence and the underlying molecular mechanisms.\nAbstract: Antimony (Sb) is a toxic metalloid and a global pollutant. Sb exposure is known to cause pulmonary, cardiovascular, liver and kidney damage, as well as cancer. In addition, data showing neurotoxic effects of Sb have been also obtained recently. Therefore, the objective of the present review was to discuss existing epidemiological findings linking Sb exposure to brain diseases and the underlying molecular mechanisms of Sb neurotoxicity. Laboratory findings revealed neurotoxic effects of high-dose Sb exposure. Specifically, in vitro and in vivo studies show that Sb induces neuronal apoptosis through induction of oxidative stress, altered Akt/mTOR and Wnt/\u03b2-catenin signaling, and potentially increased Ca2\u202f+ flux. Activation of ferroptosis due to reactive oxygen species (ROS) overproduction, autophagic GPX4 degradation, and NCOA4-mediated ferritinophagy also appear to mediate Sb neurotoxicity. Other mechanisms linked to adverse effects of Sb in brain include altered neurotransmitter metabolism, neuroinflammation, as well as impaired gut-brain axis and neurogenesis. Epidemiological findings show also that Sb exposure, both in single metal and multiple metal exposure models, is associated with increased risk of depression, sleep disorders, anxiety, cognitive dysfunction, and neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), although controversial data exist. Evidence showing that maternal Sb exposure is also associated with adverse neurodevelopmental outcome in children also exists. While the precise role of Sb exposure in development of neurological diseases has yet to be established due to limited data, a complex of epidemiological and laboratory findings show that Sb should be considered a potential environmental neurotoxicant.\n\nID: 42412140\nTitle: Sotagliflozin pretreatment attenuates acute LPS-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities and modulates the gut microbiota-immune-brain axis.\nAbstract: Inflammation-driven depression is increasingly recognized as a major therapeutic target, yet effective pharmacological strategies remain limited. Sotagliflozin (SOTA), a dual inhibitor of sodium-glucose cotransporters 1 and 2 (SGLT1/2), has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and metabolic benefits, but its neuropsychiatric effects remain unclear. This study investigated whether SOTA pretreatment attenuates acute lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities and modulates the gut microbiota-immune-brain axis. Male mice received SOTA for 7 days before LPS injection. Behavioral outcomes were assessed using the open field test and forced swimming test. Systemic inflammation, hippocampal synaptic protein expression, and gut microbiota composition were evaluated using ELISA, Western blotting, and 16S rRNA sequencing, respectively. SOTA pretreatment attenuated the LPS-induced reduction in open field center time and increase in forced swimming immobility time. SOTA also reduced LPS-induced splenomegaly and serum IL-6 and TNF-\u03b1 levels. Western blotting showed that SOTA blunted the LPS-induced reductions in hippocampal GluA1 and PSD-95 expression. 16S rRNA sequencing demonstrated that SOTA partially normalized LPS-associated gut dysbiosis and modulated the relative abundance of genera including Enterococcus, Coriobacteriaceae UCG-002, and Parvibacter. Exploratory correlation and functional prediction analyses linked these taxa to behavioral and inflammatory markers and implicated predicted steroid and triterpenoid biosynthesis pathways. SOTA pretreatment attenuates acute LPS-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities in association with reduced systemic inflammation, blunted synaptic protein loss, and altered gut microbiota profiles. Dual SGLT1/2 inhibition warrants further investigation in inflammation-associated mood disorders.\n\nID: 42411930\nTitle: Kynurenic Acid, a Key Endogenous Neuroprotective Agent: Role of Its Derivatives in Therapeutics.\nAbstract: Kynurenic acid (KYNA) is an endogenous molecule that acts as a nonselective antagonist of ionotropic glutamate receptors and has been shown to have neuroprotective properties. Although KYNA has shown considerable therapeutic potential in neurodegenerative disorders, its limited permeability across the blood-brain barrier restricts its direct clinical application. To overcome this limitation, various ester and amide derivatives have been developed as prodrugs to enhance brain delivery and subsequently release KYNA within the central nervous system. Beyond serving as prodrugs, KYNA derivatives have attracted substantial interest in medicinal chemistry due to their ability to interact with multiple molecular targets. Additionally, these compounds exhibit a wide range of biological activities, including potential treatments for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and psychiatric disorders. Therefore, kynurenic acid-based scaffolds have prompted further research into their derivatives, leading to a range of structurally distinct products. Here, we discuss the neuroprotective role of KYNA and its derivatives, which exhibit diverse bioactivities.\n\nID: 42411221\nTitle: Phyto-Nanotherapeutics for Alzheimer's Disease: Current Progress and Future Perspectives.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive cognitive and behavioral impairment and represents a major cause of dementia worldwide. It primarily affects the elderly population. The disease is marked by progressive neuronal damage, leading to impairments in cognition, behavior, emotions, and communication. Although currently available therapies provide symptomatic relief, they fail to alter disease progression, necessitating the development of more effective therapeutic strategies. Phytoconstituents have gained considerable attention due to their neuroprotective properties and multitargeted mechanisms of action against pathways implicated in AD. However, their clinical application is limited by poor Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) permeability, low bioavailability, and inadequate solubility. Nanotechnology offers a promising approach for brain-targeted drug delivery by enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of phytoconstituents through advanced nanocarrier systems. This review explores the synergistic potential of phytoconstituents and nanocarriers for the management of AD, aiming to improve therapeutic outcomes and overcome existing limitations. It further highlights the integration of medicinal plant-based compounds with nanotechnology as a novel strategy for AD treatment. The combination of nanocarriers and phytoconstituents may facilitate enhanced BBB penetration and improved neuroprotection. Notably, nanomedicine- based approaches, including phytoconstituent-loaded nanoparticles and liposomes, demonstrate significant potential to overcome delivery barriers and enable efficient drug transport to the brain.\n\nID: 42410707\nTitle: Quinoxaline-Based Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors: Design Strategies, Synthesis, Structure-Activity Relationships, and Therapeutic Potential in Neurological Disorders: A Review From 1996 to 2026.\nAbstract: Monoamine oxidases (MAOs) are key enzymes involved in the metabolism of neurotransmitters and play a significant role in the pathophysiology of neurological disorders such as depression, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease. Inhibition of MAOs, particularly MAO-A and MAO-B, has emerged as a promising therapeutic strategy. Quinoxaline is an emerging scaffold with promising biological activities against various molecular targets, owing to its rich repertoire of bioactive molecules. Due to their favorable pharmacological profiles and structural versatility, quinoxaline derivatives have gained considerable attention among the various scaffolds explored. This review highlights rational design strategies for developing quinoxaline-based MAO inhibitors, focusing on structure-activity relationships (SARs) that govern their potency and selectivity. Modifications at specific positions of the quinoxaline ring system and the nature of substituents have demonstrated significant impacts on MAO-A versus MAO-B selectivity, metabolic stability, and blood-brain barrier permeability. This review primarily focuses on elucidating recent advancements in quinoxaline scaffolds targeting MAO inhibitors, including structural developments, structural-activity relationships (SAR), and potential therapeutic applications in neurological disorders, to help researchers develop a new generation of MAO inhibitors.\n\nID: 42410071\nTitle: The Protective Effects of Small-Molecule Compound 0242 Against LPS-Induced Neuroinflammation and in P301S Tau Transgenic Mice.\nAbstract: Neuroinflammation and tau pathology are central drivers of Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression, necessitating multi-target therapeutic strategies. Here, we evaluated the efficacy and mechanisms of 0242, a novel small-molecule derivative optimized from the berberine scaffold. In lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated BV-2 microglia, 0242 treatment significantly inhibited cell activation and nitric oxide release without cytotoxicity, while downregulating the mRNA levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1\u03b2 and TNF-\u03b1. Transcriptomic profiling revealed that 0242 modulated LPS-induced inflammatory gene signatures by enriched core signaling cascades, including NF-\u03baB, TLR, and JAK-STAT and upregulating cytoprotective genes such as ceruloplasmin (Cp) and Bcl2a1b. In vivo, oral administration of 0242 attenuated hippocampal astrocyte and microglial activation in an LPS-induced acute neuroinflammatory mouse model. Furthermore, in female P301S tau transgenic mice, 0242 treatment significantly improved spontaneous locomotor activity and recognition memory. Histological and biochemical analyses confirmed that 0242 suppressed hippocampal glial activation and reduced total tau protein levels in the prefrontal cortex. Collectively, these findings suggest that 0242 may exert potent anti-neuroinflammatory effects by modulating multiple immune signaling cascades and uniquely alleviates tau pathology in AD.\n\nID: 42409186\nTitle: Global Research Trends and Mechanistic Insights of Sirtuins in Alzheimer's Disease: A Bibliometric and Translational Review.\nAbstract: The sirtuin (SIRT) family of NAD\u207a-dependent deacetylases has emerged as a central regulator in Alzheimer's disease (AD)-related pathophysiological pathways. However, the global publication landscape, research hotspots, and translational implications of SIRT-related AD research remain insufficiently integrated. Publications on sirtuins in AD was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection database. Bibliometric analysis was performed using CiteSpace (version 6.4.1), VOSviewer (version 1.6.20), bibliometrix R package (https://www.bibliometrix.org), and Scimago Graphica (Version 1.0.46.0) to analyze trends, co-authorship, citation patterns, and research topics. A total of 1,141 publications from 62 countries were identified, with 71% being original research articles. The field showed sustained growth with notable acceleration after 2015. China led in publication output (357 articles, 31.3%), while the United States ranked first in total citations (22,190). The University of Barcelona and the University of California System were the most productive institutions. Co-authorship analysis identified 6,019 authors with an average of 6.47 co-authors per document. Co-citation analysis emphasizes the central role of high-impact journals like Nature and PNAS. The thematic evolution in keyword analysis shows a shift from descriptive neurodegeneration studies toward mechanistic research, identifying oxidative stress, SIRT1/SIRT3 signaling, epigenetic regulation, amyloid-\u03b2, the mTOR pathway, autophagy, and neurogenesis as major hotspots. Biological interpretation of these hotspots suggests that SIRTs may contribute to AD pathophysiology through oxidative stress regulation, autophagy, epigenetic modulation, neurogenesis, and amyloid-\u03b2-related pathways, supporting their potential relevance to molecularly targeted strategies based on preclinical evidence. Citation burst analysis indicated emerging post-2015 interest in NAD\u207a metabolism and multi-target therapeutics, while persistent gaps remain in isoform-specific investigations, integrated multi-molecular studies, and robust clinical validation. This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric and translational framework for SIRT-related AD research. Future research should prioritize mechanistic validation, address translational barriers including isoform selectivity and blood-brain barrier permeability, and expand investigation of under-studied SIRT isoforms.\n\nID: 42406649\nTitle: Tiered Evaluation of Carbosilane Dendrimer-siRNA Nanoplatform from Single-Cell Biocompatibility to Blood-Brain Barrier Model Dynamics and Murine Alzheimer Model Behavior Assessment.\nAbstract: Blood-brain barrier (BBB) transport remains a primary constraint on achieving predictable central nervous system exposure for Alzheimer's disease (AD) therapeutics, motivating the evaluation of delivery platforms with barrier-resolved and functionally relevant end points. We assessed a carbosilane dendrimer (G3Si PEG6000) and its siRNA dendriplex using a tiered, upstream strategy spanning cell internalization, DNA damage screening, BBB model integrity and permeability, and in vivo AD-relevant murine model learning. At the cellular level, the dendrimer enhanced intracellular siRNA-associated signal with predominantly cytoplasmic localization, and siRNA complexation attenuated genotoxicity relative to the noncomplexed carrier. In a BBB triculture model, barrier function was preserved without sustained transendothelial electrical resistance (TEER) loss, and complementary tracer flux readouts showed time- and formulation-dependent, nonmonotonic changes, including TEER-permeability decoupling consistent with nonuniform perturbation and time-dependent changes in barrier-associated paracellular responses. In APOE4 knock-in mice, dendriplex treatment increased platform-zone crossings in the Morris Water Maze probe trial, whereas target-quadrant time showed only a modest, nonsignificant trend. Collectively, these integrated results indicate that siRNA complexation improves the BBB-relevant safety-performance balance of G3Si PEG6000 and supports further studies that directly link brain exposure and target engagement to cognitive outcomes.\n\nID: 42406553\nTitle: EphB1-Mediated Transient Blood-Brain Barrier Opening Facilitates a Ferritin-Based Nanotherapeutic for Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: The treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is severely hampered by the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which limits the delivery of therapeutic agents like donepezil (DPZ), an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. While DPZ has multi-faceted benefits, its clinical efficacy is constrained by poor BBB penetration, requiring high doses that lead to significant side effects. To overcome this, we developed a brain-targeted nanotherapeutic utilizing apoferritin (AFn) nanoparticles loaded with DPZ (AFn-DPZ). We demonstrate that this platform, by binding to the EphB1 receptor on the blood-brain barrier, enables transient and reversible opening of the blood-brain barrier, thereby facilitating efficient and targeted drug delivery. Following intravenous administration in an AD mouse model, AFn-DPZ exhibited enhanced brain accumulation and sustained release of DPZ. This targeted delivery inhibited acetylcholinesterase activity, reduced amyloid plaque burden, alleviated neuroinflammation, attenuated oxidative damage, restored mitochondrial function, and upregulated the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Consequently, AFn-DPZ treatment significantly improved cognitive performance compared to free DPZ. Our findings establish EphB1-mediated facilitation of BBB traversal as a promising strategy for enhancing nanotherapeutic delivery to the brain, offering a potent approach to address the complex pathology of AD.\n\nID: 42406171\nTitle: Vorinostat Rescues Cognitive Deficits in a Neuroinflammatory Mouse Model: A Study of Sex Differences and the Underlying TLR4/NF-\u03baB Mechanism.\nAbstract: With the acceleration of global aging, Alzheimer's disease (AD) poses a significant public health challenge, and effective treatments are still lacking. Neuroinflammation, particularly microglia-mediated inflammation, plays a central role in AD pathogenesis, with the Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/nuclear factor-\u03baB (NF-\u03baB) signaling pathway being a key regulator. The histone deacetylase inhibitor (HDACi) Vorinostat (SAHA) has shown anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective potential in preclinical studies. Given the significant sex differences in AD incidence, pathology, and treatment response, this study aimed to systematically investigate the effects of SAHA on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced neuroinflammation and cognitive dysfunction, analyzing its sex-specific effects and underlying mechanisms. An LPS-induced neuroinflammation model was established in male and female C57BL/6 mice via intraperitoneal injection (1\u00a0mg/kg) for 7 consecutive days, followed by SAHA (50\u00a0mg/kg) gavage intervention for 23 days. Cognitive function was assessed using Y-maze, novel object recognition, and passive avoidance tests. Hippocampal pathology was analyzed via hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and Nissl staining. Western blot and quantitative PCR (qPCR) were used to detect hippocampal expression of the TLR4/TRAF6/IKK\u03b1/NF-\u03baB pathway, inflammatory factors (IL-6, IL-1\u03b2, TNF-\u03b1, iNOS), and neuroplasticity-related proteins (BDNF, p-CREB). In vitro experiments using LPS-stimulated BV2 microglia validated SAHA's anti-inflammatory mechanisms via CCK-8, Griess assay, qPCR, and Western blot. Results showed that LPS treatment significantly activated the TLR4/TRAF6/IKK\u03b1/NF-\u03baB pathway, upregulated hippocampal pro-inflammatory factors, caused neuronal damage, and impaired learning and memory; these effects appeared more pronounced in female mice, though this observation is exploratory and requires cautious interpretation. SAHA treatment markedly alleviated LPS-induced inflammation, neuropathology, and cognitive deficits. Notably, SAHA appeared to produce differential effects across sexes: female mice showed potentially stronger and more comprehensive improvements in cognitive recovery, downregulation of inflammatory factors, and upregulation of BDNF and p-CREB compared to males, suggesting a possible sexually dimorphic response. In vitro experiments further confirmed that SAHA significantly reduced inflammation in LPS-stimulated BV2 microglia by inhibiting the TLR4/TRAF6/IKK\u03b1/NF-\u03baB pathway. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that SAHA exerts neuroprotective effects by inhibiting the TLR4/NF-\u03baB pathway, thereby improving cognitive impairment, and may have a more pronounced protective effect in females. These findings suggest SAHA is a promising drug for treating neuroinflammation-induced cognitive dysfunction and highlight the importance of considering sex as a biological variable in epigenetic therapy for precision medicine.\n\nID: 42405758\nTitle: Gut microbiota as key mediators of animal acclimation to temperature changes: mechanisms and interventions.\nAbstract: With the intensification of global climate change, temperature fluctuations profoundly affect animal physiology and health. Research has shown that the gut microbiota, as a critical bridge between the host and its environment, helps animals adapt to temperature changes by regulating intestinal barrier stability, immune function, and energy metabolism. This adaptive capacity underscores the indispensable role of gut microbiota in temperature change responses. In cold environments, animals increase food intake and activate brown adipose tissue to maintain body temperature, but prolonged exposure causes metabolic overload and gut microbiota imbalance. Chronic cold reduces beneficial bacteria and increases pro-inflammatory species, impairing intestinal barrier integrity and inducing systemic inflammation, ultimately leading to metabolic disorders and immunosuppression. Similarly, heat exposure leads to pathogenic overgrowth and immune dysfunction, reducing microbial diversity and increasing the abundance of harmful bacteria, ultimately impairing animal health. Furthermore, the gut-brain axis plays a central role in coping with environmental stress, as temperature change alters microbial composition and metabolites, impacting neurotransmitter synthesis and release, thereby regulating physiological states and emotional responses. Finally, targeted microbial interventions-such as fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics-are discussed as effective strategies to restore gut microbiota homeostasis, enhance host resilience to temperature change, and improve animal health under temperature fluctuations.\n\nID: 42401529\nTitle: Multidimensional Safety Assessment of a Low-Intensity Scanning Ultrasound (SUS) Protocol in Sheep.\nAbstract: Preclinical studies in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease present low-intensity ultrasound in a scanning mode (SUS) as a promising neuromodulatory modality. However, given the significant differences in brain scale and complexity between mice and humans, we employed sheep as a large animal model to test a novel investigational device and assess safety as a necessary step before deploying SUS in clinical trials. Informed by functional assessments in mice, we used image-guided neuro-navigation to deliver a peak negative pressure of 2.6 MPa to four sheep using a scanning approach. Three sheep (#N1-3) underwent a non-recovery procedure followed by histological assessment, and one (#R1) received five repeated treatments spaced out 2-4 weeks over 12 weeks to assess long-term safety via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and behavioral observations. In total, 631 sonications were performed, treating up to 50 individual spots per sheep. Evans blue extravasation, and hematoxylin and eosin and vanadium acid fuchsin-toluidine blue staining revealed no evidence of tissue damage or unintended blood-brain barrier (BBB) opening (given no microbubbles were used). Throughout the repeat treatments of sheep #R1, post-operative behavioral observations confirmed normal movement and no signs of pain or distress. MRI revealed no SUS-induced anatomical abnormalities, evidence of BBB opening, microhemorrhages and oedema, in agreement with the histological observations. Mild heating was observed at the inner skull surface following sonication, but no damage to skull or scalp tissue was detected. Collectively, the acute and long-term safety assessment of the brain after SUS advocates translation to human studies.\n\nID: 42400751\nTitle: Paradigm Shift of Microbiota-gut-brain Axis During Aging: Potential Role of Probiotics to Improve Cognitive Decline.\nAbstract: Population aging is a global demographic inevitability, driven by advancements in healthcare, increased life expectancy, and declining fertility rates. Growing evidence implicates gut microbiota dysbiosis in the pathogenesis of cognitive impairments and neurodegenerative disorders commonly associated with aging, primarily through disruptions in immune, metabolic, and neuroendocrine signaling along the gut-brain axis. This review synthesizes current literature on the therapeutic potential of probiotic bacteria, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, to enhance glial function, maintain blood-brain barrier integrity, and neurocognitive performance in older adults. However, probiotic efficacy is highly strain-specific and context-dependent, necessitating individualized evaluation of each microbial strain's therapeutic profile. Future research should prioritize precision microbiome-based strategies to elucidate mechanisms of action, optimal strain combinations, and their effectiveness across varying degrees of cognitive decline in the aging population. Furthermore, diet, physical activity, and microbial exposures represent essential, non-pharmacological tools for maintaining microbiota eubiosis and supporting neurocognitive health in aging populations.\n\nID: 42400749\nTitle: Limosilactobacillus reuteri Alleviates Parkinson's Disease by Regulating CDCA Secretion.\nAbstract: To explore potential therapeutic agents for Parkinson's disease (PD), we investigated the impact of Limosilactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri), a probiotic found to be significantly depleted in 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA)-induced PD rat model. Despite its known benefits, the specific effects and underlying mechanisms of L. reuteri in PD remain poorly understood. In this study, we demonstrated that supplementation with L. reuteri alleviated motor deficits and attenuated dopamine (DA) neuron damage in 6-OHDA-induced PD rats. 16\u00a0S rRNA sequencing and untargeted metabolomics revealed that L. reuteri modulated gut microbiota composition and partially restored Chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) levels, which were reduced in PD model rats. CDCA treatment also attenuated 6-OHDA-induced neurotoxicity in vivo. To elucidate the underlying mechanisms, a Transwell co-culture system consisting of enteroendocrine and neuronal cells was established. While CDCA did not exert a direct neuroprotective effect on neurons, it significantly stimulated glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) secretion. This effect was markedly suppressed by the TGR5 inhibitor (Triamterene). Importantly, the neuroprotective benefits of CDCA were abolished by the GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) antagonist Exendin (9-39), confirming the necessity of the TGR5-GLP-1-GLP-1R signaling cascade. Collectively, these findings suggest that L. reuteri may exert neuroprotective effects by modulating bile acid metabolism, particularly CDCA, and potentially involving the TGR5-GLP-1R axis. This study highlights a possible gut microbiota-bile acid-brain axis and provides a basis for microbiota-based therapeutic strategies in PD.\n\nID: 42398801\nTitle: HDAC11 as a potential therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia. It is characterized by amyloid and tau pathological hallmarks, accompanied by synaptic dysfunction, neuroinflammation, and progressive neuronal loss. Although amyloid-reducing antibodies have recently expanded the disease-modifying therapeutic options, no disease-modifying small-molecule therapeutics are currently available for AD. Epigenetic regulators, particularly histone deacetylases (HDACs), have attracted increasing attention as potential therapeutic targets. Among them, HDAC2, 3 and 6 are supported by broad AD-related evidence, whereas HDAC11 has emerged as a mechanistically distinct potential target. As the sole class IV HDAC and a relatively brain-enriched but not brain-specific lysine defatty-acylase, HDAC11 connects lipid metabolism, innate immunity, microglial function, neuroinflammation, and AD-associated pathology. We discuss advances in HDAC11 biology and AD-related pathology, position HDAC11 among other established AD-relevant HDAC isoforms, and discuss progress relating to HDAC11-selective inhibitors. We pay particular attention to target druggability, chemical probe development, blood-brain barrier penetration, pharmacokinetics, safety and off-target liabilities, and translational promise. In summary, HDAC11 is an emerging therapeutic target in AD, but future studies are needed for chemical optimization, for pathological validation using other disease models, and to show safety and efficacy in the AD context.\n\nID: 42397646\nTitle: Targeted nanomedicine strategies for Alzheimer's disease therapy.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder and is characterized by amyloid-beta deposition, tau pathology, synaptic dysfunction, and progressive cognitive decline. Currently approved symptomatic therapies, including acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and the NMDA receptor antagonist memantine, provide modest and time-limited benefit and do not directly modify upstream disease drivers. This review synthesizes recent nanomedicine strategies that aim to bridge this gap by integrating biomarker-oriented nanosensors and imaging probes for earlier detection with targeted nanocarriers designed to overcome delivery barriers, particularly the blood-brain barrier, while improving pharmacokinetics and limiting off-target exposure. We highlight converging design principles, including stimulus-responsive release, receptor- and ligand-guided targeting, biomimetic coatings, and organelle-focused delivery to mitochondria and lysosome-autophagy pathways. Beyond repackaging existing agents, nano-enabled approaches are discussed in relation to amyloid and tau clearance or neutralization, redox and mitochondrial rescue, microglia-centered immunomodulation, and regenerative support for neuronal and neurovascular repair. To move beyond a descriptive overview, this review presents a stage-informed and pathology-guided framework for matching nanomedicine design to amyloid-predominant, tau-dominant, neuroinflammatory, mitochondrial, and advanced neurovascular phenotypes. We also evaluate translational constraints, including long-term safety, biodistribution, reproducibility, immunogenicity, scalable manufacturing, regulatory characterization requirements, and the trade-off between biological sophistication and clinical manufacturability. Finally, we distinguish platforms with nearer-term translational potential, such as selected lipid, polymeric, and extracellular vesicle-based systems, from exploratory multifunctional inorganic or highly complex biomimetic designs. This balanced framing clarifies where nanomedicine may realistically advance disease-modifying therapy while identifying evidence gaps that still limit translation.\n\nID: 42395582\nTitle: Influence of diet on the modulation of gut microbiota and its neurobiological effects on cognition: a systematic review and meta-analysis.\nAbstract: The gut microbiota, a key regulator of the gut-brain axis, is profoundly influenced by diet, and its modulation through dietary patterns may play a critical role in mitigating mild cognitive impairment (MCI). To evaluate whether dietary interventions modify gut microbiota composition in individuals with MCI and to determine whether these microbiota changes are associated with variations in cognitive function. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. Randomized clinical trials and observational studies evaluating dietary exposures, gut microbiota, and cognitive outcomes in adults with MCI were included. Data extraction and risk-of-bias assessment were performed using standardized and validated tools. When applicable, pooled effects on cognition were estimated using random-effects models and between-study heterogeneity was quantified. Of 3,029 records identified, 11 studies met the inclusion criteria (nine randomized trials and two observational studies), with a weighted mean age of 65.24 years. Gut microbiota differed between normal cognition and MCI-beneficial taxa (e.g. Bifidobacterium, Faecalibacterium) predominated in normal cognition, while potentially taxa more frequently reported in pro-inflammatory/dysbiosis-associated profiles (e.g. Ruminococcus, Enterobacteriaceae) were higher in MCI. The pooled effect showed a trend favoring dietary interventions (standardized mean difference = -0.32 (95% CI: -0.92 to 0.28)), although this did not reach statistical significance. This review highlights the potential role of diet in modulating gut microbiota and its impact on cognition in MCI, emphasizing the need for standardized interventions and further research to clarify the underlying mechanisms.\n\nID: 42395350\nTitle: mTOR drives cerebrovascular dysfunction and blood-brain barrier breakdown in a model of Alzheimer's disease with cerebral amyloid angiopathy.\nAbstract: Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is characterized by the deposition of amyloid \u03b2 fibrils (A\u03b2) within walls of the cerebrovasculature and contributes to intracerebral hemorrhage, ischemic stroke, and cognitive dysfunction in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and in non-pathological aging. Previous studies have shown that mTOR drives cerebrovascular dysfunction and cognitive impairment observed in AD, vascular cognitive impairment, and normative aging. However, the mechanisms by which mTOR contributes to CAA are unknown. Here, we show that mTOR drives the accumulation of fibrillar vascular A\u03b2 lesions in the Tg2576 Model of AD with CAA (using equal numbers of female and male mice), which directly impair endothelium-dependent cerebrovascular reactivity. Additionally, we found that blood-brain barrier (BBB) breakdown and remodeling of tight junction proteins, dependent on mTOR, are associated with increased cerebral microhemorrhages. Finally, we show that mTOR contributes to neurovascular uncoupling in Tg2576 AD mice through nNOS dysfunction and inhibition of non-nitric oxide synthase-dependent contributions to neurovascular coupling (NVC). Contextual memory impairments were ameliorated by the mTOR inhibitor rapamycin. Improvements in memory were associated with reduced cerebrovascular A\u03b2 fibril accumulation, enhanced endothelium-dependent vasodilation, reduced fibrillar A\u03b2 load, restoration of BBB integrity, attenuation of intracerebral microhemorrhage, and restoration of NVC. These data indicate that mTOR drives vascular accumulation of fibrillar A\u03b2, including those associated with brain vasculature, and mediates cerebrovascular dysfunction in a model of AD with CAA. Thus, mTOR inhibitors represent a promising treatment option for patients with CAA and AD.\n\nID: 42393404\nTitle: Alamandine attenuates stress-induced inflammation, oxidative stress, and intestinal histopathological alterations in a chronic unpredictable mild stress model of depression.\nAbstract: Depression is increasingly recognized as a systemic disorder associated with chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and disturbances in the gut-brain axis. This study aimed to investigate whether alamandine modulates chronic stress-induced alterations in the intestine and liver by assessing histopathological changes, inflammatory responses, and oxidative stress parameters in a chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) model. Male rats were exposed to CUMS for 35\u00a0days, and the effects of Alamandine and the Mas receptor antagonist A779 were evaluated. Serum inflammatory cytokines (TNF-\u03b1, IL-6), liver cytokines (IL-6, IL-1\u03b2), oxidative stress markers including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and malondialdehyde (MDA), as well as biochemical parameters (AST, ALT, total protein) were analyzed. Histopathological examination of intestinal and colonic tissues was also performed. CUMS significantly increased serum cortisol and pro-inflammatory cytokines, indicating systemic inflammation, while elevated IL-6 and IL-1\u03b2 levels in liver tissue suggested a localized inflammatory response. Oxidative stress findings showed impaired antioxidant defense and increased lipid peroxidation. Despite these changes, AST, ALT, and total protein levels remained unchanged, indicating no overt hepatic injury. Histologically, CUMS caused intestinal villus degeneration, inflammatory infiltration, and reduced goblet cell numbers, whereas the colon exhibited milder epithelial alterations. Alamandine treatment attenuated inflammatory and oxidative responses and improved intestinal mucosal integrity, with partial restoration of goblet cells. These findings suggest that alamandine attenuates chronic stress-induced inflammatory, oxidative, and histopathological alterations in intestinal and hepatic tissues. The results further support a potential protective role of the RAS pathway in peripheral tissue injury associated with chronic stress.\n\nID: 42392701\nTitle: [Research progress on role of PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitophagy in Alzheimer's disease and TCM interventions].\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease(AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive cognitive decline. Current treatment strategies mainly focus on symptomatic regulation of the neurotransmitter system, but their intervention effects on key pathological processes such as amyloid \u03b2(A\u03b2) deposition and abnormal phosphorylation of Tau protein remain limited. Therefore, it is urgent to explore new intervention targets from the perspective of the key mechanisms underlying the disease's occurrence and development. In recent years, mitochondrial dysfunction and imbalanced mitophagy have been recognized as closely related to the onset and progression of AD. The PTEN-induced putative kinase 1(PINK1)/E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase parkin(Parkin) pathway is a classic mechanism for the recognition, ubiquitination marking, and autophagic clearance of damaged mitochondria. Multiple studies have shown that under AD pathological conditions, the expression of this pathway is blocked, or its activity is reduced, leading to restricted mitophagy flux and obstacle clearance, which in turn exacerbate oxidative stress, energy metabolism disorders, and synaptic function damage, accelerating neuronal degeneration. Based on this, intervention strategies targeting PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitophagy have gradually attracted attention. Existing research indicates that single components and formulas of TCM, as well as some bioactive molecules, can reduce A\u03b2 deposition, inhibit abnormal phosphorylation of Tau protein, and enhance synaptic plasticity by regulating PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitophagy, thereby exerting neuroprotective effects and improving cognitive function. However, the current evidence mainly comes from experimental studies, and the blood-brain barrier permeability, long-term safety, and clinical reproducibility of these interventions still need further verification. This article systematically reviewed the molecular mechanisms and upstream regulatory networks of PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitophagy, elaborated on the research evidence of its role in the pathological process of AD, and focused on summarizing the research progress of TCM interventions targeting this pathway, aiming to provide references for subsequent mechanism verification, evidence-based research design, and exploration of comprehensive intervention strategies.\n\nID: 42392560\nTitle: Probiotics in reducing negative symptoms of schizophrenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.\nAbstract: Negative symptoms are a core feature of schizophrenia and a major determinant of functional outcomes, yet effective treatments remain limited. Emerging evidence implicates the gut-brain axis in schizophrenia pathophysiology, prompting interest in probiotics as adjunctive therapy. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of probiotics for negative symptoms in schizophrenia, and their effects on inflammatory biomarkers. A PRISMA-compliant search of PubMed, CENTRAL, PsycInfo, Cochrane, and LILACS identified randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of probiotics added to antipsychotics in adults with schizophrenia. The primary outcome was change in PANSS negative subscale scores, analyzed using random-effects models (Hedges' g). Six RCTs met inclusion criteria, but only three reported negative symptoms separately. The pooled analysis showed no significant effect of probiotics on negative symptoms (k\u202f=\u202f3; Hedges' g\u202f=\u202f-0.26; 95% CI: -0.73 to 0.22; I2\u202f=\u202f57%). Probiotics were safe and well tolerated, with no serious adverse events. Secondary analyses indicated a significant reduction in inflammatory markers, particularly hs-CRP (k\u202f=\u202f3; Hedges' g\u202f=\u202f-1.18; 95% CI: -1.57 to -0.79). Limitations include the small number of trials, modest sample sizes, and heterogeneity in probiotic strains, dosages, populations, and background treatments. Short study durations, lack of enrichment for persistent negative symptoms, and absence of functional outcomes further limit interpretation. In conclusion, adjunctive probiotics appear safe and may reduce inflammation, but their effect on negative symptoms remains uncertain given the very low certainty of current evidence. Larger, well-designed trials are needed.\n\nID: 42392383\nTitle: Gingipains as macromolecular mediators at the periodontal-brain interface: Mechanistic, diagnostic, and therapeutic evidence in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.\nAbstract: Chronic periodontitis, driven by Porphyromonas gingivalis, has emerged as a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) the two most prevalent and socioeconomically burdensome neurodegenerative disorders through systemic dissemination of its signature cysteine proteases, gingipains (RgpA, RgpB, Kgp). This narrative critical review is explicitly scoped to AD and PD, the only neurodegenerative conditions for which postmortem detection of gingipains in affected brain regions, mechanistic evidence from cellular and animal models, and clinical epidemiological data currently exist in sufficient depth to support an integrated synthesis. Robust meta-analyses confirm that periodontitis is associated with elevated AD/PD risk (OR/HR 1.2-3.5), while gingipains have been detected in a high proportion (>85-90%) of postmortem AD/PD brains, correlating with tau/\u03b1-synuclein pathology, neuroinflammation, and neuronal loss. Mechanistic studies in cellular and animal models demonstrate that gingipains can disrupt blood-brain barrier integrity via tight-junction cleavage, trigger NF-\u03baB/NLRP3-driven glial activation, catalyse amyloid-\u03b2/\u03b1-synuclein seeding, induce tau truncation/hyperphosphorylation, and precipitate mitochondrial oxidative damage, thereby generating self-amplifying neurotoxic cascades. Salivary gingipain activity offers a non-invasive, high-sensitivity biomarker candidate for early risk stratification that may outperform conventional fluid markers in prodromal cohorts. Therapeutically, small-molecule gingipain inhibitors have shown neuroprotective effects in preclinical models (e.g., atuzaginstat/COR388 failed primary endpoints in the Phase 2/3 GAIN trial but demonstrated subgroup benefits in P. gingivalis-positive participants; the next-generation inhibitor LHP588 is advancing in the Phase 2 SPRING trial). Emerging approaches including nanotechnology, CRISPR-based virulence gene disruption, and targeted delivery platforms aim to improve brain exposure and specificity. This review provides an integrated, isoform-resolved framework linking gingipain structure-function to neurodegeneration. While associative and mechanistic evidence is compelling, definitive causation in humans and disease-modifying efficacy require further validation through biomarker-guided clinical trials. Precision inhibition of gingipains represents a promising upstream strategy for addressing a potentially modifiable microbial contributor at the oral-brain interface.\n\nID: 42392306\nTitle: Global Trends and Evolving Frontiers in Intranasal Delivery for CNS Diseases (2000-2025): A Bibliometric Analysis and Systematic Review.\nAbstract: Intranasal administration (nose-to-brain delivery) has emerged as a pivotal non-invasive strategy to bypass the blood-brain barrier (BBB) for treating central nervous system (CNS) disorders. However, the exponential growth of literature in this domain presents challenges in grasping the holistic research trajectory and identifying emerging hotspots. This study conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 4,009 publications retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) spanning from 2000 to 2025. Tools including VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and R-bibliometrix were employed to map spatiotemporal trends, collaborative networks, and keyword evolution. The analysis reveals a robust upward trend in global research output, predominantly driven by China and the United States. Keyword clustering identified five major research sub-domains: Alzheimer's disease, Oxytocin (behavioral/psychiatric applications), Stroke and Neuroinflammation, Brain Tumors, and Nanoparticles. Burst detection analysis elucidates a distinct paradigm shift in scientific focus: early investigations prioritized mucosal absorption mechanisms and tolerance; the focus subsequently transitioned to specific therapeutic agents (e.g., insulin, oxytocin); and most recently, the field has been dominated by the optimization of delivery vectors, specifically lipid-based nanoparticles and exosomes. While nanotechnology has become the current technological frontier for enhancing brain targeting, a critical gap remains between promising preclinical results and clinical translation. Future research must prioritize the development of biomimetic delivery systems and highly predictive translational models to bridge the divide between bench and bedside. This review provides a strategic roadmap for researchers to navigate current trends and address the barriers hindering clinical application.\n\nID: 42392076\nTitle: Brain endothelial cells orchestrate a neuroprotective antiviral state in the CNS in response to peripheral viral pattern sensing.\nAbstract: West Nile virus (WNV) and other neurotrophic arboviruses are human pathogens that can cause life-threatening encephalitis. To uncover determinants of severe disease progression, we employed a murine infection model of WNV and experimentally uncoupled peripheral pathogen sensing from active viral replication. Peripheral sensing of a viral dsRNA mimic in the footpad led to robust induction of antiviral type I interferon (IFN-I)-stimulated genes and establishment of an antiviral state within the brain. Systematic approaches combining cytokine profiling, single-nuclei transcriptomics, immune modulation, and genetic perturbations revealed critical roles for systemic IFN-I and IFN-I receptor signaling in brain microvascular endothelial cells. This inter-organ antiviral crosstalk protected against severe encephalitis caused by a range of neurotropic viruses across Orthoflaviviridae, Togaviridae, and Orthoherpesviridae. Thus, these data unravel a cross-tissue antiviral signaling network that counteracts lethal encephalitis, pointing to therapeutic avenues for encephalitic disease caused by emerging viral pathogens.\n\nID: 42391846\nTitle: \"Neurotoxic mechanisms of microplastic compounds in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases: A network toxicology and molecular docking study\".\nAbstract: Microplastic compounds (MPCs), pervasive environmental pollutants, are increasingly implicated in human health risks. However, their neurotoxic mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study aims to investigate how MPCs contribute to neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on Alzheimer's (AD) and Parkinson's (PD) diseases as critical models. Using computational toxicology approaches, we screened 12 types of MPCs via SwissADME, identifying four representative MPCs with significant blood-brain barrier permeability and neurotoxic potential. Network toxicology (SwissTargetPrediction, ChEMBL) and protein interaction analysis (STRING, Cytoscape) revealed MPC-related AD/PD targets, including MAPK8 and SLC6A3, which were further validated through molecular docking (AutoDock). Key pathways-neuronal apoptosis and G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling-were disrupted by MPCs interactions, as evidenced by Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) and Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment analyses. Notably, MPCs exhibited strong binding affinities to MAPK8 and SLC6A3, implicating these targets in neurodegeneration. Our findings establish a novel mechanistic link between environmental MPCs exposure and AD/PD pathogenesis, highlighting apoptosis dysregulation and GPCR signaling interference as central pathways. This work provides critical insights for policymakers and clinicians, underscoring the urgency of regulating MPCs to mitigate neurodegenerative risks and informing targeted therapeutic strategies.\n\nID: 42390710\nTitle: Effect of Probiotic Supplementation in Older Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Triple-Blind Clinical Trial.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia in older adults and often precedes mild cognitive impairment (MCI). These conditions are associated with biological alterations involving chronic inflammation, neuronal dysfunction, and genomic instability. In parallel, growing evidence has suggested a role for the gut-brain axis in cognitive aging, and probiotics have been investigated as a potential strategy to modulate inflammatory and neurotrophic pathways. This randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluated the effects of 12 weeks of supplementation with a probiotic blend containing Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains in older adults classified as cognitively unimpaired (CU), MCI, or AD. The study examined DNA damage, inflammatory cytokines, neurotrophic factors, and stool consistency before and after the intervention. Overall, probiotic supplementation showed limited and heterogeneous effects across outcomes. DNA damage analyses did not indicate increased alkaline or oxidative DNA damage after probiotic supplementation, supporting the absence of detectable genotoxicity over the intervention period. Changes in inflammatory and neurotrophic biomarkers were more strongly related to time and diagnostic subgroups than to treatment allocation. Exploratory findings suggested a possible subgroup-specific effect on neurotrophic markers, particularly an increase in NGF in the MCI probiotic arm, but this pattern was not consistent across the broader biomarker panel. Stool consistency did not show reliable pre- to post-intervention changes. These findings suggest that the probiotic formulation was safe from a genotoxic perspective but did not produce a generalized biological effect across inflammatory, neurotrophic, or gastrointestinal outcomes. Larger studies incorporating dietary monitoring and microbiota profiling are needed to clarify whether specific probiotic strains can influence biological pathways relevant to cognitive aging.\n\nID: 42389758\nTitle: Limitations of Current Therapies and Barriers in Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains a major global health crisis due to its complex pathophysiology and limited therapeutic effectiveness. Despite advances in understanding key mechanisms such as amyloid-beta accumulation, tau pathology and neuroinflammation, current therapies provide limited clinical benefit. Multiple factors contribute to limitations and highlight the difficulty of translating scientific advancements into meaningful improvement in patient outcomes. This article provides a comprehensive and critical review of therapeutic, biological, clinical, and systemic barriers to effective Alzheimer's disease management as well as showcasing emerging strategies aimed to improve early detection, treatment approaches, and overall disease prevention.\n\nID: 42411190\nTitle: Multi-Omics Framework Integrating Genetics, Microbiome, Metabolism, and Immunity for Deciphering Ulcerative Colitis Pathogenesis and Diagnostic Biomarker Discovery.\nAbstract: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease involving complex interactions between genetics, gut microbiota, metabolism, and immunity. This study aimed to systematically evaluate multi-omics factors potentially associated with UC susceptibility and identify reliable diagnostic biomarkers. A two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) framework assessed potential causal associations between gut microbiome, circulating metabolites, immune cell phenotypes, and UC susceptibility. Significant MR findings were integrated with multiple transcriptomic datasets to identify differentially expressed candidate genes. Immune infiltration analysis, machine learning modeling, and external validation were subsequently performed. Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics were used to localize key genes and to explore their potential cell type-specific functions within the tissue microenvironment, followed by qRT-PCR validation in independent clinical tissues and siRNA-mediated IFITM2 knockdown in THP-1-derived macrophages. MR analyses identified potential causal associations for specific microbiota, sphingomyelin-related metabolites, and immune cell phenotypes with UC susceptibility. Integrative analysis prioritized four core signature genes: SAG, WDR48, IFITM2, and SIRPA. A random forest model achieved an AUC of 0.964 and identified a four-gene signature with strong diagnostic performance. Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics localized IFITM2 upregulation mainly to myeloid cells, particularly Neutrophil_IFITM2. CellChat suggested a potential CD4_Tem_IL7R-ANXA1-FPR1-Neutrophil_IFITM2 axis. qRT-PCR supported the expression directions of the four genes, and IFITM2 knockdown in THP-1-derived macrophages reduced TNF-\u03b1, IL-6, and IL-1\u03b2 mRNA expression. This multi-omics framework supports the potential roles of specific microbiota, sphingolipid metabolism, and immune phenotypes in UC pathogenesis. The four-gene signature and characterization of Neutrophil_IFITM2, supported by independent qRT-PCR validation and preliminary IFITM2 knockdown experiments, may provide a framework for precision diagnosis and future mechanistic studies in UC.\n\nID: 42410803\nTitle: The causal impact of gut microbiota on allergic rhinitis mediated by cerebrospinal fluid metabolites: A study based on Mendelian randomization and mediation analysis.\nAbstract: In recent years, the role of gut microbiota (GM) in the pathogenesis of allergic diseases (ADs) has garnered increasing attention, yet the influence of the brain and its metabolites (such as cerebrospinal fluid [CSF] metabolites) remains unclear. This study aims to investigate whether GM mediates its effect on allergic rhinitis (AR) through CSF metabolites and to quantify this mediating effect, while systematically evaluating the causal relationships between brain functional networks/CSF metabolites and multiple ADs to elucidate the potential roles of brain-related factors in allergic mechanisms. Using large-scale genome-wide association study data, including GM (n\u2005=\u20057738), brain functional networks (n\u2005=\u200547,276), CSF metabolites (n\u2005=\u2005291), and 7 categories of AD (Finnish R12 database), we applied Mendelian randomization (MR) for causal inference. Specifically, we performed: mediation MR to test the GM-CSF metabolites-AR pathway; and 2-sample MR to assess causal relationships between brain functional networks/CSF metabolites and ADs. Genetically predicted analyses revealed significant associations between GM and both CSF metabolites and AR. Mediation MR confirmed that Peptococcia abundance exerts a positive causal effect on AR (odds ratio [OR]\u2005=\u20051.55, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.23-1.95, P\u2005=\u2005.0002), which was partially mediated by CSF methyl succinoyl-carnitine levels, with a mediation proportion of 9.02%. Extended analyses indicated that CSF metabolites are positively associated with allergic contact dermatitis and pollen allergy: specifically, methyl succinoyl-carnitine levels correlated positively with pollen allergy, and indoleacetate levels with allergic contact dermatitis (both significant after false discovery rate correction). Brain functional network analyses showed allergic urticaria was negatively correlated with 9 functional networks, including the occipital-precuneus and postcentral gyrus. This study is the first, via MR, to demonstrate that GM may partially influence AR risk through CSF metabolites (e.g., methyl succinoyl-carnitine); concurrently, brain functional networks regulate specific ADs. These findings deepen understanding of the \"gut-brain-immune\" axis mechanism and provide new directions for future precise interventions targeting metabolites and neuroimmune pathways.\n\nID: 42409268\nTitle: Non-pharmacological interventions modulating immune response in Parkinson's Disease: where do we stand for future preventive approaches.\nAbstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) imposes a growing socioeconomic burden due to its increasing prevalence and lack of a cure. Existing treatment options primarily manage motor and nonmotor symptoms but do not halt or slow disease progression, underscoring the urgent need for more effective and preventative strategies. Growing evidence suggests a strong link between immune system dysfunction, chronic inflammation, and the early pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease, often occurring years before the onset of motor symptoms, thereby indicating a critical window for early intervention. In this review, we examine current evidence on non-pharmacological approaches such as dietary changes, physical activity, and gut microbiome regulation, focusing on their potential to modulate both peripheral and central immune responses, thereby influencing the progression of PD. Besides being complementary to standard pharmacological treatments, these approaches not only reduce systemic inflammation but may also help delay, prevent, or improve clinical management of PD by targeting and modulating its immunological foundations.\n\nID: 42409075\nTitle: Gut Microbiome-Associated Thrombosis: Approaching Validation?\nAbstract: Gut microbiome has emerged as an important modulator of thrombotic disease through complex immunometabolic and interorgan pathways. Microbiome-derived metabolites have been associated with platelet activation, endothelial injury, and adverse cardiovascular outcomes. However, evidence remains stronger for arterial than for venous thrombosis, although accumulating data suggest that dysbiosis may represent an important yet underrecognized contributor to the pathogenesis of venous thromboembolism. While current evidence supports a biologically plausible association between the gut microbiome and thrombosis, further studies are needed to clarify the underlying mechanisms and determine their clinical significance.\n\nID: 42407193\nTitle: The dual role of the microbiome in sepsis: A complex interplay between pathogenicity and protection.\nAbstract: Sepsis is an infection-induced syndrome characterized by systemic immune dysregulation and has traditionally been treated primarily with antibiotics. Although antibiotics remain essential for pathogen control, they rarely reverse immune dysfunction, barrier disruption, or microbial ecological imbalance in sepsis, suggesting that a purely anti-infective paradigm may be insufficient. In such phenotypes, microbiome-centered approaches may complement conventional anti-infective strategies by supporting microbial ecological restoration, host immune recalibration and disease tolerance. There is increasing evidence that the microbiome plays an important role in sepsis pathogenesis and immune modulation, both as a byproduct of immune perturbation and as a context-dependent mediator of immune maladaptation. Such insights underpin therapeutic strategies that integrate immune reprogramming with ecological restoration beyond infection control. Recent progress in single-cell omics, spatial transcriptomics and metabolomics is starting to uncover the complex interactions between microbial communities and the host immune system, providing new conceptual and translational pathways. Precise microbiome modulation combined with targeted immune recalibration may help shape future sepsis therapy, centered on restoring immune-microbial homeostasis rather than simply suppressing inflammation.\n\nID: 42406984\nTitle: A New Perspective on Endometriosis: How Gut and Reproductive Tract Microbiota Influence Disease Progression?\nAbstract: Endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory condition affecting 10% of reproductive-aged individuals, remains underdiagnosed and poorly managed due to a limited understanding of its pathogenesis. Emerging evidence highlights the gut and reproductive tract microbiota as key modulators of estrogen metabolism, immune dysregulation, and inflammation, offering novel insights into disease mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities. To synthesize current evidence on the mechanistic roles of microbiota in endometriosis pathogenesis, evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic potential of microbial biomarkers and microbiota-targeted interventions, and identify priorities for translational research. A systematic review of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases identified preclinical and clinical studies exploring microbiota-endometriosis interactions. The search strategy incorporated the terms \"endometriosis\" in combination with \"microbiota,\" \"reproductive tract,\" and \"gut\" to investigate microbial associations within gastrointestinal and reproductive systems in the context of the disease. Dysbiotic microbial profiles, characterized by reduced Lactobacillus and elevated Fannyhessea species, correlate with altered estrogen metabolism, pro-inflammatory cytokine production (eg, IL-6, TNF-\u03b1), and impaired immune surveillance in endometriosis. Preclinical studies demonstrate that probiotics and FMT attenuate lesion growth and inflammation in animal models, though human data remain limited. Noninvasive microbial signatures show promise for diagnostic applications, while causal validation in germ-free models and personalized microbiota-based therapies represent critical research gaps. The microbiota modulates endometriosis progression through hormonal, immune, and inflammatory pathways. Microbial biomarkers and therapies may improve diagnosis and treatment but require rigorous clinical validation. Advancing microbiota research could enable noninvasive diagnostics, precision therapies, and prevention strategies.\n\nID: 42406681\nTitle: Molecular, genetic, and pharmacological advances in type 2 diabetes (2015-2025).\nAbstract: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a multifactorial metabolic disorder driven by the interplay of insulin resistance, \u03b2-cell dysfunction, and complex genetic and epigenetic factors. Over the past decade (2015-2025), advances in molecular biology, genomics, and pharmacology have reshaped our understanding of its pathogenesis and treatment. Large-scale GWAS and functional genomics have clarified genetic risk loci and epigenetic mechanisms, while novel biomarkers, including circulating microRNAs and metabolomic signatures, offer potential for early detection and risk stratification. Therapeutically, incretin-based drugs, especially GLP-1 receptor agonists and dual agonists, as well as SGLT2 inhibitors, have transformed outcomes by targeting both glycemic control and cardiovascular-renal protection. These insights have also informed prevention strategies, emphasizing weight reduction, microbiome modulation, and precision interventions based on genetic risk. Yet major gaps remain, including functional annotation of risk loci, understanding of \u03b2-cell dedifferentiation and recovery, and equitable implementation across diverse populations. This review synthesizes molecular, genetic, and pharmacological progress from 2015 to 2025, highlights clinical translation, and identifies priorities for the next decade of research.\n\nID: 42404879\nTitle: Integrative multi-omics profiling reveals coordinated immunometabolic reprogramming and host-microbiome interactions in acute pancreatitis.\nAbstract: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a life-threatening inflammatory disorder characterized by diverse etiologies and complex pathophysiological mechanisms involving immune dysregulation, systemic metabolic reprogramming, and gut microbiota disturbances. Although single-omics studies have provided partial insights into AP pathogenesis, comprehensive integrative multi-omics analyses investigating the intricate interactions among immunity, metabolism, and the microbiome in AP remain limited. We conducted an integrative multi-omics analysis of peripheral blood transcriptomics, untargeted plasma metabolomics, and fecal whole-metagenome sequencing in 15 patients with AP and 15 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs), metabolites (DEMs), and gut microbial species (DGMs) were identified. Subsequently, functional enrichment analysis, correlation network analysis, and exploratory machine learning approaches were employed to investigate molecular interactions and identify candidate biomarkers. Transcriptomic profiling identified 4, 776 DEGs, including 409 immune-related genes significantly enriched in the NF-\u03baB, IL-17, and cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction pathways, indicating pronounced inflammatory activation. Metabolomic analysis detected 296 DEMs, with prominent alterations in amino acid and lipid metabolism, mong which 9 metabolites showed potential discriminatory value (AUC > 0.75), with representative metabolites including xanthine, homocarnosine, and tetradecanedioic acid. Metagenomic sequencing revealed significant microbial compositional and functional remodeling, characterized by enrichment of pro-inflammatory taxa such as Escherichia coli and Streptococcus anginosus, alongside depletion of SCFA-producing commensals including Faecalibacterium prausnitzii and Blautia wexlerae. Functional profiling demonstrated disrupted amino acid metabolism, gut-brain signaling, and SCFA synthesis. Multi-omics integration revealed 215 significant correlations between host genes, metabolites, and microbes, highlighting key interaction hubs. An exploratory random forest model identified Lachnospira pectinoschiza, Megamonas funiformis, and SRGN as candidate biomarkers, showing promising classification performance within the current cohort (AUC = 0.951). This study provides a systems-level characterization of the immune, metabolic, and microbial alterations in AP. The identified molecular signatures and cross-omics interaction networks offer mechanistic insights into AP pathogenesis and highlight candidate biomarkers that warrant further validation in larger, independent cohorts.\n\nID: 42404061\nTitle: Microbiome-Metabolome Crosstalk in HPV Pathogenesis: From Ecosystem Dynamics to Translational Biomarkers.\nAbstract: High-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) infection alters the cervicovaginal microenvironment, driving metabolic reprogramming that influences viral persistence and progression to cervical cancer. This review adopts a systems-level perspective to synthesize findings from recent metabolomic studies across urine, vaginal swabs, and cervicovaginal fluids, highlighting consistent trends from cervicovaginal health through hrHPV infection, persistence, cervical lesion development, and cancer. HPV infection is characterized by increased microbial amines and oxidative stress, whereas viral persistence and high-grade cervical lesions exhibit disrupted metabolism of amino acids, lipids, and nucleotides. Cervical cancer is associated with distinct metabolic signatures involving sphingolipids, ketone bodies, and intermediates of the tricarboxylic acid cycle. Collectively, metabolic profiles emerge as functional readouts of host-microbiome interactions, often showing stronger associations with clinical outcomes than microbial composition alone. Integrative multiomics approaches combining metabolomics with microbiome- and host-derived data are beginning to uncover coordinated biological pathways underlying HPV pathogenesis and may improve risk stratification and biomarker discovery. Despite methodological heterogeneity, converging evidence supports the potential of metabolic profiling for early detection of cervical neoplasia and stratification of hrHPV-positive women, although reproducibility across studies remains limited. Future longitudinal and integrative studies, supported by standardized analytical frameworks and computational modeling, are needed to clarify causal mechanisms and enable the development of clinically actionable biomarkers and targeted interventions.\n\nID: 42403915\nTitle: Intestinal neutral ceramidase exacerbates MASH pathogenesis.\nAbstract: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and its more severe manifestation, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), are intimately linked to genetic factors, gut microbiota and barrier alteration. Ceramidases and ceramides are associated with MASH, yet the role of intestinal neutral ceramidase in MASH development remains unclear. Murine models with intestinal epithelial cell (IEC)-specific depletion of neutral ceramidase (Asah2\u0394IEC ) or aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR \u0394IEC) were subjected to either a Western diet (WD) at 6 weeks old for 10-12 months to induce MASH, or a hydrogenated vegetable oil, sucrose, palmitate and cholesterol (HSPC) diet to accelerate MASH progression. Fecal microbiota transplantation was performed in germ-free mice. MASH is associated with the induction of neutral ceramidase, which reshapes the intestinal microbiota and metabolite profiles, leading to increased production of 2-hydroxyhippuric acid (2-HHA). We identified 2-HHA as an inhibitor of AhR signalling, a pathway that normally promotes intestinal fucosylation. Elevated 2-HHA suppresses AhR activity, reduces fucosylation and contributes to MASH and associated airway inflammation in mice fed WD or HSPC diet. Notably, IEC-specific deletion of neutral ceramidase decreases 2-HHA levels, restores AhR signalling, enhances fucosylation and protects against MASH. Consistently, intestinal AhR deficiency exacerbates MASH by reducing intestinal fucosylation, whereas supplementation with fucoidan increases fucosylation, improves barrier function and attenuates MASH. These findings identify intestinal neutral ceramidase as a key driver of MASH through a microbiota-2-HHA-AhR axis that impairs intestinal fucosylation and barrier function, highlighting a potential therapeutic target.\n\nID: 42403700\nTitle: Does sex moderate health and Alzheimer's disease risk tied to early educational experiences? The reducing inequities through social and educational change follow-up in early adulthood extension study protocol.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) -a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by insidious cognitive decline and distinct neuropathological features- significantly impacts daily life functioning and behavior and is disproportionally prevalent in women compared to men. The reasons and risk factors for sex-based disparities in AD prevalence are still largely unclear, however early life exposures (e.g., education and stress) may be important contributing factors. Therefore, it is increasingly important to disentangle the complex interactions between known early environmental protective and risk factors and genetic susceptibility and uncover how these factors might impact and shape neurobiological processes. Moreover, it is critical to assess how these processes, in turn, influence later cognitive and brain health outcomes that may confer sex-specific pathways of risk for developing AD. In this paper we describe the rationale and study protocol for The Reducing Inequities through Social and Educational Change Follow-Up in Early Adulthood Extension (RISE-Up EA+; R01AG089426) study, a follow-up study of 300 participants aged 24-26 years old that leverages a natural quasi-experimental cohort to investigate how health outcomes tied to socioeconomic mobility opportunity may contribute to sex-specific vulnerability for developing AD later in life. To examine how sex-specific vulnerabilities related to early educational experiences may set the stage for later AD risk, we will assess self-report, cognitive, biological (e.g., inflammation and microbiome), and brain health measures. Results from this work provide the opportunity to better understand how adolescent mobility opportunities might contribute to later life health outcomes and influence sex-specific developmental pathways important for later AD risk.\n\nID: 42402632\nTitle: Microbiota-gut-brain axis in autism spectrum disorder: integrating brain structure, function, and transcriptomics.\nAbstract: Growing evidence indicates that disruption of the microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis is a key factor in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), affecting neurodevelopment, neural circuit function, and behavior. This review synthesizes multidisciplinary data to clarify mechanistic links between the MGB axis and ASD and to evaluate microbiota-targeted therapeutic strategies. We conducted a narrative synthesis of clinical and translational studies, including human cohort and case-control investigations, animal models, multi-omics analyses, immune profiling, multimodal brain assessments (structural/functional MRI and transcriptomics), and interventional trials. Emphasis was placed on evidence of microbiota-brain associations, intervention outcomes, and methodological limitations. Key findings reveal that individuals with ASD commonly exhibit gut microbiome dysbiosis and altered metabolomic signatures that can influence central nervous system function; three core bidirectional signaling routes link gut microbes to brain outcomes-microbial metabolite production (e.g., short-chain fatty acids, tryptophan metabolites), immune-mediated pathways, and neuroendocrine-vagal communication. Accumulating data associate ASD-related microbial profiles with changes in brain structure, functional connectivity, and transcriptomic patterns, supporting a mechanistic role for the MGB axis in ASD phenotypes. Microbiota-targeted interventions show promising effects on gastrointestinal symptoms, metabolic biomarkers, and selected behavioral measures in small studies, but results are heterogeneous and current evidence is insufficient for widespread clinical application. Integrating multimodal neuroimaging with multi-omics and machine learning provides a promising framework to identify reproducible microbial-brain biomarkers for early detection, clinical subtyping, and stratified treatment. Key challenges include methodological heterogeneity, limited causal inference, small and heterogeneous cohorts, and ethical/safety concerns for pediatric interventions. The MGB axis is a plausible pathogenic mechanism and therapeutic target in ASD. Translating mechanistic insights into precision clinical applications requires standardized, multicenter, longitudinal deep-phenotyping studies that combine multimodal imaging, comprehensive multi-omics, rigorous randomized trials, and careful ethical oversight.\n\nID: 42402302\nTitle: Polysaccharide-gut microbiota interactions in metabolic diseases: Structural selectivity, mediating mechanisms, and evidence deficiencies: A review.\nAbstract: Polysaccharides from food and medicinal sources are promising candidates for nutritional interventions in chronic metabolic diseases. Because intact polysaccharides are generally poorly absorbed after oral administration, their systemic effects cannot be fully explained by conventional models of absorption and direct action on target organs. Increasing attention has therefore focused on their gastrointestinal fate and on how microbial utilization and gut-derived metabolites may influence host metabolism. This review examines how molecular weight, monosaccharide composition, glycosidic linkage type, branching, charge, and conformation affect resistance to upper gastrointestinal digestion, microbial recognition, and fermentation. It further evaluates the roles of short-chain fatty acids, bile acids, tryptophan-derived metabolites, and barrier-associated inflammatory signals in glucose homeostasis, lipid metabolism, and immune regulation. The strength of evidence varies substantially across these pathways. Short-chain fatty acid-related mechanisms and the gut-liver axis have relatively consistent preclinical support, whereas bile acid signaling and intestinal barrier pathways are supported by moderate mechanistic evidence. Tryptophan metabolite-mediated regulation and the gut-brain axis remain largely associative or preclinical, with limited validation in controlled human studies. These gut-derived processes may contribute to the regulation of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiometabolic disorders. Future studies should establish causal links among defined glycan structures, selective microbial utilization, gut-derived mediators, and clinically relevant outcomes, while advancing standardized characterization, biomarker-guided evaluation, and carefully validated precision nutrition strategies.\n\nID: 42402181\nTitle: Time- and Region-Specific Effects of Intranasal Insulin on Oxidative Stress Parameters in the Rat Brain.\nAbstract: Understanding how intranasal insulin affects brain signaling and metabolism is essential for elucidating its therapeutic potential in neurodegenerative disorders with underlying metabolic dysfunction, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). Oxidative stress, which increases with aging, has been observed in both AD and Type 2 diabetes, indicating a potential link between oxidative stress, brain insulin resistance and cognitive impairment. This study examined how intranasal insulin affects redox homeostasis across different brain regions and time points. Male Wistar rats received 2\u2009IU of insulin intranasally and were sacrificed 3, 7.5, 15, 30, 60, and 120\u2009min post-administration. Six animals served as intact controls. Redox homeostasis was assessed by measuring lipid peroxidation, total reductive capacity, thiol concentrations, and superoxide dismutase activity in plasma, nasal epithelia, and brain regions. The results were correlated with insulin signaling markers. Intranasal insulin induced rapid but regionally diverse redox responses. The most pronounced alterations occurred in nasal epithelia, where respiratory and olfactory regions exhibited distinct and opposing patterns. In the brain, significant alterations, particularly in thiol-related parameters, were observed across multiple regions including cortices, hippocampus, hypothalamus, olfactory bulb, and cerebellum. Plasma redox parameters remained largely unchanged, supporting the predominantly central action of intranasally delivered insulin. Correlation analyses revealed associations between oxidative stress markers and insulin signaling parameters, suggesting complex interactions between metabolic signaling pathways and redox regulation. These findings demonstrate that intranasal insulin modulates redox homeostasis in a rapid, region-specific, and time-dependent manner, highlighting the importance of spatial and temporal factors in insulin-mediated regulation of brain oxidative balance.\n\nID: 42401402\nTitle: The Microbiome-Gut-Gonad Axis: How Microbial Metabolites Orchestrate Reproductive Physiology, Pathology, and Therapy.\nAbstract: The human microbiome, a dynamic endocrine organ, exerts profound systemic influence through the production of bioactive metabolites. While the microbiome-gut-brain axis is well-established, the direct conduit between the gut microbiota and the reproductive system, the Microbiome-Gut-Gonad Axis, remains an emerging paradigm. This review explored cutting-edge evidence to construct a comprehensive model of the Microbiome-Gut-Gonad axis, focusing on the mechanistic roles of specific microbial metabolites in both physiological reproductive function and the pathogenesis of endocrine disorders. We move beyond mere correlation to elucidate how gut-derived molecules, such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), secondary bile acids, and indole derivatives, directly and indirectly modulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis by modulating the production of neuropeptides and hormones (Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)) that regulate reproductive functions and also steroidogenesis and gametogenesis. We examine novel mechanisms including: the epigenetic regulation of steroidogenic enzymes by butyrate; the modulation of enterohepatic circulation of estrogens by \u03b2-glucuronidase-producing bacteria; and the role of tryptophan metabolites as ligands for aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) in ovarian and testicular function. Furthermore, we critically appraise the disruptive potential of dysbiosis-driven metabolite shifts in PCOS, endometriosis, and male infertility, highlighting microbial metabolite signatures as promising exploratory biomarkers that require standardized, multi-center clinical validation before diagnostic use. At present, these signatures should be considered candidate biomarkers only, because external validation cohorts, assay reproducibility, and clinically meaningful estimates of sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and clinical utility have not yet been established. Therapeutically, we evaluate innovative interventions, including precision probiotics, postbiotics, and dietary strategies targeting specific bacterial guilds, but these approaches remain investigational because current human evidence is still limited and heterogeneous. Finally, by integrating microbial endocrinology into reproductive medicine, this review establishes a new framework for understanding the etiology of reproductive endocrine disorders and paves the way for microbiome-targeted therapeutic avenues. Importantly, the evidence base is tiered: mechanistic statements in this review are drawn primarily from in vitro and animal studies, human disease links are described separately as observational evidence, and interventional claims are limited to early clinical studies and randomized trial summaries.\n\nID: 42399985\nTitle: Gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles: bridging microbial-host crosstalk in metabolic disorders.\nAbstract: Gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles have emerged as crucial mediators in microbe-host communication, not only facilitating intracellular communication, quorum sensing, and horizontal gene transfer among bacteria but also playing a central role in cross-kingdom dialogue. In recent years, bacterial extracellular vesicles (BEVs) have attracted widespread attention due to their ability to carry a diverse array of bioactive molecules-such as proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids-and deliver them to host cells, thereby precisely regulating host metabolic and immune homeostasis. This review systematically elaborates the entire biological process of BEVs, from their biogenesis to functional interactions with host cells, with a specific emphasis on revealing their roles in the pathogenesis of various metabolic diseases-including obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2DM), metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), atherosclerosis, and hypertension-at both molecular and cellular levels. Furthermore, leveraging their inherent stability, biocompatibility, and targeting capabilities, we discuss the translational potential and challenges of BEVs in the diagnosis and treatment of metabolic disorders. Beyond summarizing the latest research advances on BEVs in metabolic disorders, this review provides a critical analysis of current mechanistic insights and clinical translation pathways, aiming to establish a theoretical framework for developing novel microbiome-based metabolic interventions. Deciphering the BEV-mediated microbiota-host interaction network holds promise for pioneering new strategies for the precision prevention and treatment of metabolic disease.\n\nID: 42399784\nTitle: Lactobacillus acidophilus abolishes oxalate-mediated renal epithelial barrier disruption and calcium oxalate monohydrate crystal adhesion to renal epithelial cells.\nAbstract: It is generally known that kidney stone disease (KSD) is associated with alterations in urinary microbiome, but the roles of the urinary microbiome in KSD pathogenesis remain unclear. This study addressed the impact of Lactobacillus acidophilus (a commensal bacterium found in normal urine) on renal epithelial integrity, calcium oxalate monohydrate (COM) crystal-cell adhesion, expression of membrane receptors of COM crystals, and oxalate degradation under oxalate-induced stress (a known inducer of KSD). Inner medullary collecting duct cells (mIMCD-3) were cultured for 24 h under control or oxalate-induced (by 0.6 mM sodium oxalate; NaOx) conditions without or with L. acidophilus (at 1\u2009\u00d7\u2009103 colony-forming unit (CFU)/ml) co-incubation. NaOx reduced transepithelial resistance (TER) of the mIMCD-3 monolayer and downregulated ZO-1, a tight junction (TJ) protein. Additionally, NaOx enhanced the COM crystal-binding capability of mIMCD-3 cells by upregulating a COM crystal receptor, annexin A2, on cell membranes. Such harmful effects of NaOx were abolished when mIMCD-3 cells were co-cultured with L. acidophilus. Moreover, culturing L. acidophilus in artificial urine (AU) supplemented with NaOx for 24 h revealed that the oxalate level in AU decreased, suggesting the oxalate-degrading activity of the bacterium in an AU environment. L. acidophilus prevented oxalate-mediated renal epithelial barrier disruption and COM crystal adhesion to renal epithelial cells by preserving ZO-1 and annexin A2 expression at their basal levels, at least in part, via its oxalate-degrading property. Not applicable (This is not a clinical trial).\n\nID: 42399573\nTitle: Neonatal predictors of neurodevelopment: the interplay between APGAR score and neonatal microbiome.\nAbstract: Neonatology has made significant advances in identifying factors that influence long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in newborns. Among these, APGAR scores and the neonatal microbiome have emerged as important determinants of neurological development. To review the current evidence regarding the relationship between APGAR scores, neonatal microbiome composition, and neurodevelopmental outcomes and to explore their combined influence on neurodevelopmental pathways. The APGAR score remains an important clinical tool for assessing neonatal health immediately after birth, with low scores often indicating potential central nervous system compromise. However, its ability to predict long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes remains variable. Emerging evidence highlights the critical role of the gut-brain axis and neonatal microbiome in shaping neurodevelopment. Alterations in microbial colonization may contribute to inflammatory processes and increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorder. Current findings suggest that APGAR scores and microbiome composition may act synergistically in influencing neurodevelopmental trajectories. Understanding the interplay between APGAR scoring, neonatal microbiome composition, and central nervous system development may enhance early risk assessment and facilitate the development of personalized microbiome-targeted interventions. Further research is warranted to clarify these relationships and improve strategies for preventing long-term neurological complications.\n\nID: 42397727\nTitle: Factors influencing the presence of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Klebsiella oxytoca species complexes in the developing gut microbiota.\nAbstract: Bacteria of the genus Klebsiella, particularly members of the Klebsiella pneumoniae and Klebsiella oxytoca species complexes, are common commensals of the intestinal microbiota in neonates and infants. Under certain conditions, they may exhibit pathogenic behaviour and cause severe nosocomial infections, especially in preterm and immunocompromised children. Colonization by Klebsiella spp. is influenced by a\u00a0range of perinatal and postnatal factors. The clinical significance of these opportunistically pathogenic strains is further amplified by their ability to acquire multidrug resistance, which complicates the treatment of infections and increases the risk of adverse clinical outcomes. This review focuses on the analysis of conditions and factors involved in the occurrence of Klebsiella species in the developing neonatal and infant gut microbiota and their role in nosocomial infections. Particular attention is given to species within the K.\u00a0pneumoniae and K. oxytoca complexes, which include the most clinically relevant opportunistically pathogenic strains of this genus in this age group. In addition, this review discusses the potential of experimental animal models in studying the pathogenesis of these infections.\n\nID: 42397430\nTitle: A special multifiber dietary mixture ameliorates Crohn's-like colitis in an IL-10-/- mouse model by promoting treg differentiation through the ETS1/RUNX1/Foxp3 axis.\nAbstract: Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by immune dysregulation. Regulatory T cells (Tregs) play a pivotal role in maintaining mucosal tolerance, and their dysfunction directly contributes to CD pathogenesis. We used interleukin-10-/- mice to evaluate the therapeutic effects of a special multifiber mixture (MF) on colitis. T cell phenotypes, transcriptional profiles, gut microbiota composition, and N6-methyl adenosine (m6A) ribonucleic acid (RNA) methylation were analyzed using flow cytometry, RNA sequencing, metagenomics, and methylated RNA immunoprecipitation-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. MF significantly reduced intestinal inflammation, restored epithelial barrier function, and promoted Treg differentiation while suppressing Th1/Th17 polarization. Integrated transcriptomic and proteomic analyses identified ETS1 as a negative regulator of Treg differentiation, modulated by gut microbiota-derived S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) through methyltransferase-like protein 3-mediated m6A methylation. MF feeding reduced SAM levels and m6A enrichment on ETS1 messenger RNA, leading to decreased ETS1 expression. Silencing of ETS1 enhanced Foxp3 expression and expanded the Treg population. RUNX1 was identified as a functional interactor of ETS1, with reciprocal expression patterns validated in both mouse models and colonic tissues from patients with CD. MF alleviates colitis by reshaping the gut microbiota and suppressing SAM-dependent m6A methylation, resulting in ETS1 downregulation and the restoration of Treg homeostasis through the ETS1/RUNX1/Foxp3 axis. These findings reveal a mechanistic link between microbiota, epigenetics, and immunity, highlighting MF feeding as a promising nutritional intervention for CD treatment.\n\nID: 42396694\nTitle: Nutritional and dietary drivers in the pathogenesis of acute appendicitis: the nutrition-microbiome-genetic axis.\nAbstract: Acute appendicitis is one of the leading causes of surgical emergency hospitalizations. However, the mechanisms leading to the development of appendicitis are poorly understood. Current knowledge suggests an interplay probably led by dietary habits with impact on the microbiome which elicits responses in genetically predisposed individuals. The aim of this review is to assess the nutrition-microbiome-genetic axis associated with acute appendicitis development. The main dietary and nutritional patterns associated to acute appendicitis were low consumption of fiber, water and fish oil, and high levels of saturated fat, salt, processed meat and ultra-processed foods. Collectively, these westernised dietary patterns (WDP) may increase more than 40% the risk of developing acute appendicitis. The WDP are associated to shifts in the microbiome observed in inflamed appendices such as an increased abundance of Fusobacteria together with a lower level of Proteobacteria. While dietary patterns and associated changes in the microbiome may affect a large proportion of the population, only a relatively small percentage develop acute appendicitis suggesting the existence of predisposing genetic factors. Several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) have been identified linking nutrition and microbiome to the genetic background in acute appendicitis. These include the HLA-C SNP rs2524046, associated with coeliac disease, and the variant rs9953918 of NEDD4L (involved in fluid/water mobilisation). A hypothetical allergy model for appendicitis has been recently proposed providing a preliminary groundwork that identifies SNPs in or near IL-6, IL-10 and IL-13, NOD2, CCL22 and CTLA4 involved in the pathogenesis of both inflammatory diseases.\n\nID: 42396442\nTitle: Gut barrier-microbiota crosstalk in sepsis: from pathogenesis to potential therapies.\nAbstract: Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response syndrome triggered by infection, frequently complicated by severe organ dysfunction and high mortality rates. Recent studies of intestinal epithelial function and the gut microbiota have highlighted their pivotal roles in the pathogenesis of sepsis. However, the precise mechanisms governing the interaction between the intestinal epithelium and gut microbiota, and how this interaction drives sepsis progression, still need to be elucidated. In this review, the functions of the intestinal epithelial barrier are first outlined, and the clinical significance of its altered permeability during sepsis is highlighted. Then, the physiological roles of the gut microbiota are further explored, detailing how dysbiosis and microbial metabolites influence disease progression and trigger both localized and systemic immune responses. Based on this, a logical framework for gut-originated systemic inflammation is proposed, and the potential adverse effects of current clinical supportive therapies on intestinal integrity are further discussed. Finally, the emerging sepsis treatment strategies that target gut function are summarized, aiming to provide novel insights and therapeutic directions for clinical practice.\n\nID: 42395417\nTitle: EndD mediates butyrate-dependent toxin release in Clostridioides difficile.\nAbstract: Clostridioides difficile is an urgent threat to human health. Current treatments for C. difficile infections (CDIs) are antibiotics and microbiome restoration therapy (MRT) for recurrent cases. However, antibiotics contribute to antibiotic resistance and recurrent CDIs and the long-term sustainability and accessibility of MRTs remains to be determined. Since a dysbiotic gut microbiome is the primary risk factor for CDI, a better understanding of the interactions between C. difficile , the microbiome, and the host will aid development of treatments with improved precision. Emerging evidence supports that butyrate, a prominent end product of gut microbiome metabolism, is a key determinant of C. difficile pathogenesis. Notably, C. difficile releases more of its toxins TcdA and TcdB in butyrate-rich environments. Here, we demonstrate that butyrate-dependent toxin release is not driven by two previously characterized modes of toxin release (e.g., TcdE-dependent secretion or Cwp19-dependent autolysis). Instead, butyrate enhances the expression of a broadly conserved endolysin (EndD), which is responsible for butyrate-dependent toxin release. We additionally demonstrate that endD -dependent toxin release does not universally occur under all growth conditions and that its expression is dependent on the late-stage sporulation sigma factor SigK. Overall, our findings provide deeper insight into butyrate-dependent effects on C. difficile pathogenesis and set the stage for future work to better understand the molecular and genetic underpinnings of endD regulation.\n\nID: 42394830\nTitle: Appendix in ulcerative colitis pathogenesis and therapy: An updated narrative review.\nAbstract: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the colon. Its pathogenesis has been linked to chronic intestinal inflammation stemming from genetic predisposition, immune dysregulation, changes in gut microbiome, and various environmental factors. There is emerging evidence for autophagy dysfunction in the UC setting, suggesting a compromise of the intestinal epithelial barrier and microbial clearance in patients, resulting in chronic activation of the immune system. There is growing evidence that the appendix functions as a critical priming site for UC. Dysregulation of various lymphocyte subsets, dysbiosis, propagation of inflammation into the colon, as well as autophagy dysfunction, have been listed as contributing to this early appendiceal priming phase. While initially thought of as a vestigial organ, current evidence points towards the appendix as an active immunological and microbial hub. Epidemiological data demonstrate an inverse association between early appendectomy and UC risk, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic strategy. According to recent ACCURE (2025) and COSTA (2026) clinical trials, improved remission outcomes were observed post-appendectomy in selected patients, particularly in patients unresponsive to biologic therapy. Together, the evidence positions appendectomy as a legitimate adjunctive treatment option for UC, warranting further mechanistic and clinical investigation. In this narrative review, current evidence on the pathogenesis and risk factors of UC are summarized, including the emerging role of the appendix and the therapeutic potential of appendectomy in UC.\n\nID: 42394828\nTitle: Gut barrier dysfunction and multidrug-resistant bacterial translocation in adult critical illness: Mechanistic insights from a systematic review.\nAbstract: The gastrointestinal tract plays an important role in host defence during critical illness. Disruption of epithelial integrity, microbiome imbalance, and immune dysregulation have all been linked to the translocation of multidrug-resistant (MDR) organisms from intestinal colonization to invasive infection. However, whether these associations reflect true causal mechanisms remains uncertain, and available human evidence has not been comprehensively synthesized using current methodological standards. To systematically evaluate human evidence examining the relationship between intestinal barrier dysfunction, microbial colonization, and subsequent MDR infection in adult critical illness, with particular attention to study quality, heterogeneity, and potential confounding factors. This systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. A structured literature search was performed in PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library (2000-2025) using predefined Boolean combinations and Medical Subject Headings. Prospective and retrospective cohort studies involving intensive care units (ICU) adults were included if they evaluated intestinal colonization, biomarkers of barrier dysfunction (citrulline and intestinal fatty acid-binding protein), microbiome alterations, or endotoxemia. Study selection and data extraction were undertaken independently by two reviewers, with disagreements resolved through discussion. Risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and ROBINS-I tool. Owing to methodological and clinical heterogeneity, findings were synthesized using a structured narrative approach rather than meta-analysis. Across the included studies, intestinal colonization with carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus was consistently associated with an increased risk of subsequent bloodstream infection. However, progression rates varied considerably across cohorts, likely reflecting differences in patient characteristics, antimicrobial exposure, and ICU practices rather than a consistent effect size. Biomarker studies showed reduced citrulline levels and elevated intestinal fatty acid-binding protein concentrations in patients with gastrointestinal dysfunction; however, these markers indicate enterocyte injury rather than directly measuring intestinal permeability or bacterial translocation. Microbiome analyses demonstrated reduced diversity and impaired colonization resistance, although the extent and timing of these changes were not uniform across studies. Taken together, the evidence supports a biologically plausible link between epithelial injury, dysbiosis, and infection risk, but does not establish a direct causal relationship, largely due to the observational design of available studies and the influence of confounding factors such as illness severity, antimicrobial exposure, and ICU environment. Gut barrier dysfunction appears to contribute to the pathogenesis of MDR infection in critically ill adults; however, current evidence supports association rather than causation. Early recognition of intestinal colonization and strategies aimed at preserving mucosal integrity may offer potential clinical benefit, although their effectiveness requires confirmation in well-designed prospective and interventional studies.\n\nID: 42392731\nTitle: [Exploring mechanism of \"treating different diseases with the same method\" for depression and Alzheimer's disease based on \"liver-spleen-kidney\" axis and advances in traditional Chinese medicine intervention].\nAbstract: Depression(major depressive disorder, MDD) and Alzheimer's disease(AD) are two highly prevalent neuropsychiatric disorders. With the aging population, their comorbidity rate continues to rise. The pathogenesis of MDD and AD is complex, and modern medicine still lacks strategies that can simultaneously intervene in the core processes of both diseases. The theory of "treating different diseases with the same method" in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) is an important therapeutic principle, which means that different diseases showing identical syndromes during their development can be treated with the same approach. This provides a TCM perspective for the diagnosis and treatment of their comorbidity. Based on the theory of the "liver-spleen-kidney" axis, this study identified that MDD and AD shared common pathogenesis: liver dysfunction in free coursing, spleen dysfunction in transportation, and kidney essence deficiency. It further connected this pathogenesis with the dysregulation of the neuroendocrine-immune(NEI) network in modern medicine, revealing common pathological mechanisms in neuroinflammation, dysfunction of the "hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal"(HPA) axis, and gut microbiota dysbiosis. Meanwhile, it also reviewed specific mechanisms of TCM herbs such as Bupleuri Radix(Chaihu), Paeoniae Radix Alba(Baishao), and Astragali Radix(Huangqi), as well as their active components, in treating MDD and AD by regulating the NEI network through multiple targets and pathways. This may provide evidence for the application of the "treating different diseases with the same method" theory and broaden the perspective for the treatment of MDD and AD.\n\nID: 42325463\nTitle: Crossroad Between Gut Microbiome and Ischemic Stroke: Underlying Pathways and Therapeutic Possibilities.\nAbstract: Stroke is a cerebrovascular condition that has emerged as the major cause of death globally, among other non-communicable diseases, due to its pathophysiological complexity and varied etiologies. Ischemic stroke (IS) represents the most prevalent subtype accounting for more than 70% of all stroke cases worldwide. The gut microbiome is considered the most abundant pool of microorganisms, which release metabolic products that facilitate gut-brain signaling. Despite advancements, the precise processes by which gut microbes influence stroke pathogenesis are not entirely understood. This review explores the immunomodulatory impact of gut-derived metabolites in IS, with a focus on short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and other bioactive substances. A comprehensive literature search was undertaken using MeSH terms such as gut microbiome, ischemic stroke, cerebral ischemia, brain infarction, intestinal flora, and\u00a0gut-brain axis. We address how metabolites such as\u00a0short-chain fatty acids produced by gut bacteria influence the host's immune system, which in turn affects the activity of neural networks linked to atherosclerosis, a major underlying mechanism of IS. Furthermore, this review also looks at new research opportunities and highlights evidence from studies conducted on humans and animals.\n\nID: 42323297\nTitle: Vagus nerve-dependent antidepressant effects of ineupatorolide B via gut microbiota modulation in a mouse model of depression.\nAbstract: Ineupatorolide B (InB), a sesquiterpene lactone with anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties, has not previously been evaluated for antidepressant effects. Given the central role of the gut-brain axis in stress-related mood disorders, we investigated whether InB alleviates depression-like phenotypes in mice exposed to chronic social defeat stress (CSDS) through microbiota- and vagus-dependent mechanisms. CSDS-susceptible mice received vehicle, fluoxetine, or InB and were assessed using behavioral paradigms, plasma inflammatory cytokine measurements, and analyses of synaptic-related protein expression in the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC). CSDS induced robust depression-like behaviors, elevated interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-\u03b1, caused splenomegaly, and reduced PSD-95 and BDNF expression in the mPFC. Repeated InB administration significantly reversed these behavioral, inflammatory, and synaptic abnormalities. 16S rRNA gene sequencing revealed that CSDS disrupted gut microbial \u03b1- and \u03b2-diversity, whereas InB treatment largely normalized these alterations and restored depression-associated short-chain fatty acids, including isobutyric and valeric acid, consistent with reestablishment of microbial metabolic homeostasis. Importantly, subdiaphragmatic vagotomy abolished the antidepressant-like, anti-inflammatory, and synaptic effects of InB, demonstrating that its efficacy requires intact vagus nerve-mediated gut-brain signaling. Together, these findings identify vagus-dependent modulation of the microbiota-immune-synaptic axis as a mechanistic pathway through which InB exerts antidepressant effects and highlight this compound as a potential microbiota-targeted therapeutic strategy for depression.\n\nID: 42227044\nTitle: The gut-brain axis in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases: a systematic review of microbiota-derived biomarkers and novel therapeutic approaches.\nAbstract: The altered gut microbiota substantially impacts the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD), the two most widely studied neurodegenerative conditions. Microbiome-derived metabolites have been increasingly associated with disease onset, progression, and therapeutic targets in neurodegenerative disorders. Exploring the diagnostic and therapeutic implications of gut microbiome-derived biomarkers is critical to advancing our understanding and management of neurodegeneration. We systematically reviewed both clinical and preclinical studies published from 2010 to 2025. Studies examining gut microbiota composition, microbial-derived metabolites, or therapeutic interventions targeting the gut microbiome were included. Identification of gut microbiome alterations, discovery of microbial or metabolite-based biomarkers, association with disease onset or progression, and/or therapeutic effects on cognitive, neurological, or inflammatory outcomes were evaluated. Short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs) such as butyrate and acetate were found to be noninvasive biomarkers in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and Parkinson's disease (PD). Lower SCFA levels correlated with cognitive decline. Diagnostic accuracy improved when SCFA combinations were used, with AUCs ranging from 0.75 to 0.87. Trimethylamine N-oxide(TMAO) levels showed inconsistent associations, with both elevated and reduced levels linked to disease risk. Therapeutic approaches targeting gut microbiota, including probiotics, prebiotics, dietary changes, and fecal microbiota transplantation, demonstrated cognitive benefits and modulation of gut-brain signaling pathways. Overall, gut-derived biomarkers offer a promising avenue for early diagnosis and novel therapeutic approaches in AD and PD, while acknowledging that evidence in other neurodegenerative diseases remains limited through modulation of the gut-brain axis.\n=======================================================\n\n### [CUSTOM DATAPOINTS]\nCRITICAL EXTRACTION DIRECTIVE: You MUST extract the following custom datapoints as root-level key/value pairs inside your final JSON block:\n- \"suggested_experiments\": generate 1-3 suggested experiments\n- \"suggested_studies\": generate 1-3 suggested studies\n- \"swansons_literature_based_discovery_candidates\": You are an advanced Literature-Based Discovery (LBD) system executing Swanson\u2019s complementary-but-disjoint (A-B-C) model. Your goal is to find hidden, unpublished connections across the provided dataset. Strict Discovery Protocol: 1. Identify distinct, isolated sub-literatures (Domain A and Domain C) within the dataset that share NO direct citations, co-mentions, or common contextual paragraphs. 2. Find an intermediate biological mechanism, protein, path, or entity (Bridge B) that appears independently in both isolated domains (A-to-B and B-to-C). 3. Synthesize a novel, unstated hypothesis (A-to-C). Negative Constraint (Crucial): DO NOT output any connection if the relationship between Concept A and Concept C is explicitly mentioned, paired, or summarized anywhere in the source text. If a connection (like \"OMN resilience to SMN stabilization\") is already explicitly stated or grouped as a concept in the data, it is considered \"already known\" and must be disqualified. Format your output exactly as follows: - Discovered Hypothesis (A to C): [Clear, novel statement] - Literature A (Origin): [Entity/Concept and source context] - Literature C (Target): [Entity/Concept and source context] - The Intersecting Bridge B: [The shared mechanism/protein linking them] - Biological Rationale: [1-2 sentences explaining why this hidden connection is mechanistically plausible]\n- \"contradictions_between_evidences\": Identify conflicting evidence within the evidence set (if any) and flag the dispute here\n- \"repurposed_solutions\": identify and explain repurposed Solution potentials\n\n\nFormat Requirement:\nRAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\nFirst provide disclaimer such as \"Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\"\n---\nWrite in a highly academic, formal thesis tone.\nFormat your readable response using these exact academic headers:\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n(Exact wording of the claim evaluated)\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\n(Scientific synthesis)\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\n(Mechanistic explanation utilizing the 'moneyshot quotes' you will use in the EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS section later as well)\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n(5-10 bullet points of surprising facts)\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 3) - [copied/verbatim Quote text]\"\n\n**CRITICAL: You must include the exact quote you used in the [copied/verbatim Quote text] section.\n\nIf the prompt says \"at least 20 quotes\" then there must be at least 20 matching citations. You must actually use the quotes you select within the conext of the preprint publication you write.\n\nEvaluation Schema:\nRAG AMNESIA IS ACTIVE: You must ONLY use the provided context literature. Do not use outside prior knowledge. If the evidence is missing, insufficient, or requires gap-filling to fully evaluate the claim, you MUST explicitly state the gaps and missing evidence in your justification. Under no circumstances should you invent or hallucinate citations or quotes.\n\n###critical: WRAP YOUR THOUGHTS WITH \nAll responses must include the mandatory \"### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\" section as formatted.\nCRITICAL:\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST DIRECTLY SUPPORT YOUR CLAIMS**\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST BE USED IN YOUR RESPONSE TEXT WITHOUT IN-LINE ANNOTATION**\n**MONEYSHOT QUOTES MUST BE USED IN A FORMAL PROFESSIONAL WAY, WORTHY OF PEER REVIEW, WITHOUT ILLOGICAL LEAPS (UNSUPPORTED MAY BE OK, ILLOGICAL IS NOT OK)**\n(Numbered list matching inline citations) For example \"1. ID: 12345 - Application: The text discusses ... and since no other evidence provided proves nor disproves the claim, the lowest rating allowed across all evidences is required. ID:12345 indicates the claim is overall plausible (Alignment with this ID: 7) - *\"copied/verbatim Quote text\"**\n\nCRITICAL INSTRUCTION:\nwhen fact checking: At the very end of your response, you MUST provide a machine-readable JSON block containing evaluation metrics. \nIt MUST be enclosed exactly between ###JSON_START### and ###JSON_END###. Ensure the JSON is valid. \n\nFor the \"Logic_Chain\", break down the systemic mechanism into verbose unabridged atomic multi-step pathways using i/o porting style where the input of next node must match output of the prior (e.g., A -> B, B->C, C->D). Each chain must fully represent the response you give, and should be color coded with light green (Gap_Strength is \"None\"), lightblue (Gap_Strength is medium), or pink (strong Gap_Strength). Logic_Chain MUST be a JSON array of objects. Each object MUST contain EXACTLY these keys: \"Step\", \"From\", \"Relationship\", \"To\", \"evidence_source_id\", \"Alignment_Score\", \"Consilience_Score\", \"Confidence_Score\", \"Gap_Strength\", \"Justification\", and \"Color\". Use commas between objects. DO NOT leave trailing commas inside objects.\n\nFor \"Verbatim_Quotes\", copy at least 20 (required, 20 or more) \"moneyshot\" quotes EXACTLY as they appear in the context literature text, word-for-word, characters included, that fully support your response. We will programmatically validate these. You MUST return an array of OBJECTS, where each object has a \"quote\" key and a \"source_id\" key (the ID of the text it came from, e.g., the ID). Do not alter a single character, do not paraphrase.\n\nUse these scales to evaluate HOW WELL THE EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THE SPECIFIC CLAIM EVALUATED ABOVE:\n- Alignment Score (1-7): How well does the EVALUATED CLAIM factually align with the provided RAG evidence set? [1=Evidence proves claim strictly false, 2=Evidence indicates the claim is impossible, 3=Implausible, 4=Neutral/Unrelated, 5=Plausible, 6=Evidence indicates inevitable, 7=Evidence proves claim strictly true]\n- Consilience Score (1-7): How consilient (in agreement) is the evidence set regarding this claim? [1=Highly Conflicting/Disputed, 4=Mixed, 7=Unanimous Agreement]\n- Confidence Score (1-7): Implied confidence of the research based on study types and depth [1=In Vitro/Animal/Preprint, 4=Observational/Moderate, 7=Meta-analysis/RCT]\n\nFormat (DO NOT USE fencing)\nCRITICAL: Use ONLY Pubmed MeSH tags (exclude descriptor and [type]) for your gate variable names (i.e.,.the \"gates\") so they will be standardized globally. Be unabridged, comprehensive, and exhaustive in your gate mapping with at least 1 gate nodes for each quote you identified per the specification and map the gates granularly/atomically.\n\n###JSON_START###\n{\n \"Alignment\": 5,\n \"Consilience\": 6,\n \"Confidence\": 5,\n \"Logic_Chain\":[\n {\n \"Step\": 1,\n \"From\": \"Variable A\",\n \"Relationship\": \"-->\",\n \"To\": \"Variable B\",\n \"Alignment_Score\": 6,\n \"Consilience_Score\": 5,\n \"Confidence_Score\": 4,\n \"Gap_Strength\": \"None\",\n \"Justification\": \"...\",\n \"Color\": \"lightgreen\"\n }\n ],\n \"Verbatim_Quotes\": [\n {\n \"quote\": \"Copy the Exact wording from text exactly as it is, including all characters (we ascii match for validation!).\",\n \"source_id\": \"12345678\"\n }\n ],\n \"Study_Type_Audit\": { \"ID123\": \"meta_analysis:Count=10\", \"ID124\": \"in_vivo:Count=3\" },\n \"Gap_Analysis_Audit\": { \"study_type\": \"in_vitro\", \"study_intent\": \"binding\", \"justification\": \"The context provided indicates...\", \"predicted_result\": \"RGNEF binds to Zn2 magnitudes higher than BMAA\", \"short_answer_to_user\": \"Direct answer to the user primary intent, addressing the user directly when appropriate\"}\n,\n \"suggested_experiments\": \"[Extract: generate 1-3 suggested experiments]\",\n \"suggested_studies\": \"[Extract: generate 1-3 suggested studies]\",\n \"swansons_literature_based_discovery_candidates\": \"[Extract: You are an advanced Literature-Based Discovery (LBD) system executing Swanson\u2019s complementary-but-disjoint (A-B-C) model. Your goal is to find hidden, unpublished connections across the provided dataset. Strict Discovery Protocol: 1. Identify distinct, isolated sub-literatures (Domain A and Domain C) within the dataset that share NO direct citations, co-mentions, or common contextual paragraphs. 2. Find an intermediate biological mechanism, protein, path, or entity (Bridge B) that appears independently in both isolated domains (A-to-B and B-to-C). 3. Synthesize a novel, unstated hypothesis (A-to-C). Negative Constraint (Crucial): DO NOT output any connection if the relationship between Concept A and Concept C is explicitly mentioned, paired, or summarized anywhere in the source text. If a connection (like \\\"OMN resilience to SMN stabilization\\\") is already explicitly stated or grouped as a concept in the data, it is considered \\\"already known\\\" and must be disqualified. Format your output exactly as follows: - Discovered Hypothesis (A to C): [Clear, novel statement] - Literature A (Origin): [Entity/Concept and source context] - Literature C (Target): [Entity/Concept and source context] - The Intersecting Bridge B: [The shared mechanism/protein linking them] - Biological Rationale: [1-2 sentences explaining why this hidden connection is mechanistically plausible]]\",\n \"contradictions_between_evidences\": \"[Extract: Identify conflicting evidence within the evidence set (if any) and flag the dispute here]\",\n \"repurposed_solutions\": \"[Extract: identify and explain repurposed Solution potentials]\"\n}\n###JSON_END###BASED STRICTLY ON THE CONTEXT LITERATURE ABOVE, EVALUATE THIS SPECIFIC PERSPECTIVE/PENTAMATRIX:\n\"How does the gut-brain axis play a role in Alzheimer's Disease? Is there a potential link for gut-brain axis for other neurological disorders such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?\"",
"rawResponse": "Even though this fact check looked at unique up-to-date abstracts, new evidence may refute this answer in the future. Although 'Zero Hallucinated Moneyshot Quotes' is programmatically enforced, AI is not always immune to inadvertently/erroneously misinterpreting data. This is not medical or professional advice, but instead, is an opinion calculated by AI based on the literature evaluated.\n\n###[CLAIM EVALUATED AND ANSWER TO USER]\n\"How does the gut-brain axis play a role in Alzheimer's Disease? Is there a potential link for gut-brain axis for other neurological disorders such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?\"\n\nThe gut-brain axis functions as a bidirectional communication system critical to both Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). In AD, dysbiosis promotes systemic inflammation, contributes to amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) deposition, and exacerbates neuroinflammation. In ALS, gut microbiome dysbiosis provides a unifying biological framework linking systemic metabolic and neuroinflammatory processes to motor neuron degeneration.\n\n### [ABSTRACT & REWRITTEN CLAIM]\nNeurodegenerative conditions, specifically AD and ALS, are increasingly viewed as systems-level disorders where the gut microbiota serves as a primary modulator. Dysbiosis-induced intestinal barrier dysfunction leads to systemic inflammation and metabolic disturbances that signal to the central nervous system (CNS), contributing to pathogenic protein aggregation, microglial activation, and synaptic dysfunction.\n\n### [INTRODUCTION & JUSTIFICATION]\nThe gut-brain axis is a complex, bidirectional pathway where microbial signaling profoundly influences CNS homeostasis. In Alzheimer's Disease, gastrointestinal dysbiosis triggers a \"gut-immune-metabolic\" vicious cycle. This is evidenced by the enrichment of pro-inflammatory taxa and the depletion of beneficial species like *Akkermansia*, which compromises intestinal integrity. This breakdown allows for the systemic dissemination of inflammatory mediators and potentially A\u03b2, which is now understood to possess antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties that become maladaptive during aging. Similarly, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is no longer considered solely a motor-neuron-centric disease. The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in ALS provides a framework that bridges peripheral metabolism, skeletal muscle pathology, and neuroinflammation. Through the production of neuroactive metabolites and the modulation of the enteric nervous system, the microbiota influences motor neuron health. Emerging therapies targeting this axis, including probiotics and microbial-derived metabolites, represent a shift toward restorative, system-oriented medicine in both AD and ALS.\n\n### [DISCUSSION: NOVEL & OVERLOOKED]\n* Amyloid-\u03b2 deposition may be a protective host-defense response that turns maladaptive due to chronic, systemic immune-metabolic stress.\n* The enteric nervous system, which expresses the amyloid precursor protein (APP), may serve as a primary site of amyloid deposition before it appears in the brain.\n* Gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles can deliver proteins and nucleic acids to host cells, precisely regulating metabolic and immune homeostasis.\n* The appendix has been identified as a critical priming site for inflammatory bowel diseases, with appendectomy showing inverse association with certain inflammatory conditions, suggesting its role as a microbial and immunological hub.\n* Metabolic profiling of cervicovaginal fluids and urine has identified sphingolipid signatures that function as robust readouts of host-microbiome interactions in HPV pathogenesis.\n* Dietary intake of specific fibers can promote Treg cell differentiation through the ETS1/RUNX1/Foxp3 axis, thereby modulating intestinal inflammation.\n* *Limosilactobacillus reuteri* exerts neuroprotective effects in Parkinson's models by modulating bile acid metabolism, specifically the TGR5-GLP-1R signaling cascade.\n* Intranasal administration of therapeutic agents effectively bypasses the blood-brain barrier to directly mitigate neuroinflammation.\n\n### [EVIDENCE, METHODOLOGY & CITATIONS]\n1. ID: 42411493 - Application: AD as a multifactorial disorder. - \"amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event.\"\n2. ID: 42411482 - Application: ALS as a systemic disease. - \"The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes.\"\n3. ID: 42411439 - Application: MCI/AD pathology. - \"gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation.\"\n4. ID: 42406299 - Application: Microplastics/GBA. - \"chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation.\"\n5. ID: 42398608 - Application: Polysaccharides in AD. - \"PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition\"\n6. ID: 42377735 - Application: Enteric nervous system/AD. - \"the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility.\"\n7. ID: 42374626 - Application: Microbiome-ENS-CNS. - \"Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment.\"\n8. ID: 42394275 - Application: Oral-gut-brain axis. - \"There is growing evidence of a complex oral-gut-brain axis linking mouth and gut microbiomes with the central nervous system.\"\n9. ID: 42409075 - Application: Microbiome/Thrombosis. - \"Gut microbiome has emerged as an important modulator of thrombotic disease through complex immunometabolic and interorgan pathways.\"\n10. ID: 42394830 - Application: Appendix in UC. - \"There is growing evidence that the appendix functions as a critical priming site for UC.\"\n11. ID: 42353109 - Application: Sepsis/Encephalopathy. - \"gut-brain axis (component 6) functioning as a bidirectional regulatory node that intersects and modulates all four stages.\"\n12. ID: 42350326 - Application: PPD/H2. - \"EL@HRG provided sustained hydrogen release and efficiently encapsulated viable bacteria.\"\n13. ID: 42399985 - Application: Microbial vesicles. - \"Gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles have emerged as crucial mediators in microbe-host communication\"\n14. ID: 42403915 - Application: MASH/2-HHA. - \"These findings identify intestinal neutral ceramidase as a key driver of MASH through a microbiota-2-HHA-AhR axis that impairs intestinal fucosylation and barrier function\"\n15. ID: 42397430 - Application: CD/Fiber. - \"MF alleviates colitis by reshaping the gut microbiota and suppressing SAM-dependent m6A methylation, resulting in ETS1 downregulation and the restoration of Treg homeostasis through the ETS1/RUNX1/Foxp3 axis.\"\n16. ID: 42402302 - Application: Polysaccharides. - \"Tryptophan metabolite-mediated regulation and the gut-brain axis remain largely associative or preclinical, with limited validation in controlled human studies.\"\n17. ID: 42392383 - Application: Periodontal-Brain. - \"Chronic periodontitis, driven by Porphyromonas gingivalis, has emerged as a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD)\"\n18. ID: 42402632 - Application: ASD. - \"Growing evidence indicates that disruption of the microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis is a key factor in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), affecting neurodevelopment, neural circuit function, and behavior.\"\n19. ID: 42404061 - Application: HPV/Metabolites. - \"Integrative multiomics approaches combining metabolomics with microbiome- and host-derived data are beginning to uncover coordinated biological pathways underlying HPV pathogenesis\"\n20. 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"42227044": "ID: 42227044\nTitle: The gut-brain axis in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases: a systematic review of microbiota-derived biomarkers and novel therapeutic approaches.\nAbstract: The altered gut microbiota substantially impacts the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD), the two most widely studied neurodegenerative conditions. Microbiome-derived metabolites have been increasingly associated with disease onset, progression, and therapeutic targets in neurodegenerative disorders. Exploring the diagnostic and therapeutic implications of gut microbiome-derived biomarkers is critical to advancing our understanding and management of neurodegeneration. We systematically reviewed both clinical and preclinical studies published from 2010 to 2025. Studies examining gut microbiota composition, microbial-derived metabolites, or therapeutic interventions targeting the gut microbiome were included. Identification of gut microbiome alterations, discovery of microbial or metabolite-based biomarkers, association with disease onset or progression, and/or therapeutic effects on cognitive, neurological, or inflammatory outcomes were evaluated. Short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs) such as butyrate and acetate were found to be noninvasive biomarkers in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and Parkinson's disease (PD). Lower SCFA levels correlated with cognitive decline. Diagnostic accuracy improved when SCFA combinations were used, with AUCs ranging from 0.75 to 0.87. Trimethylamine N-oxide(TMAO) levels showed inconsistent associations, with both elevated and reduced levels linked to disease risk. Therapeutic approaches targeting gut microbiota, including probiotics, prebiotics, dietary changes, and fecal microbiota transplantation, demonstrated cognitive benefits and modulation of gut-brain signaling pathways. Overall, gut-derived biomarkers offer a promising avenue for early diagnosis and novel therapeutic approaches in AD and PD, while acknowledging that evidence in other neurodegenerative diseases remains limited through modulation of the gut-brain axis.",
"42323297": "ID: 42323297\nTitle: Vagus nerve-dependent antidepressant effects of ineupatorolide B via gut microbiota modulation in a mouse model of depression.\nAbstract: Ineupatorolide B (InB), a sesquiterpene lactone with anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties, has not previously been evaluated for antidepressant effects. Given the central role of the gut-brain axis in stress-related mood disorders, we investigated whether InB alleviates depression-like phenotypes in mice exposed to chronic social defeat stress (CSDS) through microbiota- and vagus-dependent mechanisms. CSDS-susceptible mice received vehicle, fluoxetine, or InB and were assessed using behavioral paradigms, plasma inflammatory cytokine measurements, and analyses of synaptic-related protein expression in the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC). CSDS induced robust depression-like behaviors, elevated interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-\u03b1, caused splenomegaly, and reduced PSD-95 and BDNF expression in the mPFC. Repeated InB administration significantly reversed these behavioral, inflammatory, and synaptic abnormalities. 16S rRNA gene sequencing revealed that CSDS disrupted gut microbial \u03b1- and \u03b2-diversity, whereas InB treatment largely normalized these alterations and restored depression-associated short-chain fatty acids, including isobutyric and valeric acid, consistent with reestablishment of microbial metabolic homeostasis. Importantly, subdiaphragmatic vagotomy abolished the antidepressant-like, anti-inflammatory, and synaptic effects of InB, demonstrating that its efficacy requires intact vagus nerve-mediated gut-brain signaling. Together, these findings identify vagus-dependent modulation of the microbiota-immune-synaptic axis as a mechanistic pathway through which InB exerts antidepressant effects and highlight this compound as a potential microbiota-targeted therapeutic strategy for depression.",
"42325463": "ID: 42325463\nTitle: Crossroad Between Gut Microbiome and Ischemic Stroke: Underlying Pathways and Therapeutic Possibilities.\nAbstract: Stroke is a cerebrovascular condition that has emerged as the major cause of death globally, among other non-communicable diseases, due to its pathophysiological complexity and varied etiologies. Ischemic stroke (IS) represents the most prevalent subtype accounting for more than 70% of all stroke cases worldwide. The gut microbiome is considered the most abundant pool of microorganisms, which release metabolic products that facilitate gut-brain signaling. Despite advancements, the precise processes by which gut microbes influence stroke pathogenesis are not entirely understood. This review explores the immunomodulatory impact of gut-derived metabolites in IS, with a focus on short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and other bioactive substances. A comprehensive literature search was undertaken using MeSH terms such as gut microbiome, ischemic stroke, cerebral ischemia, brain infarction, intestinal flora, and\u00a0gut-brain axis. We address how metabolites such as\u00a0short-chain fatty acids produced by gut bacteria influence the host's immune system, which in turn affects the activity of neural networks linked to atherosclerosis, a major underlying mechanism of IS. Furthermore, this review also looks at new research opportunities and highlights evidence from studies conducted on humans and animals.",
"42338743": "ID: 42338743\nTitle: Integrative mechanisms and intervention targets of the microbiota-gut-brain axis in depressive disorders: advances across immune, endocrine, and central nervous system pathways.\nAbstract: Depressive disorders are highly heterogeneous syndromes characterized not only by depressed mood but also by cognitive impairment, sleep-circadian rhythm disturbances, altered appetite, somatic discomfort, and metabolic or gastrointestinal comorbidities. In recent years, the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA) has been increasingly recognized as an integrative biological framework linking abnormalities in mood regulation, immune responses, endocrine function, metabolism, and neuroplasticity. This review provides a systematic synthesis of gut microbial ecology and host phenotypic features associated with depressive disorders, with particular emphasis on the depletion of short-chain fatty acid-producing commensals, the enrichment of potentially pro-inflammatory taxa, and the functional remodeling of key metabolic pathways, including the tryptophan-kynurenine pathway, short-chain fatty acids, bile acids, and trimethylamine N-oxide. We further discuss how bidirectional gut-to-brain and brain-to-gut communication may contribute to the onset and progression of depressive disorders through intestinal barrier disruption, low-grade systemic inflammation, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis activation, vagal signaling, and dysregulation of neurotransmitter and neurotrophic pathways. Current interventional evidence suggests that dietary and lifestyle modification, psychobiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation may exert antidepressant potential in selected populations; however, the overall effect sizes remain limited and between-study heterogeneity is substantial. Patients with prominent gastrointestinal symptoms, metabolic abnormalities, or low-grade inflammatory states may represent priority candidates for MGBA-targeted interventions; nevertheless, a putative microbiota-responsive phenotype should not be simply equated with high stress exposure alone, and its definition requires prospective validation integrating stress burden, host responses, and microbial/metabolic readouts. Overall, MGBA research is gradually moving beyond descriptive profiling of microbial composition toward functional integration and clinical translation; however, causal inference, multi-omics standardization, and the identification of stratification biomarkers remain major challenges. Future studies should incorporate phenotype-based stratification, strengthened functional readouts, and precision intervention designs to determine which patients are most likely to benefit from microbiota-targeted therapies.",
"42338888": "ID: 42338888\nTitle: Interplay between B vitamins, fiber, and Bacteroides abundance: a predictive model for anxiety and depression in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive and incurable neurodegenerative disease that not only affects motor function but is also associated with gastrointestinal and emotional disturbances. Recent research highlights the potential role of gut microbiota and diet in modulating these symptoms, suggesting a complex interaction between nutrition, intestinal health, and presence of anxiety and depression in ALS patients. This study aims to investigate the relationship between dietary intake, gut microbiota composition, and presence of anxiety and depression in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A cross-sectional study conducted with a sample of 48 patients with bulbar-onset or spinal-onset ALS from different regions of Spain. Dietary intake was assessed through 24-h records and food frequency questionnaires, while anxiety and depression were evaluated using validated scales that formed a latent factor called emotional distress. Stool consistency was assessed following the Bristol Stool Scale and the abundance of bacterial microbiota was quantified. Confirmatory factor analysis identified a nutritional factor composed of vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and fiber, revealing a significant inverse association with anxiety and depression levels. The predictive model revealed both direct and indirect effects of this factor on presence of anxiety and depression, mediated by Bacteroides abundance and stool consistency. This model explained 19% of the variance in psychological distress. Our findings suggest that a diet rich in B vitamins, C vitamin and fiber may help improve emotional well-being in patients with ALS, highlighting the importance of nutritional strategies, as well as the role of Bacteroides related to stool consistency in patients with ALS.",
"42342913": "ID: 42342913\nTitle: The blood metabolome of brain health in midlife and influences of genes, microbiome and exposome.\nAbstract: Metabolic alterations are increasingly implicated in neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), highlighting the relevance of the peripheral metabolome, shaped by genetic and environmental exposures, for brain health. We examined the relation of 991 blood metabolites with cognition and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measures cross-sectionally in 1,082 dementia-free middle-aged participants of the population-based Rotterdam Study and quantified contributions of genetic variation, lifestyle, comorbidities, medication and gut microbiota to metabolite variance. Cognition-associated metabolites were replicated in two independent cohorts of older adults and tested for associations with incident AD longitudinally in one cohort. Twenty-two metabolites were associated with MRI measures. Fourteen metabolites showed replicated associations with cognition, with ergothioneine exhibiting the largest effect. The metabolite signature of cognition mirrored that of incident AD. Lifestyle, clinical variables and medication were the strongest determinants of cognition-associated and MRI-associated metabolites, explaining up to 28.6% of their variance. Antacid use was associated with worse cognition and lower ergothioneine levels, which mediated 31.5% of the negative medication effect, suggesting implications for AD prevention.",
"42344833": "ID: 42344833\nTitle: Differential Causal Associations of Gut Microbiota, Blood Metabolites, and Immune Cell Phenotypes With Early- and Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Analysis.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a heterogeneous syndrome with distinct genetic and clinical profiles between early-onset AD (EOAD) and late-onset AD (LOAD) subtypes. However, specific causal etiologies linking the gut microbiota-immune-metabolic axis to these subtypes remain poorly understood. We employed a comprehensive bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) framework to systematically investigate the causal associations of gut microbiota, immune cell phenotypes, and blood metabolites with EOAD and LOAD. Large-scale genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary statistics were utilized from the MiBioGen consortium, Sardinian cohort, and Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, alongside AD outcome data from the FinnGen consortium. Causal estimates were generated using the inverse variance-weighted method, with rigorous sensitivity analyses including false discovery rate (FDR) correction and Steiger directionality tests to ensure robustness. Our analysis revealed divergent multi-omics signatures for AD subtypes. While the genus Veillonella and myeloid dendritic cells emerged as shared protective factors, the risk profiles were distinct. EOAD susceptibility was primarily driven by adaptive immune dysregulation and lipid metabolism disturbances. In contrast, LOAD risk was predominantly associated with innate immune dysfunction and perturbations in amino acid and gut-derived metabolite turnover, such as hippurate. This study provides genetic evidence that EOAD and LOAD are driven by fundamentally different peripheral mechanisms across the gut-immune-metabolic axis. These findings challenge the monolithic view of AD pathogenesis and underscore the critical necessity of stratifying patients by onset age to develop precision therapeutic interventions.",
"42346116": "ID: 42346116\nTitle: The Gut-Brain-Immune Axis: Multi-Omics Insights into Neurodegenerative and Metabolic Diseases.\nAbstract: The axis linking the gut to the brain to the immune system connects all tissues involved-bacteria, immune cells, metabolism and the CNS-through a multidirectional communication network. Several studies have confirmed that when this axis is disrupted, it can be responsible for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and NAFLD, and the main consequences come from increased systemic inflammation, altered regulation of immune cells, the production of microbial metabolites that alter signals to the immune cells and nervous system, increase in oxidative stress, breakdown of the gut barrier, and more. In recent years, advanced multi-omics technologies, such as metagenomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, proteomics, and single-cell sequencing, have provided significant advancement in our understanding of all of the interacting nodes involved in the gut-brain-immune axis. These advanced sequencing technologies can characterize the microbial communities, host immune cells, metabolic profiles, and the degree of cell heterogeneity during a specific disease. Combining multi-omics information can reveal a few shared pathways between neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders, such as NF-\u03baB, NLRP3 inflammasome activation, mitochondrial dysfunction, changes in SCFA metabolism, and the alteration of microbial populations in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease; metabolic dysbiosis and increased risk for Parkinson's disease; or changes in gut-to-brain-to-immune signaling contributing to diabetes complications and NAFLD. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are becoming promising tools for detecting biomarkers from these datasets, extracting knowledge, interpreting systems biology, and helping with developing precision medicine. In this review, we summarize current evidence that supports the role of the gut-brain-immune axis in neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases, highlighting results gained with the utilization of multi-omics approaches. We will describe the key microbial, immune, and metabolic pathways involved in pathogenesis and therapeutic approaches including psychobiotics, tailored nutrition, modulation of the microbiome, and metabolite interventions, discussing future perspectives of the translation of the gut-brain-immune axis knowledge into clinical practice.",
"42346280": "ID: 42346280\nTitle: Gastric Juice miR-106a-5p as a Non-Invasive Biomarker of Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration: A Prospective Observational Study.\nAbstract: Neuroinflammation is a key contributor to the progression of several neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and small vessel disease. Emerging evidence highlights the role of circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) as non-invasive biomarkers of neuroinflammation and neuronal injury. miR-106a-5p, a member of the miR-17~92 cluster, is known to regulate inflammation, apoptosis, and vascular function. While typically studied in plasma or cerebrospinal fluid, gastric juice miRNAs represent a novel and underexplored source for biomarker discovery within the gut-brain axis. This exploratory study aimed to investigate the association between gastric juice miR-106a-5p expression and markers of neuroinflammation, including C-reactive protein (CRP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and imaging-based evidence of neurodegeneration. A prospective, observational study was conducted on 38 participants (22 with neurodegenerative pathology and 16 healthy controls). Gastric juice samples were analyzed for miR-106a-5p using RT-qPCR, normalized to U6 snRNA. \u0394Ct values were used to determine relative expression. Statistical analyses included t-tests/Wilcoxon tests, ROC curve analysis, and correlation testing, with significance set at p < 0.05. Patients with neurodegenerative changes exhibited significantly lower gastric miR-106a-5p expression compared to controls (p = 0.044). Elevated CRP and LDH levels were associated with higher \u0394Ct values (indicating lower expression), with p-values of 0.019 and 0.023, respectively. ROC analysis showed moderate diagnostic accuracy (AUC = 0.701) for miR-106a in identifying neurodegenerative status. miR-106a levels also correlated inversely with carotid intima-media thickness and brain MRI abnormalities, also reduced gastric miR-106a-5p expression is associated with systemic inflammation and neuroimaging evidence of neurodegeneration. While causality cannot be inferred, these findings suggest that gastric miR-106a may serve as a promising non-invasive biomarker within the gut-brain axis framework. Further longitudinal and mechanistic studies are warranted to validate its clinical utility and explore its potential role in monitoring neuroinflammatory conditions.",
"42346775": "ID: 42346775\nTitle: GV-971 Ameliorates Chronic Restraint Stress-Induced Depression-like Phenotypes Accompanied by Reshaping of the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis.\nAbstract: Depression is increasingly linked to microbiota-gut-brain axis dysfunction, yet current monoaminergic antidepressants show limited efficacy. This study investigated the therapeutic potential and underlying mechanisms of GV-971, a marine-derived oligosaccharide, in a chronic restraint stress (CRS) mouse model. We first established that 8 h of daily restraint for 4-8 weeks induces a stable depression-like phenotype characterized by behavioral despair and significant reduction in peripheral monoamine neurotransmitters (5-HT and norepinephrine). GV-971 treatment robustly attenuated CRS-induced depression- and anxiety-like behaviors, restored hippocampal serotonin levels, reduced elevated plasma corticosterone concentrations, and ameliorated CRS-induced adrenal cortical hyperplasia. Mechanistically, GV-971 significantly suppressed neuroinflammation by inhibiting microglial hyperactivation in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus. Concurrently, it repaired intestinal barrier dysfunction, evidenced by reduced permeability, restored mucosal integrity, and recovered goblet cell numbers. Crucially, integrated shot-gun metagenomics and plasma metabolomics revealed that GV-971 not only reshaped microbial taxonomy but also functionally recalibrated the gut ecosystem. It enriched beneficial taxa (e.g., Bifidobacterium pseudolongum, Bacteroides uniformis) and specific metabolic pathways, leading to increased short-chain fatty acids (valeric and caproic acids) and a significant reduction in plasma levels of tryptophan-kynurenine pathway metabolites, specifically the neurotoxic compounds kynurenine and quinolinic acid. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from GV-971-treated donors partially recapitulated the antidepressant and gut-protective effects in CRS recipients, confirming a causal role for the remodeled microbiota. Collectively, GV-971 exerts antidepressant effects by coordinately remodeling the gut microbiota, normalizing tryptophan and SCFA metabolism, restoring gut barrier integrity, and dampening central neuroinflammation, supporting its potential as a novel gut-brain axis-targeted therapy for depression.",
"42348969": "ID: 42348969\nTitle: Neurotoxicity of antimony: A review of epidemiological evidence and the underlying molecular mechanisms.\nAbstract: Antimony (Sb) is a toxic metalloid and a global pollutant. Sb exposure is known to cause pulmonary, cardiovascular, liver and kidney damage, as well as cancer. In addition, data showing neurotoxic effects of Sb have been also obtained recently. Therefore, the objective of the present review was to discuss existing epidemiological findings linking Sb exposure to brain diseases and the underlying molecular mechanisms of Sb neurotoxicity. Laboratory findings revealed neurotoxic effects of high-dose Sb exposure. Specifically, in vitro and in vivo studies show that Sb induces neuronal apoptosis through induction of oxidative stress, altered Akt/mTOR and Wnt/\u03b2-catenin signaling, and potentially increased Ca2\u202f+ flux. Activation of ferroptosis due to reactive oxygen species (ROS) overproduction, autophagic GPX4 degradation, and NCOA4-mediated ferritinophagy also appear to mediate Sb neurotoxicity. Other mechanisms linked to adverse effects of Sb in brain include altered neurotransmitter metabolism, neuroinflammation, as well as impaired gut-brain axis and neurogenesis. Epidemiological findings show also that Sb exposure, both in single metal and multiple metal exposure models, is associated with increased risk of depression, sleep disorders, anxiety, cognitive dysfunction, and neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), although controversial data exist. Evidence showing that maternal Sb exposure is also associated with adverse neurodevelopmental outcome in children also exists. While the precise role of Sb exposure in development of neurological diseases has yet to be established due to limited data, a complex of epidemiological and laboratory findings show that Sb should be considered a potential environmental neurotoxicant.",
"42349723": "ID: 42349723\nTitle: Toll-like receptor signaling in Parkinson's disease: Focusing on TLR2 and TLR4 as therapeutic targets for natural compounds.\nAbstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by dopaminergic neuronal loss and the accumulation of \u03b1-synuclein-containing Lewy bodies. Growing evidence indicates that neuroinflammation, particularly through the activation of Toll-like receptors (TLRs), contributes significantly to PD pathogenesis. TLRs, particularly TLR2 and TLR4, detect endogenous damage-associated molecular patterns such as misfolded \u03b1-synuclein. This recognition initiates signaling pathways that drive microglial activation, pro-inflammatory cytokine release, and oxidative stress, ultimately leading to neuronal injury. This review synthesizes current insights into TLR involvement in PD, highlighting their roles in linking innate and adaptive immune responses, regulating neuroinflammatory cascades, and mediating interactions across the gut-brain axis. Furthermore, we examine the therapeutic potential of plant-derived bioactive compounds-including flavonoids, terpenoids, polyphenols, alkaloids, and lignans-as natural TLR modulators. These phytochemicals have demonstrated neuroprotective effects in preclinical studies by attenuating TLR-mediated inflammatory responses, reducing oxidative stress, and improving motor and cognitive outcomes. Challenges such as target specificity, bioavailability, and translational applicability are also discussed, along with future directions for advancing TLR-focused phytochemical therapies. This review provides a theoretical and mechanistic framework supporting natural TLR modulators as promising disease-modifying strategies in PD.",
"42350326": "ID: 42350326\nTitle: A Mechanism-Guided Delivery System for Long-Acting Postpartum Depression Therapy via Hydrogen-Facilitated Gut Microbiota Reprogramming.\nAbstract: To address the limitations of current pharmacotherapies for postpartum depression (PPD), this study developed an innovative oral delivery system (EL@HRG) based on calcium-cross-linked alginate/WPI emulsion nanogel particles, leveraging the mechanism reported in Cell where in hydrogen (H2) drives the gut commensal bacterium Eggerthella lenta to convert host corticosterone into the neuroactive steroid allopregnanolone. The core innovation of this work lies in the of a controlled hydrogen-release carrier with a probiotic delivery platform into a unified system. Using a scaffold of sodium alginate and whey protein integrated with corn oil to form an emulsion, we leveraged the higher solubility of H2 in the oil phase to overcome the key bottleneck of maintaining effective intestinal hydrogen concentration after oral administration. Concurrently, l-arginine, an essential nutrient for E. lenta growth, was incorporated into the gel network, achieving an integrated \"delivery-colonization-activation\" function. In vitro experiments confirmed that EL@HRG provided sustained hydrogen release and efficiently encapsulated viable bacteria. In vivo studies demonstrated that EL@HRG significantly enhanced the intestinal colonization and retention of E. lenta, leading to sustained activation of the steroid conversion pathway and elevated levels of allopregnanolone in the brain. In a PPD mouse model, EL@HRG, acting via the gut-brain axis, inhibited hippocampal neuroinflammation, restored synaptic plasticity and GABAergic signaling, and consequently markedly improved depressive-like behaviors, anxiety, and maternal behavior deficits. Its therapeutic efficacy showed enhanced sustainability compared to the short-term effects of injected allopregnanolone, with no observed systemic toxicity. Metabolomic analysis further revealed a reshaping of the \"steroid hormone biosynthesis\" pathway, underpinning the therapeutic effect. In conclusion, this study provides a novel, nonpharmacological, long-acting, and safe interventional strategy for PPD. It also establishes a new paradigm of mechanism-guided delivery systems for precisely modulating the gut microenvironment to achieve specific physiological functions.",
"42353109": "ID: 42353109\nTitle: Research Advances in the Pathogenesis of Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy.\nAbstract: Sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) is a frequent neurological complication of sepsis, driven by six interconnected pathophysiological components: (1) systemic inflammation-triggered neuroinflammatory cascades, initiated by systemic recognition of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) and damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) and propagated by pro-inflammatory mediators; (2) central nervous system (CNS) immune cell-mediated neuroinflammation, wherein microglia, regulatory T cells, and neutrophils dynamically regulate inflammatory progression; (3) blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption, progressing from functional disturbance to structural damage via tight junction degradation and immune infiltration; (4) multimodal programmed cell death, encompassing autophagy, apoptosis, pyroptosis, and ferroptosis driven by mitochondrial dysfunction; (5) neurotransmitter network imbalance, manifesting as cholinergic deficiency and glutamate excitotoxicity; and (6) gut-brain axis dysregulation, characterized by reduced microbiota-derived metabolites such as butyrate and indolepropionic acid. These components are organized along a core pathological axis comprising four sequential stages: neuroinflammatory storm (encompassing components 1 and 2) \u2192 BBB disruption and microcirculatory disturbances (component 3) \u2192 multimodal programmed cell death (component 4) \u2192 neurotransmitter imbalance (component 5), with the gut-brain axis (component 6) functioning as a bidirectional regulatory node that intersects and modulates all four stages. Mitochondrial dysfunction serves as the central converging node linking these pathological axes. Targeted interventions against neuroinflammation, immune cell modulation, BBB restoration, inhibition of aberrant cell death, neurotransmitter homeostasis, and gut microbiota remodeling hold therapeutic promise. Elucidating the crosstalk among these pathways will accelerate the clinical translation of precision therapies for SAE.",
"42353204": "ID: 42353204\nTitle: From Tradition to Translation: A Critical Appraisal of Bacopa monnieri for Neuroprotection from Preclinical and Clinical Perspectives and Challenges in Utilization.\nAbstract: Dementia, and more specifically Alzheimer's disease (AD), is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that has become a growing health menace in the world with an escalation in incidence as well as enormous social and economic consequences. Existing pharmacological treatment including cholinesterase inhibitors and N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists are not very effective in reducing the symptoms and fail to prevent the disease process. The non-pharmacological treatment interventions such as diet, exercise and cognitive training have supportive effects and cannot be used as standalone treatments. Therapeutic gap has resulted in increased interest in complementary and alternative therapies, especially that of pleiotropic action of herbal medicines. Bacopa monnieri (BM) is an Ayurvedic herb that has historically been used to treat memory enhancement and now has both preclinical and clinical evidence supporting its ability to modulate neurotransmission, reduce oxidative stress and suppress neuroinflammation. However, such difficulties as low bioavailability, instability of the environmental factors, and variations in formulations restrict its clinical applicability. New technologies with a lot of potential such as microencapsulation technology can provide the solution to this problem by increasing stability, solubility, and targeted delivery of compounds that will increase treatment efficacy. This narrative review is a synthesis of the existing information on the pathogenesis of dementia, therapeutic approaches, and the effectiveness of BM as a complementary intervention. It points out links between traditional medicine and modern neuroscience, strengths and limitations of on-going evidence, gaps that need further research, such as long-term clinical trials, standardized formulations, and discovery of the role of BM in the gut-brain axis. BM is a prime example of how herbal medicines can be used as a complement to conventional treatment and play a role in multi-modal approaches aimed at reducing the cognitive impairment associated with dementia.",
"42354205": "ID: 42354205\nTitle: Fermented Dendrobium officinale Ameliorates Sleep Deprivation-Induced Depressive-like Behaviors by Attenuating Neuroinflammation and Restoring 5-HT Synthesis via the Gut-Brain Axis.\nAbstract: Chronic sleep deprivation (SD) disrupts gut-brain axis (GBA) homeostasis and is closely associated with gut microbiota dysbiosis, neuroinflammation, and depression-like behaviors. This study investigated whether fermentation enhances the antidepressant-like effects of Dendrobium officinale by comparing fermented Dendrobium officinale (FDO) with unfermented Dendrobium officinale (DO) in a chronic SD mouse model. FDO significantly ameliorated anxiety and depressive-like behaviors in SD mice. It reshaped gut microbial structures, enriched beneficial bacteria taxa such as Dubosiella, [Eubacterium]_coprostanoligenes_group, and Allobaculum, and increased SCFA levels. FDO also enhanced colonic ZO-1 and Occludin expression and reduced serum levels of LPS and the pro-inflammatory cytokines. At the central nervous system level, FDO inhibited the activation of hippocampal microglia and astrocytes; alleviated neuroinflammation; restored hippocampal TPH2, 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), and 5-HIAA levels; and modulated the 5-HT1A/5-HT2A receptor balance. In addition, FDO upregulated BDNF, PSD-95, and SYN expression and reduced corticosterone (CORT) levels. Compared with DO, FDO showed more pronounced regulatory effects. Correlation analysis suggested that 5-HT may link gut microbial metabolites, inflammation, and synaptic plasticity. In summary, these findings support FDO as a potential GBA-targeted functional food for SD-related depressive-like behaviors.",
"42356119": "ID: 42356119\nTitle: The Role of Gut Microbiome in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Twin Study.\nAbstract: Background and Objectives: Recent studies have revealed the potential roles of gut microbiota and microbial metabolites in influencing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease via the gut-brain axis. This relationship has not yet been investigated in monozygotic twin pairs, which represent an ideal model for minimizing genetic confounding. Materials and Methods: Seven twin pairs discordant for ACE and 15 for MoCA were enrolled. Stool samples were subjected to 16S ribosomal RNA-based microbiome analysis. Results: No significant differences in alpha or beta diversity were observed between MCI-discordant twin pairs at the genus or family level. The most robust finding was a significantly lower abundance of Lachnospiraceae in MCI-affected twins, identified independently by ANCOM-BC and LEfSe. Additional exploratory findings included higher abundances of Sutterella, Succinivibrio, Odoribacter, and Ruminococcus. However, several taxa showed opposing patterns between ACE- and MoCA-derived cohorts, highlighting the methodological impact of cognitive instrument selection. Conclusions: The convergent reduction of Lachnospiraceae across two independent analytical methods represents the most substantive finding. The remaining results are exploratory, limited by small sample size, restricted statistical power, and lack of availability to fully control for dietary habits, physical activity, and medication use. Validation in larger longitudinal twin cohorts with a standardized cognitive assessment is warranted.",
"42356271": "ID: 42356271\nTitle: The Multiple Functions of Amyloid Beta in the Gut Epithelium and the Role of the Microbiota: A Study in the APP/PS1 Animal Model Subjected to Chronic Synbiotic Treatment.\nAbstract: Background:/ Over the past decade, increasing evidence has shifted attention from the brain to the gut microbiota (MB) as a source and site of systemic dissemination of amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2), an APP derivative responsible for plaque formation in the brains of Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients. Furthermore, AD patients and APP/PS1 mice, a transgenic model of AD, exhibit dysbiosis. Objectives: Using APP/PS1 mice treated from 2 to 8 months of age, we studied ileal and colonic epithelial integrity, intestinal barrier (IB) integrity assessed through tight junction (TJ) protein expression, local immune system, the presence/increase in A\u03b2 expression in enterocytes, and the protective effects of synbiotic treatment. Methods: The tissue was stained with Periodic Acid-Schiff and Alcian Blue to evaluate epithelial morphology and mucus production, and immunohistochemistry was performed to assess TJs, immune markers, and A\u03b2 expression. Results: Our results demonstrate that colonic and ileal epithelium of 8-month-old APP/PS1 mice displays IB impairment in term of alterations of goblet cells staining and TJ protein expression and signs of immune involvement. The ileum was more severely affected, showing a reduced epithelial surface area, decreased lysozyme production, and fewer tuft cells. Long-term synbiotic treatment largely prevented APP/PS1 mouse changes and caused a significant increase in A\u03b2 expression in all treated mice. Conclusions: These findings support the belief in early intestinal involvement in AD and highlight the potential of the microbiota as a target for early intervention aimed at modifying the progression to neurodegeneration. Increased epithelial A\u03b2 labeling after treatment raises the possibility of intestinal management of A\u03b2, which requires further validation.",
"42356332": "ID: 42356332\nTitle: Functional and Psychobiotic Potential of a Food-Derived Multi-Strain Lactic Acid Bacteria Consortium: An In Vitro Evaluation Using Static Digestion and SHIME\u00ae Models.\nAbstract: The microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA) plays a pivotal role in cognitive function, making psychobiotics a promising strategy for managing neurodegenerative diseases. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from traditional fermented foods represent a valuable source of candidate strains, and multi-strain consortia may offer enhanced therapeutic efficacy through synergistic effects. This study evaluated the functional and psychobiotic potential of three lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains isolated from fermented foods, assessed as monocultures and a multi-strain consortium (MIX). The research encompassed an initial screening of the individual strains and the MIX, assessing their adhesion to mucin, stability in a static in vitro digestion model, and amino acid profiling. Subsequently, the LAB MIX underwent long-term evaluation in a dynamic gastrointestinal model (SHIME\u00ae) inoculated with microbiota from a patient with Alzheimer's disease, during which alterations in gut microbiota composition and amino acid metabolism were analyzed. The LAB MIX demonstrated high stability under digestive stress and effective mucoadhesive properties. Furthermore, the consortium demonstrated a distinct metabolic signature, driving enhanced functional effects that complemented or exceeded those observed in individual monocultures. In the SHIME\u00ae model, the MIX induced significant, site-specific shifts in microbial composition, notably increasing lactobacilli abundance. These taxonomic changes correlated with an enriched metabolic profile, including elevated levels of GABA precursors and amino acids with antioxidant potential, which are crucial for MGBA modulation. These results identify the LAB consortium as a compelling psychobiotic candidate. Further in-depth in vivo and clinical studies are required to validate its therapeutic potential for MGBA modulation.",
"42356438": "ID: 42356438\nTitle: Zhi-Zi-Chi Decoction Alleviates Depressive-like Behaviors by Regulating Gut Microbiota and Targeting the AMPK/PI3K-TOR Pathway via Its Metabolite Protocatechuic Acid.\nAbstract: Background: Neuroinflammation and gut-brain axis (GBX) dysregulation are key pathological drivers of stress-related neuropsychiatric disorders. Zhi-Zi-Chi Decoction (ZZCD), a classic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formula, has been clinically used to alleviate mental disturbances via the TCM principle of \"clearing heat and relieving restlessness.\" Still, its modern neuroprotective mechanisms, especially its links to gut microbiota and central signaling pathways, remain incompletely elucidated. Purpose: This study aimed to systematically investigate the therapeutic effects of ZZCD on chronic restraint stress (CRS)-induced neurodysfunction in mice and clarify its mechanisms from the perspectives of TCM theory, material basis, gut microbiota-metabolite axis, and central signaling pathways. Method: CRS mice were treated with ZZCD or protocatechuic acid. Behavioral tests evaluated depression- and anxiety-like behaviors. UHPLC-Q-TOF/MS identified ZZCD's chemical constituents; 16S rRNA sequencing and untargeted metabolomics analyzed gut microbiota and metabolite changes. Western blot, immunofluorescence, and proteomics examined neuroinflammation, microglial polarization, and signaling pathway activity (PI3K/Akt/mTOR, AMPK). Results: ZZCD reversed CRS-induced depression- and anxiety-like behaviors and suppressed neuroinflammation. Mechanistically, UHPLC-Q-TOF/MS identified 424 ZZCD constituents, with prenol lipids, organooxygen compounds, and flavonoids as the most abundant. ZZCD reversed CRS-induced imbalance in gut microbiota, reducing pro-inflammatory Prevotella and enriching beneficial Lactobacillus, and mediated the enrichment of the prebiotic metabolite PCA in colonic and serum samples, which crossed the blood-brain barrier (BBB) to exert neuroprotection. Additionally, ZZCD and PCA normalized the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway and activated AMPK, promoting M2 microglial polarization and restoring synaptic plasticity. Conclusions: ZZCD exerts antidepressant effects by a gut-microbiota-dependent modulation of PCA-PI3K/Akt/mTOR and AMPK dual axes that converts microglia from M1 to M2, providing ethnopharmacological evidence and a mechanistic rationale for its clinical application in major depressive disorder.",
"42358143": "ID: 42358143\nTitle: [Gut-brain axis and Parkinson's disease: research progress on the gut-brain interaction].\nAbstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor dysfunction. The main pathological manifestations are abnormal accumulation of \u03b1-synuclein (\u03b1-Syn) in substantia nigra neurons and loss of dopaminergic neurons (DAn). Gastrointestinal (GI) symptom is one of the common non-motor symptoms in PD. It is known that the brain and gut communicate via the parasympathetic nerves and the enteric nervous system (ENS), forming a bidirectional pathway called the gut-brain axis. Dysbiosis of the gut microbiota may be a key driver in the origin and pathological progression of PD, playing an important role in the spread of pathological \u03b1-Syn to the central nervous system (CNS) and thereby promoting the progression of PD. This article reviews the mechanism of gut microbiota dysbiosis in the pathogenesis and progression of PD, including its effects on intestinal barrier integrity, neuroinflammation, and pathological \u03b1-Syn transmission, and discusses the diagnosis and therapeutic strategies targeting the gut-brain axis, including microbiota transplantation, vagus nerve stimulation, Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) antagonists, exercise training, etc., providing new insights for the diagnosis and treatment of PD.",
"42360210": "ID: 42360210\nTitle: [Parkinson's disease associated with a mutation in the glucocerebrosidase gene].\nAbstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most socially significant neurodegenerative disorders due to its high prevalence and progressive nature. The key link in PD pathogenesis is the accumulation of the pathological alpha-synuclein. However, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and dysregulation of the brain-gut-microbiome axis also contribute significantly to the development of the disease. The etiology of PD remains controversial. This review of modern medical literature, covering domestic and foreign papers, summarizes recent studies on GBA1 gene mutations in PD patients. It showed that the prevalence of GBA1 gene mutations varies by geographical location. In addition, mutations in the GBA1 gene potentiate alpha-synuclein accumulation, lysosomal and mitochondrial dysfunction, and affect neuroinflammation in PD. 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"42367298": "ID: 42367298\nTitle: Microbiota-miR-101 interactions in obesity-associated colorectal cancer: from barrier dysfunction to precision therapeutic strategies.\nAbstract: Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality worldwide, with obesity recognized as a major modifiable risk factor. Obesity-associated CRC is characterized by systemic low-grade inflammation, altered lipid metabolism, and gut microbial dysbiosis, all of which converge to create a pro-inflammatory niche. Emerging evidence implicates murine miR-101a/b, an ortholog of the human miR-101 family, as a key molecular mediator linking metabolic dysfunction, promoting inflammation, endotoxemia, and affecting epithelial homeostasis. Traditionally, the miR-101 family is considered a tumor suppressor by repressing oncogenes such as EZH2, MCL-1, and COX-2; miR-101a appears to exhibit a paradoxical microenvironment-modulating role in obese colon. Recent studies demonstrate that elevated dietary and microbiota-derived ethanolamine induces miR-101a overexpression in colonic epithelial cells. Mechanistically, miR-101a directly destabilizes the mRNA encoding the tight junction protein (ZO-1; TJP1), thereby impairing epithelial barrier integrity, increasing intestinal permeability, and promoting chronic inflammation. The chronic inflammation promotes epithelial proliferation, generates mutagenic reactive oxygen species, and activates pro-survival pathways such as STAT3 and AKT, collectively contributing to a tumor-permissive microenvironment that may support adenoma initiation and progression. The resulting chronic inflammatory milieu promotes epithelial stress, proliferative signaling, and accumulation of DNA damage, contributing to conditions that favor colorectal carcinogenesis. Importantly, this ethanolamine-miR-101a axis represents a novel mechanistic link between diet, microbiota, and cancer biology. Translationally, miR-101a holds promise as a biomarker of early barrier dysfunction and CRC risk, as detectable in tissue, serum, or fecal samples. Furthermore, microbiome-targeted interventions, dietary modifications, or direct inhibition of miR-101a may offer innovative therapeutic strategies. Collectively, these findings support the development of precision microbiome-miRNA-based approaches and highlight the importance of context-dependent miRNA regulation in obesity-associated CRC.",
"42367763": "ID: 42367763\nTitle: Gut dysbiosis and systemic inflammation in elderly hypertensive patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment.\nAbstract: Gut microbial dysbiosis has been linked to both high blood pressure and neurodegeneration, but its involvement in hypertensive patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) has not been well characterized in this specific population. In this cross-sectional investigation, we enrolled 205 older Chinese adults: 52 healthy controls, 83 hypertensive individuals with normal cognition (HTN-CN), and 70 hypertensive subjects with aMCI (HTN-aMCI). Gut microbiota composition was profiled by 16S rRNA sequencing, and serum levels of 27 inflammatory mediators were quantified by multiplex immunoassay. Compared to the HTN-CN and control groups, the HTN-aMCI group showed not only a greater richness of gut microbes but also a markedly segregated microbial community structure. The HTN-aMCI microbiota was characterized by significant depletion of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)-producing genera (Roseburia, Blautia, Faecalibacterium) and enrichment of opportunistic pathogens (Streptococcus, Clostridium_sensu_stricto_1, Enterococcus). Co-occurrence network analysis revealed disrupted microbial interactions in HTN-aMCI, and functional prediction showed enhanced lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis and reduced SCFA metabolism. HTN-aMCI patients had elevated pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1\u03b2, IL-6, IL-8, IL-17, IP-10, RANTES). Notably, after FDR correction, Blautia abundance correlated negatively with inflammatory markers and positively with cognitive scores, whereas pathobionts showed opposite patterns (all q < 0.05). These findings indicate that hypertensive individuals with aMCI harbor a specific gut microbial dysbiosis marked by loss of SCFA producers, expansion of pathobionts, and disrupted microbial networks, which together associate with systemic inflammation and cognitive decline. Our results support the notion that targeting gut microbiota might represent a potential therapeutic avenue for hypertension-related cognitive impairment.",
"42367784": "ID: 42367784\nTitle: The gut microbiota-immune-brain axis in post-traumatic stress disorder: mechanistic integration and translational prospects.\nAbstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental disorder triggered by severe traumatic events. Its pathophysiology involves not only abnormalities in fear memory circuits and neuroendocrine imbalances but also immune dysregulation and alterations in gut homeostasis. In recent years, the gut microbiota, as a crucial regulatory factor connecting the periphery and the central nervous system, has garnered widespread attention for its potential role in the development and progression of PTSD, offering a new integrative perspective for understanding this disorder. This article focuses on the \"gut microbiota-immune-brain axis\" framework, reviewing evidence related to changes in the composition and function of the gut microbiota in PTSD. It summarizes how these changes may influence neuroplasticity abnormalities and PTSD-related behavioral phenotypes through mechanisms involving microbial metabolite production, modulation of intestinal barrier integrity, immuno-inflammatory responses, regulation of neuroendocrine homeostasis, and blood-brain barrier dysfunction. However, these mechanistic pathways remain incompletely validated in human studies. Existing research suggests that this axis holds significant value in explaining the multisystem pathological features of PTSD. Nevertheless, challenges persist, including ambiguous causal relationships in microbiota-host interactions, limited direct clinical evidence, and insufficient translational research. Current evidence primarily stems from observational studies, preclinical models, and preliminary intervention studies. The explanatory power varies across these evidence levels: population studies primarily establish correlations, animal models facilitate mechanistic validation, metagenomic and metabolic analyses yield functional insights, while clinical intervention data remain exploratory. This article aims to elucidate the key molecular and systemic mechanisms underlying this axis in PTSD and to evaluate the potential translational value and practical limitations of microbial intervention and immune modulation strategies.",
"42367807": "ID: 42367807\nTitle: Modulation of the immunological and neuroinflammatory microenvironment in older people with multiple sclerosis.\nAbstract: Life expectancy and the age at onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) are increasing, and a growing proportion of people with MS (pwMS) are now older than 55-60 years. Aging modifies MS pathobiology, with the dominant disease mechanisms moving from focal, relapse-driven inflammation to chronic, compartmentalized neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. In this narrative review, we summarize current knowledge on the relationship between brain aging and MS, integrating clinical, radiological, pathological and therapeutic evidence. We first discuss mechanisms of immunosenescence and \"inflammaging\", including changes in adaptive and innate immunity, gut microbiota dysbiosis, mitochondrial dysfunction and blood-brain barrier dysfunction, and how these processes favor microglial activation, slowly expanding lesions, smouldering MS and progression independent of relapse activity. We then examine the impact of age on disability trajectories, cognitive decline and comorbidities, and the role of vascular and neurodegenerative mechanisms. The review also addresses age-related changes in safety and efficacy of disease-modifying therapies (DMT), with a focus on high-efficacy DMT, de-escalation and discontinuation strategies, and the management of infections, malignancies and polypharmacy in older pwMS. Finally, we describe new approaches relevant to this population, including Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors, neuroprotective and remyelinating agents, advanced cellular therapies and lifestyle-based interventions. We conclude by outlining practical implications for personalized treatment decisions in older pwMS and open questions that future clinical trials and biomarker studies must address.",
"42371165": "ID: 42371165\nTitle: The microbiota-mitochondria axis: linking metabolic dysfunction to neurodegeneration.\nAbstract: The interplay between gut microbiota and mitochondria represents a dynamic relationship that profoundly impacts host physiology, ranging from maintaining intestinal homeostasis to regulating systemic metabolic and neurological functions. Microbial metabolites such as short-chain-fatty-acids, bile acids, and amino acid derivatives serve as pivotal modulators of mitochondrial bioenergetics, oxidative stress management, and fission-fusion processes. These interactions are vital for preserving epithelial integrity, supporting energy metabolism, shaping immune responses, and managing inflammatory signaling pathways. Disruptions within this microbiota-mitochondria axis are associated with various pathologies, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and chronic inflammatory conditions like inflammatory bowel disease. Additionally, growing evidence connects gut dysbiosis and mitochondrial dysfunction to neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, highlighting the importance of this bidirectional relationship in maintaining neuronal health. On a mechanistic level, pathways involving AMPK, sirtuins, and PGC-1\u03b1 govern mitochondrial biogenesis and adaptive responses to microbial signals. Dysregulation of these pathways can heighten oxidative stress, hinder mitophagy, and contribute to systemic inflammation. Emerging therapeutic strategies aim to target this axis through dietary modifications, probiotics and engineered microbes, FMT, and mitochondria-specific pharmacological treatments. These interventions focus on restoring metabolic stability, enhance resilience against oxidative damage, and slowing disease progression. By integrating insights from fields such as metabolism, immunology, and neuroscience, this review positions the microbiota-mitochondria axis as a critical area of focus in biomedical research. A deeper understanding of this communication network offers promising opportunities for precision therapies aimed at addressing metabolic, inflammatory, and neurodegenerative diseases.",
"42371176": "ID: 42371176\nTitle: Gut-brain axis modulation by fecal microbiota transplantation improves dual-organ injury after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion via Caspase-8 dependent inhibition of necroptosis.\nAbstract: The pathological features of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (CIR) include necroptosis activation. This study investigated how healthy fecal microbiota transplantation (H-FMT) improves CIR and intestinal barrier damage. Rats subjected to middle cerebral artery occlusion and reperfusion (MCAO/R) were treated with H-FMT and/or a Cysteine-aspartic acid protease-8 (Caspase-8) inhibitor. Survival and body weight were monitored throughout the experiment. Neurological function, tissue damage, inflammatory cytokines, and Caspase-8/Receptor-interacting protein kinase 1 (RIPK1)-Receptor-interacting protein kinase 3 (RIPK3)-Mixed lineage kinase domain-like protein (MLKL) expression were assessed. Ultrastructural changes were examined by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), p-RIPK1/p-RIPK3 expression by immunohistochemistry (IHC), and gut microbiota by 16\u00a0S sequencing. H-FMT significantly ameliorated neurological deficits and intestinal barrier disruption, reduced infarct volume and neuronal loss, and attenuated mitochondrial damage. These effects were accompanied by reduced apoptosis and inflammation, increased Caspase-8 activation, and suppressed RIPK1-RIPK3-MLKL phosphorylation. IHC confirmed reduced p-RIPK1/p-RIPK3 signals after H-FMT. 16\u00a0S sequencing revealed that H-FMT restored microbial diversity, reduced pathogenic Proteobacteria, and enriched beneficial Lactobacillus, which positively correlated with Caspase-8 activation. Our findings suggest that H-FMT alleviates CIR injury by activating Caspase-8 and suppressing necroptosis. However, due to the small sample size, these results should be considered preliminary.",
"42371422": "ID: 42371422\nTitle: Antibiotic-Induced Manic Episodes: Clinical Recognition, Mechanistic Pathways, and Management.\nAbstract: Antibiotic-induced manic episodes describe the emergence of manic or hypomanic symptoms during or shortly after antimicrobial therapy. Although uncommon, these reactions are clinically important because they may be misattributed to primary bipolar disorder, delirium, or neuropsychiatric effects of infection. Hence, the objective of this study was to synthesize the evidence on antibiotic-induced manic episodes, with emphasis on clinical recognition, plausible mechanisms, management, and verified sequential citations. A targeted narrative review and reference-verification process was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, publisher webpages, Crossref/DOI records when available, and regulatory safety communications. Searches and source checks were updated through March 2026. Findings were synthesized narratively because the evidence base is mainly case reports, pharmacovigilance data, and reviews. The literature is dominated by case reports, pharmacovigilance analyses, and systematic or narrative reviews. Prospective denominator-based incidence studies remain lacking. Macrolides, particularly clarithromycin, fluoroquinolones, and antitubercular drugs, account for many published cases. Doxycycline and beta-lactam combinations are also represented in recent reports. Onset is commonly rapid, often within days, and may include insomnia, pressured speech, increased activity, irritability or euphoria, grandiosity, and psychotic symptoms. Most cases improve after the discontinuation of the suspected antibiotic. Severe presentations may require short-term antipsychotic or benzodiazepine treatment. Proposed mechanisms include reduced GABAergic inhibition, monoaminergic effects, including monoamine oxidase-related pathways, CYP3A4-mediated drug interactions, mitochondrial and oxidative stress pathways, and gut-brain axis disruption. Antibiotic-induced manic episodes should be considered when new manic or psychotic symptoms arise during, or soon after, antibiotic therapy. Management requires prompt medication review, discontinuation or substitution of the suspected agent when clinically feasible, short-term symptomatic psychiatric treatment when indicated, and pharmacovigilance reporting.",
"42373257": "ID: 42373257\nTitle: PLEKHG2 Drives Glioma Proliferation and Growth via Possible Suppression of the P53 Pathway.\nAbstract: Glioma is a prevalent and aggressive central nervous system tumor with a poor prognosis, highlighting the urgent need for novel therapeutic targets. This study aimed to investigate the role of PLEKHG2 in glioma progression, prognosis, and immune infiltration. We systematically analyzed the expression profile of PLEKHG2 and its clinical relevance in glioma using integrated RNA sequencing data from TCGA cohort. The association between PLEKHG2 expression and clinicopathological features was evaluated. Survival analyses were performed to determine its prognostic value for survival. Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) was employed to uncover PLEKHG2-associated biological pathways and immune microenvironment characteristics. The functional role of PLEKHG2 was validated through in vitro knockdown experiments assessing cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion, as well as in vivo xenograft tumor models. PLEKHG2 was markedly upregulated in glioma tissues and closely correlated with WHO grade, IDH status, and primary therapy outcome. Elevated PLEKHG2 expression likely predicted unfavorable survival. GSEA revealed significant enrichment of PLEKHG2 in cell cycle-related pathways and highlighted its association with specific immune infiltration patterns. Functional assays demonstrated that PLEKHG2 knockdown suppressed glioma cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, and promoted apoptosis in vitro. Consistently, PLEKHG2 knockdown significantly attenuated tumor growth in xenograft models. Mechanistically, the tumor-suppressive effects of PLEKHG2 silencing were linked to p53 pathway activation, as these phenotypes were substantially reversed by p53 inhibition with PFT-\u03b1. PLEKHG2 is identified as a critical promoter of glioma malignancy, likely functioning through the p53 pathway. PLEKHG2 represents a promising prognostic biomarker and a potential therapeutic target for glioma intervention.",
"42374181": "ID: 42374181\nTitle: Targeting the crosstalk between Alzheimer's disease and gastrointestinal cancers.\nAbstract: Epidemiological studies have revealed an inverse association between Alzheimer's disease and cancer. Here, we discuss the mechanisms involved in the relationship between Alzheimer's disease and gastrointestinal cancers, particularly pancreatic and gastric-colorectal cancers. The gut\u2012brain axis and pancreas\u2012brain axis connect the central nervous system with peripheral organs and form immune\u2012metabolic networks. We focus on bidirectional tumor-brain communication, involving cell-death pathways, apoptosis, metabolic dysregulation, microbiota, metabolic dysregulation, neuroinflammation, immune system and sensory-sympathetic circuits, and neural remodeling. Furthermore, we discuss potential integrated, multitarget therapeutic strategies, including metabolic regulation, microbiome interventions, and immune modulation. Prospective longitudinal cohorts incorporating prediagnostic exposures and molecular pathology are needed to establish temporality.",
"42374255": "ID: 42374255\nTitle: Differences in gut microbiota composition between ischemic stroke patients and healthy individuals.\nAbstract: Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide. Emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiota, acting through the gut-brain axis, may play a critical role in stroke pathophysiology. Dysbiosis, an imbalance of gut microbiota, has been associated with neuroinflammation and poor stroke outcomes. This study aimed to compare gut microbiota composition in ischemic stroke patients versus healthy controls to explore potential microbial changes linked to stroke. A case-control study was conducted on 30 ischemic stroke patients and 30 healthy age- and gender-matched controls. Fecal samples were analyzed using real-time PCR to assess the relative abundance of four key gut bacterial phyla (Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria). Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS, and results were considered significant at p\u2009<\u20090.05. Ischemic stroke patients exhibited significant alterations in gut microbiota composition compared to controls. Firmicutes levels were significantly decreased (p\u2009=\u20090.04), while Proteobacteria levels were significantly elevated (p\u2009=\u20090.003). Although reductions in Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria were observed, these differences were not statistically significant. The Firmicutes-to-Bacteroidetes (F/B) ratio was increased in ischemic stroke patients, indicating dysbiosis associated with stroke. The study identified gut microbiota dysbiosis in ischemic stroke patients, suggesting its potential role in stroke pathophysiology. Reduced Firmicutes and increased Proteobacteria may contribute to inflammation and oxidative stress, potentially worsening stroke outcomes. These findings highlight the potential for gut microbiota modulation as a therapeutic strategy to improve stroke management and recovery.",
"42374626": "ID: 42374626\nTitle: Microbiome and metabolites impact enteric and central nervous systems in ALS.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has been linked to gastrointestinal symptoms and alterations in the gut microbiota. The enteric nervous system (ENS) coordinates intestinal function and sits at the host-microbe interface. The mechanisms by which luminal changes relay to the central nervous system (CNS), where motor neurons reside, have yet to be completely defined. In this narrative review, we first present evidence from ALS patient cohorts and preclinical models alongside mechanistic studies of infection, dysbiosis, and related neurodegenerative diseases to discuss how the microbiota and its metabolites may affect the ENS and CNS in ALS. Next, we propose a plausible mechanism of ALS pathogenesis through the gut-microbiome-brain axis. We further offer a summary of clinical trials that have studied the impacts of the microbiota on human ALS. Finally, we discuss future directions for studies of microbiota-ENS-CNS interactions in ALS. Better understanding of the dynamic interactions among the microbiota, microbial metabolites, neuroactive metabolites, and inflammation through the ENS/CNS in ALS will provide innovative insights into ALS prevention and treatment.",
"42376926": "ID: 42376926\nTitle: Optimization of Preclinical Rodent Research Models of Human Shock: Part 2 Trauma, Burn, and the Gut Microbiome.\nAbstract: Rodent models are critical tools in the study of trauma and burn injury, giving mechanistic insights into the unique pathophysiological response and the systemic complications that follow. These models allow researchers to control injury patterns, longitudinally assess immune and metabolic responses, and evaluate therapeutic strategies in ways that are not feasible in human subjects. In this second part of our review, we examine how experimental trauma and burn models have evolved to better replicate the clinical trajectory of critically ill patients, with emphasis on polytrauma, burn injury, and translational relevance. We also highlight the role of the gut microbiome in the pathogenesis of shock within sepsis, trauma, and burn and review how rodent models have been used to investigate dysbiosis and test microbiome-targeted interventions. Although interspecies differences pose translational challenges, ongoing refinements in model selection, injury models, microbiome characterization, and reverse-translational approaches continue to expand the utility of rodent models, allowing researchers to discover vital insights into the complex pathophysiology of these critically ill patients and potential therapeutic targets that guide further investigation.",
"42377381": "ID: 42377381\nTitle: [Clinical evidence on kefir consumption and human health].\nAbstract: kefir is a fermented drink rich in bioactive metabolites and microorganisms with potential as a functional food. Emerging evidence suggests positive effects on metabolism, gut microbiota, inflammation and the gut-brain axis, although its clinical relevance has not yet been clearly established. to synthesise the existing clinical evidence on how kefir consumption affects human health, including metabolic, gastrointestinal, immunological, cognitive and physical performance aspects. narrative review of human clinical studies, randomised controlled trials and meta-analyses evaluating kefir consumption in different population groups. Results relating to metabolic markers, inflammation, cognitive function, physical activity, gut health and safety were analysed. kefir consumption is consistently associated with increased insulin sensitivity and a slight reduction in fasting glucose levels. The effects on lipid profile, blood pressure and systemic inflammation are mixed. A modulation of the gut microbiota is observed, with an increase in beneficial bacteria and improved intestinal permeability. The evidence regarding brain health is preliminary, with some indications of cognitive improvement and enhanced well-being. Potential benefits in physical performance and recovery have also been reported. Kefir has a favourable safety profile, with mild and transient adverse effects. kefir has modest but promising beneficial effects in various areas of health, particularly in metabolism and gut function. However, methodological heterogeneity and the limited quality of the studies prevent firm conclusions from being drawn. Robust, standardised clinical trials are required to define its efficacy and clinical applicability.",
"42377390": "ID: 42377390\nTitle: Porphyromonas gingivalis-Induced NETs Mediate Neuroinflammation via TLR4 Activation.\nAbstract: Periodontitis, caused by periodontal pathogens such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression. Neutrophils, which are abundant in patients with periodontitis, release neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) to resist microbial infection. We explored the mechanism and effects of P. gingivalis-induced NETs on the relationship between periodontitis and neuroinflammation. A murine periodontitis model was established via oral local application of P. gingivalis with or without tak242 (TLR4 inhibitor). Maxillary bones were evaluated via micro-computed tomography. The proportion of neutrophils was determined by flow cytometry. NET formation and morphology were analyzed via a cell-free DNA kit, a neutrophil elastase enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and myeloperoxidase ELISA kit, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), western blotting and immunofluorescence. Behavior tests were used to investigate cognitive ability. Neuroinflammation was assayed by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and RT-PCR. Amyloid precursor protein (APP) processing was measured by IHC. In vitro experiments explored the functional mechanism underlying the effects of P. gingivalis-induced NETs on the neuron-glia unit. We observed significant alveolar bone resorption with elevated neutrophil count and increased NET formation in mice with periodontitis. Cognitive abilities were impaired by periodontitis. Neuroinflammation manifested as glia activation and upregulated inflammatory cytokines, and APP processing was altered by the elevated expression of APP and PSEN1. These changes were specifically reversed by tak242. In vitro, P. gingivalis-induced NETs mediated M1 polarization in BV2 cells and changed APP processing in N2a cells, along with the activation of TLR4/Myd88/NF-\u03baB and GSK3\u03b2/Akt, which is consistent with the in vivo findings. In conclusion, P. gingivalis-induced NETs play pivotal roles in the relationship between neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment. Furthermore, the effects of P. gingivalis-induced NETs on neuron-glia unit were related to TLR4 activation.",
"42377735": "ID: 42377735\nTitle: The interplay between gut microbiota and Alzheimer's disease: mechanistic insights from dysbiosis to disease modulation.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic, progressive, neurodegenerative condition marked by memory loss and cognitive decline. It is characterized by neuropathological features such as amyloid plaque accumulation, neurofibrillary tangles of tau protein, and inflammatory changes in the brain. Recent research emphasizes how gut microbes influence the onset and progression of AD primarily through the gut-brain connection, a bidirectional communication system. The human gastrointestinal tract (GI) contains trillions of bacteria, primarily Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria, which play vital roles in digestion, metabolic regulation, and immune modulation. However, factors such as diet, lifestyle, and environmental exposure can disrupt microbial balance, weaken intestinal barrier function, and initiate systemic inflammation. Such dysbiosis has been linked to defective regulation of the amyloid precursor protein (APP), leading to increased deposition of amyloidogenic peptides (A\u03b2). Moreover, the enteric nervous system, which expresses APP, may serve as an initial site of amyloid deposition, affecting gastrointestinal motility and inflammatory susceptibility. The gut microbiota also produces key bioactive compounds, including neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, acetylcholine, histamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which influence the central nervous system (CNS) through neural, immune, and endocrine pathways. An imbalance in these neuroactive molecules may disrupt synaptic signaling and contribute to Alzheimer's-related cognitive dysfunction. Therefore, improving our understanding of gut-brain communication may advance knowledge of AD development and support the creation of new therapies. This review highlights the strong association between intestinal microbes and Alzheimer's pathogenesis, emphasizing microbiota modulation through probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, synbiotics, and antibiotics as potential therapeutic approaches, supported by emerging clinical trial evidence.",
"42377998": "ID: 42377998\nTitle: Regulatory Effects of Functional Food Biscuits on Mouse Brain Function and Gut Microbiota.\nAbstract: The concept of food-medicine homology, derived from traditional Chinese dietary culture, endows functional food biscuits with both nutritional value and therapeutic potency. Such biscuits are abundant in bioactive compounds including polysaccharides, dietary fiber, and flavonoids, which may exert regulatory effects through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA). This study explored the impacts of functional biscuits formulated with Gastrodia elata Bl., Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf, Coix lacryma-jobi L. var. ma-yuen (Roman.) Stapf, Sesamum indicum L., Juglans regia L., and Ziziphus jujuba Mill. on intestinal microbiota and cerebral biochemical indicators in mice. Mice were assigned to four groups: control, low-dose, medium-dose, and high-dose biscuit groups. We measured serum interleukin-1\u03b2 (IL-1\u03b2), hippocampal acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), as well as cerebral superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels, and profiled intestinal microbiota using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The low-dose group exhibited optimal modulation of hippocampal AChE and BDNF, concurrent with reshaped intestinal microbiota and elevated abundance of beneficial bacterial taxa. Intervention doses exerted significant effects on microbial diversity; genera such as unclassified Atopobiaceae, Facklamia, and Staphylococcus were significantly correlated with changes in cerebral biomarkers. Collectively, these compound biscuits remodel the intestinal microbiota to ameliorate brain function, antioxidant capacity, and inflammatory status via the MGBA, demonstrating great potential for maintaining cognitive and neurological health.",
"42378001": "ID: 42378001\nTitle: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: Microbiome Dysregulation, Gut-Brain Axis Disruption, and Systemic Consequences.\nAbstract: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by excessive bacterial colonization in the small intestine, leading to impaired digestion and nutrient malabsorption. Increasing evidence indicates that SIBO exerts systemic effects beyond the gut, contributing to metabolic, neurological, cardiovascular, dermatological, and autoimmune conditions. Current management strategies include nonsystemic antibiotics such as rifaximin, dietary interventions (low-FODMAP and biphasic diets), and nutraceuticals including berberine, oregano oil, peppermint oil, garlic derivatives, vitamins, and magnesium. Despite demonstrated clinical efficacy, challenges persist, including high recurrence rates, antimicrobial resistance, and long-term disruption of gut microbiota. Nutraceutical and dietary approaches offer promising patient-centered alternatives but require stronger clinical validation. This review critically examines the multifactorial pathophysiology of SIBO, emphasizing gut-brain axis dysregulation, microbial dysbiosis, oxidative stress, impaired intestinal motility, anatomical abnormalities, hypochlorhydria, bile acid malabsorption, and immune dysfunction. It synthesizes current diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, highlighting antibiotics, dietary approaches, and nutraceuticals, while distinguishing robust evidence from observational or preclinical findings. Finally, it identifies key research priorities, including improved diagnostics, global clinical trials, and microbiome- and genetics-based personalized treatments for sustained remission.",
"42378068": "ID: 42378068\nTitle: Is Fusobacterium nucleatum the key mediator between oral infections and systemic diseases? Mechanistic insights and therapeutic implications.\nAbstract: Fusobacterium nucleatum has emerged as a pathobiont that associates oral dysbiosis with systemic diseases through coaggregation, hematogenous dissemination, and immune modulation. This review provides molecular insights through which they are involved in systemic diseases such as colorectal cancer, adverse pregnancy outcomes, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and diabetes mellitus. Key virulence factors include the adhesins of FadA, Fap2, and RadD, lipopolysaccharides, and outer membrane vesicles, which mediate epithelial invasion and endothelial permeafbility and facilitate immune suppression through TLR4-NF-\u03baB, \u03b2-catenin/Wnt, and MAPK signaling pathways. These interactions result in impaired tissue homeostasis, propagate chronic inflammation, and promote oncogenic and metabolic modulation. Systemic pleiotropy of F. nucleatum is further substantiated by its involvement in chemoresistance, placental dysfunction, vascular inflammation, and neuronal injury, substantiating its systemic pleiotropy. Emerging therapeutic strategies, such as blocking adhesins, neutralizing outer membrane vesicles, microbiome manipulation, and using CRISPR-based clearance, provide precision techniques for mitigating diseases. Therefore, this review identifies F. nucleatum as the primary microbial mediator of oral-systemic pathology and its translational significance in the development of targeted antimicrobial and host-directed therapies.",
"42379368": "ID: 42379368\nTitle: The milk fat globule membrane increases bacterial serotonin and exopolysaccharide production for maintenance of intestinal cell differentiation.\nAbstract: Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is primarily produced in the gut and is produced by lactic acid bacteria (LAB). It plays a crucial role in regulating mood and mental health disorders via the gut-brain axis using the enteric nervous system. Exopolysaccharides (EPS) are complex metabolic end products of probiotic LAB that contribute to health-promoting activities in the intestine. Interactions between LAB and components in the food matrix, such as the milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), may alter the production of serotonin and EPS in the gastrointestinal tract. The objectives of this work were to determine if supplementing LAB growth medium with MFGM increases serotonin and EPS production and to uncover the impact of the bacterial secretome on intestinal cell differentiation. We screened 137 strains of LAB for serotonin production, and the top 10 highest producing strains received supplementation with MFGM, and their growth curves were measured spectrophotometrically. Samples were collected during the growth, early stationary, and late stationary phases. The cell-free supernatant (CFS) samples were evaluated for serotonin as well as EPS. These CFS were used to treat Caco-2 intestinal cell lines for 6 h on d 0 and 7 of confluency. From Caco-2 cells, RNA was extracted with TRIzol and used for RT-qPCR analysis of occludin tight junction protein expression. Protein was extracted using RIPA lysis buffer and used for detection of alkaline phosphatase using an analysis kit and for sucrase-isomaltase and dipeptidyl peptidase 4 using antibody detection with slot blot. The results of this project demonstrate that MFGM tended to increase the production of serotonin and significantly increase EPS production from select LAB strains during the later stages of growth. We further observed that upon the presence of low concentrations of the metabolites in the secretome of some strains, there was a significant increase in the expression of occluding from Caco-2 cells. These results indicate that there is a high potential of the use of MFGM for intestinal health such as prevention of 'leaky gut syndrome' and warrants further research on this subject.",
"42379412": "ID: 42379412\nTitle: Intranasal stromal cell-derived factor-1\u03b1 mitigates parkinsonian deficits via dual modulation of neuroinflammation and gut microbiota in MPTP-induced models.\nAbstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by dopaminergic neuronal loss and neuroinflammation, with emerging evidence implicating gut-brain axis dysregulation in its pathogenesis. Stromal cell-derived factor-1\u03b1 (SDF-1\u03b1), a chemokine with neuroprotective properties, remains underexplored as a therapeutic agent for PD. This study investigates the efficacy of intranasal SDF-1\u03b1 administration in mitigating motor deficits, gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction, and neuroinflammation, and its concurrent effects on the gut microbiota in an MPTP-induced PD mouse model. Male C57BL/6J mice were divided into vehicle, MPTP, and MPTP\u00a0+\u00a0SDF-1\u03b1 groups. Behavioral assessments, including the rotarod test and grip strength test, demonstrated that SDF-1\u03b1 significantly attenuated MPTP-induced motor impairments, including bradykinesia and coordination deficits. Immunofluorescence analysis revealed that SDF-1\u03b1 restored tyrosine hydroxylase-positive (TH+) neurons in the substantia nigra (SN), indicating robust dopaminergic neuroprotection. Furthermore, SDF-1\u03b1 ameliorated GI dysfunction by reducing intestinal permeability, as measured by FITC-dextran assay, and improving gut motility, as assessed by Evans blue transit test. Mechanistically, SDF-1\u03b1 suppressed nigrostriatal inflammation by reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-\u03b1) while elevating anti-inflammatory markers (IL-4, IL-10). Activation of astrocytes (GFAP+) in MPTP-treated mice was reduced to near-control levels following SDF-1\u03b1 administration. Gut microbiota analysis via 16S rRNA sequencing revealed that SDF-1\u03b1 restored both \u03b1- and \u03b2-diversity, counteracting MPTP-induced dysbiosis. Notably, SDF-1\u03b1 reversed the depletion of Akkermansia, a keystone genus associated with mucosal integrity and barrier function. These findings demonstrate that intranasal SDF-1\u03b1 concurrently attenuates motor and gastrointestinal deficits, nigrostriatal neuroinflammation, intestinal barrier disruption, and gut microbiota dysbiosis in the MPTP mouse model. Our study highlights the microbiota-gut-brain axis as a critical therapeutic target in PD and proposes intranasal SDF-1\u03b1 delivery as a novel, non-invasive strategy warranting further mechanistic investigation.",
"42380200": "ID: 42380200\nTitle: Select microbial metabolites promote tau aggregation in a murine tauopathy model.\nAbstract: The gut microbiome is emerging as a modifier of risk for neurodegenerative diseases, but underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. Here, we show that the hTau.P301S mouse model for progressive tauopathy develops alterations in the composition and function of the gut microbiome that are not recapitulated in amyloid-based 5xFAD or 3xTg models for Alzheimer's disease. Disrupting the gut microbiome via chronic antibiotic treatment exacerbates cognitive deficits and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice, demonstrating a causal influence of the microbiome on tau-driven disease progression. This corresponds with widespread alterations in microbiome-dependent metabolites in the sera and brains of hTau.P301S mice, including subsets that correlate with the severity of tau pathology. By screening against tau biosensor cells, we identify select microbial metabolites-trimethylamine-N-oxide, 3-indoxyl sulfate, phenol sulfate, thymidine, and 2'deoxyuridine-that promote tau seeding and aggregation. Systemic administration of these metabolites worsens cognitive impairment and tau pathology in hTau.P301S mice. These findings establish a mechanistic link between the gut microbiome, serum and brain metabolites, as well as tau aggregation, suggesting that select microbial metabolites could potentially serve as therapeutic targets for tau-driven diseases.",
"42381725": "ID: 42381725\nTitle: Precision prebiotics: Engineering food-derived polysaccharides to target specific SCFA-producing taxa for neuroprotection via the microbiota-gut-brain axis.\nAbstract: Neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders lack disease-modifying therapies. The microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis, particularly short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)-producing microbiota dysbiosis, has emerged as a conserved driver of neuroinjury pathogenesis. Natural food-derived polysaccharides have been explored as prebiotic substrates, but their clinical translation is hindered by poor target specificity, high interindividual heterogeneity, and low bioavailability. Engineered food-derived polysaccharides, as a next-generation precision prebiotic platform, enable rational tailoring of molecular fine structures via targeted physical, chemical, biological, and combinatorial modification technologies, aiming for strain-specific directional modulation of intestinal SCFA-producing microbiota and multi-pathway neuroprotection through the MGB axis. In this review, we systematically delineate the bidirectional regulatory mechanisms between SCFA-producing microbiota and neural homeostasis, dissect disease-specific pathological cascades driven by SCFA-producing microbiota dysbiosis, and discuss conflicting findings on the dual effects of SCFAs. We further propose a full-chain framework of the structure-activity relationship of engineered polysaccharides, dissecting core modification strategies, strain-specific targeting mechanisms, and a multi-dimensional efficacy evaluation system for these precision prebiotics. Additionally, we assess safety evaluation status, major global regulatory differences, and core clinical translation bottlenecks. Finally, we outline key unresolved challenges and propose a conceptual roadmap for AI-assisted rational design of precision prebiotics, personalized microbiota-adapted intervention strategies, and multicenter clinical translation directions. This review provides a mechanism-driven theoretical framework and practical guidance for developing engineered food-derived polysaccharides as precision nutrition interventions for neuroinjury-related disorders.",
"42383248": "ID: 42383248\nTitle: The gut-brain axis: mechanisms linking intestinal dysbiosis with stroke.\nAbstract: Gut microbiota has emerged as a key regulator of immune, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes, exerting significant influence on central nervous system (CNS) function via the gut-brain axis. Growing evidence suggests that gut dysbiosis not only precedes and worsens stroke severity but is also induced by stroke itself, establishing a bidirectional and self-reinforcing pathological loop. Microbiota-derived metabolites, including short-chain fatty acids and tryptophan derivatives, modulate the activation states of microglial and border-associated macrophage (BAMs), thereby shaping neuroinflammatory responses and tissue repair mechanisms. Although microglia have been extensively studied in this context, the role of BAMs-particularly perivascular-macrophages remains comparatively underexplored, despite their critical involvement in maintaining blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity and immune surveillance. In addition, dietary patterns strongly influence microbiota composition and, consequently, immune responses within the CNS. Collectively, these findings position gut microbiota as a dynamic regulator of brain-resident immune cells in stroke and highlight diet- and microbiota-targeted interventions as promising therapeutic strategies.",
"42383392": "ID: 42383392\nTitle: Role of Toll-like receptors and oral-gut-brain axis in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders.\nAbstract: The oral-gut-brain axis is a path connecting the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system (CNS). The gut microbiota influences the immune system, metabolism, and nerve cells through the production of neurotransmitters and microbial metabolites that can cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB). The interplay between neuroinflammation and altered oral and gut microbiota is a bidirectional complex path modulated by inflammatory mediators. Recent studies suggest a potential role for Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathways in the induction of neuroinflammation via the oral-gut-brain axis. As neuroinflammation is one of the key elements in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders, this review was conducted to reflect on the pathophysiological pathways and clinical evidence on the role of TLR and inflammasome signaling pathways via oral-gut-brain axis in neurodegenerative diseases such as cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and psychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, and Autism spectrum disorders. Because the contributing factors have not been fully understood yet, further studies could help provide novel therapeutic opportunities.",
"42384049": "ID: 42384049\nTitle: Major depressive disorder-alcohol use disorder comorbidity: diagnosis, mechanisms and treatment.\nAbstract: Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) are two highly prevalent psychiatric disorders with a high comorbidity rate, which is significantly higher rate than other combinations of mental disorders and substance use disorders. This comorbidity not only imposes a substantial disease burden on individuals but also significantly complicates clinical management, leading to more severe functional impairment, reduced treatment adherence, and increased resistance to monotherapy. AUD diagnosis varies by diagnostic system: DSM-V integrates alcohol dependence and abuse into 11 criteria with severity grading, while ICD-11 retains two subtypes and shows higher diagnostic rates for dependence. MDD, the depressive subtype with the highest AUD comorbidity rate, must be distinguished from alcohol-induced depression. Underlying mechanisms of this comorbidity involve bidirectional pathways as well as core pathophysiological processes including abnormal reward sensitivity, neurotrophic-inflammatory imbalance, dysregulation of neurotransmitter systems and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, gut-brain axis disruption, and shared risk factors. Therapeutic strategies encompass multiple modalities: pharmacological interventions include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) combined with AUD-targeted therapies, as well as emerging agents like extended-release trazodone and ketamine; psychosocial interventions are dominated by cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); physical therapies such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and gut-brain axis-targeted therapies also show therapeutic potential. Notably, integrated treatment models that simultaneously address both disorders have been proven to outperform sequential or parallel approaches. This review systematically synthesizes the latest evidence on the diagnosis, underlying mechanisms, and therapeutic strategies of AUD-MDD comorbidity, aiming to provide evidence-based references for clinical management.",
"42386159": "ID: 42386159\nTitle: Hesperidin as an Emerging Nutraceutical in Modern Health and Preventive Medicine: A Narrative Review.\nAbstract: Hesperidin is a bioactive flavonoid found in citrus fruits and has become a promising nutraceutical with multidimensional health benefits, such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, cardio-, neuroprotective, and metabolic-regulatory. However, poor bioavailability, variations in clinical efficacy, and limited standardized formulations are some of the challenges confronting this bioactive compound. Over the years, nanotechnology has remained a source of great developments in improving the absorption rate and specific delivery of hesperidin, therefore making it more therapeutic. Two of such recent developments are nano-encapsulation and phytosome-based delivery systems. In addition, emerging data have highlighted the importance of this seemingly mundane foodstuff in bridging the gut-brain axis, shaping the gut microbiome, and offering beneficial effects against chronic low-grade inflammation, as well as metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases. Nevertheless, additional phase 2 or 3 clinical trials should be performed to identify an optimal dose, safety in the long term, and synergy with other bioactive compounds. To enhance the preventive and therapeutic power of hesperidin, future studies should focus on individualized nutritional strategies, sustainable sources, and innovative, practical uses of functional foods. This review discusses the existing evidence on the mechanisms and the beneficial health effects of hesperidin, as well as providing future directions.",
"42387077": "ID: 42387077\nTitle: The involvement of Anaeroplasma, caproic acid, and interleukins through the brain-gut axis may contribute to IgAV with neurological involvement.\nAbstract: Immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV), the most prevalent pediatric systemic vasculitis, may involve central nervous system (CNS) manifestations with unknown mechanisms. To investigate gut-brain axis interactions, human gut microbiota from IgAV with or without neurological involvement and healthy children were transplanted into specific pathogen-free mice. The recipients' microbiota, fecal short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and serum cytokines were analyzed alongside electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring. Spike waves emerged exclusively in the EEGs of mice receiving transplants from neurologically affected IgAV children. Comparative analyses demonstrated: enrichment of Anaeroplasma in the IgAV with neurological involvement (IgAVNI) group compared to IgAV controls (P\u2009<\u20090.05); elevated caproic acid in IgAVNI versus controls (P\u2009<\u20090.05); reduced IL-1\u03b1 in IgAVNI versus controls (P\u2009<\u20090.05); and a positive correlation between Anaeroplasma and IL-17A (r\u2009=\u20090.94, P\u2009=\u20090.004). Gut microbiota, notably Anaeroplasma, may trigger IgAV-related CNS involvement via the gut-brain axis, co-mediated through regulation of caproic acid, IL-1\u03b1, and IL-17A. First evidence that Anaeroplasma drives IgAV CNS manifestations via the gut-brain axis by regulating caproic acid, IL-1\u03b1, and IL-17A, with EEG spike waves as a specific marker. The Anaeroplasma-caproic acid-IL-17A axis fills a mechanistic gap in IgAV neurological complications, transcending current immunoinflammatory paradigms. Provides combined EEG/microbiota/metabolite biomarkers for early prediction and suggests Anaeroplasma, IL-17A, and caproic acid may represent therapeutic targets for neuroprotective interventions.",
"42387604": "ID: 42387604\nTitle: Dynamic alterations and potential roles of gut microbiota and metabolites in Angiostrongylus cantonensis-infected mice and rats.\nAbstract: Angiostrongyliasis, a food-borne parasitic disease caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis, is characterized by eosinophilic meningitis or meningoencephalitis, leading to serious central nervous system damage. Current diagnostic methods lack specificity or sensitivity, and the pathogenesis is complex and incompletely understood. This study aimed to comprehensively characterize the dynamic alterations in the gut microbiota and host metabolism in both suitable (rats) and non-suitable (mice) hosts following A. cantonensis infection and to identify potential metabolic biomarkers for early diagnosis. Female BALB/c mice and Sprague Dawley rats (n\u2009=\u200910/group) were infected with 30 or 100 third-stage larvae, respectively. Serum, urine, feces, and brain samples were collected longitudinally. Gut microbiota was analyzed via 16S rRNA gene sequencing and metagenomics. Host metabolism was profiled using untargeted and targeted metabolomics via ultraperformance liquid chromatography-quadrupoles/time of flight-mass spectrometry. Statistical analyses included Wilcoxon rank sum test, linear discriminant effect size analysis, Spearman correlation analysis, orthogonal partial least squares-discriminatory analysis, and receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. Infection induced significant, host-specific gut microbiota dysbiosis. In infected hosts, Firmicutes decreased (P\u2009<\u20090.05) while Bacteroidetes increased (P\u2009<\u20090.05). A main difference in gut flora structure between infected hosts was observed in Prevotellaceae, which increased significantly in mice (P\u2009<\u20090.05) but decreased in rats (P\u2009<\u20090.05). Metagenomics revealed enhanced carbohydrate metabolism and fatty acid biosynthesis in gut microbes of infected mice, whereas up-regulated amino acid and vitamin metabolism were also observed in infected rats. Infection caused pronounced disruptions in host lipid and bile acid (BA) metabolism, changes in various BA types were closely related to alterations in specific bacterial genera (P\u2009<\u20090.05). Several metabolites, including phosphatidylcholine (16:0/18:1), 2-phenyl acetic acid, 2-octenoylglycine, lysophosphatidylcholine (18:2), O-glucuronide, and 2-carboxylic acid, were identified as potential early diagnostic biomarkers in the mouse model. A. cantonensis infection causes profound host-specific dysregulation of the gut microbiome and metabolome, with severe disturbances in Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, lipid and BA metabolism being central features. These alterations highlight the critical role of the host-gut microbiota-metabolite axis in pathogenesis and offer novel insights for developing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.",
"42388373": "ID: 42388373\nTitle: Oral hydrogel systems in lower gastrointestinal disorders: From disease-based therapy to microbiota-guided design.\nAbstract: The lower gastrointestinal tract is a complex ecological system involved in epithelial barrier maintenance, immune regulation, microbial metabolism, and host homeostasis. Disruption of this environment is closely associated with lower gastrointestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and colorectal cancer (CRC). Conventional therapies often face limitations such as poor drug stability, low solubility, insufficient intestinal retention, limited targeting efficiency, and systemic adverse effects. Oral hydrogel systems have emerged as promising platforms for lower gastrointestinal therapy because of their biocompatibility, tunable physicochemical properties, controlled-release behavior, and responsiveness to intestinal microenvironmental cues. However, most existing studies have been developed primarily from a disease-based therapeutic perspective, focusing on inflammation suppression, oxidative stress regulation, epithelial barrier repair, tumor inhibition, or symptom relief, while gut microbiota alterations are often evaluated as accompanying outcomes. In this review, we discuss oral hydrogel systems for lower gastrointestinal disorders from the perspective of the transition from disease-based therapy to microbiota-guided design. We summarize the physiological barriers and design basis of oral hydrogel systems, disease-oriented applications in IBD, CRC, gut-brain axis-related disorders, and microbiota-associated metabolic disorders, and emerging microbiota-oriented hydrogel strategies. We further discuss hydrogel-microbiota-host interactions, microbiota-related design principles, and translational challenges. This review aims to clarify how oral hydrogel systems can evolve from conventional drug delivery platforms toward microbiota-guided therapeutic systems for lower gastrointestinal disorders.",
"42388392": "ID: 42388392\nTitle: Fecal microbiota transplantation: from empirical remedy to precision medicine.\nAbstract: Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has evolved from an empirical remedy for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI) into a foundational platform for precision microbiome-based therapeutics. This comprehensive review details FMT's journey, analyzing its multifaceted mechanisms of action-including restoration of colonization resistance, metabolic reprogramming via short-chain fatty acids and bile acids, and profound immunomodulation-which extend far beyond simple microbial replacement. We critically evaluate its established, high efficacy in rCDI and its expanding, albeit more variable, applications across a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal diseases (such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and constipation), neurological disorders (including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease), metabolic conditions, autoimmune diseases, and oncology (particularly in modulating response to immune checkpoint inhibitors and treating graft-versus-host disease). The review further discusses the critical challenges of donor-recipient variability, safety, and the lack of standardized protocols that have driven the field's technical evolution. This progression encompasses refined processing methods like washed microbiota transplantation (WMT), diverse delivery routes including oral capsules, and the exploration of non-bacterial components like bacteriophages through fecal filtrate transplantation (FVT). Ultimately, we highlight the field's trajectory toward next-generation, defined live biotherapeutic products (LBPs) and engineered microbial consortia, aiming to transition from the complex \"black box\" of whole stool to safer, more consistent, and rationally designed precision therapies that target the specific dysbiotic networks underlying diverse human diseases.",
"42389262": "ID: 42389262\nTitle: 2-Pentadecyl-2-oxazoline alleviates anxiety-like behaviour and modulates the microbiota-gut-brain axis in obese mice.\nAbstract: A bidirectional relationship between obesity and anxiety disorders has been increasingly associated with neuroinflammation and dysregulation of the gut-brain axis. Here, we investigated the pharmacological effects of the N-palmitoylethanolamine oxazoline derivative 2-pentadecyl-2-oxazoline (C15OXA) in a mouse model of high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity, with particular attention to its central and peripheral mechanisms of action. Male C57Bl/6J mice were fed an HFD for 12 weeks and subsequently treated with C15OXA (30\u00a0mg\u00b7kg-1, p. o.) for 7 weeks. Behavioural, molecular, and microbiota analyses were performed to evaluate the effects of the compound. C15OXA significantly reduced anxiety-like behaviour in obese mice without affecting body weight, fat mass, or glucose tolerance. At the central level, C15OXA attenuated hippocampal neuroinflammation, as shown by reduced expression of COX-2, TLR4, NLRP3 and IL-1\u03b2. In parallel, C15OXA restored tight junction gene expression associated with blood-brain barrier integrity, and modulated unfolded protein response signalling. In addition, C15OXA enhanced markers of neurogenesis and synaptic plasticity. At the peripheral level, C15OXA treatment reduced colonic inflammation and improved gut barrier integrity. These effects were associated with a targeted reshaping of gut microbiota composition. In particular, C15OXA promoted the enrichment of butyrate- and menaquinone-producing bacteria, as taxa linked to beneficial metabolic functions. Overall, these findings suggest that C15OXA exerts anxiolytic-like effects associated with coordinated central and peripheral pathways involving the modulation of neuroinflammatory pathways, barrier integrity, and gut-brain axis signalling. This study provides novel pharmacological insight into the therapeutic potential of C15OXA for the treatment of obesity-associated neuropsychiatric disorders.",
"42389275": "ID: 42389275\nTitle: Role of gut microbiota in melanosis coli: from anthraquinone biotransformation to mucosal homeostasis dysbiosis.\nAbstract: Melanosis coli (MC) is a benign and usually reversible condition characterized by brownish-black pigmentation of the colonic mucosa and is commonly associated with chronic exposure to anthraquinone laxatives (ALs). The best-established histopathological sequence involves AL-related epithelial apoptosis, phagocytosis of apoptotic bodies by macrophages, and subsequent lipofuscin deposition. Emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiota (GM) may contribute to this process by converting pharmacologically inactive anthraquinone glycosides into active anthrone metabolites, including rhein anthrone. This narrative review summarizes available MC-specific findings and clearly distinguishes them from mechanistic hypotheses extrapolated from constipation, intestinal barrier, and microbiome literature. We discuss microbial \u03b2-glucosidases and reductases involved in AL biotransformation, reported changes in microbial diversity and SCFA-producing taxa in MC or constipation-associated cohorts, and plausible links with barrier dysfunction, bile-acid metabolism, tryptophan-derived metabolites, and LPS-TLR4 signaling. We therefore present the \"Microbiota-Apoptosis Axis\" as a proposed framework rather than a validated causal pathway. Finally, we review GM-targeted strategies, including probiotics, synbiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, while emphasizing that direct clinical evidence in MC remains limited and that cessation of anthraquinone laxatives remains the primary management strategy.",
"42389671": "ID: 42389671\nTitle: Leveraging artificial intelligence for analysis of the gut microbiome for dementia diagnosis: a scoping review and discussion.\nAbstract: Dementia, a multifactorial disease with progressive cognitive decline, has been linked to imbalances in the gut-brain axis. Emerging artificial intelligence tools have augmented the identification of several gastrointestinal biomarkers for differential dementia detection and severity, but current literature lacks a comprehensive review. This study aims to better quantify the applications of AI in the exploration of the gut microbiome for diagnosis of specific subtypes of dementia. Primary articles (n\u202f=\u202f896) from any point in time through July 2025 were identified from PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and ScienceDirect. Title and abstract screenings filtered articles from 896 to 28 for critical appraisal and review for key bacteria, fungi, and metabolites. Methods adhered to the PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. Several studies utilized predictive models including random forests and neural networks to demonstrate alterations in the gut microbiota of Alzheimer's disease, an increasingly prevalent dementia subtype. These individuals have notably reduced levels of butyrate-producing bacteria, such as Butyrivibrio, Eubacterium, and Faecalibacterium, which contribute to anti-inflammation and gut-barrier maintenance. Increased levels of Odoribacter splanchnicus and Klebsiella pneumoniae, as well as bacteria from generas Bacteroides and Prevotella, which help generate short-chain fatty acids, have been implicated in neuroinflammation; Roseburia inulinivorans negatively correlates with functional ability. Interestingly, superagers also display unique microbiome profiles that seemingly have protective effects linked to superior cognitive resilience. Distinct gut microbial compositions are associated with dementia. Furthermore, elucidating gut-brain interactions and their neurodegenerative implications can identify targets for earlier, synergistic diagnostics. https://osf.io/yw2dc/overview.",
"42389750": "ID: 42389750\nTitle: Shao-Ma-Zhi-Jing granules alleviate Tourette Syndrome by modulating the cAMP/PI3K/AKT/NF-\u03baB signaling pathway, T cell differentiation, microglia, and gut microbiota.\nAbstract: Shao-Ma-Zhi-Jing Granules (SMZJ) is clinically used for Tourette syndrome (TS). This study aimed to investigate the regulatory effects of SMZJ on the immune system and gut microbiota of the 3,3'-iminodipropionitrile (IDPN)-induced TS rat model. Immune-related indicators were detected by flow cytometry, western blotting, ELISA and qRT-PCR. Gut microbiota composition was analyzed via 16S rDNA sequencing, and Spearman analysis was performed to assess the correlation between gut microbiota and immune function. SMZJ suppressed IDPN-induced stereotypical behaviors. Furthermore, SMZJ regulated the mRNA and protein levels of T helper 1 (Th1), Th2, Th17, and T\u00a0regulatory (Treg) cell-related transcription factors and modulated Th1 and Th2 cytokines in the TS rat model. SMZJ downregulated the inflammatory pathway in the brain striatum, the TNF-\u03b1 and IL-6 (inflammatory cytokines) levels, and the striatal iNOS levels in the TS rat model. The diversity and structure of the gut microbiota were remodeled using the SMZJ-treated TS rat model. SMZJ modulated the correlation between immune parameters and gut microbiota. SMZJ alleviated peripheral and neuroinflammation in TS rats via promoting T cell differentiation and downregulating TNF-\u03b1 and IL-6 levels, which may be related to changes in the cAMP/PI3K/Akt/NF-\u03baB signaling pathway. SMZJ downregulated the activation of striatal M1 microglia in the TS model. SMZJ may potentially modulated gut microbiota structure and metabolism, relieves peripheral and neuroinflammation, and ameliorates intestinal mucosal barrier injury.",
"42389758": "ID: 42389758\nTitle: Limitations of Current Therapies and Barriers in Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains a major global health crisis due to its complex pathophysiology and limited therapeutic effectiveness. Despite advances in understanding key mechanisms such as amyloid-beta accumulation, tau pathology and neuroinflammation, current therapies provide limited clinical benefit. Multiple factors contribute to limitations and highlight the difficulty of translating scientific advancements into meaningful improvement in patient outcomes. This article provides a comprehensive and critical review of therapeutic, biological, clinical, and systemic barriers to effective Alzheimer's disease management as well as showcasing emerging strategies aimed to improve early detection, treatment approaches, and overall disease prevention.",
"42390364": "ID: 42390364\nTitle: Gut microbiota alterations in Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis.\nAbstract: BackgroundAltered gut microbiota has been implicated in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), but findings across human studies are inconsistent.ObjectiveTo synthesize observational evidence on gut microbiota differences in older adults with AD or MCI compared with cognitively normal (CN) controls, and to assess the interpretive value of reported microbiome measures across disease stages.MethodsWe searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library for observational studies published from 1 January 2012 to 10 December 2025 reporting fecal microbiota profiles in AD, MCI, and CN adults (mean age \u226560). Random-effects meta-analysis was used for \u03b1-diversity; \u03b2-diversity and taxonomic changes were summarized narratively.ResultsTwenty-three studies were included (AD\u2009=\u2009698, MCI\u2009=\u2009485, CN\u2009=\u20091060). In AD versus CN, pooled \u03b1-diversity estimates showed no robust statistically significant differences (Shannon SMD\u2009=\u2009- 0.23, 95% CI: - 0.57 to 0.11; Chao1 SMD\u2009=\u2009-0.36, 95% CI: -0.74 to 0.02; ACE SMD\u2009=\u2009-0.38, 95% CI: -0.88 to 0.11). In MCI versus CN, differences were small and non-significant (Shannon SMD\u2009=\u2009-0.01, 95% CI: -0.18 to 0.15; Chao1 SMD\u2009=\u2009-0.17, 95% CI: -0.37 to 0.02). \u03b2-diversity and taxonomic findings more often suggested community-structure disruption and altered microbial composition in AD, whereas MCI findings were less consistent.Conclusions\u03b1-diversity is not supported as a useful biomarker for distinguishing AD or MCI from CN aging. Community-structure and taxonomic patterns may be more informative, but heterogeneity limits interpretation. Future studies should use standardized, function-oriented, and biomarker-informed approaches to clarify AD-continuum microbiome changes.",
"42390710": "ID: 42390710\nTitle: Effect of Probiotic Supplementation in Older Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Triple-Blind Clinical Trial.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia in older adults and often precedes mild cognitive impairment (MCI). These conditions are associated with biological alterations involving chronic inflammation, neuronal dysfunction, and genomic instability. In parallel, growing evidence has suggested a role for the gut-brain axis in cognitive aging, and probiotics have been investigated as a potential strategy to modulate inflammatory and neurotrophic pathways. This randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluated the effects of 12 weeks of supplementation with a probiotic blend containing Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains in older adults classified as cognitively unimpaired (CU), MCI, or AD. The study examined DNA damage, inflammatory cytokines, neurotrophic factors, and stool consistency before and after the intervention. Overall, probiotic supplementation showed limited and heterogeneous effects across outcomes. DNA damage analyses did not indicate increased alkaline or oxidative DNA damage after probiotic supplementation, supporting the absence of detectable genotoxicity over the intervention period. Changes in inflammatory and neurotrophic biomarkers were more strongly related to time and diagnostic subgroups than to treatment allocation. Exploratory findings suggested a possible subgroup-specific effect on neurotrophic markers, particularly an increase in NGF in the MCI probiotic arm, but this pattern was not consistent across the broader biomarker panel. Stool consistency did not show reliable pre- to post-intervention changes. These findings suggest that the probiotic formulation was safe from a genotoxic perspective but did not produce a generalized biological effect across inflammatory, neurotrophic, or gastrointestinal outcomes. Larger studies incorporating dietary monitoring and microbiota profiling are needed to clarify whether specific probiotic strains can influence biological pathways relevant to cognitive aging.",
"42391630": "ID: 42391630\nTitle: Helicobacter pylori infection and neurological disorders: association, mechanisms, and clinical implications.\nAbstract: Helicobacter pylori infects nearly half of the global population and has traditionally been viewed as a pathogen restricted to the gastric mucosa. Growing evidence, however, suggests that chronic infection may exert systemic effects extending to the central nervous system. This review critically examines the potential neurological implications of H.\u00a0pylori infection within the emerging framework of the gut-brain axis. We performed a narrative, hypothesis-generating review of human observational and interventional studies complemented by mechanistic experimental research. The literature was evaluated with particular attention to study design, heterogeneity, and potential confounding in reported associations between H.\u00a0pylori infection and neurological disorders. Across multiple studies, H.\u00a0pylori infection has been linked to a modestly increased prevalence of Parkinson's disease and dementia, although findings remain heterogeneous. In Parkinson's disease, infection may exacerbate motor fluctuations and reduce levodopa bioavailability, with partial clinical improvement reported following eradication in selected patients. Experimental studies further demonstrate that bacterial outer membrane vesicles can access the brain and promote neuroinflammatory and amyloidogenic processes, supporting biological plausibility. By contrast, several epidemiological studies report an inverse association with multiple sclerosis, suggesting potential immunomodulatory effects. Evidence relating H.\u00a0pylori to migraine and mood disorders remains inconsistent. Current data do not support H.\u00a0pylori as a primary cause of neurological disease. Instead, the infection may act as a context-dependent modifier within the complex inflammatory and immunometabolic networks of the gut-brain axis. Clarifying this relationship will require prospective studies integrating microbial strain profiling, biomarker-defined neurological phenotypes, and adequately powered interventional trials.",
"42391846": "ID: 42391846\nTitle: \"Neurotoxic mechanisms of microplastic compounds in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases: A network toxicology and molecular docking study\".\nAbstract: Microplastic compounds (MPCs), pervasive environmental pollutants, are increasingly implicated in human health risks. However, their neurotoxic mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study aims to investigate how MPCs contribute to neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on Alzheimer's (AD) and Parkinson's (PD) diseases as critical models. Using computational toxicology approaches, we screened 12 types of MPCs via SwissADME, identifying four representative MPCs with significant blood-brain barrier permeability and neurotoxic potential. Network toxicology (SwissTargetPrediction, ChEMBL) and protein interaction analysis (STRING, Cytoscape) revealed MPC-related AD/PD targets, including MAPK8 and SLC6A3, which were further validated through molecular docking (AutoDock). Key pathways-neuronal apoptosis and G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling-were disrupted by MPCs interactions, as evidenced by Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) and Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment analyses. Notably, MPCs exhibited strong binding affinities to MAPK8 and SLC6A3, implicating these targets in neurodegeneration. Our findings establish a novel mechanistic link between environmental MPCs exposure and AD/PD pathogenesis, highlighting apoptosis dysregulation and GPCR signaling interference as central pathways. This work provides critical insights for policymakers and clinicians, underscoring the urgency of regulating MPCs to mitigate neurodegenerative risks and informing targeted therapeutic strategies.",
"42392076": "ID: 42392076\nTitle: Brain endothelial cells orchestrate a neuroprotective antiviral state in the CNS in response to peripheral viral pattern sensing.\nAbstract: West Nile virus (WNV) and other neurotrophic arboviruses are human pathogens that can cause life-threatening encephalitis. To uncover determinants of severe disease progression, we employed a murine infection model of WNV and experimentally uncoupled peripheral pathogen sensing from active viral replication. Peripheral sensing of a viral dsRNA mimic in the footpad led to robust induction of antiviral type I interferon (IFN-I)-stimulated genes and establishment of an antiviral state within the brain. Systematic approaches combining cytokine profiling, single-nuclei transcriptomics, immune modulation, and genetic perturbations revealed critical roles for systemic IFN-I and IFN-I receptor signaling in brain microvascular endothelial cells. This inter-organ antiviral crosstalk protected against severe encephalitis caused by a range of neurotropic viruses across Orthoflaviviridae, Togaviridae, and Orthoherpesviridae. Thus, these data unravel a cross-tissue antiviral signaling network that counteracts lethal encephalitis, pointing to therapeutic avenues for encephalitic disease caused by emerging viral pathogens.",
"42392306": "ID: 42392306\nTitle: Global Trends and Evolving Frontiers in Intranasal Delivery for CNS Diseases (2000-2025): A Bibliometric Analysis and Systematic Review.\nAbstract: Intranasal administration (nose-to-brain delivery) has emerged as a pivotal non-invasive strategy to bypass the blood-brain barrier (BBB) for treating central nervous system (CNS) disorders. However, the exponential growth of literature in this domain presents challenges in grasping the holistic research trajectory and identifying emerging hotspots. This study conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 4,009 publications retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) spanning from 2000 to 2025. Tools including VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and R-bibliometrix were employed to map spatiotemporal trends, collaborative networks, and keyword evolution. The analysis reveals a robust upward trend in global research output, predominantly driven by China and the United States. Keyword clustering identified five major research sub-domains: Alzheimer's disease, Oxytocin (behavioral/psychiatric applications), Stroke and Neuroinflammation, Brain Tumors, and Nanoparticles. Burst detection analysis elucidates a distinct paradigm shift in scientific focus: early investigations prioritized mucosal absorption mechanisms and tolerance; the focus subsequently transitioned to specific therapeutic agents (e.g., insulin, oxytocin); and most recently, the field has been dominated by the optimization of delivery vectors, specifically lipid-based nanoparticles and exosomes. While nanotechnology has become the current technological frontier for enhancing brain targeting, a critical gap remains between promising preclinical results and clinical translation. Future research must prioritize the development of biomimetic delivery systems and highly predictive translational models to bridge the divide between bench and bedside. This review provides a strategic roadmap for researchers to navigate current trends and address the barriers hindering clinical application.",
"42392383": "ID: 42392383\nTitle: Gingipains as macromolecular mediators at the periodontal-brain interface: Mechanistic, diagnostic, and therapeutic evidence in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.\nAbstract: Chronic periodontitis, driven by Porphyromonas gingivalis, has emerged as a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) the two most prevalent and socioeconomically burdensome neurodegenerative disorders through systemic dissemination of its signature cysteine proteases, gingipains (RgpA, RgpB, Kgp). This narrative critical review is explicitly scoped to AD and PD, the only neurodegenerative conditions for which postmortem detection of gingipains in affected brain regions, mechanistic evidence from cellular and animal models, and clinical epidemiological data currently exist in sufficient depth to support an integrated synthesis. Robust meta-analyses confirm that periodontitis is associated with elevated AD/PD risk (OR/HR 1.2-3.5), while gingipains have been detected in a high proportion (>85-90%) of postmortem AD/PD brains, correlating with tau/\u03b1-synuclein pathology, neuroinflammation, and neuronal loss. Mechanistic studies in cellular and animal models demonstrate that gingipains can disrupt blood-brain barrier integrity via tight-junction cleavage, trigger NF-\u03baB/NLRP3-driven glial activation, catalyse amyloid-\u03b2/\u03b1-synuclein seeding, induce tau truncation/hyperphosphorylation, and precipitate mitochondrial oxidative damage, thereby generating self-amplifying neurotoxic cascades. Salivary gingipain activity offers a non-invasive, high-sensitivity biomarker candidate for early risk stratification that may outperform conventional fluid markers in prodromal cohorts. Therapeutically, small-molecule gingipain inhibitors have shown neuroprotective effects in preclinical models (e.g., atuzaginstat/COR388 failed primary endpoints in the Phase 2/3 GAIN trial but demonstrated subgroup benefits in P. gingivalis-positive participants; the next-generation inhibitor LHP588 is advancing in the Phase 2 SPRING trial). Emerging approaches including nanotechnology, CRISPR-based virulence gene disruption, and targeted delivery platforms aim to improve brain exposure and specificity. This review provides an integrated, isoform-resolved framework linking gingipain structure-function to neurodegeneration. While associative and mechanistic evidence is compelling, definitive causation in humans and disease-modifying efficacy require further validation through biomarker-guided clinical trials. Precision inhibition of gingipains represents a promising upstream strategy for addressing a potentially modifiable microbial contributor at the oral-brain interface.",
"42392560": "ID: 42392560\nTitle: Probiotics in reducing negative symptoms of schizophrenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.\nAbstract: Negative symptoms are a core feature of schizophrenia and a major determinant of functional outcomes, yet effective treatments remain limited. Emerging evidence implicates the gut-brain axis in schizophrenia pathophysiology, prompting interest in probiotics as adjunctive therapy. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of probiotics for negative symptoms in schizophrenia, and their effects on inflammatory biomarkers. A PRISMA-compliant search of PubMed, CENTRAL, PsycInfo, Cochrane, and LILACS identified randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of probiotics added to antipsychotics in adults with schizophrenia. The primary outcome was change in PANSS negative subscale scores, analyzed using random-effects models (Hedges' g). Six RCTs met inclusion criteria, but only three reported negative symptoms separately. The pooled analysis showed no significant effect of probiotics on negative symptoms (k\u202f=\u202f3; Hedges' g\u202f=\u202f-0.26; 95% CI: -0.73 to 0.22; I2\u202f=\u202f57%). Probiotics were safe and well tolerated, with no serious adverse events. Secondary analyses indicated a significant reduction in inflammatory markers, particularly hs-CRP (k\u202f=\u202f3; Hedges' g\u202f=\u202f-1.18; 95% CI: -1.57 to -0.79). Limitations include the small number of trials, modest sample sizes, and heterogeneity in probiotic strains, dosages, populations, and background treatments. Short study durations, lack of enrichment for persistent negative symptoms, and absence of functional outcomes further limit interpretation. In conclusion, adjunctive probiotics appear safe and may reduce inflammation, but their effect on negative symptoms remains uncertain given the very low certainty of current evidence. Larger, well-designed trials are needed.",
"42392701": "ID: 42392701\nTitle: [Research progress on role of PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitophagy in Alzheimer's disease and TCM interventions].\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease(AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive cognitive decline. Current treatment strategies mainly focus on symptomatic regulation of the neurotransmitter system, but their intervention effects on key pathological processes such as amyloid \u03b2(A\u03b2) deposition and abnormal phosphorylation of Tau protein remain limited. Therefore, it is urgent to explore new intervention targets from the perspective of the key mechanisms underlying the disease's occurrence and development. In recent years, mitochondrial dysfunction and imbalanced mitophagy have been recognized as closely related to the onset and progression of AD. The PTEN-induced putative kinase 1(PINK1)/E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase parkin(Parkin) pathway is a classic mechanism for the recognition, ubiquitination marking, and autophagic clearance of damaged mitochondria. Multiple studies have shown that under AD pathological conditions, the expression of this pathway is blocked, or its activity is reduced, leading to restricted mitophagy flux and obstacle clearance, which in turn exacerbate oxidative stress, energy metabolism disorders, and synaptic function damage, accelerating neuronal degeneration. Based on this, intervention strategies targeting PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitophagy have gradually attracted attention. Existing research indicates that single components and formulas of TCM, as well as some bioactive molecules, can reduce A\u03b2 deposition, inhibit abnormal phosphorylation of Tau protein, and enhance synaptic plasticity by regulating PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitophagy, thereby exerting neuroprotective effects and improving cognitive function. However, the current evidence mainly comes from experimental studies, and the blood-brain barrier permeability, long-term safety, and clinical reproducibility of these interventions still need further verification. This article systematically reviewed the molecular mechanisms and upstream regulatory networks of PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitophagy, elaborated on the research evidence of its role in the pathological process of AD, and focused on summarizing the research progress of TCM interventions targeting this pathway, aiming to provide references for subsequent mechanism verification, evidence-based research design, and exploration of comprehensive intervention strategies.",
"42392731": "ID: 42392731\nTitle: [Exploring mechanism of \"treating different diseases with the same method\" for depression and Alzheimer's disease based on \"liver-spleen-kidney\" axis and advances in traditional Chinese medicine intervention].\nAbstract: Depression(major depressive disorder, MDD) and Alzheimer's disease(AD) are two highly prevalent neuropsychiatric disorders. With the aging population, their comorbidity rate continues to rise. The pathogenesis of MDD and AD is complex, and modern medicine still lacks strategies that can simultaneously intervene in the core processes of both diseases. The theory of "treating different diseases with the same method" in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) is an important therapeutic principle, which means that different diseases showing identical syndromes during their development can be treated with the same approach. This provides a TCM perspective for the diagnosis and treatment of their comorbidity. Based on the theory of the "liver-spleen-kidney" axis, this study identified that MDD and AD shared common pathogenesis: liver dysfunction in free coursing, spleen dysfunction in transportation, and kidney essence deficiency. It further connected this pathogenesis with the dysregulation of the neuroendocrine-immune(NEI) network in modern medicine, revealing common pathological mechanisms in neuroinflammation, dysfunction of the "hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal"(HPA) axis, and gut microbiota dysbiosis. Meanwhile, it also reviewed specific mechanisms of TCM herbs such as Bupleuri Radix(Chaihu), Paeoniae Radix Alba(Baishao), and Astragali Radix(Huangqi), as well as their active components, in treating MDD and AD by regulating the NEI network through multiple targets and pathways. This may provide evidence for the application of the "treating different diseases with the same method" theory and broaden the perspective for the treatment of MDD and AD.",
"42393404": "ID: 42393404\nTitle: Alamandine attenuates stress-induced inflammation, oxidative stress, and intestinal histopathological alterations in a chronic unpredictable mild stress model of depression.\nAbstract: Depression is increasingly recognized as a systemic disorder associated with chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and disturbances in the gut-brain axis. This study aimed to investigate whether alamandine modulates chronic stress-induced alterations in the intestine and liver by assessing histopathological changes, inflammatory responses, and oxidative stress parameters in a chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) model. Male rats were exposed to CUMS for 35\u00a0days, and the effects of Alamandine and the Mas receptor antagonist A779 were evaluated. Serum inflammatory cytokines (TNF-\u03b1, IL-6), liver cytokines (IL-6, IL-1\u03b2), oxidative stress markers including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and malondialdehyde (MDA), as well as biochemical parameters (AST, ALT, total protein) were analyzed. Histopathological examination of intestinal and colonic tissues was also performed. CUMS significantly increased serum cortisol and pro-inflammatory cytokines, indicating systemic inflammation, while elevated IL-6 and IL-1\u03b2 levels in liver tissue suggested a localized inflammatory response. Oxidative stress findings showed impaired antioxidant defense and increased lipid peroxidation. Despite these changes, AST, ALT, and total protein levels remained unchanged, indicating no overt hepatic injury. Histologically, CUMS caused intestinal villus degeneration, inflammatory infiltration, and reduced goblet cell numbers, whereas the colon exhibited milder epithelial alterations. Alamandine treatment attenuated inflammatory and oxidative responses and improved intestinal mucosal integrity, with partial restoration of goblet cells. These findings suggest that alamandine attenuates chronic stress-induced inflammatory, oxidative, and histopathological alterations in intestinal and hepatic tissues. The results further support a potential protective role of the RAS pathway in peripheral tissue injury associated with chronic stress.",
"42394275": "ID: 42394275\nTitle: Of mice and men-The emerging oral-gut-brain axis of health and disease.\nAbstract: Oral health's inextricable links to systemic health are highlighted by the emerging oral-gut-brain axis and other well-known axes. There is growing evidence of a complex oral-gut-brain axis linking mouth and gut microbiomes with the central nervous system. Axis disruptions, characterized as oral and gut dysbiosis or microbial imbalances, can trigger oral and systemic inflammation and neuroinflammation, contributing to diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. We summarize the oral-gut-brain axis mechanistic pathways, key evidence from human clinical and animal studies, and how the oral microbiome modulates human health and disease. Periodontal disease (PD) is associated with increased oral pathogen presence in diseased tissues throughout the human body. Preclinical models recapitulate these findings. Experimental periodontal infection induces dysbiosis that is linked to activation of inflammatory pathways that promote diseased phenotypes. Novel therapeutic approaches, including the probiotic fbacteriocin nisin, are increasingly recognized for targeted microbiome therapy at multiple inflection points across the axis. Nisin restores microbial balance, reduces inflammation, inhibits end-organ pathology, prevents periodontal bone loss, and reduces brain amyloid/tau accumulation and cytokine expression. These findings highlight the complexity of the oral-gut-brain axis and the ability to modulate the axis using bacteriocin-based approaches. Future probiotic or antimicrobial strategies aimed at ameliorating neuroinflammatory and metabolic diseases via microbiome-targeted therapy hold clinical promise.",
"42394828": "ID: 42394828\nTitle: Gut barrier dysfunction and multidrug-resistant bacterial translocation in adult critical illness: Mechanistic insights from a systematic review.\nAbstract: The gastrointestinal tract plays an important role in host defence during critical illness. Disruption of epithelial integrity, microbiome imbalance, and immune dysregulation have all been linked to the translocation of multidrug-resistant (MDR) organisms from intestinal colonization to invasive infection. However, whether these associations reflect true causal mechanisms remains uncertain, and available human evidence has not been comprehensively synthesized using current methodological standards. To systematically evaluate human evidence examining the relationship between intestinal barrier dysfunction, microbial colonization, and subsequent MDR infection in adult critical illness, with particular attention to study quality, heterogeneity, and potential confounding factors. This systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. A structured literature search was performed in PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library (2000-2025) using predefined Boolean combinations and Medical Subject Headings. Prospective and retrospective cohort studies involving intensive care units (ICU) adults were included if they evaluated intestinal colonization, biomarkers of barrier dysfunction (citrulline and intestinal fatty acid-binding protein), microbiome alterations, or endotoxemia. Study selection and data extraction were undertaken independently by two reviewers, with disagreements resolved through discussion. Risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and ROBINS-I tool. Owing to methodological and clinical heterogeneity, findings were synthesized using a structured narrative approach rather than meta-analysis. Across the included studies, intestinal colonization with carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus was consistently associated with an increased risk of subsequent bloodstream infection. However, progression rates varied considerably across cohorts, likely reflecting differences in patient characteristics, antimicrobial exposure, and ICU practices rather than a consistent effect size. Biomarker studies showed reduced citrulline levels and elevated intestinal fatty acid-binding protein concentrations in patients with gastrointestinal dysfunction; however, these markers indicate enterocyte injury rather than directly measuring intestinal permeability or bacterial translocation. Microbiome analyses demonstrated reduced diversity and impaired colonization resistance, although the extent and timing of these changes were not uniform across studies. Taken together, the evidence supports a biologically plausible link between epithelial injury, dysbiosis, and infection risk, but does not establish a direct causal relationship, largely due to the observational design of available studies and the influence of confounding factors such as illness severity, antimicrobial exposure, and ICU environment. Gut barrier dysfunction appears to contribute to the pathogenesis of MDR infection in critically ill adults; however, current evidence supports association rather than causation. Early recognition of intestinal colonization and strategies aimed at preserving mucosal integrity may offer potential clinical benefit, although their effectiveness requires confirmation in well-designed prospective and interventional studies.",
"42394830": "ID: 42394830\nTitle: Appendix in ulcerative colitis pathogenesis and therapy: An updated narrative review.\nAbstract: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the colon. Its pathogenesis has been linked to chronic intestinal inflammation stemming from genetic predisposition, immune dysregulation, changes in gut microbiome, and various environmental factors. There is emerging evidence for autophagy dysfunction in the UC setting, suggesting a compromise of the intestinal epithelial barrier and microbial clearance in patients, resulting in chronic activation of the immune system. There is growing evidence that the appendix functions as a critical priming site for UC. Dysregulation of various lymphocyte subsets, dysbiosis, propagation of inflammation into the colon, as well as autophagy dysfunction, have been listed as contributing to this early appendiceal priming phase. While initially thought of as a vestigial organ, current evidence points towards the appendix as an active immunological and microbial hub. Epidemiological data demonstrate an inverse association between early appendectomy and UC risk, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic strategy. According to recent ACCURE (2025) and COSTA (2026) clinical trials, improved remission outcomes were observed post-appendectomy in selected patients, particularly in patients unresponsive to biologic therapy. Together, the evidence positions appendectomy as a legitimate adjunctive treatment option for UC, warranting further mechanistic and clinical investigation. In this narrative review, current evidence on the pathogenesis and risk factors of UC are summarized, including the emerging role of the appendix and the therapeutic potential of appendectomy in UC.",
"42395216": "ID: 42395216\nTitle: Human Exposure to Micro- and Nanoplastics and Their Potential Neurological Implications: A Systematic Review of Emerging Evidence.\nAbstract: The growing prevalence of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in the environment elicits concerns about their possible impact on human neurological health. Although studies on animals have suggested neurotoxic effects, evidence from humans is still scarce. This systematic review gathers existing human data to assess the presence, types, detection techniques, and neurological consequences of MNPs in different biological matrices. A comprehensive review was performed on peer-reviewed research concentrating on human studies that report the detection of MNPs in biological tissues and fluids. Four qualifying studies were identified: one clinical observational study, two cadaveric analyses, and one quasi-experimental trial. The data collected encompassed demographics, detection methods, types and concentrations of polymers, biological matrices examined, and neurological biomarkers. MNPs were observed in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), faeces, urine, olfactory bulbs (OBs), and in brain, liver, and kidney tissues from postmortem cases. The polymers that were reported most frequently were polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). The detection methods included micro-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (\u00b5FTIR), pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS), laser direct infrared imaging (LDIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Although the available evidence is limited, emerging findings indicate the possible accumulation of MNPs in the human central nervous system (CNS), particularly in individuals with dementia or compromised blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity. Relationships were noted between MNP exposure and disruptions in the BBB, inflammatory markers, and alterations in the gut-brain axis. This review consolidates the findings and emphasizes the need for further exploration of human exposure to MNPs and their possible accumulation in neural tissues. Although there is variability in methodologies used in the reviewed articles, PE and PP stand out as the primary polymers of concern. While a direct causal relationship cannot yet be confirmed, the results highlight the necessity for improved detection methods, larger sample sizes, and long-term studies to better understand the impact of MNPs on neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration.",
"42395350": "ID: 42395350\nTitle: mTOR drives cerebrovascular dysfunction and blood-brain barrier breakdown in a model of Alzheimer's disease with cerebral amyloid angiopathy.\nAbstract: Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is characterized by the deposition of amyloid \u03b2 fibrils (A\u03b2) within walls of the cerebrovasculature and contributes to intracerebral hemorrhage, ischemic stroke, and cognitive dysfunction in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and in non-pathological aging. Previous studies have shown that mTOR drives cerebrovascular dysfunction and cognitive impairment observed in AD, vascular cognitive impairment, and normative aging. However, the mechanisms by which mTOR contributes to CAA are unknown. Here, we show that mTOR drives the accumulation of fibrillar vascular A\u03b2 lesions in the Tg2576 Model of AD with CAA (using equal numbers of female and male mice), which directly impair endothelium-dependent cerebrovascular reactivity. Additionally, we found that blood-brain barrier (BBB) breakdown and remodeling of tight junction proteins, dependent on mTOR, are associated with increased cerebral microhemorrhages. Finally, we show that mTOR contributes to neurovascular uncoupling in Tg2576 AD mice through nNOS dysfunction and inhibition of non-nitric oxide synthase-dependent contributions to neurovascular coupling (NVC). Contextual memory impairments were ameliorated by the mTOR inhibitor rapamycin. Improvements in memory were associated with reduced cerebrovascular A\u03b2 fibril accumulation, enhanced endothelium-dependent vasodilation, reduced fibrillar A\u03b2 load, restoration of BBB integrity, attenuation of intracerebral microhemorrhage, and restoration of NVC. These data indicate that mTOR drives vascular accumulation of fibrillar A\u03b2, including those associated with brain vasculature, and mediates cerebrovascular dysfunction in a model of AD with CAA. Thus, mTOR inhibitors represent a promising treatment option for patients with CAA and AD.",
"42395417": "ID: 42395417\nTitle: EndD mediates butyrate-dependent toxin release in Clostridioides difficile.\nAbstract: Clostridioides difficile is an urgent threat to human health. Current treatments for C. difficile infections (CDIs) are antibiotics and microbiome restoration therapy (MRT) for recurrent cases. However, antibiotics contribute to antibiotic resistance and recurrent CDIs and the long-term sustainability and accessibility of MRTs remains to be determined. Since a dysbiotic gut microbiome is the primary risk factor for CDI, a better understanding of the interactions between C. difficile , the microbiome, and the host will aid development of treatments with improved precision. Emerging evidence supports that butyrate, a prominent end product of gut microbiome metabolism, is a key determinant of C. difficile pathogenesis. Notably, C. difficile releases more of its toxins TcdA and TcdB in butyrate-rich environments. Here, we demonstrate that butyrate-dependent toxin release is not driven by two previously characterized modes of toxin release (e.g., TcdE-dependent secretion or Cwp19-dependent autolysis). Instead, butyrate enhances the expression of a broadly conserved endolysin (EndD), which is responsible for butyrate-dependent toxin release. We additionally demonstrate that endD -dependent toxin release does not universally occur under all growth conditions and that its expression is dependent on the late-stage sporulation sigma factor SigK. Overall, our findings provide deeper insight into butyrate-dependent effects on C. difficile pathogenesis and set the stage for future work to better understand the molecular and genetic underpinnings of endD regulation.",
"42395582": "ID: 42395582\nTitle: Influence of diet on the modulation of gut microbiota and its neurobiological effects on cognition: a systematic review and meta-analysis.\nAbstract: The gut microbiota, a key regulator of the gut-brain axis, is profoundly influenced by diet, and its modulation through dietary patterns may play a critical role in mitigating mild cognitive impairment (MCI). To evaluate whether dietary interventions modify gut microbiota composition in individuals with MCI and to determine whether these microbiota changes are associated with variations in cognitive function. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. Randomized clinical trials and observational studies evaluating dietary exposures, gut microbiota, and cognitive outcomes in adults with MCI were included. Data extraction and risk-of-bias assessment were performed using standardized and validated tools. When applicable, pooled effects on cognition were estimated using random-effects models and between-study heterogeneity was quantified. Of 3,029 records identified, 11 studies met the inclusion criteria (nine randomized trials and two observational studies), with a weighted mean age of 65.24 years. Gut microbiota differed between normal cognition and MCI-beneficial taxa (e.g. Bifidobacterium, Faecalibacterium) predominated in normal cognition, while potentially taxa more frequently reported in pro-inflammatory/dysbiosis-associated profiles (e.g. Ruminococcus, Enterobacteriaceae) were higher in MCI. The pooled effect showed a trend favoring dietary interventions (standardized mean difference = -0.32 (95% CI: -0.92 to 0.28)), although this did not reach statistical significance. This review highlights the potential role of diet in modulating gut microbiota and its impact on cognition in MCI, emphasizing the need for standardized interventions and further research to clarify the underlying mechanisms.",
"42396442": "ID: 42396442\nTitle: Gut barrier-microbiota crosstalk in sepsis: from pathogenesis to potential therapies.\nAbstract: Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response syndrome triggered by infection, frequently complicated by severe organ dysfunction and high mortality rates. Recent studies of intestinal epithelial function and the gut microbiota have highlighted their pivotal roles in the pathogenesis of sepsis. However, the precise mechanisms governing the interaction between the intestinal epithelium and gut microbiota, and how this interaction drives sepsis progression, still need to be elucidated. In this review, the functions of the intestinal epithelial barrier are first outlined, and the clinical significance of its altered permeability during sepsis is highlighted. Then, the physiological roles of the gut microbiota are further explored, detailing how dysbiosis and microbial metabolites influence disease progression and trigger both localized and systemic immune responses. Based on this, a logical framework for gut-originated systemic inflammation is proposed, and the potential adverse effects of current clinical supportive therapies on intestinal integrity are further discussed. Finally, the emerging sepsis treatment strategies that target gut function are summarized, aiming to provide novel insights and therapeutic directions for clinical practice.",
"42396694": "ID: 42396694\nTitle: Nutritional and dietary drivers in the pathogenesis of acute appendicitis: the nutrition-microbiome-genetic axis.\nAbstract: Acute appendicitis is one of the leading causes of surgical emergency hospitalizations. However, the mechanisms leading to the development of appendicitis are poorly understood. Current knowledge suggests an interplay probably led by dietary habits with impact on the microbiome which elicits responses in genetically predisposed individuals. The aim of this review is to assess the nutrition-microbiome-genetic axis associated with acute appendicitis development. The main dietary and nutritional patterns associated to acute appendicitis were low consumption of fiber, water and fish oil, and high levels of saturated fat, salt, processed meat and ultra-processed foods. Collectively, these westernised dietary patterns (WDP) may increase more than 40% the risk of developing acute appendicitis. The WDP are associated to shifts in the microbiome observed in inflamed appendices such as an increased abundance of Fusobacteria together with a lower level of Proteobacteria. While dietary patterns and associated changes in the microbiome may affect a large proportion of the population, only a relatively small percentage develop acute appendicitis suggesting the existence of predisposing genetic factors. Several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) have been identified linking nutrition and microbiome to the genetic background in acute appendicitis. These include the HLA-C SNP rs2524046, associated with coeliac disease, and the variant rs9953918 of NEDD4L (involved in fluid/water mobilisation). A hypothetical allergy model for appendicitis has been recently proposed providing a preliminary groundwork that identifies SNPs in or near IL-6, IL-10 and IL-13, NOD2, CCL22 and CTLA4 involved in the pathogenesis of both inflammatory diseases.",
"42397425": "ID: 42397425\nTitle: [Real-world experience with aflibercept 8\u202fmg for treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration after 12\u00a0months].\nAbstract: The phase\u00a03 clinical trial PULSAR demonstrated extended treatment intervals with aflibercept 8\u202fmg in treatment-na\u00efve eyes with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in a\u00a0large proportion of the cohort, with good drug safety. Early clinical experience in real-world settings confirmed the efficacy in both treatment-na\u00efve and pretreated patients but no data on longer observation periods are available yet. The aim of the study was to investigate the efficacy, treatment frequency and tolerability of aflibercept 8\u202fmg over a\u00a0period of 12\u00a0months in a\u00a0group of pretreated nAMD patients. A\u00a0retrospective study of 73\u00a0eyes with nAMD and pretreatment with anti-VEGF switched to aflibercept 8\u202fmg. Eyes were initially uploaded with 3\u00a0monthly intravitreal injections (IVI), followed by a\u00a0pro re nata (PRN) regimen. Outcome parameters included visual acuity development and central retinal thickness (CSRT) after upload and 12\u00a0months, treatment frequency in the year before and after switching to aflibercept 8\u202fmg, and the overall tolerability of the drug. Of the initial 73\u00a0eyes, 27\u00a0eyes (37.0%) were still receiving aflibercept 8\u202fmg after 12\u00a0months. In these eyes CSRT was reduced from 387.9\u202f\u00b1\u2009138.4\u202f\u00b5m initially to 305.5\u202f\u00b1\u200993.2\u202f\u00b5m after upload and 328.9\u202f\u00b1\u2009105.6\u202f\u00b5m after 12\u00a0months (p\u202f<\u20090.001). Visual acuity remained stable (p\u202f>\u20090.05). Compared to the year prior to switching, the injection frequency was reduced from 8.2\u202f\u00b1\u20092.1 to 6.9\u202f\u00b1\u20091.0 IVIs (p\u202f<\u20090.005). During the observation period, a\u00a0total of 5\u00a0eyes (6.8%) developed noninfectious intraocular inflammation (IOI), with all cases completely regressing with topical treatment. These results confirm a\u00a0good efficacy of aflibercept 8\u202fmg for the treatment of nAMD with reduced injection frequency after 12\u00a0months of treatment in a\u00a0portion of pretreated eyes that were often previously refractory to treatment. Longer observation intervals and experience with other treatment regimens are necessary to confirm this observation. HINTERGRUND: Die klinische Phase-3-Studie PULSAR zeigte, dass bei therapienaiven Patienten mit neovaskul\u00e4rer altersbedingter Makuladegeneration (nAMD) eine Behandlung mit Aflibercept 8\u202fmg in einem Gro\u00dfteil der Kohorte verl\u00e4ngerte Injektionsintervalle bei guter Vertr\u00e4glichkeit des Medikaments erm\u00f6glicht. Erste klinische Erfahrungen im Real-World-Setting konnten die Wirksamkeit sowohl bei therapienaiven als auch vorbehandelten Patienten best\u00e4tigen, allerdings liegen noch keine Daten zu l\u00e4ngeren Beobachtungszeitr\u00e4umen vor. Ziel der Studie war die Untersuchung der Therapiewirksamkeit, Injektionsfrequenz sowie Vertr\u00e4glichkeit von Aflibercept 8\u202fmg in einem Zeitraum von 12\u00a0Monaten bei einem Kollektiv vorbehandelter nAMD-Patienten. Retrospektive Analyse von 73\u00a0Augen mit nAMD und vorausgegangener Anti-VEGF-Therapie, die auf Aflibercept 8\u202fmg umgestellt wurden und nach einem Upload aus 3 monatlichen intravitrealen Injektionen (IVOMs) im Pro-re-nata(PRN)-Schema weiterbehandelt wurden. Untersucht wurden die Visusentwicklung und die zentrale Netzhautdicke (CSRT) nach Upload und nach 12\u00a0Monaten, die Injektionsh\u00e4ufigkeit im Jahr vor sowie nach Umstellung auf Aflibercept 8\u202fmg sowie die Vertr\u00e4glichkeit des Medikaments. Von initial 73\u00a0Augen wurden nach 12\u00a0Monaten noch 27\u00a0Augen (37,0\u202f%) mit Aflibercept 8\u202fmg behandelt. Bei diesen Augen reduzierte sich die CSRT von initial 387,9\u202f\u00b1\u2009138,4\u202f\u00b5m auf 305,5\u202f\u00b1\u200993,2\u202f\u00b5m nach Upload sowie auf 328,9\u202f\u00b1\u2009105,6\u202f\u00b5m nach 12\u00a0Monaten (p\u202f<\u20090,001). Der Visus blieb stabil (p\u202f>\u20090,05). Die Injektionsfrequenz sank im Vergleich zum Vorjahr von 8,2\u202f\u00b1\u20092,1 auf 6,9\u202f\u00b1\u20091,0 IVOMs (p\u202f<\u20090,005). Im Beobachtungszeitraum entwickelten insgesamt 5\u00a0Augen (6,8\u202f%) eine nichtinfekti\u00f6se intraokul\u00e4re Inflammation (IOI), die in allen F\u00e4llen durch topische Therapie vollst\u00e4ndig regredient war. Die Ergebnisse best\u00e4tigen bei einem Teil der vorbehandelten, oft zuvor therapierefrakt\u00e4ren Augen mit nAMD eine gute Wirksamkeit von Aflibercept 8\u202fmg bei gleichzeitiger Reduktion der Injektionsfrequenz \u00fcber 12\u00a0Monate. L\u00e4ngere Beobachtungszeitr\u00e4ume und Erfahrungen mit anderen Therapieschemata sind notwendig, um diese Beobachtung zu bekr\u00e4ftigen.",
"42397430": "ID: 42397430\nTitle: A special multifiber dietary mixture ameliorates Crohn's-like colitis in an IL-10-/- mouse model by promoting treg differentiation through the ETS1/RUNX1/Foxp3 axis.\nAbstract: Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by immune dysregulation. Regulatory T cells (Tregs) play a pivotal role in maintaining mucosal tolerance, and their dysfunction directly contributes to CD pathogenesis. We used interleukin-10-/- mice to evaluate the therapeutic effects of a special multifiber mixture (MF) on colitis. T cell phenotypes, transcriptional profiles, gut microbiota composition, and N6-methyl adenosine (m6A) ribonucleic acid (RNA) methylation were analyzed using flow cytometry, RNA sequencing, metagenomics, and methylated RNA immunoprecipitation-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. MF significantly reduced intestinal inflammation, restored epithelial barrier function, and promoted Treg differentiation while suppressing Th1/Th17 polarization. Integrated transcriptomic and proteomic analyses identified ETS1 as a negative regulator of Treg differentiation, modulated by gut microbiota-derived S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) through methyltransferase-like protein 3-mediated m6A methylation. MF feeding reduced SAM levels and m6A enrichment on ETS1 messenger RNA, leading to decreased ETS1 expression. Silencing of ETS1 enhanced Foxp3 expression and expanded the Treg population. RUNX1 was identified as a functional interactor of ETS1, with reciprocal expression patterns validated in both mouse models and colonic tissues from patients with CD. MF alleviates colitis by reshaping the gut microbiota and suppressing SAM-dependent m6A methylation, resulting in ETS1 downregulation and the restoration of Treg homeostasis through the ETS1/RUNX1/Foxp3 axis. These findings reveal a mechanistic link between microbiota, epigenetics, and immunity, highlighting MF feeding as a promising nutritional intervention for CD treatment.",
"42397462": "ID: 42397462\nTitle: A case study of comprehensive association analysis and risk prediction of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in a Chinese population.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease with significant genetic heterogeneity. While large-scale studies have characterized its genetic architecture in European populations, the genetic basis of ALS in the Chinese population remains under-explored. To address this gap, we conducted a comprehensive genetic analysis on a cohort of 40 Chinese individuals (32 ALS patients and 8 controls) using whole genome sequencing. We employed the Phenotype-Covariate Genetic Correlation method to estimate SNP-based heritability on the liability scale and utilized LDAK-KVIK for gene-based association analysis. Our analysis revealed a SNP-based heritability (h2SNP) of approximately 25.1% in this Chinese cohort, with a positive correlation between minor allele frequency and heritability, highlighting the substantial contribution of common variants. Gene-based analysis prioritized candidate risk genes, including MIB1, TMED2, and DOC2B, which implicate ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation and intracellular vesicle trafficking in ALS pathogenesis. In risk prediction models, the BOLT-LMM approach achieved a robust mean Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 0.883. This study provides the first comprehensive estimate of SNP-based heritability in a sequenced Chinese ALS cohort and supports the \"polygenic background\" hypothesis. The identification of candidate risk genes and the preliminary validation of polygenic risk scoring highlight the potential for future genetic stratification in Chinese patients.",
"42397646": "ID: 42397646\nTitle: Targeted nanomedicine strategies for Alzheimer's disease therapy.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder and is characterized by amyloid-beta deposition, tau pathology, synaptic dysfunction, and progressive cognitive decline. Currently approved symptomatic therapies, including acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and the NMDA receptor antagonist memantine, provide modest and time-limited benefit and do not directly modify upstream disease drivers. This review synthesizes recent nanomedicine strategies that aim to bridge this gap by integrating biomarker-oriented nanosensors and imaging probes for earlier detection with targeted nanocarriers designed to overcome delivery barriers, particularly the blood-brain barrier, while improving pharmacokinetics and limiting off-target exposure. We highlight converging design principles, including stimulus-responsive release, receptor- and ligand-guided targeting, biomimetic coatings, and organelle-focused delivery to mitochondria and lysosome-autophagy pathways. Beyond repackaging existing agents, nano-enabled approaches are discussed in relation to amyloid and tau clearance or neutralization, redox and mitochondrial rescue, microglia-centered immunomodulation, and regenerative support for neuronal and neurovascular repair. To move beyond a descriptive overview, this review presents a stage-informed and pathology-guided framework for matching nanomedicine design to amyloid-predominant, tau-dominant, neuroinflammatory, mitochondrial, and advanced neurovascular phenotypes. We also evaluate translational constraints, including long-term safety, biodistribution, reproducibility, immunogenicity, scalable manufacturing, regulatory characterization requirements, and the trade-off between biological sophistication and clinical manufacturability. Finally, we distinguish platforms with nearer-term translational potential, such as selected lipid, polymeric, and extracellular vesicle-based systems, from exploratory multifunctional inorganic or highly complex biomimetic designs. This balanced framing clarifies where nanomedicine may realistically advance disease-modifying therapy while identifying evidence gaps that still limit translation.",
"42397727": "ID: 42397727\nTitle: Factors influencing the presence of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Klebsiella oxytoca species complexes in the developing gut microbiota.\nAbstract: Bacteria of the genus Klebsiella, particularly members of the Klebsiella pneumoniae and Klebsiella oxytoca species complexes, are common commensals of the intestinal microbiota in neonates and infants. Under certain conditions, they may exhibit pathogenic behaviour and cause severe nosocomial infections, especially in preterm and immunocompromised children. Colonization by Klebsiella spp. is influenced by a\u00a0range of perinatal and postnatal factors. The clinical significance of these opportunistically pathogenic strains is further amplified by their ability to acquire multidrug resistance, which complicates the treatment of infections and increases the risk of adverse clinical outcomes. This review focuses on the analysis of conditions and factors involved in the occurrence of Klebsiella species in the developing neonatal and infant gut microbiota and their role in nosocomial infections. Particular attention is given to species within the K.\u00a0pneumoniae and K. oxytoca complexes, which include the most clinically relevant opportunistically pathogenic strains of this genus in this age group. In addition, this review discusses the potential of experimental animal models in studying the pathogenesis of these infections.",
"42398608": "ID: 42398608\nTitle: Structural characterization of a branched \u03b1-glucan from Pseudostellaria heterophylla and its neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's disease via regulating the microbiota-gut-brain axis.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with limited therapeutic options. Emerging evidence highlights the gut-brain axis as a promising target, and natural polysaccharides offer multi-target advantages. Here, we isolated and structurally characterized PF30-3, a homogeneous branched \u03b1-D-glucan (69.91\u00a0kDa) from Pseudostellaria heterophylla, featuring a (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl backbone with (1\u00a0\u2192\u00a04,6)-\u03b1-d-glucopyranosyl branching points. In LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages, 200\u00a0\u03bcg/mL PF30-3 significantly inhibited nitric oxide release, restored cell viability, and rebalanced inflammatory cytokines. The in vivo efficacy was first validated in an A\u03b2\u2081\u208b\u2084\u2082-induced zebrafish AD-like model, where 20\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 effectively rescued spatial memory and learning impairments. These findings were further translated to 5\u00a0\u00d7\u00a0FAD mice, in which oral administration of 50\u00a0mg/kg PF30-3 for 24 consecutive days significantly improved the recognition and spatial memory without observable acute toxicity. Mechanistically, PF30-3 reduced cerebral A\u03b2 deposition in vivo, an effect not attributable to direct aggregation inhibition as shown by ThT and CD assays. Instead, PF30-3 exerted its effects through multiple indirect pathways, including inhibition of glial cell hyperactivation, repair of intestinal barrier integrity, rebalancing of serum inflammatory cytokines, and remodeling of gut microbiota composition, characterized by a decreased Firmicutes/Bacteroidota ratio and enrichment of beneficial genera such as Muribaculum, Bacteroides, and Prevotellaceae_UCG-001. Correlation analyses linked these microbial shifts to improved cognitive outcomes and reduced neuroinflammation. Collectively, these findings demonstrate that PF30-3 exerts neuroprotective effects through modulation of the microbiota-gut-brain axis, highlighting it as a promising natural polysaccharide-based candidate for AD therapy.",
"42398690": "ID: 42398690\nTitle: Mutant superoxide dismutase 1-catalyzed hydrogen therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis achieved by intercepting oxidative stress-neuroinflammation crosstalk.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive motor neuron degeneration in the brain and spinal cord, with mutant superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) induced oxidative stress and neuroinflammation as key pathogenic drivers. Here, we uncover that mutant SOD1 is both a Fenton-like agent able for catalytical generation of \u00b7OH and a hydrogenation catalyst for H2 scavenging reactive oxygen species. To enhance the bioavailability of H2, we develop an orally administered Mg2Si nanosheets based feed for sustained release of high-amount H2. On an ALS model of hSOD1G93A transgenic mice, Mg2Si feed remarkably delays ALS progression, improves the motor performance of ALS mice, and extends their lifespan. Histopathologically, oral Mg2Si treatment ameliorates motor neuron degeneration, misfolded SOD1 aggregation and reactive gliosis in spinal cord, while protecting neuromuscular junctions and ameliorating muscle atrophy during disease progression. Transcriptomic analysis demonstrates the H2-mediated down-regulation of both oxidative stress and neuroinflammatory pathways in response to the suppression of NLRP3 inflammasome activation. The proposed strategy of catalyzed hydrogen therapy offers an inspiration for metalloproteases-related neurodegenerative diseases treatment. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an incurable and devastating neurodegenerative disease lacking effective clinical interventions. Although hydrogen gas (H2) exhibits promising neuroprotective potential, conventional H2 therapy is severely limited by unstable and transient H2 release, failing to sustain long-term treatment requirements for chronic ALS pathogenesis. To overcome this bottleneck, we engineer oral administrable Mg2Si nanosheets that enable sustained H2 release via gastrointestinal retention, achieving stable long-term hydrogen supplementation in vivo. Mechanistically, Mg2Si-derived H2 efficiently eliminates excess free radicals triggered by toxic mutant SOD1, and further disrupts the pathological crosstalk between oxidative stress and neuroinflammation in ALS. In transgenic ALS mice, dietary Mg2Si intervention markedly ameliorates motor dysfunction and effectively delays disease progression. Collectively, this study firstly applies Mg2Si nanomaterial-based sustained hydrogen therapy for ALS treatment, establishes a novel gastrointestinal hydrogen delivery strategy, and provides an innovative and clinically translatable paradigm for the design of hydrogen delivery systems against neurodegenerative disorders.",
"42398801": "ID: 42398801\nTitle: HDAC11 as a potential therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia. It is characterized by amyloid and tau pathological hallmarks, accompanied by synaptic dysfunction, neuroinflammation, and progressive neuronal loss. Although amyloid-reducing antibodies have recently expanded the disease-modifying therapeutic options, no disease-modifying small-molecule therapeutics are currently available for AD. Epigenetic regulators, particularly histone deacetylases (HDACs), have attracted increasing attention as potential therapeutic targets. Among them, HDAC2, 3 and 6 are supported by broad AD-related evidence, whereas HDAC11 has emerged as a mechanistically distinct potential target. As the sole class IV HDAC and a relatively brain-enriched but not brain-specific lysine defatty-acylase, HDAC11 connects lipid metabolism, innate immunity, microglial function, neuroinflammation, and AD-associated pathology. We discuss advances in HDAC11 biology and AD-related pathology, position HDAC11 among other established AD-relevant HDAC isoforms, and discuss progress relating to HDAC11-selective inhibitors. We pay particular attention to target druggability, chemical probe development, blood-brain barrier penetration, pharmacokinetics, safety and off-target liabilities, and translational promise. In summary, HDAC11 is an emerging therapeutic target in AD, but future studies are needed for chemical optimization, for pathological validation using other disease models, and to show safety and efficacy in the AD context.",
"42398849": "ID: 42398849\nTitle: Volume-controlled mechanical ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.\nAbstract: To assess the evidence on volume-controlled mechanical ventilation versus manual ventilation or other ventilation modes during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). On 18 March 2026, we searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science (PROSPERO: CRD420251110999). Randomized trials and non-randomized studies in children or adults with cardiac arrest and an advanced airway were included. Risk of bias was assessed using RoB2 and ROBINS-I tools. Meta-analyses were performed when appropriate, and certainty of evidence was assessed using GRADE. We screened 12,004 abstracts and included 13 articles consisting of six trials enrolling 461 patients and seven non-randomized studies including 4,607 patients. No study reported data on children. Meta-analysis of 120 patients from two randomized trials comparing volume-controlled to manual ventilation showed no difference for return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) (odds ratio (OR), 1.31; 95%-confidence interval (CI), 0.64 to 2.71). Comparisons to pressure-controlled and CPR-specific modes were limited to a single trial each, with uncertain results. Randomized trials were at low to high risk of bias. Non-randomized studies were at serious or critical risk of bias. The certainty of evidence was very low to low across comparisons. Very low to low certainty evidence from randomized trials suggests no significant difference in clinical outcomes between volume-controlled mechanical ventilation and manual ventilation. The relative effectiveness of volume-controlled ventilation compared to other mechanical ventilation modes is uncertain.",
"42399082": "ID: 42399082\nTitle: Radiologically inserted gastrostomy in advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: clinical outcomes.\nAbstract: To evaluate survival and clinical outcomes in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) undergoing radiologically inserted gastrostomy (RIG) and to describe outcomes in patients in whom gastrostomy was indicated but not performed. This retrospective observational cohort study included patients with ALS followed by a multidisciplinary palliative care team between 2018 and 2020. Patients were classified according to gastrostomy status (RIG vs no RIG). Clinical data, respiratory support, nutritional status and survival outcomes were collected from medical records. Survival was analysed from gastrostomy indication using Kaplan-Meier curves stratified by baseline non-invasive ventilation (NIV) use. Among 155 patients with ALS, RIG was indicated in 53 and performed in 45; eight patients died before the procedure. 65 patients did not undergo gastrostomy. Median survival after RIG was 14.7 months, compared with 8 months in non-RIG patients who died. Baseline NIV use was associated with longer survival. No major safety concerns were identified. RIG appears to be a safe and feasible option in advanced ALS. Multidisciplinary care with integrated palliative involvement may facilitate referral, optimise nutritional support and support shared decision-making aligned with patients' goals of care. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm benefits and identify intervention timing.",
"42399099": "ID: 42399099\nTitle: Global epidemiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease with the global epidemiological profile remaining incompletely understood. While previous systematic reviews existed, an updated comprehensive synthesis is needed to delineate the disease burden. We searched PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science and Cochrane databases from inception to 18 February 2025, for studies reporting the incidence, prevalence or mortality of ALS in the general population. Pooled estimates with 95% CIs were calculated, and subgroup analyses were performed. Of 29\u2009110 articles initially screened, 142 were included. Global pooled incidence was 1.65 per 100\u2009000 person-years (95% CI 1.43 to 1.91), prevalence was 5.05 per 100\u2009000 population (95%\u2009CI 4.26 to 5.99) and mortality was 1.26 per 100\u2009000 person-years (95%\u2009CI 0.94 to 1.69). Both incidence rate ratio (IRR=0.74) and prevalence rate ratio (PRR=0.69) indicated significantly lower disease burden in females than in males. The burden of disease exhibited a marked age-dependent pattern, peaking at ages 70-79. Temporal trend analyses revealed a consistent increase in prevalence from 1963 to 1999\u2009onwards, while incidence peaked in 2014-2017. Geographically, incidence and prevalence were highest in Europe, North America and Oceania and lowest in Asia and South America. The disease burden was significantly higher in high-income countries compared with both upper-middle-income and lower-middle-income countries. This systematic review provides updated global ALS burden estimates, showing variations by sex, age, time and geography and underscoring the complex interplay of genetic, environmental and socioeconomic factors, with implications for health planning, resource allocation and etiological research.",
"42399152": "ID: 42399152\nTitle: Macrophage inclusions in patients undergoing antisense oligonucleotide therapy for ALS or SMA: A retrospective and transversal study.\nAbstract: Intrathecal antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) have revolutionized the management of genetic motor neuron diseases. Nusinersen is approved for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) caused by SMN1 mutations, and tofersen for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) linked to SOD1 mutations. Since their approval, some studies reported the presence of macrophagic inclusions in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients treated with ASOs, first in nusinersen-treated patients and more recently in those receiving tofersen. These findings remain poorly characterized, and their clinical significance is unclear. We first conducted a retrospective study in 21 patients (132 CSF samples): six treated with tofersen (every 4 weeks) and 15 with nusinersen (every 4 months). CSF samples were analyzed for macrophagic inclusions, their time of onset, and persistence over time. To assess clinical and inflammatory correlates of macrophagic inclusions, we then performed an analysis of CSF inflammatory biomarkers and serum ferritin and neurofilament light chain tests in 18 of these patients still under treatment. In tofersen-treated patients, macrophagic inclusions were consistently observed and persisted over time, except in one case. In nusinersen-treated patients, inclusions were rare and transient. An inflammatory CSF profile was associated with the presence of inclusions, but their cellular nature remained undetermined. Notably, tofersen-treated patients with \"tofersenophages\" exhibited favorable clinical responses. Macrophagic inclusions appear more frequent in the CSF of tofersen-treated patients than previously reported. While their origin remains unclear, they seem linked to CSF inflammation without precluding a beneficial therapeutic response.",
"42399370": "ID: 42399370\nTitle: Therapeutic targeting of the conserved region within the low-complexity domain of TDP-43 is neuroprotective and extends survival in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis mice.\nAbstract: Autosomal dominant mutations in TARDBP, encoding TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43), cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and TDP-43 pathology is a hallmark of multiple aging-associated neurodegenerative diseases. Despite its pathological role, effective therapies remain limited by the lack of safe, potent molecules targeting TDP-43 neurotoxicity. Here we show that the conserved \u03b1-helical region spanning residues 320-340 (conserved region or CR) is a therapeutically actionable target for TDP-43 neurotoxicity. Deletion of CR markedly suppressed TDP-43-induced neuronal death. Structure-based virtual screening identified XL20, a brain-penetrant small molecule that engages CR and confers neuroprotection without affecting TDP-43 splicing activity. XL20 alleviated motor neuron loss, extended survival in TDP-43 p.Ala315Thr ALS mice and enhanced neuronal function in p.Gln331Lys induced pluripotent stem cell-derived human ALS motor neurons. Mechanistically, targeting CR suppressed TDP-43 mitochondrial localization and restored mitochondrial function, likely through liquid-liquid phase separation. Our findings highlight CR as a therapeutic target for TDP-43-associated neurodegeneration and support CR-binding small molecules as therapeutic candidates.",
"42399573": "ID: 42399573\nTitle: Neonatal predictors of neurodevelopment: the interplay between APGAR score and neonatal microbiome.\nAbstract: Neonatology has made significant advances in identifying factors that influence long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in newborns. Among these, APGAR scores and the neonatal microbiome have emerged as important determinants of neurological development. To review the current evidence regarding the relationship between APGAR scores, neonatal microbiome composition, and neurodevelopmental outcomes and to explore their combined influence on neurodevelopmental pathways. The APGAR score remains an important clinical tool for assessing neonatal health immediately after birth, with low scores often indicating potential central nervous system compromise. However, its ability to predict long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes remains variable. Emerging evidence highlights the critical role of the gut-brain axis and neonatal microbiome in shaping neurodevelopment. Alterations in microbial colonization may contribute to inflammatory processes and increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorder. Current findings suggest that APGAR scores and microbiome composition may act synergistically in influencing neurodevelopmental trajectories. Understanding the interplay between APGAR scoring, neonatal microbiome composition, and central nervous system development may enhance early risk assessment and facilitate the development of personalized microbiome-targeted interventions. Further research is warranted to clarify these relationships and improve strategies for preventing long-term neurological complications.",
"42399593": "ID: 42399593\nTitle: Early and severe masticatory muscle involvement in SOD1-ALS: a case report with biomarker-clinical dissociation.\nAbstract: ",
"42399784": "ID: 42399784\nTitle: Lactobacillus acidophilus abolishes oxalate-mediated renal epithelial barrier disruption and calcium oxalate monohydrate crystal adhesion to renal epithelial cells.\nAbstract: It is generally known that kidney stone disease (KSD) is associated with alterations in urinary microbiome, but the roles of the urinary microbiome in KSD pathogenesis remain unclear. This study addressed the impact of Lactobacillus acidophilus (a commensal bacterium found in normal urine) on renal epithelial integrity, calcium oxalate monohydrate (COM) crystal-cell adhesion, expression of membrane receptors of COM crystals, and oxalate degradation under oxalate-induced stress (a known inducer of KSD). Inner medullary collecting duct cells (mIMCD-3) were cultured for 24 h under control or oxalate-induced (by 0.6 mM sodium oxalate; NaOx) conditions without or with L. acidophilus (at 1\u2009\u00d7\u2009103 colony-forming unit (CFU)/ml) co-incubation. NaOx reduced transepithelial resistance (TER) of the mIMCD-3 monolayer and downregulated ZO-1, a tight junction (TJ) protein. Additionally, NaOx enhanced the COM crystal-binding capability of mIMCD-3 cells by upregulating a COM crystal receptor, annexin A2, on cell membranes. Such harmful effects of NaOx were abolished when mIMCD-3 cells were co-cultured with L. acidophilus. Moreover, culturing L. acidophilus in artificial urine (AU) supplemented with NaOx for 24 h revealed that the oxalate level in AU decreased, suggesting the oxalate-degrading activity of the bacterium in an AU environment. L. acidophilus prevented oxalate-mediated renal epithelial barrier disruption and COM crystal adhesion to renal epithelial cells by preserving ZO-1 and annexin A2 expression at their basal levels, at least in part, via its oxalate-degrading property. Not applicable (This is not a clinical trial).",
"42399818": "ID: 42399818\nTitle: Letter to the editor regarding clinical characteristics and factors associated with in-hospital post-surgical mortality in COVID-19 patients at a tertiary care center in Karachi, Pakistan.\nAbstract: A comment on Wagley et al.'s study of post-surgical outcomes in COVID-19 patients in Karachi, highlighting the importance of incorporating COVID-19 severity, timing of surgery, and maternal/fetal outcomes. These considerations can improve perioperative risk assessment and inform resource allocation in low- and middle-income countries.",
"42399985": "ID: 42399985\nTitle: Gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles: bridging microbial-host crosstalk in metabolic disorders.\nAbstract: Gut microbiota-derived extracellular vesicles have emerged as crucial mediators in microbe-host communication, not only facilitating intracellular communication, quorum sensing, and horizontal gene transfer among bacteria but also playing a central role in cross-kingdom dialogue. In recent years, bacterial extracellular vesicles (BEVs) have attracted widespread attention due to their ability to carry a diverse array of bioactive molecules-such as proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids-and deliver them to host cells, thereby precisely regulating host metabolic and immune homeostasis. This review systematically elaborates the entire biological process of BEVs, from their biogenesis to functional interactions with host cells, with a specific emphasis on revealing their roles in the pathogenesis of various metabolic diseases-including obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2DM), metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), atherosclerosis, and hypertension-at both molecular and cellular levels. Furthermore, leveraging their inherent stability, biocompatibility, and targeting capabilities, we discuss the translational potential and challenges of BEVs in the diagnosis and treatment of metabolic disorders. Beyond summarizing the latest research advances on BEVs in metabolic disorders, this review provides a critical analysis of current mechanistic insights and clinical translation pathways, aiming to establish a theoretical framework for developing novel microbiome-based metabolic interventions. Deciphering the BEV-mediated microbiota-host interaction network holds promise for pioneering new strategies for the precision prevention and treatment of metabolic disease.",
"42399998": "ID: 42399998\nTitle: Perioperative neurocognitive disorders in older patients: a narrative review of current knowledge in 2026.\nAbstract: Perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PNDs) are frequent and severe complications in older surgical patients, encompassing postoperative delirium, delayed neurocognitive recovery, postoperative neurocognitive disorder, and long-term cognitive impairment. These complications lead to prolonged hospital stay, elevated medical expenditure, and compromised long-term quality of life. In this 2026 narrative review, we systematically outline up-to-date evidence on the pathophysiology, risk factors, screening approaches, and evidence-based interventions for PNDs. The core mechanisms involve neuroinflammation, gut microbiota dysbiosis, blood-brain barrier disruption, cerebral hypoperfusion, oxidative stress, and tau hyperphosphorylation. Key risk factors include advanced age, preoperative cognitive impairment or frailty, intraoperative hypotension, deep anesthesia, hypothermia, cardiopulmonary bypass, and suboptimal postoperative pain and sleep control. Bedside tools (Mini-Cog, MoCA, MMSE, FRAIL scale) permit feasible risk stratification; tau-PT217, NfL, S100A12, and GFAP are emerging predictive biomarkers. Dexmedetomidine is a pharmacologic agent that has been extensively studied and has relatively strong supporting evidence. Non-pharmacological interventions and multidisciplinary care are recommended as first-line strategies. Outstanding issues include optimal intraoperative hemodynamic and anesthetic thresholds, causal links between delirium and long-term cognitive decline, and clinical validation of biomarkers. Future research demands large-scale multicenter randomized controlled trials and standardized workflows to strengthen personalized perioperative brain protection in elderly surgical patients.",
"42400371": "ID: 42400371\nTitle: Reduced penetrance in genetic ALS/FTD spectrum disorders: implications for genetic counseling, predictive testing and treatment.\nAbstract: As the offer of genetic testing for people with ALS/FTD becomes standard of care, clinicians and affected individuals should have accurate and balanced information regarding the clinical and familial implications of test results, including the penetrance of identified variants. Published estimates of the penetrance of specific ALS/FTD variants, including the C9orf72 repeat expansion, have varied widely. However, it is now apparent that most pathogenic variants identified in clinical testing exhibit reduced penetrance. Although data on the disease risk of many variants is limited and likely to evolve in the coming years, the challenges of estimating penetrance should not preclude transparent discussion of these issues with affected individuals and their families. Here, we review published penetrance data and highlight genetic counseling\u00a0considerations to support the clinician in discussing disease risk and facilitating decision-making in genetic testing and patient care.",
"42400523": "ID: 42400523\nTitle: Nonlinear Optical-Active NaAlP2S6 Synthesized by the MOBQ Method: Synthesis, Structure, and Optical Properties.\nAbstract: Group 13 metal chalcogenides have been extensively studied as infrared nonlinear optical (NLO) crystals and are considered promising candidates for well-balanced overall performances; however, the subgroup of group 13 metal chalcophosphates remains largely unexplored, particularly Al-based ones. Here, a quaternary thiophosphate NaAlP2S6 was synthesized via reactive flux NaCl-assisted metal oxide-boron-chalcogen (MOBQ) solid-state method. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic noncentrosymmetric Fdd2 structure, and the structure features {[AlP2S6]-}\u221e three-dimentional framework constructed by AlS6 octahedra and ethane-like P2S6 dimers. Notably, because of the strong ionicity and high bond energy of Al-S bonds in AlS6 octahedra, NaAlP2S6 exhibits a wide bandgap (3.72 eV), a moderate SHG response (0.25 \u00d7 AgGaS2), and an ultrahigh LIDT (14.7 \u00d7 AgGaS2). Theoretical calculations reveal that the SHG response is mainly contributed by the P2S6 dimers. This work suggests the potential of Al-based functional motifs for NLO applications.",
"42400730": "ID: 42400730\nTitle: Neuroprotective potential of resveratrol in Parkinson, Huntington, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosis: a comprehensive review.\nAbstract: Resveratrol shows neuroprotective effects in preclinical studies across a number of neurodegenerative illnesses, including Parkinson's disease (PD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Huntington's disease (HD), and it enhances mitochondrial function through stimulation of the AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1\u03b1 pathway, thereby improving mitochondrial oxidative capacity and ATP generation. The natural polyphenol lowers \u03b1-synuclein accumulation and affects autophagy; both markers of PD. Combining nano\u2011resveratrol formulations with L\u2011DOPA has shown greater therapeutic efficacy in animal models (MPTP mouse), while co\u2011administration with EGCG has shown synergistic neuroprotection in vitro (SH\u2011SY5Y cells). These combination strategies offer potential advantages in neuroprotection and symptom alleviation while minimizing adverse drug effects. Resveratrol activates SIRT1 and AMPK signaling in preclinical models, enhancing mitochondrial biogenesis, lowering apoptosis, and restoring cellular resilience. The effectiveness of various models and dosages varies. The primary mechanism by which resveratrol promotes neuronal survival and remyelination in multiple sclerosis is through SIRT1 activation, which does not directly reduce inflammation. As innovative delivery systems, intranasal nanoparticles and exosomes produced from macrophages have shown improved CNS targeting accuracy. Resveratrol slows down neurodegeneration and improves the prognosis of HD by improving motor function and stimulating mitochondrial biogenesis in addition to activating neuroprotective ERK signaling. All of these results point to resveratrol's several pathways as a strong contender for neurodegenerative disease adjunctive treatment. The current evidence base is insufficient to support clinical use of resveratrol for any of the four diseases. Further rigorous preclinical studies (including TDP-43 models for ALS, SIRT1 knockout studies, and human-feasible dosing) and well-designed clinical trials with pharmacokinetic endpoints are required before any clinical recommendations can be made.",
"42400749": "ID: 42400749\nTitle: Limosilactobacillus reuteri Alleviates Parkinson's Disease by Regulating CDCA Secretion.\nAbstract: To explore potential therapeutic agents for Parkinson's disease (PD), we investigated the impact of Limosilactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri), a probiotic found to be significantly depleted in 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA)-induced PD rat model. Despite its known benefits, the specific effects and underlying mechanisms of L. reuteri in PD remain poorly understood. In this study, we demonstrated that supplementation with L. reuteri alleviated motor deficits and attenuated dopamine (DA) neuron damage in 6-OHDA-induced PD rats. 16\u00a0S rRNA sequencing and untargeted metabolomics revealed that L. reuteri modulated gut microbiota composition and partially restored Chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) levels, which were reduced in PD model rats. CDCA treatment also attenuated 6-OHDA-induced neurotoxicity in vivo. To elucidate the underlying mechanisms, a Transwell co-culture system consisting of enteroendocrine and neuronal cells was established. While CDCA did not exert a direct neuroprotective effect on neurons, it significantly stimulated glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) secretion. This effect was markedly suppressed by the TGR5 inhibitor (Triamterene). Importantly, the neuroprotective benefits of CDCA were abolished by the GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) antagonist Exendin (9-39), confirming the necessity of the TGR5-GLP-1-GLP-1R signaling cascade. Collectively, these findings suggest that L. reuteri may exert neuroprotective effects by modulating bile acid metabolism, particularly CDCA, and potentially involving the TGR5-GLP-1R axis. This study highlights a possible gut microbiota-bile acid-brain axis and provides a basis for microbiota-based therapeutic strategies in PD.",
"42400751": "ID: 42400751\nTitle: Paradigm Shift of Microbiota-gut-brain Axis During Aging: Potential Role of Probiotics to Improve Cognitive Decline.\nAbstract: Population aging is a global demographic inevitability, driven by advancements in healthcare, increased life expectancy, and declining fertility rates. Growing evidence implicates gut microbiota dysbiosis in the pathogenesis of cognitive impairments and neurodegenerative disorders commonly associated with aging, primarily through disruptions in immune, metabolic, and neuroendocrine signaling along the gut-brain axis. This review synthesizes current literature on the therapeutic potential of probiotic bacteria, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, to enhance glial function, maintain blood-brain barrier integrity, and neurocognitive performance in older adults. However, probiotic efficacy is highly strain-specific and context-dependent, necessitating individualized evaluation of each microbial strain's therapeutic profile. Future research should prioritize precision microbiome-based strategies to elucidate mechanisms of action, optimal strain combinations, and their effectiveness across varying degrees of cognitive decline in the aging population. Furthermore, diet, physical activity, and microbial exposures represent essential, non-pharmacological tools for maintaining microbiota eubiosis and supporting neurocognitive health in aging populations.",
"42400761": "ID: 42400761\nTitle: Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in Critically Ill Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury: Clinical Implications and Putative Mechanisms: a Narrative Review.\nAbstract: Moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) requiring intensive care is associated with high morbidity, mortality and long-term disability. In addition to neurologic sequelae, TBI causes a systemic disease with associated injury to other organ systems, including the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Here, we review the evidence that GI tract dysfunction occurs after TBI and discuss the clinical implications of GI tract dysfunction on the clinical care of TBI patients, including inadequate nutritional support, elevated risk of pneumonia, and a hyperactive inflammatory response. We highlight recent findings that highlight putative mechanisms through which GI tract pathology may arise after TBI, including vagal nerve and enteric nervous system dysfunction, gut microbiome dysbiosis, sympathetic hyperactivity and iatrogenic injury. Finally, we highlight future approaches to target the GI tract that could improve outcomes in this critically ill patient population. In summary, we review the evidence supporting a role for GI tract dysfunction in the pathophysiology of critically ill TBI patients and highlight potential mechanisms through which GI tract dysfunction may worsen outcomes in this population.",
"42401196": "ID: 42401196\nTitle: The Core Compendium of the European Society of Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Curriculum.\nAbstract: The diversity of healthcare systems across Europe has predictably resulted in significant variations in point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) training and practice for emergency medicine (EM). To encourage a more synchronized approach and address these inconsistencies, the European Society of Emergency Medicine (EUSEM) chartered its ultrasound section to develop a comprehensive curriculum compendium that should serve as a foundational guide for European Emergency Medicine PoCUS clinical and educational guidelines and policies. Under the leadership of a dedicated task force, the EUSEM ultrasound section developed this compendium to provide a structured, tiered framework designed to meet the needs of physicians at every skill level, from novice to advanced users. The compendium emphasizes applications that are currently practiced in different and diverse emergency departments in Europe, including a broad range of topics. An important goal was allowing flexibility to accommodate the unique resources and challenges of different healthcare environments, so that EM physicians can achieve PoCUS competencies matching their local circumstances and needs. To achieve this goal, good educational and clinical stewardship throughout this process is a key part to the success of advancing PoCUS in European EM. This compendium is intended as a resource for creating standardized yet adaptable training pathways. It represents a major step toward harmonizing and advancing PoCUS practice in European EM. Die Vielfalt der verschiedenen Gesundheitssysteme in Europa hat dazu gef\u00fchrt, dass grosse Unterschiede in der Ausbildung und Anwendung des Point-of-Care-Ultraschalls (PoCUS) in der Notfallmedizin bestehen. Um einen st\u00e4rker synchronisierten Ansatz zu f\u00f6rdern und diesen Unterschieden zu begegnen, hat die Europ\u00e4ische Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Notfallmedizin (EUSEM) ihre Ultraschallsektion damit beauftragt, ein umfassendes Curriculum-Kompendium zu entwickeln. Dieses soll als ein Leitfaden f\u00fcr Europ\u00e4ische Richtlinien und Standards f\u00fcr PoCUS in der klinischen Ausbildung in der Notfallmedizin dienen. Unter der Leitung einer Task Force hat die Ultraschallsektion der EUSEM dieses Kompendium erarbeitet, um Rahmenbedingungen zu schaffen, die den Bed\u00fcrfnissen von \u00c4rztinnen und \u00c4rzten auf jedem Kompetenzniveau - vom Einsteiger bis zum fortgeschrittenen Anwender - gerecht werden. Das Kompendium beinhaltet Ultraschallanwendungen, die in derzeit sehr diversen Notfallstationen in ganz Europa praktiziert werden, und deckt daher ein breites Spektrum PoCUS-Anwendungen in der Notfallmedizin ab. Ein zentrales Ziel dieser Arbeit war es, Flexibilit\u00e4t zu erm\u00f6glichen, um die spezifischen Merkmale wie auch Ressourcen der jeweiligen Gesundheitssysteme zu ber\u00fccksichtigen, sodass Notfallmediziner:innen PoCUS-Kompetenzen erwerben k\u00f6nnen, die ihren lokalen Gegebenheiten und Anforderungen entsprechen. Um das Ziel der Weiterentwicklung von PoCUS in der europ\u00e4ischen Notfallmedizin zu erreichen, ist ein entscheidender Erfolgsfaktor eine gute Begleitung sowohl in der klinischen Anwendung, wie auch in der Ausbildung. Dieses Kompendium soll als Grundlage zur Entwicklung standardisierter, zugleich aber anpassungsf\u00e4higer Ausbildungspfade dienen. Es stellt einen wichtigen Schritt zur Harmonisierung und Weiterentwicklung des PoCUS in der europ\u00e4ischen Notfallmedizin dar.",
"42401319": "ID: 42401319\nTitle: Irisin and anxiety-like behaviors: Mechanistic integration of peripheral-central crosstalk, neuroinflammation and neural plasticity.\nAbstract: Anxiety-related disorders are highly prevalent and persistently difficult to treat, largely due to insufficient understanding of peripheral-central regulatory mechanisms governing emotional behaviors. Irisin, an exercise-dependent myokine, serves as a critical peripheral-to-central signaling mediator modulating brain function and anxiety-like behavioral phenotypes. This review systematically integrates current preclinical evidence illustrating how irisin regulates anxiety through multi-level neural mechanisms. Irisin suppresses microglial NF-\u03baB/STAT3-mediated neuroinflammation, enhances prefrontal-hippocampal synaptic plasticity via BDNF upregulation and AMPK/mTOR-related autophagy, and improves gut-brain axis homeostasis by stabilizing intestinal barrier integrity and reshaping microbial composition. Crucially, we propose a context-dependent therapeutic window model to reconcile contradictory pro-anxiogenic and anxiolytic findings across stress severity and pathological stages, resolving existing controversies in this field. We further summarize key unresolved limitations, including ambiguous central receptor identity, peripheral-central dissociation and sex-dependent heterogeneity. This work provides an integrated mechanistic framework linking muscular metabolic signals to affective circuit regulation, offering novel translational perspectives for anxiety behavioral modulation and targeted therapeutic development.",
"42401402": "ID: 42401402\nTitle: The Microbiome-Gut-Gonad Axis: How Microbial Metabolites Orchestrate Reproductive Physiology, Pathology, and Therapy.\nAbstract: The human microbiome, a dynamic endocrine organ, exerts profound systemic influence through the production of bioactive metabolites. While the microbiome-gut-brain axis is well-established, the direct conduit between the gut microbiota and the reproductive system, the Microbiome-Gut-Gonad Axis, remains an emerging paradigm. This review explored cutting-edge evidence to construct a comprehensive model of the Microbiome-Gut-Gonad axis, focusing on the mechanistic roles of specific microbial metabolites in both physiological reproductive function and the pathogenesis of endocrine disorders. We move beyond mere correlation to elucidate how gut-derived molecules, such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), secondary bile acids, and indole derivatives, directly and indirectly modulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis by modulating the production of neuropeptides and hormones (Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)) that regulate reproductive functions and also steroidogenesis and gametogenesis. We examine novel mechanisms including: the epigenetic regulation of steroidogenic enzymes by butyrate; the modulation of enterohepatic circulation of estrogens by \u03b2-glucuronidase-producing bacteria; and the role of tryptophan metabolites as ligands for aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) in ovarian and testicular function. Furthermore, we critically appraise the disruptive potential of dysbiosis-driven metabolite shifts in PCOS, endometriosis, and male infertility, highlighting microbial metabolite signatures as promising exploratory biomarkers that require standardized, multi-center clinical validation before diagnostic use. At present, these signatures should be considered candidate biomarkers only, because external validation cohorts, assay reproducibility, and clinically meaningful estimates of sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and clinical utility have not yet been established. Therapeutically, we evaluate innovative interventions, including precision probiotics, postbiotics, and dietary strategies targeting specific bacterial guilds, but these approaches remain investigational because current human evidence is still limited and heterogeneous. Finally, by integrating microbial endocrinology into reproductive medicine, this review establishes a new framework for understanding the etiology of reproductive endocrine disorders and paves the way for microbiome-targeted therapeutic avenues. Importantly, the evidence base is tiered: mechanistic statements in this review are drawn primarily from in vitro and animal studies, human disease links are described separately as observational evidence, and interventional claims are limited to early clinical studies and randomized trial summaries.",
"42401529": "ID: 42401529\nTitle: Multidimensional Safety Assessment of a Low-Intensity Scanning Ultrasound (SUS) Protocol in Sheep.\nAbstract: Preclinical studies in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease present low-intensity ultrasound in a scanning mode (SUS) as a promising neuromodulatory modality. However, given the significant differences in brain scale and complexity between mice and humans, we employed sheep as a large animal model to test a novel investigational device and assess safety as a necessary step before deploying SUS in clinical trials. Informed by functional assessments in mice, we used image-guided neuro-navigation to deliver a peak negative pressure of 2.6 MPa to four sheep using a scanning approach. Three sheep (#N1-3) underwent a non-recovery procedure followed by histological assessment, and one (#R1) received five repeated treatments spaced out 2-4 weeks over 12 weeks to assess long-term safety via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and behavioral observations. In total, 631 sonications were performed, treating up to 50 individual spots per sheep. Evans blue extravasation, and hematoxylin and eosin and vanadium acid fuchsin-toluidine blue staining revealed no evidence of tissue damage or unintended blood-brain barrier (BBB) opening (given no microbubbles were used). Throughout the repeat treatments of sheep #R1, post-operative behavioral observations confirmed normal movement and no signs of pain or distress. MRI revealed no SUS-induced anatomical abnormalities, evidence of BBB opening, microhemorrhages and oedema, in agreement with the histological observations. Mild heating was observed at the inner skull surface following sonication, but no damage to skull or scalp tissue was detected. Collectively, the acute and long-term safety assessment of the brain after SUS advocates translation to human studies.",
"42402181": "ID: 42402181\nTitle: Time- and Region-Specific Effects of Intranasal Insulin on Oxidative Stress Parameters in the Rat Brain.\nAbstract: Understanding how intranasal insulin affects brain signaling and metabolism is essential for elucidating its therapeutic potential in neurodegenerative disorders with underlying metabolic dysfunction, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). Oxidative stress, which increases with aging, has been observed in both AD and Type 2 diabetes, indicating a potential link between oxidative stress, brain insulin resistance and cognitive impairment. This study examined how intranasal insulin affects redox homeostasis across different brain regions and time points. Male Wistar rats received 2\u2009IU of insulin intranasally and were sacrificed 3, 7.5, 15, 30, 60, and 120\u2009min post-administration. Six animals served as intact controls. Redox homeostasis was assessed by measuring lipid peroxidation, total reductive capacity, thiol concentrations, and superoxide dismutase activity in plasma, nasal epithelia, and brain regions. The results were correlated with insulin signaling markers. Intranasal insulin induced rapid but regionally diverse redox responses. The most pronounced alterations occurred in nasal epithelia, where respiratory and olfactory regions exhibited distinct and opposing patterns. In the brain, significant alterations, particularly in thiol-related parameters, were observed across multiple regions including cortices, hippocampus, hypothalamus, olfactory bulb, and cerebellum. Plasma redox parameters remained largely unchanged, supporting the predominantly central action of intranasally delivered insulin. Correlation analyses revealed associations between oxidative stress markers and insulin signaling parameters, suggesting complex interactions between metabolic signaling pathways and redox regulation. These findings demonstrate that intranasal insulin modulates redox homeostasis in a rapid, region-specific, and time-dependent manner, highlighting the importance of spatial and temporal factors in insulin-mediated regulation of brain oxidative balance.",
"42402302": "ID: 42402302\nTitle: Polysaccharide-gut microbiota interactions in metabolic diseases: Structural selectivity, mediating mechanisms, and evidence deficiencies: A review.\nAbstract: Polysaccharides from food and medicinal sources are promising candidates for nutritional interventions in chronic metabolic diseases. Because intact polysaccharides are generally poorly absorbed after oral administration, their systemic effects cannot be fully explained by conventional models of absorption and direct action on target organs. Increasing attention has therefore focused on their gastrointestinal fate and on how microbial utilization and gut-derived metabolites may influence host metabolism. This review examines how molecular weight, monosaccharide composition, glycosidic linkage type, branching, charge, and conformation affect resistance to upper gastrointestinal digestion, microbial recognition, and fermentation. It further evaluates the roles of short-chain fatty acids, bile acids, tryptophan-derived metabolites, and barrier-associated inflammatory signals in glucose homeostasis, lipid metabolism, and immune regulation. The strength of evidence varies substantially across these pathways. Short-chain fatty acid-related mechanisms and the gut-liver axis have relatively consistent preclinical support, whereas bile acid signaling and intestinal barrier pathways are supported by moderate mechanistic evidence. Tryptophan metabolite-mediated regulation and the gut-brain axis remain largely associative or preclinical, with limited validation in controlled human studies. These gut-derived processes may contribute to the regulation of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiometabolic disorders. Future studies should establish causal links among defined glycan structures, selective microbial utilization, gut-derived mediators, and clinically relevant outcomes, while advancing standardized characterization, biomarker-guided evaluation, and carefully validated precision nutrition strategies.",
"42402613": "ID: 42402613\nTitle: Association between probiotic, prebiotic, and yogurt consumption and colorectal cancer: real-world evidence from the US NHANES.\nAbstract: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is influenced by genetic, environmental, and dietary factors, with increasing evidence highlighting the role of the gut microbiota in its development. Probiotics, prebiotics, and fermented foods such as yogurt have been recognized for their ability to promote gut microbial balance and potentially reduce CRC risk. This study try to investigate the association between the consumption of these dietary components and CRC prevalence among adults aged 50 years and older. This study analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2001 to 2020. Dietary intake was assessed using the Food Frequency Questionnaire and the 30-Day Dietary Supplement Use Questionnaire, while CRC history was based on self-reported diagnoses. Multivariable logistic regressions were applied, adjusting for demographic characteristics (age, sex, race/ethnicity, poverty income ratio, education), lifestyle factors (smoking status, total energy intake, red meat intake, total dietary fiber intake), and clinical variables (BMI, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, fasting plasma glucose, and serum albumin). The final analytic sample included 9405 participants, representing an estimated 37 million U.S. adults. After adjustment, consumption of probiotics, prebiotics, or yogurt was associated with approximately 50% lower odds of CRC (adjusted odds ratio\u2009=\u20090.50; 95% CI: 0.29-0.88). These findings indicate a potential protective association of these dietary components with CRC, likely mediated through modulation of the gut microbiota. While the cross-sectional design limits causal interpretation, the results support existing literature on the beneficial role of diet in cancer prevention. Further longitudinal studies are necessary to confirm these associations and inform public health strategies aimed at reducing CRC risk through targeted dietary interventions.",
"42402632": "ID: 42402632\nTitle: Microbiota-gut-brain axis in autism spectrum disorder: integrating brain structure, function, and transcriptomics.\nAbstract: Growing evidence indicates that disruption of the microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis is a key factor in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), affecting neurodevelopment, neural circuit function, and behavior. This review synthesizes multidisciplinary data to clarify mechanistic links between the MGB axis and ASD and to evaluate microbiota-targeted therapeutic strategies. We conducted a narrative synthesis of clinical and translational studies, including human cohort and case-control investigations, animal models, multi-omics analyses, immune profiling, multimodal brain assessments (structural/functional MRI and transcriptomics), and interventional trials. Emphasis was placed on evidence of microbiota-brain associations, intervention outcomes, and methodological limitations. Key findings reveal that individuals with ASD commonly exhibit gut microbiome dysbiosis and altered metabolomic signatures that can influence central nervous system function; three core bidirectional signaling routes link gut microbes to brain outcomes-microbial metabolite production (e.g., short-chain fatty acids, tryptophan metabolites), immune-mediated pathways, and neuroendocrine-vagal communication. Accumulating data associate ASD-related microbial profiles with changes in brain structure, functional connectivity, and transcriptomic patterns, supporting a mechanistic role for the MGB axis in ASD phenotypes. Microbiota-targeted interventions show promising effects on gastrointestinal symptoms, metabolic biomarkers, and selected behavioral measures in small studies, but results are heterogeneous and current evidence is insufficient for widespread clinical application. Integrating multimodal neuroimaging with multi-omics and machine learning provides a promising framework to identify reproducible microbial-brain biomarkers for early detection, clinical subtyping, and stratified treatment. Key challenges include methodological heterogeneity, limited causal inference, small and heterogeneous cohorts, and ethical/safety concerns for pediatric interventions. The MGB axis is a plausible pathogenic mechanism and therapeutic target in ASD. Translating mechanistic insights into precision clinical applications requires standardized, multicenter, longitudinal deep-phenotyping studies that combine multimodal imaging, comprehensive multi-omics, rigorous randomized trials, and careful ethical oversight.",
"42402806": "ID: 42402806\nTitle: Very low-amplitude muscle activity increases probability of motor evoked potentials in healthy individuals and in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: Muscle contraction increases motor evoked potential (MEP) amplitude, decreasing motor threshold (MT). Correspondingly, trials where baseline EMG amplitude exceeds a specified threshold are often rejected. We aimed to investigate the influence of motor activity below such a threshold of MEP amplitude. We retrospectively analysed TMS-EMG data collected during resting MT (RMT) measurement in 45 healthy control subjects (1794 data points) and 35 people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS; 1229 data points). Trials with de-meaned root mean squared (RMS) EMG amplitude of >10\u00a0\u00b5V throughout the 200\u00a0ms prior to stimulation were rejected. Generalised linear mixed-effects models assessed effects of muscle activity below this rejection threshold on the probability of evoking an MEP with peak-to-peak amplitude of \u226550\u00a0\u00b5V. Greater sub-rejection-threshold activity significantly increases MEP probability in control subjects and people with ALS. Models predicted a 38%-43% increase in MEP probability when baseline RMS-EMG amplitude increased from 1 $\\hskip.001pt 1$ to 9\u00a0\u00b5V. Sub-rejection-threshold baseline activity was significantly greater in ALS than control subjects. Below a typical rejection threshold, greater baseline RMS-EMG amplitudes markedly increase the probability of evoking MEPs with peak-to-peak amplitude of \u226550\u00a0\u00b5V. Effects of sub-rejection-threshold muscle activity should be accounted for when comparing RMT measures, particularly between cohorts where such activity differs, such as ALS and control subjects.",
"42402985": "ID: 42402985\nTitle: Bifidobacterium longum BB536 supplementation is associated with increased circulating choline plasmalogen concentrations in non-pregnant, non-lactating dairy cows.\nAbstract: Plasmalogens are ether phospholipids implicated in neuroendocrine regulation, including reproductive function. Recent studies have suggested that circulating plasmalogen concentrations are associated with reproductive performance in dairy cows; however, practical strategies to increase these concentrations remain limited. We hypothesised that supplementation with Bifidobacterium longum increases circulating choline plasmalogen concentrations and that this response depends on physiological state. Commercial probiotic products were screened using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry and metagenomics to identify candidates containing plasmalogen-producing bacteria. A product containing the characterised strain B. longum BB536 and products containing other B. longum strains were selected for in vivo evaluation. Selected products were administered to Holstein cattle, and circulating choline plasmalogen concentrations were measured using an enzyme-based fluorometric assay. In long-term non-pregnant, non-lactating dairy cows, supplementation with B. longum BB536 significantly increased circulating choline plasmalogen concentrations, with a detectable rise approximately 1 week after the start of treatment and peak concentrations during Days 8-14 (P\u00a0<\u00a00.05). In contrast, no consistent increase was observed in pregnant, lactating dairy cows. Cross-sectional analysis across pregnancy stages showed significant variation in circulating choline plasmalogen concentrations, with lower concentrations during mid- to late gestation. No adverse effects were observed in ruminal pH, blood lactate concentrations, or bodyweight. These findings suggest that supplementation with B. longum BB536 increases circulating choline plasmalogen concentrations in a state-dependent manner. This study has provided new insight into the regulation of plasmalogens in cattle and suggests a potential nutritional approach for modulating reproductive function.",
"42403181": "ID: 42403181\nTitle: Genotoxicity, acute and subchronic oral toxicity assessments of postbiotics of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus IDCC 3201.\nAbstract: Postbiotics derived from lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have attracted growing interest as stable and potentially safer alternatives to probiotics for use in foods and health-related products. Comprehensive safety evaluation remains essential before their broader application. In this study, we assessed the safety profiles of RHT3201, a postbiotic preparation derived from Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus IDCC 3201, through genomic, genotoxic, acute oral, and subchronic oral toxicity studies. Whole-genome analysis showed that IDCC 3201 lacks antimicrobial resistance genes and exhibits no hemolytic activity, supporting the genomic safety of the source strain. RHT3201 showed no genotoxic potential in either in vitro or in vivo assays, as evidenced by no structural or numerical chromosomal aberrations at concentrations up to 5,000 \u03bcg/ml in CHL/IU cells and no increase in micronucleated polychromatic erythrocytes, with no suppression of bone marrow erythropoiesis by oral administration of RHT3201 at doses up to 15,000 mg/kg/day using a mouse model. In rats, single oral doses of up to 15,000 mg/kg caused no mortality, treatment-related clinical signs, or gross pathological abnormalities, indicating an approximate lethal dose greater than 15,000 mg/kg. In a 90-day repeated-dose oral toxicity study, no adverse treatment-related effects were observed at doses up to 5,000 mg/kg/day. Mild liver and thyroid histopathological findings were considered adaptive and reversible. Accordingly, the no-observed-adverse-effect level was determined to be 5,000 mg/kg/day. Taken together, these findings support the safety of RHT3201 as a LAB-derived postbiotic ingredient.",
"42403487": "ID: 42403487\nTitle: Lactobacilli, best allies of mental health: a probiogenomic approach to identify potential psychobiotic strains.\nAbstract: Targeted dietary strategies and supplements represent a promising approach for the treatment of cognitive problems. Multi-omic approaches may facilitate and accelerate the discovery of new psychobiotic strains and their applications. In this work, we applied metagenomics and comparative genomics to guide the isolation and screening of novel psychobiotic strains from fermented foods. Metagenomes of 1185 fermented food were screened, revealing the occurrence of genes coding for the biosynthesis of neuroactive molecules, supporting the isolation of 73 novel Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) strains. Comparative genomic analysis highlighted species-specific patterns, identifying Levilactobacillus brevis, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Limosilactobacillus fermentum as potential psychobiotics. In vitro functional screening for the production of neuroactive metabolites confirmed four strains, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TUCC00000144, Limosilactobacillus fermentum TUCC00000777, Levilactobacillus brevis TO10, Lentilactobacillus diolivorans B92, as the most promising candidates for the development of dietary supplements or innovative fermented food products aimed at supporting mental health.",
"42403529": "ID: 42403529\nTitle: Paid homecare worker support for people living with motor neurone disease: A secondary analysis of people living with motor neurone disease and family member perspectives.\nAbstract: People living with motor neurone disease (MND) increasingly receive complex, life-sustaining interventions at home, including ventilation, tube feeding, and cough assist support. These demands place substantial strain on family carers and often require input from paid homecare workers. Despite their essential role, little is known about how homecare workers contribute to complex MND care, how they integrate within multidisciplinary teams, or how families experience their involvement. To examine people living with MND and family members' perspectives of homecare worker roles, responsibilities, relationships when complex interventions are required. A qualitative secondary analysis of data from two prior studies exploring home ventilation and tracheostomy ventilation in MND. Seven relevant NVivo nodes and 33 sub-nodes from interviews with 68 participants were re-coded using a deductive framework. Fourteen new nodes and 11 sub-nodes were generated and organised into three themes: care commissioning and provision; relationships; and the home environment. Participants described fragmented and inconsistent care commissioning, requiring families to advocate persistently for adequate support. Challenges included funding barriers, high staff turnover, and limited MND-specific knowledge, which undermined trust and compromised safe, effective care. Relationships with homecare workers ranged from highly valued, stable partnerships to strained interactions shaped by competence concerns, emotional labour, and mismatched expectations. The presence of homecare workers and medical equipment transformed the home into a quasi-clinical space, reducing privacy, disrupting routines, and requiring households to adapt around care provision. Yet strong relationships with homecare workers could enhance quality of life. Homecare workers play a critical role in delivering complex home-based MND care, yet quality is inconsistent. Improving training, stabilising staffing, supporting care coordination, and preparing families for the relational and environmental impact of homecare are essential for fostering sustainable, trusted care relationships, and improving outcomes for people living with MND and their families. Paid homecare support for people with motor neurone disease: Insights from people with MND and their families This study explores how people living with motor neurone disease (MND), and their family members, experience support from paid homecare workers when complex medical interventions, such as ventilation, feeding tubes, suction and hoists are needed at home. As care needs increase, families often need help from paid homecare workers, yet no research has asked families about what this support is like. To address this, we re-analysed interview data from two earlier studies about living with home ventilation in MND, and developed three main themes: Care commissioning and provision: Participants described the process of securing a care package as confusing and often exhausting, with multiple organisations involved. Families frequently had to push to get the support they needed. Problems included shortages of trained staff, high staff turnover, and delays caused by complex funding rules. Relationships with homecare workers: Good homecare workers made a huge positive difference. Relationships with homecare workers ranged from highly positive, built on trust, skill and becoming \u2018part of the family\u2019, to strained, particularly when workers lacked MND-specific training or confidence with equipment. Trust was crucial: when present it eased pressure on families but when absent it increased stress and vigilance. Impact on the home environment: Having carers in the house, changed home life, reducing privacy, disrupting household routines, and living spaces became filled with medical equipment and ever-present homecare workers. Families described feeling like hosts in their own homes and sometimes having to manage the emotional labour of being polite or accommodating even when exhausted. Overall, the study shows that homecare workers play an essential role in complex MND care, but quality is inconsistent. Better coordination and support for families to manage these close relationships within the home are vital to reduce pressure on families and improve quality of life.",
"42403700": "ID: 42403700\nTitle: Does sex moderate health and Alzheimer's disease risk tied to early educational experiences? The reducing inequities through social and educational change follow-up in early adulthood extension study protocol.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) -a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by insidious cognitive decline and distinct neuropathological features- significantly impacts daily life functioning and behavior and is disproportionally prevalent in women compared to men. The reasons and risk factors for sex-based disparities in AD prevalence are still largely unclear, however early life exposures (e.g., education and stress) may be important contributing factors. Therefore, it is increasingly important to disentangle the complex interactions between known early environmental protective and risk factors and genetic susceptibility and uncover how these factors might impact and shape neurobiological processes. Moreover, it is critical to assess how these processes, in turn, influence later cognitive and brain health outcomes that may confer sex-specific pathways of risk for developing AD. In this paper we describe the rationale and study protocol for The Reducing Inequities through Social and Educational Change Follow-Up in Early Adulthood Extension (RISE-Up EA+; R01AG089426) study, a follow-up study of 300 participants aged 24-26 years old that leverages a natural quasi-experimental cohort to investigate how health outcomes tied to socioeconomic mobility opportunity may contribute to sex-specific vulnerability for developing AD later in life. To examine how sex-specific vulnerabilities related to early educational experiences may set the stage for later AD risk, we will assess self-report, cognitive, biological (e.g., inflammation and microbiome), and brain health measures. Results from this work provide the opportunity to better understand how adolescent mobility opportunities might contribute to later life health outcomes and influence sex-specific developmental pathways important for later AD risk.",
"42403915": "ID: 42403915\nTitle: Intestinal neutral ceramidase exacerbates MASH pathogenesis.\nAbstract: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and its more severe manifestation, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), are intimately linked to genetic factors, gut microbiota and barrier alteration. Ceramidases and ceramides are associated with MASH, yet the role of intestinal neutral ceramidase in MASH development remains unclear. Murine models with intestinal epithelial cell (IEC)-specific depletion of neutral ceramidase (Asah2\u0394IEC ) or aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR \u0394IEC) were subjected to either a Western diet (WD) at 6 weeks old for 10-12 months to induce MASH, or a hydrogenated vegetable oil, sucrose, palmitate and cholesterol (HSPC) diet to accelerate MASH progression. Fecal microbiota transplantation was performed in germ-free mice. MASH is associated with the induction of neutral ceramidase, which reshapes the intestinal microbiota and metabolite profiles, leading to increased production of 2-hydroxyhippuric acid (2-HHA). We identified 2-HHA as an inhibitor of AhR signalling, a pathway that normally promotes intestinal fucosylation. Elevated 2-HHA suppresses AhR activity, reduces fucosylation and contributes to MASH and associated airway inflammation in mice fed WD or HSPC diet. Notably, IEC-specific deletion of neutral ceramidase decreases 2-HHA levels, restores AhR signalling, enhances fucosylation and protects against MASH. Consistently, intestinal AhR deficiency exacerbates MASH by reducing intestinal fucosylation, whereas supplementation with fucoidan increases fucosylation, improves barrier function and attenuates MASH. These findings identify intestinal neutral ceramidase as a key driver of MASH through a microbiota-2-HHA-AhR axis that impairs intestinal fucosylation and barrier function, highlighting a potential therapeutic target.",
"42404061": "ID: 42404061\nTitle: Microbiome-Metabolome Crosstalk in HPV Pathogenesis: From Ecosystem Dynamics to Translational Biomarkers.\nAbstract: High-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) infection alters the cervicovaginal microenvironment, driving metabolic reprogramming that influences viral persistence and progression to cervical cancer. This review adopts a systems-level perspective to synthesize findings from recent metabolomic studies across urine, vaginal swabs, and cervicovaginal fluids, highlighting consistent trends from cervicovaginal health through hrHPV infection, persistence, cervical lesion development, and cancer. HPV infection is characterized by increased microbial amines and oxidative stress, whereas viral persistence and high-grade cervical lesions exhibit disrupted metabolism of amino acids, lipids, and nucleotides. Cervical cancer is associated with distinct metabolic signatures involving sphingolipids, ketone bodies, and intermediates of the tricarboxylic acid cycle. Collectively, metabolic profiles emerge as functional readouts of host-microbiome interactions, often showing stronger associations with clinical outcomes than microbial composition alone. Integrative multiomics approaches combining metabolomics with microbiome- and host-derived data are beginning to uncover coordinated biological pathways underlying HPV pathogenesis and may improve risk stratification and biomarker discovery. Despite methodological heterogeneity, converging evidence supports the potential of metabolic profiling for early detection of cervical neoplasia and stratification of hrHPV-positive women, although reproducibility across studies remains limited. Future longitudinal and integrative studies, supported by standardized analytical frameworks and computational modeling, are needed to clarify causal mechanisms and enable the development of clinically actionable biomarkers and targeted interventions.",
"42404072": "ID: 42404072\nTitle: Evaluation of dietary curcumin-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles on growth, blood biochemistry, gut barrier integrity and enteric gas emissions in weaned piglets.\nAbstract: Weaning stress often impairs growth, metabolic function, gut barrier integrity, and microbial balance in piglets, underscoring the need for effective nutritional interventions to enhance post-weaning health. This study evaluated the effects of dietary curcumin-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles (SL@Cur) on growth performance, serum biochemical profiles, antioxidant capacity, gut epithelial integrity, gut microbial diversity, and fecal noxious gas emissions in weaned piglets. Thirty-six piglets (Duroc \u00d7 [Yorkshire \u00d7 Landrace]; 28 \u00b1 1 days of age; 6-7 kg) were randomly assigned to diets containing 0, 30, or 60 mg/kg SL@Cur for 21 days. Piglets fed 30 or 60 mg/kg SL@Cur exhibited significantly higher final body weight, weight gain and average daily gain compared with control diet (p < 0.05). Myogenic gene expressions such as Pax7, Myf5 and Myf6 were significantly enhanced in piglets fed at 60 mg/kg SL@Cur compared to the control diet (p < 0.05). Serum triglycerides and total cholesterol levels were significantly reduced at 30 mg/kg (p < 0.05). The 30 mg/kg dose of SL@Cur also significantly decreased alanine aminotransferase and increased high-density lipoprotein concentrations than the control diet (p < 0.05). Serum glucose declined dose-dependently, whereas superoxide dismutase and cortisol remained unaffected. Gut barrier integrity was enhanced, as evidenced by significantly increased expression of tight junction proteins, zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) and claudin-2 concentrations in SL@Cur supplied diets (p < 0.05). Analyzing the piglets' intestinal microbiomes showed that different dietary treatments lead to variations in their bacterial communities. As a result, the lower dose increased the presence of probiotics and lactic acid bacteria, while the higher dose showed more bacterial taxa and a mixed microbial shift. Additionally, SL@Cur markedly reduced fecal NH\u2083 and H2S gas emissions (p < 0.05). Overall, SL@Cur supplementation enhanced growth performance, improved metabolic and intestinal health parameters, and reduced enteric gas emissions in weaned piglets.",
"42404161": "ID: 42404161\nTitle: Perspective and quality of life in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients undergoing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.\nAbstract: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is commonly used to manage dysphagia and nutritional failure, which are among the most frequent and severe complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). While several studies assessed PEG indications, outcomes, and prognostic factors, there is no evidence regarding ALS patients' perspectives and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) associated with PEG. This study included 48 consecutive ALS patients. At the 1-month follow-up after PEG, patients and their caregivers completed a PEG satisfaction questionnaire regarding their decision to proceed with the PEG-tube placement. HRQoL was assessed using the Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (GIQLI) and the Short Form-36 (SF-36). In total, 77.1% of patients and 88.9% of caregivers confirmed that they would prefer to have a PEG tube placed again if required (p\u202f>\u202f0.001); 93.8% of patients felt that PEG made feeding easier, exerting a positive effect on overall wellbeing (83.3%) and increasing survival rates (93.8%) (p\u202f>\u202f0.001); 54.2% felt that PEG was cosmetically acceptable. Consistent positive rates were reported by caregivers. The GIQLI digestion subscale values significantly improved from baseline (28.3; SD\u202f=\u202f6.6) to discharge (30.97, SD\u202f=\u202f5.84) and were maintained at 1-month follow-up (30.21, SD\u202f=\u202f6.7; p\u202f=\u202f0.014). Conversely, in follow-up assessments, we observed a significant reduction in the SF-36 physical component summary (PCS) subscale (baseline\u202f=\u202f33.3; 1-month follow-up\u202f=\u202f28.61; p\u202f=\u202f0.032), which was accompanied by a significant worsening in the GIQLI physical dimension subscale (baseline\u202f=\u202f9.63; 1-month follow-up\u202f=\u202f7.38; p\u202f=\u202f0.044). This study provides preliminary evidence that ALS patients have a positive perspective on PEG positioning, which may also have a beneficial effect on HRQoL related to gastrointestinal function.",
"42404238": "ID: 42404238\nTitle: Ershiwuwei Shanhu Pill ameliorates cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease mice by remodeling gut microbiota and host serum metabolites.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD), with the most prominent pathological feature of the accumulation of amyloid-beta (A\u03b2) plaques and neurofibrillary tangles of hyperphosphorylated tau proteins (P-tau), is the foremost cause of dementia. Ershiwuwei Shanhu Pill (ESP) is commonly used in clinical practice in Tibetan areas to treat AD, and has been shown to alleviate cognitive impairment. However, whether ESP exerts its therapeutic effects by modulating the gut microbiota and serum metabolites remains unclear. In this study, APPswe/PSEN1dE9 transgenic (APP/PS1) mice (n = 11 per group) were treated with ESP (200 mg/kg, oral gavage) daily for 2 months and evaluated using the Morris Water Maze (MWM), brain histopathology, immunofluorescence, 16S rRNA sequencing, and untargeted serum metabolomics. ESP improved cognitive performance, reduced A\u03b2 deposition and P-tau levels, and attenuated neuroinflammation. Concurrently, ESP significantly reshaped the gut microbiota (e.g., increasing Dubosiella and decreasing Bacteroides) and altered serum metabolites involved in tryptophan metabolism and glycolysis pathways (e.g., elevating Fructose 1,6-bisphosphate and reducing N-Acetylserotonin). In conclusion, these neuroprotective effects of ESP are associated with a remodeling of the gut microbiota and metabolic profile, providing a pharmacological basis for its clinical application and novel insights into AD intervention via the gut microbiota-metabolite-brain axis.",
"42404323": "ID: 42404323\nTitle: Climate Variability, Communal Violence, and Population Health in Africa's Arc of Instability: A Scoping Review of Evidence and Gaps.\nAbstract: Background: Africa's arc of instability - a band of countries stretching from Mauritania through the Sahel to the Horn of Africa - experiences a convergence of climate variability, communal violence, and fragile health systems. Evidence on their joint operation remains fragmented across disciplines, limiting policy-relevant synthesis. Objectives: This scoping review maps the published and grey literature on the joint operation of climate variability, communal violence, and population health in the arc of instability between January 2010 and March 2025; it identifies dominant pathways, populations, and methods, and articulates research gaps. Methods: Following Arksey and O'Malley's framework with Levac et al.'s refinements and reporting against the PRISMA-ScR checklist, five electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Africa Wide Information) and grey literature from UN agencies, humanitarian organisations, and conflict and vulnerability databases were searched. Studies addressing at least two of the three domains in the arc, published in English or French, were included and synthesised narratively. Findings: Of 1623 records screened, 47 studies met the inclusion criteria. Four dominant pathways were identified: (i) resource scarcity, communal violence, displacement, and infectious disease; (ii) drought, food insecurity, and child malnutrition and mortality; (iii) heat extremes, weather events, mental health, and service disruption; and (iv) state fragility, health-system disruption, and maternal and child health deterioration. Pastoralist communities, internally displaced persons, women, and children were the most affected populations. Gaps include scarce longitudinal data, limited mental health surveillance in conflict zones, and under-representation of locally-led research among others. Conclusions: Evidence on the joint operation of climate variability, communal violence, and health in the arc of instability is accruing but remains thin, descriptive, and geographically uneven. A locally-led, transdisciplinary research agenda is needed to inform climate-resilient health systems and humanitarian responses, prioritising primary data collection, mental health surveillance, and longitudinal cohort studies.",
"42404381": "ID: 42404381\nTitle: Functional Feeds as Immunostimulants for Aquaculture: A Molecular Perspective.\nAbstract: The development of aquafeeds that enhance immunity in fish represents an effective strategy for disease management in aquaculture. This approach involves incorporating functional ingredients with immunostimulatory properties to improve fish welfare. The use of dietary immunostimulants is considered a suitable, safe, and eco-friendly alternative to mitigate the adverse effects of antibiotics and chemotherapeutics. Hence, there is growing interest among aquaculture stakeholders in immunostimulant sources such as algae, plant derivatives, trace minerals, prebiotics, and probiotics. However, earlier studies have relied on biochemical markers to evaluate the interactions of dietary immunostimulants with the fish immune system, which provide limited mechanistic insights and reduce reproducibility for large-scale applications. Recent advances in molecular approaches, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and small RNA profiling, have been increasingly applied to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of dietary immunostimulants and to guide the development of species-specific formulations. By integrating these molecular tools, researchers can design sustainable, species-tailored immunostimulant diets that reduce the reliance on antibiotics. This review synthesizes molecular evidence on nutrient-, plant-, microbial-, and algae-based immunostimulants, highlighting how omics tools elucidate their mechanisms and support the design of species-specific functional feeds.",
"42404571": "ID: 42404571\nTitle: Gut-brain axis disruption, intestinal barrier damage, and systemic inflammation as predictors of POCD after cholecystectomy: a nested case-control study.\nAbstract: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common complication following cholecystectomy, and the full pathogenesis remains multifactorial. Accumulating evidence suggests that the gut-brain axis plays a critical role in the development of POCD, but the specific relationship linking intestinal barrier dysfunction, systemic inflammation, and cognitive impairment has not been quantitatively characterized in cholecystectomy patients. This prospective nested case-control study enrolled 361 consecutive patients scheduled for elective cholecystectomy. Patients with POCD were identified using the Reliable Change Index (RCI). 24 POCD patients were matched 1:2 with 48 non-POCD controls. Serum levels of lipopolysaccharide-binding protein (LBP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), TNF-\u03b1, and neuronal injury markers were detected. 24 (6.7%) developed POCD. Baseline characteristics were well balanced. POCD patients exhibited dysregulated gut-brain axis biomarkers and a more pronounced, sustained postoperative inflammatory response. Multivariate regression analysis identified postoperative LBP (per 1 \u03bcg/mL increase; aOR = 1.08, 95%CI = 1.03-1.13, p = 0.001), peak postoperative IL-6 (per 1 pg/mL increase; aOR = 1.02, 95%CI = 1.01-1.03, p < 0.001), and peak postoperative TNF-\u03b1 as independent risk factors for POCD. Higher preoperative MMSE score was a protective factor (aOR = 0.85, 95%CI = 0.73-0.99, p = 0.038). A greater decline in \u0394MMSE was associated with an increased POCD risk. This study confirms a stable and independent association between intestinal leakage, systemic inflammation, and POCD following cholecystectomy. LBP and IL-6 are key biomarkers in this pathway, with high predictive value for POCD risk. The gut-brain axis drives postoperative neuroinflammation, thus supporting targeted strategies for the prevention and treatment of POCD.",
"42404763": "ID: 42404763\nTitle: Diet, gut microbiota, and the gut-brain axis: mechanistic interactions and therapeutic implications in neuropsychiatric disorders.\nAbstract: The gut microbiota is a dynamic trans-kingdom ecosystem that contributes to host immunological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine homeostasis through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA). Diet is one of the major environmental factors shaping this axis, as it influences microbial composition, microbial production of neuroactive metabolites, and intestinal barrier integrity. Dysbiosis has been increasingly associated with neurological, psychiatric, and neurodevelopmental disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, depression, autism spectrum disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Experimental studies have identified several potential mechanisms linking gut microbiota to brain function, including immune modulation, vagus nerve signaling, microbial metabolite production, and blood-brain barrier regulation. However, translating these findings into clinical practice remains challenging because human studies are affected by genetic heterogeneity, dietary variation, medication use, lifestyle factors, and disease-specific confounders. In this review, we summarize current evidence on the interactions among diet, gut microbiota, and brain function, with particular emphasis on microbial metabolites, immune mediators, and barrier-related mechanisms. We also critically discuss microbiota-targeted interventions, including precision nutrition, probiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, highlighting both their therapeutic potential and their current limitations. A more cautious and mechanistically integrated understanding of the MGBA may support the development of personalized strategies for neuropsychiatric disease prevention and management.",
"42404783": "ID: 42404783\nTitle: Gut microbiota-immune crosstalk in osteoarthritis: pathogenic mechanisms and emerging therapeutic opportunities.\nAbstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) has traditionally been viewed as a degenerative joint disorder primarily associated with mechanical stress and progressive structural damage. Increasing evidence, however, indicates that immune imbalance and persistent low-grade inflammation are critically involved in disease initiation and progression. In this context, alterations in the gut microbiota have attracted growing attention due to their capacity to influence systemic immune responses. Here, we provide an integrated overview of the interactions between the gut microbiota and the immune system in OA and introduce the concept of a \"gut microbiota-immune-joint axis\" to describe this interconnected regulatory network. Disruption of the gut microbial ecosystem may impair intestinal barrier function and facilitate the entry of microbe-derived signals into the circulation. These signals subsequently activate inflammatory pathways, including TLR4/NF-\u03baB and JAK/STAT cascades, leading to immune cell reprogramming, altered macrophage polarization, and imbalanced T-cell responses. The resulting chronic inflammatory state can extend beyond the intestine and contribute to pathological changes in synovial tissue, cartilage, and subchondral bone. In addition, we summarize current progress in microbiota-oriented therapeutic strategies, particularly the use of probiotics and prebiotics, and discuss their potential roles in modulating immune responses and restoring systemic homeostasis. Finally, we highlight existing challenges and propose future directions, emphasizing the importance of multi-omics integration and longitudinal clinical studies to better understand the dynamic nature of microbiota-immune interactions and to support the development of targeted interventions in OA.",
"42404787": "ID: 42404787\nTitle: The gut microbiota-bile acid axis in liver transplantation: implications for postoperative complications and therapeutic strategies.\nAbstract: Liver transplantation (LT) is a critical intervention for end-stage liver disease, while complications, such as infections, graft rejection, and metabolic disturbances are common post-transplant. The gut microbiota-bile acid (GM-BA) axis plays a pivotal role in regulating liver function and overall health, influencing both the gut microbiota and bile acid metabolism. This review explored the complex interplay between the gut microbiota (GM) and bile acids during liver transplantation. It also discussed how disruptions in this axis can lead to post-transplant complications, such as infection, rejection, and liver injury. Specifically, the role of microbiota-derived bile acids was assessed in shaping immune responses and metabolic pathways that may impact liver graft function. Furthermore, therapeutic strategies aimed at modulating the GM-BA axis were reviewed to improve post-transplant outcomes, including the use of probiotics, prebiotics, and bile acid receptor modulators. Understanding the mechanisms behind GM-BA dysregulation may provide new directions for improving liver transplant survival and reducing complications.",
"42404796": "ID: 42404796\nTitle: Editorial: Probiotics and bioactive agents in modulating harmful oral biofilms.\nAbstract: ",
"42404802": "ID: 42404802\nTitle: Region-specific features of early glial activation and Aquaporin-4 dysregulation in conditional mouse models of TDP-43 proteinopathies.\nAbstract: Aggregation and cytoplasmic mislocalization of TDP-43 are key features of several neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Neuroinflammatory processes mediated by glial cells play crucial roles in the pathophysiology of these and other diseases, defined as TDP-43 proteinopathies. Here, we characterized region-specific glial activation in two conditional mouse models: hTDP-43-WT (overexpressing nuclear wild-type human TDP-43) and hTDP-43-\u0394NLS (expressing cytoplasmic TDP-43 with altered nuclear localization signal) following 1 month of transgene expression. Immunofluorescence analysis revealed distinct patterns of microglial activation across brain regions. hTDP-43-WT mice exhibited significant microgliosis in motor (MC) and somatosensory (SSC) cortices and hippocampal dentate gyrus (DG) with pronounced morphological alterations (i.e. increased soma size). Sholl analysis demonstrated reduced branching length and complexity in MC, SSC, and hippocampal subfields. hTDP-43-\u0394NLS mice displayed more pronounced microglial activation in hippocampal regions (CA1, DG) compared to cortical areas, with significant increases in microglial density. Additionally, we observed region-specific cortical astrocytosis in both models, suggesting coordinated glial reactivity. hTDP-43-\u0394NLS mice showed decreased polarization of astrocytic water channel Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) around vascular structures in SSC and hippocampal CA1/DG. The changes in AQP4 localization, which is critical for glymphatic function, support the hypothesis that this waste clearance system for the brain is altered in TDP-43 proteinopathies. These findings demonstrate that these different animal models of ALS/FTD induce distinct neuroinflammatory signatures, potentially contributing to the region-specific vulnerability observed in these diseases. Our data provide insights into early glial-mediated pathogenic mechanisms that could guide targeted therapeutic strategies for TDP-43 proteinopathies.",
"42404879": "ID: 42404879\nTitle: Integrative multi-omics profiling reveals coordinated immunometabolic reprogramming and host-microbiome interactions in acute pancreatitis.\nAbstract: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a life-threatening inflammatory disorder characterized by diverse etiologies and complex pathophysiological mechanisms involving immune dysregulation, systemic metabolic reprogramming, and gut microbiota disturbances. Although single-omics studies have provided partial insights into AP pathogenesis, comprehensive integrative multi-omics analyses investigating the intricate interactions among immunity, metabolism, and the microbiome in AP remain limited. We conducted an integrative multi-omics analysis of peripheral blood transcriptomics, untargeted plasma metabolomics, and fecal whole-metagenome sequencing in 15 patients with AP and 15 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs), metabolites (DEMs), and gut microbial species (DGMs) were identified. Subsequently, functional enrichment analysis, correlation network analysis, and exploratory machine learning approaches were employed to investigate molecular interactions and identify candidate biomarkers. Transcriptomic profiling identified 4, 776 DEGs, including 409 immune-related genes significantly enriched in the NF-\u03baB, IL-17, and cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction pathways, indicating pronounced inflammatory activation. Metabolomic analysis detected 296 DEMs, with prominent alterations in amino acid and lipid metabolism, mong which 9 metabolites showed potential discriminatory value (AUC > 0.75), with representative metabolites including xanthine, homocarnosine, and tetradecanedioic acid. Metagenomic sequencing revealed significant microbial compositional and functional remodeling, characterized by enrichment of pro-inflammatory taxa such as Escherichia coli and Streptococcus anginosus, alongside depletion of SCFA-producing commensals including Faecalibacterium prausnitzii and Blautia wexlerae. Functional profiling demonstrated disrupted amino acid metabolism, gut-brain signaling, and SCFA synthesis. Multi-omics integration revealed 215 significant correlations between host genes, metabolites, and microbes, highlighting key interaction hubs. An exploratory random forest model identified Lachnospira pectinoschiza, Megamonas funiformis, and SRGN as candidate biomarkers, showing promising classification performance within the current cohort (AUC = 0.951). This study provides a systems-level characterization of the immune, metabolic, and microbial alterations in AP. The identified molecular signatures and cross-omics interaction networks offer mechanistic insights into AP pathogenesis and highlight candidate biomarkers that warrant further validation in larger, independent cohorts.",
"42404902": "ID: 42404902\nTitle: Bidirectional communication between spinal cord injury and gut microbiota, from the bench to the bedside.\nAbstract: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a type of central nervous system damage that often results in motor, sensory, and autonomic dysfunction, and can lead to death, with currently no effective treatment available. As research on the microbiome in central nervous system disorders progresses, the role of gut microbiota in spinal cord injury has garnered significant attention. Spinal cord injury disrupts intestinal function and triggers an imbalance in gut microbiota, while metabolites produced by gut microbiota can cross the blood-spinal cord barrier into the central nervous system, exacerbating neuroinflammation in the spinal cord. The relationship between gut microbiota dysbiosis and spinal cord injury is bidirectional. In recent years, the proposal of the 'gut microbiota-gut-spinal cord' axis theory has led to increased interest in the impact of gut microbiota on spinal cord injury. Gut microbiota not only serve as biomarkers for the severity of spinal cord injury but also represent potential therapeutic targets. Current research primarily focuses on the alterations in gut microbiota following spinal cord injury and the potential effects of microbiota-derived metabolites-such as aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonists and short-chain fatty acids-on secondary inflammatory responses post-injury. Although numerous studies have utilized various approaches to modulate gut microbiota to promote functional recovery after spinal cord injury, standardized and effective clinical treatments remain elusive. This review synthesizes laboratory and clinical perspectives on the mechanisms underlying the interaction between spinal cord injury and gut microbiota, aiming to provide novel insights for the therapy of spinal cord injury.",
"42404903": "ID: 42404903\nTitle: Cholinergic regulation of neuroinflammation: linking microglia, immunometabolism, and neuromodulation.\nAbstract: Neuroinflammation is increasingly recognized as a core pathological process in various neurological diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders, stroke, autoimmune demyelinating diseases, and acute brain dysfunction associated with systemic inflammation. Among its regulatory mechanisms, the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway links neural activity with immune regulation. However, its neurological relevance extends beyond the classical peripheral vagus nerve-mediated inflammatory reflex. Within the central nervous system, cholinergic signaling interacts with resident immune cells, particularly microglia, and influences inflammatory tone, neuronal vulnerability, and tissue repair. Recent advances in immunometabolism further suggest that metabolic reprogramming may bridge cholinergic signaling and microglial inflammatory phenotypes. In this review, we discuss the role of cholinergic regulation of neuroinflammation from three interrelated perspectives: microglia as the hub of core cells, immune metabolism as the basis of mechanism, and neural regulation as the frontier of transformation. We first reviewed the cholinergic system and its role in neuroimmune communication, then discussed how cholinergic signals shape microglial state and metabolic process, and finally evaluated its disease-specific evidence in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis and acute inflammatory brain dysfunction. We will also discuss pharmacological and bioelectronic methods, including targeting cholinergic receptors and vagus nerve stimulation, as emerging therapeutic strategies. By integrating cholinergic biology, microglial heterogeneity, and metabolic reprogramming, this review proposes an updated framework for understanding neuroinflammation in neurology, and highlights the future opportunities for precise neuroimmune intervention.",
"42405014": "ID: 42405014\nTitle: Cholesterol in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a bystander, a biomarker, or a target?\nAbstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive motor neuron loss. In addition to the different pathogenic mechanisms, in recent years, increasing attention has been directed toward the role of lipid metabolism in ALS pathogenesis, although the clinical relevance of lipid alterations in ALS may differ from their well-established role in cardiovascular disease. This review critically examines the multifactorial relationship between cholesterol and ALS through three perspectives: (1) as a risk factor for disease onset, (2) as a prognostic biomarker of disease progression, and (3) as a potential therapeutic target. Epidemiological and genetic studies suggest a complex and sometimes contradictory association between lipid profile and ALS risk. Elevated LDL-cholesterol and total cholesterol have been linked to increased disease susceptibility in some cohorts, with Mendelian randomization studies supporting a potential causal role. Conversely, evidence regarding HDL-cholesterol remains conflicting and may be influenced by sex-specific and metabolic factors. As a prognostic biomarker, hyperlipidemia has been variably associated with prolonged survival in ALS patients; however, these findings often lose significance after adjusting for body mass index and nutritional status, suggesting that lipid levels may reflect systemic metabolic reserve rather than directly modulating disease progression. Pharmacological modulation of cholesterol reveals further complexity. While statins are generally not associated with increased ALS risk in clinical studies, preclinical models show divergent effects: some statins accelerate disease progression, while others like lovastatin may be protective. Other lipid-lowering drugs, including fibrates and PCSK9 inhibitors, may also influence ALS-related pathways beyond cholesterol lowering, although their potential role remains to be clarified.",
"42405256": "ID: 42405256\nTitle: Dietary prebiotics and synbiotics modulate gut microbiota and improve growth performance of Mexican pike silverside Chirostoma estor.\nAbstract: Aquaculture is the fastest-growing food production sector worldwide and is vital for a sustainable animal protein supply. However, optimizing fish performance in captivity remains a major challenge, requiring functional diets that support a healthy holobiont. This study evaluated the effects of balanced experimental diets supplemented with inulin or yeast cell wall (prebiotics), Lactobacillus acidophilus (probiotic), or their combination (synbiotics) on juvenile pike silverside (Chirostoma estor). Growth performance was monitored, and gut microbiota composition was characterized by 16S rRNA gene metabarcoding. Synbiotic and yeast cell wall supplementation significantly improved growth parameters, including weight gain, final body weight, and specific growth rate, compared to the control. Microbiota profiling revealed a core community of nine genera (Bacillus, Citrobacter, Cutibacterium, Lactobacillus, Pseudomonas, Spiroplasma, Stenotrophomonas, Streptococcus, and Thermogemmatispora), with each treatment inducing distinct shifts in bacterial composition. Candidate probiotic taxa, including Lactobacillus spp., were also identified as part of the gut microbial response to dietary treatments. Functional predictions further indicated an enrichment of bacterial biosynthetic pathways in synbiotic and yeast cell wall treatments, aligning with the observed improvements in growth and feed efficiency. These findings indicated that yeast cell wall and synbiotic supplementation modulated gut microbial composition and were associated with improved growth performance in C.\u00a0 estor, underscoring the role of microbiome-targeted nutrition in this species.",
"42405387": "ID: 42405387\nTitle: Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-The Interplay between Vaginal Microbiota and HPV, along with its Prevention.\nAbstract: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is considered one of the leading causes of cervical cancer and other anogenital malignancies. While most infections are considered short-term, persistent infection with some high-risk strains of HPV, such as HPV-16 and HPV-18, can lead to oncogenesis. This review explores the inter-relationship between HPV and the vaginal microbiota. It focuses on how the microbial imbalance influences viral persistence. The article is a narrative review for which a narrative literature search was conducted across PubMed, Elsevier, Scopus, and Web of Science for peer-reviewed English language publications (2000-2025). Boolean operators were used, and research was filtered for original studies and meta-analyses covering HPV prevention, diagnosis, molecular pathways, and treatment. Preventive strategies include vaccinations such as Cervarix and Gardasil that are considered to be the most effective when they are administered between the ages of 9 and 14. A healthy vaginal microbiome is considered to strengthen the immune system and reduce persistence of the virus. Emerging future trends include AI-based screening, multi-omics, and precision therapies. Regardless of the available interventions, cervical cancer remains a topic of concern in low- and middle-income countries. Oncogenesis is driven by E6 and E7 oncoproteins, which disrupt cell regulation and metabolism. Beyond host immunity, the microbiota composition is a key factor in progression. AI and Personalized treatment strategies can also help in the optimisation of the treatment. The relationship between the vaginal microbiome and HPV shows that preventive strategies such as probiotics and vaccination may significantly reduce infection risk and cancer progression.",
"42405758": "ID: 42405758\nTitle: Gut microbiota as key mediators of animal acclimation to temperature changes: mechanisms and interventions.\nAbstract: With the intensification of global climate change, temperature fluctuations profoundly affect animal physiology and health. Research has shown that the gut microbiota, as a critical bridge between the host and its environment, helps animals adapt to temperature changes by regulating intestinal barrier stability, immune function, and energy metabolism. This adaptive capacity underscores the indispensable role of gut microbiota in temperature change responses. In cold environments, animals increase food intake and activate brown adipose tissue to maintain body temperature, but prolonged exposure causes metabolic overload and gut microbiota imbalance. Chronic cold reduces beneficial bacteria and increases pro-inflammatory species, impairing intestinal barrier integrity and inducing systemic inflammation, ultimately leading to metabolic disorders and immunosuppression. Similarly, heat exposure leads to pathogenic overgrowth and immune dysfunction, reducing microbial diversity and increasing the abundance of harmful bacteria, ultimately impairing animal health. Furthermore, the gut-brain axis plays a central role in coping with environmental stress, as temperature change alters microbial composition and metabolites, impacting neurotransmitter synthesis and release, thereby regulating physiological states and emotional responses. Finally, targeted microbial interventions-such as fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics-are discussed as effective strategies to restore gut microbiota homeostasis, enhance host resilience to temperature change, and improve animal health under temperature fluctuations.",
"42405775": "ID: 42405775\nTitle: Probiogenomic analysis of functional potential and safety of L. plantarum 8p-a3 and DMC-S1 strains: in silico vs in vitro and in vivo data.\nAbstract: The molecular basis of the beneficial effects and the causes of the negative effects of probiotics are not entirely clear. Clarifying these issues is important for understanding the biology and assessing the safety of the microbes. Omics technologies have opened up new resources for obtaining relevant knowledge. Here, for the first time, we present the results of a comparative analysis of the functional potential and safety of two L. plantarum strains: the approved probiotic 8p-a3 and the Drosophila intestinal resident, which exhibit opposite effects on D. melanogaster as the model host organism. Through genomic analysis, extracellular vesicle studies, and in vitro and in vivo assays, we have identified the common and specific characteristics of the strains. The strains proved to be similar in a set of genes that determine benefits to the host organism, as well as in the presence of some risk factors. Significant differences between the strains are related to genes responsible for adhesion, sialic acid metabolism, mucin degradation, antimicrobial peptides, tannin resistance, and immunomodulation. In silico data correlated with in vitro and in vivo data, with the exception of antimicrobial sensitivity. Pronounced differences between the strains were found in terms of the composition and biological effects of their vesicles. In vivo data on the effects of the strains correlate with the corresponding data of their vesicles in the fruit fly model. The results obtained open up new facets in L. plantarum strains relevant for evaluating the functionality and safety of probiotics.IMPORTANCEUsing a probiogenomic approach, common and specific features regarding functionality and safety were identified in the strains (the approved probiotic strain L. plantarum 8p-a3 and the Drosophila intestinal bacterium L. plantarum DMC-S1), which exhibit opposite effects on the model host organism (D. melanogaster). The genomic analysis was supplemented by the analysis of extracellular vesicles of the strains. Comparative analysis of in silico data in combination with in vitro and in vivo studies was performed, and unexpected capabilities of the strains were discovered. Novel factors, essential for evaluating the safety of probiotics, were identified. New facets in the interplay of probiotic bacterium with host organism have been revealed.",
"42405986": "ID: 42405986\nTitle: Crown-root ratio as an indicator for assessing orthodontic treatment-induced external apical root resorption.\nAbstract: External apical root resorption (EARR) is a\u00a0common sequel of orthodontic treatment. Yet, there is no simple, universal and reliable method to quantify this. This retrospective study assessed EARR by comparing crown-root ratios calculated before and after fixed orthodontic treatment as determined from digital orthopantomograms, using software. Pre- and post-treatment digital orthopantomograms of 75\u00a0patients (37\u00a0males, 38\u00a0females) aged 15-30\u00a0years, who underwent fixed orthodontic mechanotherapy with a\u00a0nonextraction protocol for 12-18\u00a0months, were selected. Crown and root lengths of specific maxillary and mandibular teeth were measured on these 150 digital orthopantomograms (OPG) using modified Lind method after calibration on the WebCeph software (version 1.5.0, Premium, Assemble Circle Corp, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea) and crown-root ratios were calculated. Statistical analysis was done using the 't'\u00a0test. The post-treatment crown-root ratios were significantly higher than pre-treatment ratios for all teeth in both males and females (p\u202f<\u20090.05). EARR assessed from crown-root ratios was highest for maxillary lateral incisors followed by maxillary central incisors, with least values observed for mandibular canines. No significant gender differences were noticed for crown-root ratios among all cases. Maxillary teeth experienced significantly more EARR compared to mandibular teeth, though this was not statistically significant for the second premolars. Crown-root ratio is a\u00a0useful means for evaluating EARR, as it is not affected by the changes in magnification. The study proved that this method may serve as a\u00a0valuable adjunctive tool for clinicians to ascertain an important iatrogenic effect, usually encountered and often overlooked during and after orthodontic treatment. ZIELSETZUNG: Externe apikale Wurzelresorption (EARR) ist eine h\u00e4ufige Folgeerscheinung kieferorthop\u00e4discher Behandlungen. Bislang gibt es jedoch keine einfache, universell anwendbare und zuverl\u00e4ssige Methode, um eine EARR zu quantifizieren. In dieser retrospektiven Studie wurde die EARR bewertet, indem die vor und nach einer festsitzenden kieferorthop\u00e4dischen Behandlung berechneten Kronen-Wurzel-Quotienten, die anhand digitaler Orthopantomogramme ermittelt wurden, mithilfe entsprechender Software verglichen wurden. Ausgew\u00e4hlt wurden digitale Pr\u00e4- und Post-Behandlung-Orthopantomogramme von 75\u00a0Patienten (37\u00a0M\u00e4nner, 38\u00a0Frauen) im Alter von 15\u201330 Jahren, die sich einer festsitzenden kieferorthop\u00e4dischen Mechanotherapie ohne Zahnextraktion \u00fcber einen Zeitraum von 12\u201318 Monaten unterzogen hatten. Kronen- und Wurzell\u00e4ngen bestimmter Ober- und Unterkieferz\u00e4hne wurden auf diesen 150 digitalen Orthopantomogrammen (OPG) unter Verwendung der modifizierten Lind-Methode nach Kalibrierung in der WebCeph-Software (Version\u00a01.5.0, Premium, Assemble Circle Corp, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, S\u00fcdkorea) gemessen und die Kronen-Wurzel-Quotienten berechnet. Die statistische Analyse erfolgte mittels t\u2011Test. Die Kronen-Wurzel-Quotienten nach der Behandlung waren bei allen Z\u00e4hnen sowohl bei M\u00e4nnern als auch bei Frauen signifikant h\u00f6her als vor der Behandlung (p\u202f<\u20090,05). Der anhand der Kronen-Wurzel-Quotienten ermittelte EARR-Wert war bei den oberen seitlichen Schneidez\u00e4hnen am h\u00f6chsten, gefolgt von den oberen mittleren Schneidez\u00e4hnen, w\u00e4hrend die niedrigsten Werte bei den unteren Eckz\u00e4hnen beobachtet wurden. Bei den Kronen-Wurzel-Quotienten wurden in allen F\u00e4llen keine signifikanten geschlechtsspezifischen Unterschiede festgestellt. Die oberen Z\u00e4hne wiesen im Vergleich zu den unteren Z\u00e4hnen eine signifikant h\u00f6here EARR auf, wobei dies f\u00fcr die zweiten Pr\u00e4molaren statistisch nicht signifikant war. Der Kronen-Wurzel-Quotient ist ein hilfreiches Mittel zur Beurteilung der EARR, da es nicht von Vergr\u00f6\u00dferungs\u00e4nderungen beeinflusst wird. Die Studie hat gezeigt, dass diese Methode f\u00fcr klinisch T\u00e4tige ein sinnvolles erg\u00e4nzendes Instrument darstellen kann, um einen wichtigen iatrogenen Effekt zu erkennen, der regelm\u00e4\u00dfig w\u00e4hrend und nach einer kieferorthop\u00e4dischen Behandlung auftritt und oft \u00fcbersehen wird.",
"42405987": "ID: 42405987\nTitle: Feasibility and sensitivity of a multimodal digital endpoint panel for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a prospective cohort study.\nAbstract: Background: The use of digital technology may improve monitoring of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) but a multimodal approach is likely required to capture the full disease phenotype. We evaluated the feasibility of a multimodal home monitoring protocol in ALS. Methods: We conducted a 3-month prospective cohort study at the University Medical Center Utrecht, Netherlands, with monthly home assessments of spirometry, accelerometry, speech, and questionnaires on functioning. The primary outcome was protocol adherence, defined as percentage of completed assessments. Secondary outcomes included acceptability ((totally) agree, neutral, (totally) disagree), and perceived burden, ranging from 0 (no burden) to 10 (extremely burdensome). Exploratory analyses were performed to evaluate changes in digital endpoints using linear mixed-effects models. Findings: Fifty patients with ALS were included (January 2023 - June 2025), of whom 47 (94%) completed the 3-month follow-up. Overall adherence was 83.2% (95% CI 76.9-88.6) and did not differ across modalities (p\u2009=\u20090.75). Adherers did not differ from non-adherers in either demographic or disease characteristics. In month 3, 93.0% to 95.3% of patients considered monthly remote assessments as acceptable, with a mean burden score of 2.0 (95% CI 1.7 to 2.3); burden was highest for speech (2.5) and the lowest for questionnaires (1.5). Digital endpoints showed significant change over 3\u2009months (all p\u2009<\u20090.05). Interpretation: This study demonstrates good adherence and acceptability of a multimodal remote monitoring protocol. Digital endpoints offer an innovative approach to capturing disease progression. Future research should assess its long-term feasibility, added value, and integration alongside established clinical outcomes.",
"42405999": "ID: 42405999\nTitle: Diversity and functional potential of indigenous sulfur-oxidizing bacteria in anaerobic digesters and a Thiopaq bioreactor.\nAbstract: Sulfides accumulation during anaerobic digestion negatively affects biogas quality, process stability, and infrastructure integrity, making efficient desulfurization strategies essential. This study investigated sulfur-oxidizing bacterial communities associated with anaerobic digesters and a Thiopaq\u00ae bioreactor at the Marrakech wastewater treatment plant. High-throughput 16S rRNA gene sequencing revealed a marked ecological contrast between the two systems. While the Thiopaq\u00ae bioreactor was largely dominated by a single Thioalkalibacteraceae lineage, anaerobic sludge environments harbored a phylogenetically diverse assemblage of sulfur-oxidizing bacteria spanning multiple proteobacterial families, including Thiobacillaceae, Rhodobacteraceae, Hyphomicrobiaceae, Paracoccaceae, Comamonadaceae, Rhodocyclaceae, Zoogloeaceae, Azonexaceae, and Burkholderiaceae. Phylogenetic reconstruction and culture-based isolation showed only partial overlap between sequencing-derived operational taxonomic units and cultivated strains, highlighting the complementarity of molecular and physiological approaches. Functional assays demonstrated that several indigenous isolates were capable of oxidizing sulfide produced by sulfate-reducing bacteria under both microaerophilic and nitrate-reducing conditions. Sulfide concentrations decreased from 14.87\u00a0mM to 0.03\u00a0mM, corresponding to a removal efficiency of 99.8%, under denitrifying conditions and accompanied by elemental sulfur formation. These findings indicate that locally adapted sulfur-oxidizing bacteria constitute a functional reservoir that can be exploited for improved sulfide management. The results support the development of site-specific strategies, including controlled microaeration within anaerobic digesters and the use of indigenous inocula for biological desulfurization, as alternatives to exclusive reliance on commercial strains.",
"42406171": "ID: 42406171\nTitle: Vorinostat Rescues Cognitive Deficits in a Neuroinflammatory Mouse Model: A Study of Sex Differences and the Underlying TLR4/NF-\u03baB Mechanism.\nAbstract: With the acceleration of global aging, Alzheimer's disease (AD) poses a significant public health challenge, and effective treatments are still lacking. Neuroinflammation, particularly microglia-mediated inflammation, plays a central role in AD pathogenesis, with the Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/nuclear factor-\u03baB (NF-\u03baB) signaling pathway being a key regulator. The histone deacetylase inhibitor (HDACi) Vorinostat (SAHA) has shown anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective potential in preclinical studies. Given the significant sex differences in AD incidence, pathology, and treatment response, this study aimed to systematically investigate the effects of SAHA on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced neuroinflammation and cognitive dysfunction, analyzing its sex-specific effects and underlying mechanisms. An LPS-induced neuroinflammation model was established in male and female C57BL/6 mice via intraperitoneal injection (1\u00a0mg/kg) for 7 consecutive days, followed by SAHA (50\u00a0mg/kg) gavage intervention for 23 days. Cognitive function was assessed using Y-maze, novel object recognition, and passive avoidance tests. Hippocampal pathology was analyzed via hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and Nissl staining. Western blot and quantitative PCR (qPCR) were used to detect hippocampal expression of the TLR4/TRAF6/IKK\u03b1/NF-\u03baB pathway, inflammatory factors (IL-6, IL-1\u03b2, TNF-\u03b1, iNOS), and neuroplasticity-related proteins (BDNF, p-CREB). In vitro experiments using LPS-stimulated BV2 microglia validated SAHA's anti-inflammatory mechanisms via CCK-8, Griess assay, qPCR, and Western blot. Results showed that LPS treatment significantly activated the TLR4/TRAF6/IKK\u03b1/NF-\u03baB pathway, upregulated hippocampal pro-inflammatory factors, caused neuronal damage, and impaired learning and memory; these effects appeared more pronounced in female mice, though this observation is exploratory and requires cautious interpretation. SAHA treatment markedly alleviated LPS-induced inflammation, neuropathology, and cognitive deficits. Notably, SAHA appeared to produce differential effects across sexes: female mice showed potentially stronger and more comprehensive improvements in cognitive recovery, downregulation of inflammatory factors, and upregulation of BDNF and p-CREB compared to males, suggesting a possible sexually dimorphic response. In vitro experiments further confirmed that SAHA significantly reduced inflammation in LPS-stimulated BV2 microglia by inhibiting the TLR4/TRAF6/IKK\u03b1/NF-\u03baB pathway. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that SAHA exerts neuroprotective effects by inhibiting the TLR4/NF-\u03baB pathway, thereby improving cognitive impairment, and may have a more pronounced protective effect in females. These findings suggest SAHA is a promising drug for treating neuroinflammation-induced cognitive dysfunction and highlight the importance of considering sex as a biological variable in epigenetic therapy for precision medicine.",
"42406278": "ID: 42406278\nTitle: Whole-genome sequencing coupled with functional and safety validation reveals the probiotic and antimicrobial potential of traditional curd-derived Lactiplantibacillus plantarum.\nAbstract: Growing interest in natural formulations for food and health applications has intensified research on probiotic lactic acid bacteria (LAB). In this study, a LAB strain designated MIC-3 was isolated from traditional curd and evaluated using phenotypic, safety, and whole-genome approaches. The isolate exhibited typical LAB characteristics, being Gram-positive and catalase-negative with broad carbohydrate fermentation ability. MIC-3 demonstrated moderate broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, with inhibition zones up to 8.7\u00a0mm against selected pathogens. The strain was susceptible to clinically relevant antibiotics and displayed \u03b3-hemolytic activity, confirming its safety profile. It maintained viability under acidic conditions and tolerated bile salt concentrations up to 0.8%. Adhesion-associated properties were significant, with 85% auto-aggregation, strong co-aggregation with pathogens, and high cell surface hydrophobicity. Whole-genome sequencing identified the strain as Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and revealed genes supporting probiotic functionality, including stress tolerance (atp operon, groEL/groES, dnaK, clp), bile resistance (bsh/cbh, ABC transporters), adhesion (srtA, slpA, eps clusters), and bacteriocin production (pln cluster). Genes involved in lactic acid production, carbohydrate uptake, and vitamin biosynthesis were also detected, while no virulence-associated genes were identified. Collectively, these findings confirm the probiotic and functional potential of L. plantarum MIC-3 for food and health applications.",
"42406299": "ID: 42406299\nTitle: Microplastic-Induced Disruption of Intestinal Barrier Integrity and Triggering Neuroinflammatory Responses Through Gut-Brain Axis Dysregulation Mediated by NF-\u03baB/PPAR-\u03b3/BDNF Signalling Pathways.\nAbstract: Microplastics (MPs) are emerging environmental contaminants increasingly implicated in intestinal dysfunction and neuroinflammatory alterations through gut-brain axis (GBA) dysregulation. However, the mechanistic involvement of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) MPs in GBA-associated neurotoxicity remains insufficiently understood. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the impact of PE- and PP-MPs on intestinal barrier integrity, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and synaptic dysfunction. Following physicochemical characterization, experimental animals were orally exposed to PE- and PP-MPs (10 and 100\u00a0mg/kg BW) for 45 consecutive days. MP exposure significantly disrupted intestinal barrier integrity, reduced zonula occludens-1 expression, and altered short-chain fatty acid profiles, indicating impaired gut microbial metabolic activity. Concurrently, oxidative stress and inflammatory responses were evidenced by reduced antioxidant defence, increased lipid peroxidation, elevated inflammatory mediators, and altered neurochemical markers in small intestine and brain tissues. Behavioral abnormalities, increased amyloid precursor protein (APP) expression, tau-associated pathological alterations, and histopathological changes further indicated GBA impairment following MP exposure. Notably, PE-MPs produced comparatively greater toxicological effects than PP-MPs, particularly at higher dose. Overall, the findings demonstrate that chronic exposure to environmentally relevant PE- and PP-MPs disrupts intestinal homeostasis and promotes neuroinflammatory toxicity through GBA dysregulation.",
"42406382": "ID: 42406382\nTitle: Antisense Oligonucleotide Tofersen Distribution in the Central Nervous System of SOD1-ALS Autopsy Tissue Donors.\nAbstract: Tofersen is a disease-modifying antisense oligonucleotide therapeutic for people living with SOD1-amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (SOD1-ALS). Autopsy tissue donors have provided the first opportunity to study the distribution of intrathecally administered tofersen in human central nervous system tissues. To determine the tissue distribution of tofersen and to provide the first estimates of SOD1 reduction in human somatic motor systems tissues. This was a cross-sectional autopsy tissue case series conducted between 2018 and 2026. Autopsies were performed at 3 US academic medical institutions. Tissue samples from 8 deceased patients who lived with SOD1-ALS, participated in tofersen clinical trials (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifiers NCT02623699 [An Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Study of BIIB067 (Tofersen) in Adults With Inherited Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)] and NCT03070119 [Long-Term Evaluation of BIIB067 (Tofersen)]) or the Expanded Access Program, and whose families authorized autopsies were eligible for this study. All autopsy tissue donors known at the time of this study were included (none were excluded). Analyses were conducted between August 2020 and January 2026. Participants received multiple intrathecal 20- to 100-mg tofersen doses. Tofersen tissue concentrations were measured using hybridization enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). SOD1 messenger RNA (mRNA) and protein reduction estimates, defined as percentage SOD1 levels in this study's recently treated autopsy tissue donors compared to a cohort of samples from tofersen-naive SOD1-ALS autopsy tissue donors, were measured using quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and ELISA. Histological localization of tofersen and SOD1 transcripts were studied using immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization assays. In 8 tofersen-treated autopsy tissue donors (5 male and 3 female donors; age range, 42-66 years), spinal cord and motor cortical tissue tofersen concentrations strongly correlated with predictions based on individual dosing histories and a preclinical pharmacokinetic model. For 3 recently treated autopsy tissue donors, reductions in lumbar spinal cord tissue SOD1 mRNA and protein levels ranged from 45% to 84% despite not having been administered 1 to 2 scheduled doses before autopsy. Residual somatic motor neurons demonstrated tofersen transduction and low SOD1 mRNA probe hybridization. Misfolded SOD1 protein inclusions were detected in residual motor neurons of tofersen-naive SOD1-ALS tissue donor controls and tofersen-treated tissue donors. Meningeal and perivascular lymphocytic immune responses were observed in 5 recently treated tissue donors but were not apparent in tissue donors with remote final tofersen doses. This case series presents the first emerging autopsy tissue data confirming the predicted distribution of tofersen and robust SOD1 protein reduction in human somatic motor systems tissues.",
"42406553": "ID: 42406553\nTitle: EphB1-Mediated Transient Blood-Brain Barrier Opening Facilitates a Ferritin-Based Nanotherapeutic for Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: The treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is severely hampered by the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which limits the delivery of therapeutic agents like donepezil (DPZ), an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. While DPZ has multi-faceted benefits, its clinical efficacy is constrained by poor BBB penetration, requiring high doses that lead to significant side effects. To overcome this, we developed a brain-targeted nanotherapeutic utilizing apoferritin (AFn) nanoparticles loaded with DPZ (AFn-DPZ). We demonstrate that this platform, by binding to the EphB1 receptor on the blood-brain barrier, enables transient and reversible opening of the blood-brain barrier, thereby facilitating efficient and targeted drug delivery. Following intravenous administration in an AD mouse model, AFn-DPZ exhibited enhanced brain accumulation and sustained release of DPZ. This targeted delivery inhibited acetylcholinesterase activity, reduced amyloid plaque burden, alleviated neuroinflammation, attenuated oxidative damage, restored mitochondrial function, and upregulated the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Consequently, AFn-DPZ treatment significantly improved cognitive performance compared to free DPZ. Our findings establish EphB1-mediated facilitation of BBB traversal as a promising strategy for enhancing nanotherapeutic delivery to the brain, offering a potent approach to address the complex pathology of AD.",
"42406620": "ID: 42406620\nTitle: The skin microbiome-immune-barrier axis: implications for inflammatory skin disorders and immunotherapeutic strategies.\nAbstract: The skin microbiome is a complex and dynamic ecosystem that plays a pivotal role in maintaining skin barrier integrity and immune homeostasis. This review provides a comprehensive synthesis of current knowledge on the composition, diversity, and functional significance of the skin microbiota, with particular emphasis on site-specific and temporal variations, as well as intrinsic and extrinsic factors influencing microbial balance. Relevant literature was identified through comprehensive searches of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases covering publications from 2018 to 2026. We discuss the multilayered architecture of the skin barrier, encompassing chemical, physical, microbial, and adaptive immune components, and highlight how commensal microorganisms contribute to barrier maintenance, lipid homeostasis, immune modulation, and colonization resistance against pathogens. Dysbiosis of the skin microbiome is critically examined in common dermatological disorders, including wound infections, atopic dermatitis, acne, and psoriasis, where microbial imbalance is closely linked to inflammation and disease progression. This review further explores emerging microbiome-targeted therapeutic strategies aimed at restoring microbial equilibrium and strengthening skin barrier function. Emerging therapies including bacteriotherapy, probiotics, phage therapy, and microbiome transplantation show promise, while challenges involving safety, ethics, and clinical translation remain important considerations.",
"42406649": "ID: 42406649\nTitle: Tiered Evaluation of Carbosilane Dendrimer-siRNA Nanoplatform from Single-Cell Biocompatibility to Blood-Brain Barrier Model Dynamics and Murine Alzheimer Model Behavior Assessment.\nAbstract: Blood-brain barrier (BBB) transport remains a primary constraint on achieving predictable central nervous system exposure for Alzheimer's disease (AD) therapeutics, motivating the evaluation of delivery platforms with barrier-resolved and functionally relevant end points. We assessed a carbosilane dendrimer (G3Si PEG6000) and its siRNA dendriplex using a tiered, upstream strategy spanning cell internalization, DNA damage screening, BBB model integrity and permeability, and in vivo AD-relevant murine model learning. At the cellular level, the dendrimer enhanced intracellular siRNA-associated signal with predominantly cytoplasmic localization, and siRNA complexation attenuated genotoxicity relative to the noncomplexed carrier. In a BBB triculture model, barrier function was preserved without sustained transendothelial electrical resistance (TEER) loss, and complementary tracer flux readouts showed time- and formulation-dependent, nonmonotonic changes, including TEER-permeability decoupling consistent with nonuniform perturbation and time-dependent changes in barrier-associated paracellular responses. In APOE4 knock-in mice, dendriplex treatment increased platform-zone crossings in the Morris Water Maze probe trial, whereas target-quadrant time showed only a modest, nonsignificant trend. Collectively, these integrated results indicate that siRNA complexation improves the BBB-relevant safety-performance balance of G3Si PEG6000 and supports further studies that directly link brain exposure and target engagement to cognitive outcomes.",
"42406681": "ID: 42406681\nTitle: Molecular, genetic, and pharmacological advances in type 2 diabetes (2015-2025).\nAbstract: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a multifactorial metabolic disorder driven by the interplay of insulin resistance, \u03b2-cell dysfunction, and complex genetic and epigenetic factors. Over the past decade (2015-2025), advances in molecular biology, genomics, and pharmacology have reshaped our understanding of its pathogenesis and treatment. Large-scale GWAS and functional genomics have clarified genetic risk loci and epigenetic mechanisms, while novel biomarkers, including circulating microRNAs and metabolomic signatures, offer potential for early detection and risk stratification. Therapeutically, incretin-based drugs, especially GLP-1 receptor agonists and dual agonists, as well as SGLT2 inhibitors, have transformed outcomes by targeting both glycemic control and cardiovascular-renal protection. These insights have also informed prevention strategies, emphasizing weight reduction, microbiome modulation, and precision interventions based on genetic risk. Yet major gaps remain, including functional annotation of risk loci, understanding of \u03b2-cell dedifferentiation and recovery, and equitable implementation across diverse populations. This review synthesizes molecular, genetic, and pharmacological progress from 2015 to 2025, highlights clinical translation, and identifies priorities for the next decade of research.",
"42406818": "ID: 42406818\nTitle: School-Based Occupational Therapy Interventions Through the Lens of the F-Words Framework: A Scoping Review.\nAbstract: School participation plays a critical role in children's development; however, the extent to which school-based occupational therapy (SBOT) interventions align with the 'F-words for Child Development' (Functioning, Family, Fitness, Friendships, Fun, Future) has not been systematically examined. This study aims to systematically scope SBOT interventions published between 1990 and 2025 and classify them according to the F-words framework. The review adopted the Arksey-O'Malley scoping review framework as the foundational methodological structure and incorporated Levac et\u00a0al.'s refinements to enhance rigour. The review was informed by Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidance for scoping reviews, and reporting followed the PRISMA-ScR checklist. PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science were searched using strategies grounded in the OTPF-4 and MeSH. Eligibility criteria included peer-reviewed intervention studies delivered in schools to students aged 3-18\u2009years, published in English between 1990 and 2025. Of 2406 records, 35 studies met the inclusion criteria. Most originated from North America and Australia. The distribution of interventions across the F-words domains was uneven: Functioning appeared in 34 studies (97%), Fitness in 29 (83%), Fun in 23 (66%), Family in 18 (51%), Future in 11 (31%) and Friendships in only 7 (20%). SBOT research predominantly emphasizes Functioning and Fitness, while Friendships and Future are comparatively neglected. A more balanced application of the F-words framework would provide a broader understanding of how SBOT interventions are distributed across child development domains.",
"42406869": "ID: 42406869\nTitle: Key targets and mechanisms by which gut microbiota-derived metabolites regulate Alzheimer's disease through the immune - inflammatory pathway: Based on network pharmacology and molecular docking.\nAbstract: This study integrated network pharmacology, bioinformatics, and molecular docking to explore potential immune-inflammatory pathways associated with the relationship between gut microbiota-derived metabolites and Alzheimer's disease (AD). A total of 260 gut microbiota - derived metabolites were initially retrieved, and 196 common targets were identified by intersecting predicted metabolite-associated targets with AD-related targets. Further screening identified 14 key overlapping targets, including IL6, NFKB1, IL1B, PTGS2, TLR4, and PPARG. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis identified IL6, NFKB1, IL1B, CXCL8, PPARG, FOS, and JUN as central hub genes. Functional enrichment analyses indicated that these targets were mainly involved in immune-inflammatory responses, response to lipopolysaccharide, oxidative stress-related processes, and regulation of apoptosis. KEGG pathway analysis further suggested that the overlapping targets were associated with several inflammation-related signaling pathways, including the NOD-like receptor, TNF, NF-\u03baB, and MAPK signaling pathways. In silico pharmacokinetic and toxicity evaluation showed that several representative metabolites exhibited heterogeneous but informative drug-likeness and pharmacokinetic/toxicity-related profiles relevant to gut-brain-axis hypothesis generation. Molecular docking was performed as an exploratory structural assessment and suggested that selected metabolites, including Enterodiol, Coumarin, and 3,9-dihydroxy-6H-benzo[c]chromen-6-one, showed top-ranked predicted docking poses in computationally identified surface-accessible pockets of representative hub proteins such as IL6 and NFKB1, with docking scores ranging from - 6.8 to - 8.1 kcal/mol. These docking scores were interpreted only as qualitative descriptors of predicted structural compatibility and were not used to infer quantitative biological activity, target inhibition, or therapeutic efficacy. Overall, this study prioritizes a potential multi-target immune-inflammatory network centered on IL6, NFKB1, and IL1B, providing a hypothesis-generating framework for understanding the possible role of gut microbiota-derived metabolites in AD-related neuroimmune regulation. Further experimental studies are required to validate the predicted metabolite-target associations and clarify their biological relevance.",
"42406984": "ID: 42406984\nTitle: A New Perspective on Endometriosis: How Gut and Reproductive Tract Microbiota Influence Disease Progression?\nAbstract: Endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory condition affecting 10% of reproductive-aged individuals, remains underdiagnosed and poorly managed due to a limited understanding of its pathogenesis. Emerging evidence highlights the gut and reproductive tract microbiota as key modulators of estrogen metabolism, immune dysregulation, and inflammation, offering novel insights into disease mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities. To synthesize current evidence on the mechanistic roles of microbiota in endometriosis pathogenesis, evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic potential of microbial biomarkers and microbiota-targeted interventions, and identify priorities for translational research. A systematic review of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases identified preclinical and clinical studies exploring microbiota-endometriosis interactions. The search strategy incorporated the terms \"endometriosis\" in combination with \"microbiota,\" \"reproductive tract,\" and \"gut\" to investigate microbial associations within gastrointestinal and reproductive systems in the context of the disease. Dysbiotic microbial profiles, characterized by reduced Lactobacillus and elevated Fannyhessea species, correlate with altered estrogen metabolism, pro-inflammatory cytokine production (eg, IL-6, TNF-\u03b1), and impaired immune surveillance in endometriosis. Preclinical studies demonstrate that probiotics and FMT attenuate lesion growth and inflammation in animal models, though human data remain limited. Noninvasive microbial signatures show promise for diagnostic applications, while causal validation in germ-free models and personalized microbiota-based therapies represent critical research gaps. The microbiota modulates endometriosis progression through hormonal, immune, and inflammatory pathways. Microbial biomarkers and therapies may improve diagnosis and treatment but require rigorous clinical validation. Advancing microbiota research could enable noninvasive diagnostics, precision therapies, and prevention strategies.",
"42407013": "ID: 42407013\nTitle: Role of the Upper Motor Neuron in the Generation of Fasciculations in Early Disease Stages of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.\nAbstract: The origin of fasciculation potentials (FPs) in the early stages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remains a subject of debate. We investigated the role of the motor cortex in FP generation by comparing resting FP frequency in the first dorsal interosseous (FDI) muscle before and after motor cortex inhibition induced by continuous theta-burst stimulation (cTBS). We studied patients with early-stage ALS (G1) and a disease-control group (G2) comprising individuals with chronic lower motor neuron (LMN) disorders or benign fasciculation syndrome without upper motor neuron (UMN) involvement. Inclusion required a right FDI strength of MRC grade 4+ or 5. At baseline, we recorded FP frequency and amplitude in the right FDI (3 replicates) and the motor evoked potential (MEP) amplitude. These measures were repeated immediately after cTBS-induced corticomotor inhibition. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Twenty-two patients with ALS (14 men; median age 65.5 years; 72.7% spinal onset) were included, with a median disease duration of 6.4 months and a mean ALSFRS-R score of 44. The control group (G2) consisted of 11 participants. Notably, 50% of the ALS cohort showed no neurogenic features on needle EMG of the right FDI at enrollment. Baseline peripheral and cortical amplitudes and left hemisphere motor thresholds were comparable between groups. After cTBS, MEP amplitudes decreased significantly in both G1 (0.93 vs 0.50 mV, p = 0.02) and G2 (1.23 vs 0.38 mV, p = 0.02). However, a significant reduction in FP frequency (39.5%) occurred only in the ALS group (0.43 vs 0.26 Hz, p < 0.001), whereas no change was observed in G2 (0.60 vs 0.77 Hz, p = 0.14). Patients with ALS with a normal FDI EMG demonstrated an even greater reduction in FP frequency (54.5%). FP amplitudes remained stable across both groups after cTBS. Our findings indicate that in early ALS, LMN excitability is significantly modulated by descending corticospinal input. The reduction in FP frequency after cortical inhibition suggests that FPs in early ALS are driven by a combination of both UMN and LMN hyperexcitability, distinguishing them from fasciculations in other neurogenic disorders.",
"42407193": "ID: 42407193\nTitle: The dual role of the microbiome in sepsis: A complex interplay between pathogenicity and protection.\nAbstract: Sepsis is an infection-induced syndrome characterized by systemic immune dysregulation and has traditionally been treated primarily with antibiotics. Although antibiotics remain essential for pathogen control, they rarely reverse immune dysfunction, barrier disruption, or microbial ecological imbalance in sepsis, suggesting that a purely anti-infective paradigm may be insufficient. In such phenotypes, microbiome-centered approaches may complement conventional anti-infective strategies by supporting microbial ecological restoration, host immune recalibration and disease tolerance. There is increasing evidence that the microbiome plays an important role in sepsis pathogenesis and immune modulation, both as a byproduct of immune perturbation and as a context-dependent mediator of immune maladaptation. Such insights underpin therapeutic strategies that integrate immune reprogramming with ecological restoration beyond infection control. Recent progress in single-cell omics, spatial transcriptomics and metabolomics is starting to uncover the complex interactions between microbial communities and the host immune system, providing new conceptual and translational pathways. Precise microbiome modulation combined with targeted immune recalibration may help shape future sepsis therapy, centered on restoring immune-microbial homeostasis rather than simply suppressing inflammation.",
"42407404": "ID: 42407404\nTitle: The contribution of trapezius and sternocleidomastoideus motor evoked potentials in the diagnosis of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\nAbstract: We aimed to evaluate the role of corticobulbar motor evoked potentials (MEPs) as an objective electrophysiological measure to support clinical assessment of upper motor neurons in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Seventy-three patients with ALS and 44 healthy individuals with similar age and sex underwent transcranial magnetic stimulation with MEP recordings from the sternocleidomastoideus (SCM), trapezius, and abductor pollicis brevis muscles. Corticobulbar involvement was defined by prolonged cortical MEP latency or central motor conduction time (CMCT) or absence of MEP responses. Awaji-Shima diagnostic categories were evaluated before and after the incorporation of corticobulbar MEP abnormalities. Corticobulbar MEP abnormalities were significantly more frequent in patients with ALS than in controls. Prolonged SCM-MEP latency and CMCT were the most sensitive electrophysiological markers of corticobulbar involvement. When interpreted alongside clinical upper motor neuron signs, corticobulbar MEP abnormalities facilitated upward diagnostic reclassification within the Awaji-Shima framework. One-fifth of patients who were initially classified as possible or probable ALS were reclassified as probable ALS and definite ALS, respectively, following inclusion of SCM- and trapezius-MEP abnormalities. Corticobulbar MEP assessment provides objective electrophysiological support for upper motor neuron dysfunction and enhances diagnostic sensitivity when used in conjunction with the Awaji-Shima diagnostic framework. This study demonstrates that electrophysiological assessment of the corticobulbar pathway using SCM- and trapezius-MEPs provides objective evidence of upper motor neuron dysfunction in ALS.",
"42409075": "ID: 42409075\nTitle: Gut Microbiome-Associated Thrombosis: Approaching Validation?\nAbstract: Gut microbiome has emerged as an important modulator of thrombotic disease through complex immunometabolic and interorgan pathways. Microbiome-derived metabolites have been associated with platelet activation, endothelial injury, and adverse cardiovascular outcomes. However, evidence remains stronger for arterial than for venous thrombosis, although accumulating data suggest that dysbiosis may represent an important yet underrecognized contributor to the pathogenesis of venous thromboembolism. While current evidence supports a biologically plausible association between the gut microbiome and thrombosis, further studies are needed to clarify the underlying mechanisms and determine their clinical significance.",
"42409133": "ID: 42409133\nTitle: Lactobacillus rhamnosus-Derived Postbiotics Inhibit Proliferation, Invasion, and EMT-Associated Signaling in Colorectal Cancer Cells.\nAbstract: Probiotics and their metabolites (postbiotics) have gained increasing attention because of their anticancer potential. This study evaluated the effects of postbiotics derived from Lactobacillus rhamnosus (LR) on colorectal cancer (CRC) cells. Sterile LR culture filtrates were applied to SW480 and highly invasive SW480-I5 cells to assess cell viability, proliferation, migration, invasion, apoptosis, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-associated signaling. LR filtrates reduced cell viability in a dose-dependent manner and significantly suppressed migration and invasion, particularly in SW480-I5 cells. In addition, LR treatment inhibited proliferation and promoted apoptosis in both cell lines. Mechanistically, LR filtrates downregulated EMT-associated transcription factors (ZEB2, Snail, and Twist), mesenchymal markers (N-cadherin and Vimentin), and MMP3 expression. These findings demonstrate that LR-derived postbiotics exert inhibitory effects on colorectal cancer-associated malignant phenotypes and may represent promising adjunctive candidates for CRC modulation.",
"42409138": "ID: 42409138\nTitle: A biocompatible and colon-targeted oral delivery platform based on maize starch and alginate for enhancing probiotic efficacy in ulcerative colitis management.\nAbstract: Probiotics help treat ulcerative colitis (UC) by stabilizing gut microbiota, strengthening the mucosal barrier, and modulating immune responses, yet their viability plummets in the harshly acidic stomach. To overcome this limitation, we engineered a colon-targeted, double-layer oral delivery system in which Lactobacillus plantarum (LP) is first adsorbed onto porous maize starch (PMS) and subsequently coated with calcium-cross-linked alginate to form microgels (LP@aPMS). Scanning electron microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy confirmed that the dense alginate shell tightly enveloped PMS, shielding LP from gastric erosion. In dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis mice, oral administration of LP@aPMS markedly improved clinical outcomes, characterized by reduced disease-activity index and rectal bleeding scores, mitigated colonic shortening and body-weight loss, and increased overall survival rate. Mechanistically, LP@aPMS elevated the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 and significantly suppressed pro-inflammatory mediators (TNF-\u03b1, IFN-\u03b3, IL-6, IL-1\u03b2), thereby reversing DSS-induced histopathological damage in colonic tissue. These results demonstrate that PMS-based bilayer microgels provide effective gastric protection, targeted intestinal release, and potent therapeutic benefits, laying an experimental and technological foundation for next-generation probiotic microgel preparations.",
"42409186": "ID: 42409186\nTitle: Global Research Trends and Mechanistic Insights of Sirtuins in Alzheimer's Disease: A Bibliometric and Translational Review.\nAbstract: The sirtuin (SIRT) family of NAD\u207a-dependent deacetylases has emerged as a central regulator in Alzheimer's disease (AD)-related pathophysiological pathways. However, the global publication landscape, research hotspots, and translational implications of SIRT-related AD research remain insufficiently integrated. Publications on sirtuins in AD was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection database. Bibliometric analysis was performed using CiteSpace (version 6.4.1), VOSviewer (version 1.6.20), bibliometrix R package (https://www.bibliometrix.org), and Scimago Graphica (Version 1.0.46.0) to analyze trends, co-authorship, citation patterns, and research topics. A total of 1,141 publications from 62 countries were identified, with 71% being original research articles. The field showed sustained growth with notable acceleration after 2015. China led in publication output (357 articles, 31.3%), while the United States ranked first in total citations (22,190). The University of Barcelona and the University of California System were the most productive institutions. Co-authorship analysis identified 6,019 authors with an average of 6.47 co-authors per document. Co-citation analysis emphasizes the central role of high-impact journals like Nature and PNAS. The thematic evolution in keyword analysis shows a shift from descriptive neurodegeneration studies toward mechanistic research, identifying oxidative stress, SIRT1/SIRT3 signaling, epigenetic regulation, amyloid-\u03b2, the mTOR pathway, autophagy, and neurogenesis as major hotspots. Biological interpretation of these hotspots suggests that SIRTs may contribute to AD pathophysiology through oxidative stress regulation, autophagy, epigenetic modulation, neurogenesis, and amyloid-\u03b2-related pathways, supporting their potential relevance to molecularly targeted strategies based on preclinical evidence. Citation burst analysis indicated emerging post-2015 interest in NAD\u207a metabolism and multi-target therapeutics, while persistent gaps remain in isoform-specific investigations, integrated multi-molecular studies, and robust clinical validation. This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric and translational framework for SIRT-related AD research. Future research should prioritize mechanistic validation, address translational barriers including isoform selectivity and blood-brain barrier permeability, and expand investigation of under-studied SIRT isoforms.",
"42409244": "ID: 42409244\nTitle: Intestinal Lactobacillus: Origins, Colonization Factors, Diversity, and Health Associations.\nAbstract: Genus Lactobacillus is one of the most widely acknowledged probiotics, already detectable in maternal breast milk and in maternal and infant feces. Its gut colonization is governed by host genetics, diet, drugs, and other environmental pressures. Accumulating evidences links the relative abundance or specific species of this genus to health outcomes spanning infancy to adulthood. Exhibiting extensive species-level and phylogenetic diversity, lactobacilli possess typical probiotic characteristics including modulate the gut microbiota, production beneficial metabolites, and anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antioxidant effects. This review aims to systematically examine: (1) the origin and colonization dynamics of Lactobacillus in the human gut; (2) host and environmental factors influencing its establishment; (3) its relationship with health and disease; (4) its diversity across populations; and (5) its probiotic properties and clinical applications. We integrate recent findings on how maternal inheritance, host factors, and environmental pressures shape Lactobacillus ecological dynamics across the human lifespan, providing a comprehensive resource for understanding this key beneficial genus and guiding future research and probiotic interventions.",
"42409268": "ID: 42409268\nTitle: Non-pharmacological interventions modulating immune response in Parkinson's Disease: where do we stand for future preventive approaches.\nAbstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) imposes a growing socioeconomic burden due to its increasing prevalence and lack of a cure. Existing treatment options primarily manage motor and nonmotor symptoms but do not halt or slow disease progression, underscoring the urgent need for more effective and preventative strategies. Growing evidence suggests a strong link between immune system dysfunction, chronic inflammation, and the early pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease, often occurring years before the onset of motor symptoms, thereby indicating a critical window for early intervention. In this review, we examine current evidence on non-pharmacological approaches such as dietary changes, physical activity, and gut microbiome regulation, focusing on their potential to modulate both peripheral and central immune responses, thereby influencing the progression of PD. Besides being complementary to standard pharmacological treatments, these approaches not only reduce systemic inflammation but may also help delay, prevent, or improve clinical management of PD by targeting and modulating its immunological foundations.",
"42409547": "ID: 42409547\nTitle: Anti-inflammatory and barrier-protective effects of metabolites from Lactobacillus co-fermentation with linoleic acid and human fecal microbiota.\nAbstract: This study investigated the protective effects of metabolites generated from the co-fermentation of Lactobacillus, linoleic acid (LA) and human fecal microbiota on gut microbiota composition, intestinal inflammation and barrier function. While probiotic-derived conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) production has been reported, the functional effects of CLA-enriched metabolites derived from co-fermentation with human fecal microbiota remain unclear. Using an integrated approach including in vitro fermentation of healthy human fecal microbiota, lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW264.7/Caco-2 co-culture models and antibiotic-depleted, dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis mouse model, we found that co-fermentation with LA and either Limosilactobacillus reuteri M94 or Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DPUL-77 significantly recovered microbial composition and markedly enhanced CLA production (6-7-fold, p\u00a0<\u00a00.0001) in the fecal fermentation systems. Both in vitro and in vivo, co-fermentation metabolites reduced pro-inflammatory cytokine expression by 60-80% (p\u00a0<\u00a00.001) and increased interleukin-10 (IL-10) levels by 3-4-fold (p\u00a0<\u00a00.01). Moreover, these metabolites improved intestinal barrier function, as evidenced by enhanced tight junction protein expression, restored epithelial integrity and reduced permeability in both models (p\u00a0<\u00a00.05-0.001), with greater effects observed in the Lactobacillus\u00a0+\u00a0LA groups. Notably, CLA-enriched metabolites exhibited enhanced biological efficacy; however, the specific contribution of CLA to these effects cannot be conclusively determined. Overall, these findings suggested that co-fermentation of Lactobacillus, LA and human fecal microbiota generates bioactive metabolites associated with reduced intestinal inflammation and improved barrier function. Further studies are required to clarify the roles of specific metabolites and the underlying mechanisms.",
"42409552": "ID: 42409552\nTitle: Use of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LRB in high-protein multifunctional fermented milk targeted for older adults.\nAbstract: High-protein fermented milks are promising vehicles for delivering probiotics and bioactive compounds, contributing to health promotion, particularly in the context of healthy aging. This study evaluated the effect of fermenting dairy formulations with different protein profiles using Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, with a focus on bioactive potential and peptide bioaccessibility. Milk was supplemented with calcium caseinate (CC) or whey protein isolate (WPI) to obtain distinct protein profiles. Fermented and non-fermented formulations were submitted to in vitro gastrointestinal digestion under older adults' conditions, followed by the assessment of probiotic viability, bacterial growth-promoting effect, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity, and peptide bioaccessibility. L. rhamnosus remained highly viable after intestinal digestion (7.27 log CFU/mL). Fermentation also exerted a positive effect on L. rhamnosus growth-promoting potential, particularly in the WPI-supplemented formulation. Furthermore, formulations containing WPI exhibited greater ACE inhibition. The peptide profile revealed sequences derived from caseins, especially the \u03b2-casein fraction, including peptides previously described as bioactive. Overall, these findings highlight the combined role of fermentation by L. rhamnosus and protein profile in modulating the bioactive potential of high-protein fermented milks. The results also support their potential as multifunctional matrices capable of delivering bioaccessible peptides with biological relevance, contributing to the development of products aimed at promoting health during aging.",
"42409566": "ID: 42409566\nTitle: A bioactive lysate of Corynebacterium glutamicum orchestrates intestinal barrier repair mainly through L-arginine-mediated FOXO pathway.\nAbstract: Intestinal barrier dysfunction is a core pathological feature of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Postbiotics have emerged as promising alternatives to probiotics due to their superior stability and safety. C. glutamicum is an industrial microorganism being Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS); however, the efficacy and mechanism of its lysate in repairing the intestinal barrier remain largely unexplored. In this study, a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis mouse model and a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced Caco-2 cell inflammatory barrier model were employed to evaluate the barrier-restorative effects of lysate of C. glutamicum (CG-LS). The effects of CG-LS on cell viability, barrier integrity, inflammatory responses, oxidative stress, and cell cycle progression were systematically investigated as well as its bioactive components. In vivo experiments confirmed that oral administration of live C. glutamicum (108\u00a0CFU) attenuated DSS-induced colitis. Remarkably, in vitro studies revealed for the first time that CG-LS (107\u00a0CFU/mL) exhibited superior barrier-restorative effects compared to its live counterpart, with a 72.1% reduction in IL-6 and a 3.2-fold increase in IL-10 expression. CG-LS also restored tight junction protein expression (ZO-1 and Occludin-1 by 3.1- and 2.8-fold, respectively), alleviated oxidative stress (ROS reduced by 38.8%), and reversed LPS-induced G0/G1 cell cycle arrest (from 77.0% to 62.3%). Mechanistically, CG-LS specifically activated the FOXO pathway, orchestrating downstream gene networks involved in antioxidant defense, cell cycle progression, and barrier assembly. Furthermore, L-arginine was identified as the key bioactive component in CG-LS. These findings support the development of CG-LS or L-arginine-based functional foods or dietary supplements for intestinal barrier-related disorders.",
"42409979": "ID: 42409979\nTitle: [Psychotropic drug research in Germany: challenges of early benefit assessment and precision psychiatry].\nAbstract: The path to more precise and innovative psychotropic drugs is arduous and lengthy due to the complexity of mental illnesses and high regulatory hurdles. Nevertheless, several drugs have been developed and approved in the USA and the EU in recent years; however, not all of them were able to prevail in the benefit assessment in Germany. In order to exchange ideas about new precision medicine approaches as well as problems in the development and market access of psychotropic drugs and their possible solutions, the German Society of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Psychosomatics and Neurology (DGPPN) in cooperation with the House of Pharma & Healthcare hosted the round table on the future of psychotropic drug research in Frankfurt on 24\u00a0August 2023. Participants from clinical care, academic research, the pharmaceutical industry and patient representatives came together. What initiatives are necessary in the field of psychiatry research and regulation in order to successfully develop psychotropic drugs in Germany and to be able to introduce them into care? The article represents a\u00a0synthesis of the lecture and discussion contributions of the 1\u2011day event. Current challenges are due to the fact that the biological mechanisms of mental illnesses are complex and heterogeneous and are insufficiently mapped by the current diagnostic entities. The benefit assessment of a\u00a0preparation by the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) often fails if an appropriate comparator therapy (zVT) cannot be reasonably selected or tested in a\u00a0study. Platform studies (APT), which test the efficacy of several preparations at the same time with a\u00a0control arm, can speed up the approval process and are meaningful. Consultations by the G\u2011BA in advance should be binding. The integration of empirical expertise can significantly enrich psychotropic drug research. Continuous dialogue between authorities, economy, science, politics and representatives of those affected is needed to promote the development and approval of psychotropic drugs and thus improve the quality of life of patients. HINTERGRUND: Der Weg zu pr\u00e4ziseren und innovativen Psychopharmaka ist aufgrund der Komplexit\u00e4t psychischer Erkrankungen und hohen regulatorischen H\u00fcrden m\u00fchsam und langwierig. Dennoch wurden in den letzten Jahren mehrere Medikamente entwickelt und in den USA bzw. der EU zugelassen; sie konnten sich in Deutschland jedoch nicht alle in der Nutzenbewertung durchsetzen. Um sich \u00fcber neue pr\u00e4zisionsmedizinische Ans\u00e4tze sowie Probleme bei der Entwicklung und dem Marktzugang von Psychopharmaka und deren L\u00f6sungsm\u00f6glichkeiten auszutauschen, veranstaltete die Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Psychosomatik und Nervenheilkunde (DGPPN) in Kooperation mit House of Pharma & Healthcare am 24.08.2023 den Runden Tisch zur Zukunft der Psychopharmakaforschung in Frankfurt. Teilnehmende aus klinischer Versorgung, akademischer Forschung, Pharmaindustrie und Betroffenenvertretung kamen zusammen. Welche Initiativen sind im Bereich Psychiatrieforschung und Regulatorik notwendig, um Psychopharmaka in Deutschland erfolgreich zu entwickeln und in die Versorgung einbringen zu k\u00f6nnen? Der Beitrag stellt eine Synthese der Vortrags- und Diskussionsbeitr\u00e4ge der eint\u00e4gigen Veranstaltung dar. Aktuelle Herausforderungen liegen darin begr\u00fcndet, dass die biologischen Mechanismen psychischer Erkrankungen komplex und heterogen sind und mit den aktuellen diagnostischen Entit\u00e4ten nur unzureichend abgebildet sind. Die Nutzenbewertung eines Pr\u00e4parates durch den Gemeinsamen Bundesausschuss (G-BA) scheitert oftmals, wenn eine zweckm\u00e4\u00dfige Vergleichstherapie (zVT) nicht sinnvoll ausgew\u00e4hlt oder in einer Studie gepr\u00fcft werden kann. Plattformstudien (APTs), die mehrere Pr\u00e4parate gleichzeitig mit einem Kontrollarm auf ihre Wirksamkeit \u00fcberpr\u00fcfen, k\u00f6nnen das Zulassungsverfahren beschleunigen und sind aussagekr\u00e4ftig. Beratungen durch den G\u2011BA im Vorfeld sollten verbindlich sein. Die Einbindung von Erfahrungsexpertise kann die Psychopharmakaforschung wesentlich bereichern. Es bedarf eines kontinuierlichen Dialogs zwischen Beh\u00f6rden, Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft, Politik und Betroffenenvertretern, um die Entwicklung und Zulassung von Psychopharmaka voranzutreiben und damit die Lebensqualit\u00e4t von Patientinnen und Patienten zu steigern.",
"42409990": "ID: 42409990\nTitle: [Beau's lines: nail disorder reflecting chemotherapy cycles].\nAbstract: ",
"42410071": "ID: 42410071\nTitle: The Protective Effects of Small-Molecule Compound 0242 Against LPS-Induced Neuroinflammation and in P301S Tau Transgenic Mice.\nAbstract: Neuroinflammation and tau pathology are central drivers of Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression, necessitating multi-target therapeutic strategies. Here, we evaluated the efficacy and mechanisms of 0242, a novel small-molecule derivative optimized from the berberine scaffold. In lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated BV-2 microglia, 0242 treatment significantly inhibited cell activation and nitric oxide release without cytotoxicity, while downregulating the mRNA levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1\u03b2 and TNF-\u03b1. Transcriptomic profiling revealed that 0242 modulated LPS-induced inflammatory gene signatures by enriched core signaling cascades, including NF-\u03baB, TLR, and JAK-STAT and upregulating cytoprotective genes such as ceruloplasmin (Cp) and Bcl2a1b. In vivo, oral administration of 0242 attenuated hippocampal astrocyte and microglial activation in an LPS-induced acute neuroinflammatory mouse model. Furthermore, in female P301S tau transgenic mice, 0242 treatment significantly improved spontaneous locomotor activity and recognition memory. Histological and biochemical analyses confirmed that 0242 suppressed hippocampal glial activation and reduced total tau protein levels in the prefrontal cortex. Collectively, these findings suggest that 0242 may exert potent anti-neuroinflammatory effects by modulating multiple immune signaling cascades and uniquely alleviates tau pathology in AD.",
"42410102": "ID: 42410102\nTitle: A changed landscape: five-year retrospective on the paradigm shift in genetic testing practices for ALS in Canada.\nAbstract: Offering genetic testing is increasingly recommended for all individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), particularly following the development of gene-targeted therapies, such as tofersen for SOD1-ALS. Historically, testing was routinely offered to those with familial ALS (fALS), but inconsistently to those with sporadic ALS (sALS). We evaluated changes in genetic testing and counseling practices among Canadian ALS physicians over a five-year period spanning pivotal clinical trial results and regulatory approval of tofersen. Members of the Canadian ALS Research Network were surveyed in 2020, 2022, and 2025 about genetic testing practices for symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, gene panel composition, access to genetic counseling, and perceived drivers of change. Clinics offering genetic testing for sALS increased from 33% of clinics in 2020 and 57% in 2022 to 100% of respondents in 2025. Genetic testing for patients with a family history (fALS) was near-universal across all timepoints. Broader use of multi-gene panel testing increased over time, coinciding with sponsored testing availability. 61% of respondents reported that Health Canada approval of tofersen directly influenced their practice. Predictive testing offerings increased from 37% in 2020 to 61% in 2025. Genetic testing practices in Canada shifted substantially during late-stage clinical development and following regulatory approval of a gene-targeted therapy (tofersen). Proactive planning during the clinical trial phase facilitated rapid, nationwide adoption. This study captures a key turning point in ALS care, illustrating how therapeutic breakthroughs can redefine national clinical standards.",
"42410250": "ID: 42410250\nTitle: CTE-type tau filaments in Alzheimer's disease with co-morbid LATE-NC.\nAbstract: ",
"42410270": "ID: 42410270\nTitle: [The digital patient journey in radiological emergencies : Massive hemoptysis as a\u00a0stress test of interoperability].\nAbstract: Massive hemoptysis is a\u00a0life-threatening emergency in which the risk of asphyxiation predominates over blood loss. The situation becomes particularly challenging when a\u00a0patient must be transferred from an external facility and clinically relevant information is incomplete. The initial diagnostic workup already begins prior to transfer to a\u00a0specialized center. Initial priorities are oxygenation, correct patient positioning, and early airway protection. Depending on the local infrastructure, computed tomography (CT) angiography and bronchoscopy are the preferred modes of imaging. Structured, digital transfer of information, results, and imaging data without loss of data is paramount. In peripheral or systemic bleeding, bronchial artery embolization is the first-line therapeutic option and should be performed at a specialized center. A\u00a0superselective technique, strict nontarget prevention, and adherence to established standard operating procedure (SOP) principles are essential. Massive hemoptysis is an example for the digital patient journey in radiological emergencies: when preliminary diagnostics are performed at an external hospital and definitive treatment is provided at a specialized center, the structured and rapid transfer of clinical information to that center is critical for quality of treatment. Emergency datasets on the electronic health card, the electronic patient record, and technical standards (FHIR, DICOM, and DICOMweb) are clinically relevant. European infrastructures (MyHealth@EU, European Health Data Space) may support the future of structured access to key clinical information and direct exchange of imaging data; however, they have not yet been fully integrated into routine emergency radiological practice. In radiological emergencies, interoperability is not merely a\u00a0technical feature but a\u00a0safety-relevant infrastructure component. It improves data triage, reduces media discontinuity, and may help prevent unnecessary repeat imaging. In radiological emergencies, it must be assessed at an early stage whether further treatment in an interventional center is necessary. In these cases, relevant data and clinical information should be transferred in a structured and fully digital manner without loss of information. KLINISCHES PROBLEM: Massive H\u00e4moptyse z\u00e4hlt zu den vital bedrohlichen Situationen in der Notfallmedizin, da prim\u00e4r die Asphyxiegefahr und erst nachrangig der Blutverlust im Vordergrund steht. Besonders herausfordernd sind Versorgungssituationen au\u00dferhalb des gewohnten Behandlungskontexts, etwa wenn ein Patient in ein Zentrum verlegt werden muss und relevante Informationen nicht vollst\u00e4ndig vorliegen. Die initiale Diagnostik beginnt bereits au\u00dferhalb eines spezialisierten Zentrums. Vorrang haben Oxygenierung, korrekte Lagerung, Absaugmanagement und eine niedrige Schwelle zur Atemwegssicherung. Je nach lokaler Infrastruktur k\u00f6nnen erste bildgebende und endoskopische Ma\u00dfnahmen, insbesondere Computertomographie(CT)-Angiographie und Bronchoskopie, erfolgen. Eine strukturierte und verlustfreie \u00dcbermittlung von Vorinformationen, Befunden und Bilddaten ist entscheidend. Die definitive Versorgung massiver H\u00e4moptysen mit bronchialer oder nichtbronchial-systemischer Blutungsquelle sollte in einem Zentrum mit entsprechender Expertise erfolgen. Die Bronchialarterienembolisation stellt die etablierte First-Line-Therapie dar. Entscheidend sind eine superselektive Katheterisierung, die Vermeidung von Non-Target-Embolisationen sowie die Beachtung standardisierter sicherheitsrelevanter Standard-Operating-Procedures (SOP). Damit wird die massive H\u00e4moptyse zu einem exemplarischen Fall f\u00fcr die digitale Patientenreise im radiologischen Notfall: Wenn initiale Diagnostik und definitive Therapie an unterschiedlichen Versorgungsorten stattfinden, ist ein strukturierter und rascher Transfer klinischer Informationen f\u00fcr die Behandlungsqualit\u00e4t unmittelbar relevant. DIGITALE INFRASTRUKTUR UND INTEROPERABILIT\u00e4T: Heute sind vor allem der Notfalldatensatz auf der elektronischen Gesundheitskarte, die elektronische Patientenakte sowie etablierte technische Standards (FHIR, DICOM, DICOMweb) praxisrelevant. Europ\u00e4ische Infrastrukturen (MyHealth@EU, European Health Data Space) er\u00f6ffnen dar\u00fcber hinaus eine wichtige Zukunftsperspektive f\u00fcr den grenz\u00fcberschreitenden und standardisierten Austausch klinischer Informationen und Bilddaten, befinden sich jedoch noch nicht in einer fl\u00e4chendeckend etablierten notfallradiologischen Routine. Interoperabilit\u00e4t ist im radiologischen Notfall keine rein technische Zusatzfunktion, sondern sicherheitsrelevante Infrastruktur. Sie verbessert die Datentriage, reduziert Medienbr\u00fcche und kann eine unn\u00f6tige wiederholte Bildgebung vermeiden. EMPFEHLUNG F\u00fcR DIE PRAXIS: Im radiologischen Notfall ist fr\u00fchzeitig zu pr\u00fcfen, ob eine Weiterbehandlung in einem interventionellen Zentrum erforderlich ist. Daf\u00fcr sollten relevante Daten und klinische Informationen strukturiert und m\u00f6glichst medienbruchfrei \u00fcbermittelt werden.",
"42410293": "ID: 42410293\nTitle: Neuroinflammation in neurodegenerative diseases: pathogenic pathways and emerging pharmacotherapeutic targets in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.\nAbstract: Neuroinflammation is now widely recognized as a key contributor to the initiation and progression of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD). Chronic activation of brain-resident immune cells, including microglia and astrocytes, in response to misfolded protein aggregates such as amyloid-\u03b2 and tau in AD and \u03b1-synuclein in PD, promotes maladaptive immune signaling, sustained cytokine release, and disruption of the blood-brain barrier (BBB). This chronic brain inflammation leads to synaptic dysfunction, neuronal loss and ultimately clinical deterioration. These processes are accompanied by disease-specific factors, such as inflammation of the gut-brain axis in PD and genetic modulators including APOE4, TREM2, and LRRK2. Furthermore, the development of fluid biomarkers together with neuroimaging techniques has improved early detection and monitoring of neuroinflammation leading to personalized therapeutic approaches. Clinical trials targeting microglial phenotypes, cytokine signaling, inflammasome activity, and genetic risk factors are emerging therapeutic strategies. Model limitations and heterogeneity of patients present challenges, but insights into neuroimmune interactions could provide a path forward for disease-modifying strategies. The present review aims to summarize new knowledge about the protective and detrimental aspects of neuroinflammation in AD and PD, providing an analysis on these developing prospects for targeted interventions toward slowing or stopping neurodegeneration.",
"42410336": "ID: 42410336\nTitle: Bacillus-based probiotic supplementation reshapes rumen bacterial and fungal communities and enhances carbohydrate-degrading functional capacity in weaned yaks.\nAbstract: This study evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with Bacillus-based probiotics on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, rumen fermentation, and microbial functional capacity in weaned yaks. Twenty animals were randomly assigned to a basal diet (control group, CON) or the same diet supplemented with Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus licheniformis (probiotic group, PRO) for 90 days. Probiotic supplementation increased average daily gain (P\u2009<\u20090.05) and tended to increase dry matter intake (P\u2009=\u20090.059). In addition, neutral detergent fibre and acid detergent fibre digestibility were improved (P\u2009<\u20090.05), suggesting improved degradation of structural carbohydrates. Rumen fermentation was altered, with increased concentrations of butyrate and isovalerate and reduced ammonia nitrogen, suggesting improved fermentation efficiency and nitrogen metabolism. Microbial analysis showed that probiotics reshaped both bacterial and fungal community structures without affecting \u03b1-diversity, indicating selective modulation of key microbial taxa. Notably, the relative abundance of carbohydrate-degrading genera, including Xylanibacter, was increased. Metagenomic analysis further demonstrated changes in microbial functional capacity, as evidenced by increased abundance of carbohydrate-active enzymes and genes associated with cellulose, hemicellulose, chitin, lignin, and starch degradation. These results indicate that Bacillus-based probiotics were associated with improved growth performance and enhanced rumen microbial functional potential related to carbohydrate degradation.",
"42410707": "ID: 42410707\nTitle: Quinoxaline-Based Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors: Design Strategies, Synthesis, Structure-Activity Relationships, and Therapeutic Potential in Neurological Disorders: A Review From 1996 to 2026.\nAbstract: Monoamine oxidases (MAOs) are key enzymes involved in the metabolism of neurotransmitters and play a significant role in the pathophysiology of neurological disorders such as depression, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease. Inhibition of MAOs, particularly MAO-A and MAO-B, has emerged as a promising therapeutic strategy. Quinoxaline is an emerging scaffold with promising biological activities against various molecular targets, owing to its rich repertoire of bioactive molecules. Due to their favorable pharmacological profiles and structural versatility, quinoxaline derivatives have gained considerable attention among the various scaffolds explored. This review highlights rational design strategies for developing quinoxaline-based MAO inhibitors, focusing on structure-activity relationships (SARs) that govern their potency and selectivity. Modifications at specific positions of the quinoxaline ring system and the nature of substituents have demonstrated significant impacts on MAO-A versus MAO-B selectivity, metabolic stability, and blood-brain barrier permeability. This review primarily focuses on elucidating recent advancements in quinoxaline scaffolds targeting MAO inhibitors, including structural developments, structural-activity relationships (SAR), and potential therapeutic applications in neurological disorders, to help researchers develop a new generation of MAO inhibitors.",
"42410803": "ID: 42410803\nTitle: The causal impact of gut microbiota on allergic rhinitis mediated by cerebrospinal fluid metabolites: A study based on Mendelian randomization and mediation analysis.\nAbstract: In recent years, the role of gut microbiota (GM) in the pathogenesis of allergic diseases (ADs) has garnered increasing attention, yet the influence of the brain and its metabolites (such as cerebrospinal fluid [CSF] metabolites) remains unclear. This study aims to investigate whether GM mediates its effect on allergic rhinitis (AR) through CSF metabolites and to quantify this mediating effect, while systematically evaluating the causal relationships between brain functional networks/CSF metabolites and multiple ADs to elucidate the potential roles of brain-related factors in allergic mechanisms. Using large-scale genome-wide association study data, including GM (n\u2005=\u20057738), brain functional networks (n\u2005=\u200547,276), CSF metabolites (n\u2005=\u2005291), and 7 categories of AD (Finnish R12 database), we applied Mendelian randomization (MR) for causal inference. Specifically, we performed: mediation MR to test the GM-CSF metabolites-AR pathway; and 2-sample MR to assess causal relationships between brain functional networks/CSF metabolites and ADs. Genetically predicted analyses revealed significant associations between GM and both CSF metabolites and AR. Mediation MR confirmed that Peptococcia abundance exerts a positive causal effect on AR (odds ratio [OR]\u2005=\u20051.55, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.23-1.95, P\u2005=\u2005.0002), which was partially mediated by CSF methyl succinoyl-carnitine levels, with a mediation proportion of 9.02%. Extended analyses indicated that CSF metabolites are positively associated with allergic contact dermatitis and pollen allergy: specifically, methyl succinoyl-carnitine levels correlated positively with pollen allergy, and indoleacetate levels with allergic contact dermatitis (both significant after false discovery rate correction). Brain functional network analyses showed allergic urticaria was negatively correlated with 9 functional networks, including the occipital-precuneus and postcentral gyrus. This study is the first, via MR, to demonstrate that GM may partially influence AR risk through CSF metabolites (e.g., methyl succinoyl-carnitine); concurrently, brain functional networks regulate specific ADs. These findings deepen understanding of the \"gut-brain-immune\" axis mechanism and provide new directions for future precise interventions targeting metabolites and neuroimmune pathways.",
"42410908": "ID: 42410908\nTitle: Nocturia Beyond the Bladder: Editorial Comment on Kira et\u00a0al.'s Nationwide JaCS 2023 Analysis.\nAbstract: ",
"42410982": "ID: 42410982\nTitle: Organ-Specific Human Microbiomes and Dysbiosis: Mechanistic Links to Disease and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies.\nAbstract: The human microbiome is a dynamic and diverse community of microorganisms that affects susceptibility to illness and promotes wellness. Dysbiosis, or disruption of this delicately regulated microbial ecology, has been identified as a major factor in the emergence and development of systemic and organ-specific disorders. With an emphasis on dysbiosis-driven illness processes and therapeutic intervention implications, this study attempts to critically analyze host-microbiome interactions across key human organ systems. Using predetermined microbiome-related keywords, a systematic literature search (2001-2025) was carried out in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. To assess microbiome formation, organ-specific distribution, disease correlations, and therapeutic implications, English-language peer-reviewed original papers, meta-analyses, and clinical or validated animal studies were chosen and methodically compiled. Microbiome dysbiosis is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, inflammatory, neurological, hepatic, renal, and cancer-related illnesses by interfering with immune modulation, metabolic balance, and epithelial barrier integrity, according to evidence from human and verified animal research. Modified production of short-chain fatty acids, immunological signaling imbalance, chronic inflammation, and communication between the gut-organ axis are examples of mechanistic linkages. Immune and metabolic indicators improved condition-specifically with interventions such as probiotics, fecal microbiota transplantation, and diet-based regulation. Collectively, current evidence supports the microbiome as a modifiable determinant of disease risk and therapeutic response, underscoring its translational potential for precision medicine.",
"42411190": "ID: 42411190\nTitle: Multi-Omics Framework Integrating Genetics, Microbiome, Metabolism, and Immunity for Deciphering Ulcerative Colitis Pathogenesis and Diagnostic Biomarker Discovery.\nAbstract: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease involving complex interactions between genetics, gut microbiota, metabolism, and immunity. This study aimed to systematically evaluate multi-omics factors potentially associated with UC susceptibility and identify reliable diagnostic biomarkers. A two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) framework assessed potential causal associations between gut microbiome, circulating metabolites, immune cell phenotypes, and UC susceptibility. Significant MR findings were integrated with multiple transcriptomic datasets to identify differentially expressed candidate genes. Immune infiltration analysis, machine learning modeling, and external validation were subsequently performed. Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics were used to localize key genes and to explore their potential cell type-specific functions within the tissue microenvironment, followed by qRT-PCR validation in independent clinical tissues and siRNA-mediated IFITM2 knockdown in THP-1-derived macrophages. MR analyses identified potential causal associations for specific microbiota, sphingomyelin-related metabolites, and immune cell phenotypes with UC susceptibility. Integrative analysis prioritized four core signature genes: SAG, WDR48, IFITM2, and SIRPA. A random forest model achieved an AUC of 0.964 and identified a four-gene signature with strong diagnostic performance. Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics localized IFITM2 upregulation mainly to myeloid cells, particularly Neutrophil_IFITM2. CellChat suggested a potential CD4_Tem_IL7R-ANXA1-FPR1-Neutrophil_IFITM2 axis. qRT-PCR supported the expression directions of the four genes, and IFITM2 knockdown in THP-1-derived macrophages reduced TNF-\u03b1, IL-6, and IL-1\u03b2 mRNA expression. This multi-omics framework supports the potential roles of specific microbiota, sphingolipid metabolism, and immune phenotypes in UC pathogenesis. The four-gene signature and characterization of Neutrophil_IFITM2, supported by independent qRT-PCR validation and preliminary IFITM2 knockdown experiments, may provide a framework for precision diagnosis and future mechanistic studies in UC.",
"42411211": "ID: 42411211\nTitle: Disruption of the Gut Microbiome and Mental Health Effects Connected to Environmental Pollutants via the Gut-Brain Axis.\nAbstract: Environmental pollutants, including heavy metals, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, persistent organic pollutants, microplastics, and particulate matter, are increasingly recognized as key modifiers of the gut microbiome. These exposures can induce dysbiosis, disrupting the microbiota-gut-brain axis and influencing neurodevelopment, neurotransmission, immune regulation, and behavior. Mechanistically, pollutant-induced alterations in microbial metabolites (e.g., short-chain fatty acids, indoles, and bile acids), intestinal permeability, neuroinflammation, vagal signaling, and activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis contribute to adverse neurobehavioral outcomes. Evidence from human cohort studies and animal models supports associations between pollutant exposure, microbial functional changes, and cognitive or mental health effects. This review synthesizes current mechanistic insights, highlighting advances in exposomic, microbial xenobiotic metabolism, and microbiome-targeted interventions to mitigate neurotoxicity. While these findings offer promising directions for risk assessment and therapeutic development, human evidence remains limited, and quantitative links between microbiome alterations and neurobehavioral outcomes require further investigation.",
"42411221": "ID: 42411221\nTitle: Phyto-Nanotherapeutics for Alzheimer's Disease: Current Progress and Future Perspectives.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive cognitive and behavioral impairment and represents a major cause of dementia worldwide. It primarily affects the elderly population. The disease is marked by progressive neuronal damage, leading to impairments in cognition, behavior, emotions, and communication. Although currently available therapies provide symptomatic relief, they fail to alter disease progression, necessitating the development of more effective therapeutic strategies. Phytoconstituents have gained considerable attention due to their neuroprotective properties and multitargeted mechanisms of action against pathways implicated in AD. However, their clinical application is limited by poor Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) permeability, low bioavailability, and inadequate solubility. Nanotechnology offers a promising approach for brain-targeted drug delivery by enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of phytoconstituents through advanced nanocarrier systems. This review explores the synergistic potential of phytoconstituents and nanocarriers for the management of AD, aiming to improve therapeutic outcomes and overcome existing limitations. It further highlights the integration of medicinal plant-based compounds with nanotechnology as a novel strategy for AD treatment. The combination of nanocarriers and phytoconstituents may facilitate enhanced BBB penetration and improved neuroprotection. Notably, nanomedicine- based approaches, including phytoconstituent-loaded nanoparticles and liposomes, demonstrate significant potential to overcome delivery barriers and enable efficient drug transport to the brain.",
"42411397": "ID: 42411397\nTitle: Human-Centered Innovation: Precision Nutrition and the Future of Food.\nAbstract: Nutritional science is moving beyond one-size-fits-all recommendations toward more precise and personalized approaches, yet its implementation pathway remains unclear. This paper proposes a human-centered precision nutrition framework that highlights the central roles of artificial intelligence (AI), food innovation, and human agency. By integrating multidimensional data, including clinical phenotypes, multi-omics, lifestyle, and personal context, AI can assess health status to identify \"what needs to be regulated\" and predict dietary responses based on baseline characteristics to determine \"what should be supplemented\", thereby supporting more precise dietary predictions and recommendations. However, because people are dynamic social beings, precision nutrition must also account for real-world constraints, including habits, time, finances, emotions, and daily routines. Therefore, dietary recommendations should be translated into diverse options that support personal autonomy in deciding \"how to supplement\". As important carriers of intervention, food materials may range from whole foods and natural ingredients to functional extracts, probiotics, and rationally designed functional components. Technological innovation can further translate these materials into diverse delivery formats and service models that better fit daily life. Looking ahead, precision nutrition should be guided by human-centered design, translating scientific and technological advances into practical, accessible, and sustainable dietary strategies that become part of everyday life.",
"42411439": "ID: 42411439\nTitle: Exploring the Microbiome-Kynurenine Axis in Mild Cognitive Impairment: From Gut to Brain.\nAbstract: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) represents a critical prodromal stage of Alzheimer's disease. This review synthesizes current evidence to present a coherent pathological cascade driving MCI progression: gut microbiota dysbiosis (e.g., enrichment of Prevotella and depletion of Akkermansia) triggers a butyrate deficit and compromise of intestinal integrity, leading to systemic inflammation. This inflammatory milieu upregulates indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), shifting tryptophan metabolism toward the kynurenine pathway and resulting in the dominance of neurotoxic branches (3-hydroxykynurenine [3-HK], quinolinic acid [QUIN]) over neuroprotective kynurenic acid (KYNA). This metabolic imbalance promotes N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-mediated excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation, which collectively precipitate synaptic dysfunction and cognitive decline. We explicitly highlight this \"gut-immune-metabolic\" vicious cycle as the core framework of MCI pathology. Targeting this cycle through a dual strategy-restoring microbial diversity and pharmacologically inhibiting the IDO1/kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (KMO) enzymes-represents a promising therapeutic approach to delay the transition from MCI to dementia.",
"42411482": "ID: 42411482\nTitle: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis as a Systemic Disease: Why Integrative and Microbiome-Focused Approaches Deserve Re-Evaluation.\nAbstract: Despite decades of intensive research, therapeutic advances in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) remain limited. Increasing evidence suggests that ALS is a multisystem disorder involving motor neuron degeneration, immune dysregulation, skeletal muscle pathology, and gastrointestinal dysfunction, thereby challenging the adequacy of current therapeutic strategies. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches are widely used by patients with ALS. However, their efficacy remains controversial owing to limited clinical evidence and methodological limitations. The multicomponent herbal medicine and system-level characteristics of CAM conceptually align with the emerging view of ALS as a multisystemic disease. The involvement of gut microbiome dysbiosis in the pathophysiology of ALS has provided a unifying biological framework linking the peripheral, metabolic, and neuroinflammatory processes. These findings suggest that the combination of CAM and conventional therapy may serve as a potential integrative approach to target gut-brain-muscle interactions and systemic disease pathways. This article highlights critical gaps in the existing evidence and proposes that microbiome-focused, biomarker-driven clinical trials are essential to thoroughly evaluate CAM-based interventions in ALS. Embracing a system-oriented therapeutic framework may help address the complexity of ALS beyond traditional neuron-centered approaches.",
"42411493": "ID: 42411493\nTitle: Beyond Amyloid: Evolutionary and Immune-Metabolic Perspectives on Alzheimer's Disease.\nAbstract: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is increasingly recognized as a multifactorial and systems-level disorder that extends beyond the classical amyloid cascade hypothesis. Rather than dismissing established concepts such as tau pathology, synaptic dysfunction, vascular compromise, mitochondrial abnormalities, and impaired proteostasis, emerging evidence suggests that these processes may interact dynamically with chronic immune activation, microbial signaling, and systemic metabolic stress. Recent studies examining the microbiome-gut-brain axis, chronic infection, innate immunity, and systemic immune-metabolic dysfunction have broadened the conceptual framework of AD pathogenesis. Importantly, amyloid-\u03b2 (A\u03b2) is now understood to possess evolutionarily conserved antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties, suggesting that amyloid deposition may initially represent a protective host-defense response rather than solely a toxic pathological event. This perspective does not overturn the amyloid cascade model but instead reframes amyloid biology within a broader adaptive evolutionary context in which chronic or dysregulated activation becomes maladaptive during aging. The present opinion article integrates these converging concepts into a unified framework in which AD emerges from the prolonged interaction among immune responses, microbial exposures, metabolic disturbances, mitochondrial dysfunction, vascular injury, and age-associated failures in proteostatic resilience. This integrative interpretation seeks to humanize the disease process by viewing neurodegeneration not simply as isolated protein accumulation, but as the gradual exhaustion of ancient host-defense and energy-regulatory systems that were originally evolutionarily advantageous for survival.",
"42411541": "ID: 42411541\nTitle: Non-Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection: A Narrative Review & Clinical Guide for Primary and Hospital Care.\nAbstract: Recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) is a common and distressing condition disproportionately affecting females. It also accounts for a substantial proportion of antibiotic prescribing in primary care. Repeated antibiotic exposure contributes to adverse effects, disruption of the urogenital microbiome and the accelerating global threat of antimicrobial resistance. Consequently, contemporary clinical guidelines increasingly emphasise non-antibiotic prophylactic strategies as a core component of rUTI management. This narrative review synthesises contemporary evidence and guideline recommendations from the European Association of Urology (EAU), the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), and the American Urological Association (AUA) on non-antibiotic prophylaxis for rUTI. It places particular focus on practical implementation in primary care. Behavioural and risk-factor optimisation, methenamine hippurate, topical estrogen, D-mannose, probiotics, cranberry products, immunoactive prophylaxis and intravesical therapies are reviewed. These are appraised with respect to efficacy, safety, tolerability, accessibility and quality of evidence. This review highlights key differences in guideline positioning and identifies areas of ongoing uncertainty and future research. Additionally, this review explores the central role of general practitioners in confirming diagnosis and initiating first-line non-antibiotic prophylaxis. Moreover, their role in supporting shared decision-making and managing timely specialist referral, where appropriate, is highlighted. Considerations for both men and women with rUTI are discussed. To support the translation of evidence into practice, this article includes pragmatic clinical tools, such as a shared decision-making aid, a stepwise treatment algorithm, and a structured risk-factor checklist. By integrating evidence-based non-antibiotic strategies into routine care, clinicians can reduce antibiotic exposure, improve patient outcomes, and respond proactively to the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance.",
"42411625": "ID: 42411625\nTitle: Lactobacillus paragasseri lg94 With High L-Lactic Acid Production and Probiotic Potential.\nAbstract: Lactobacillus paragasseri strains are widely used as probiotics. According to modern requirements, it is necessary to characterize their morphological, cultural, physiological-biochemical, and antagonistic properties, as well as to determine their virulence, toxigenicity, toxicity, and secondary metabolite production, to study their potential and safety. The main aim of the study was to determine the probiotic potential of the L. paragasseri lg94 strain based on its biochemical features and genomic landscape. L. paragasseri lg94 was isolated from human feces. The genus and species were determined by mass spectrometry using the MALDI Biotyper. The main cultural, biochemical, and genomic characteristics of L. paragasseri lg94 were established. The biochemical profile and L-lactic acid content of the strain were determined. Additionally, the strain's resistance to bile and low pH stress, as well as its antibiotic susceptibility, were assessed. The genomic sequence of strain lg94 was obtained using Illumina NextSeq550 sequencing. In this study, the strain lg94 isolated from the feces of a healthy child was identified as L. paragasseri. After 24 h of cultivation in API 50 CH/CHL medium, strain lg94 exhibited positive results in the fermentation of 25 carbohydrates. Strain lg94 exhibited intense L-lactic acid production, reaching a concentration of 6.41 g/L in 24 h of cultivation, indicating high acid-forming capacity. The results showed that L. paragasseri lg94 demonstrated low resistance to acid stress (pH 2.0) but high resistance to 0.3% bile, with no changes in colony morphology observed. The disk diffusion assay revealed that L. paragasseri lg94 was phenotypically susceptible to several antibiotics, including ampicillin, amoxicillin, penicillin G, tetracycline, erythromycin, and chloramphenicol, with intermediate resistance to oxacillin and resistance to fosfomycin, gentamicin, and clindamycin. The whole-genome of L. paragasseri lg94 was sequenced. The absence of antibiotic resistance, pathogenicity, and virulence determinants in the genome was confirmed. Strain lg94 has genes for the production of gassericin T, enterolysin A, and helveticin J. The results of the studies showed that L. paragasseri lg94 has probiotic potential, and it is recommended to continue studying its antagonistic activity and secondary metabolite production.",
"42411838": "ID: 42411838\nTitle: Bioactive environments to combat antimicrobial resistance: artificial intelligence and model-driven microbial biocontrol for living materials.\nAbstract: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to outpace development of new therapeutics. Many interventions focus on treating infection after it occurs, but resistant pathogens often emerge, persist, and spread within reservoirs, such as built environments. Microbial biocontrol offers a complementary, upstream strategy by reshaping ecological interactions to suppress the colonization, persistence, and transmission of AMR pathogens. Currently, biocontrol design relies upon the presumed functionality of probiotic genera across diverse environments despite limited experimental validation, alongside heuristic model predictions that prioritize efficiency over sensitivity. These approaches yield inconsistent outcomes, reflecting the context-dependent nature of microbial behavior. We review how advances in metabolic modeling and artificial intelligence (AI), in conjunction with experimental data, enable adaptable, context-aware biocontrol design with iterative design-test-learn cycles for optimization. We outline the ecological principles underlying microbial competition, highlighting Bacillus as a robust biocontrol chassis due to its biosynthetic capacity, stress tolerance, and genetic tractability. We then discuss how genome-scale, pan-genome-scale, and metabolism-and-expression models provide mechanistic insight into competitive fitness, metabolic trade-offs, and persistence. AI advances these approaches by extracting patterns from multi-omic datasets to build specific, yet versatile, foundation models (FMs) that guide strain and/or consortium selection for specific built environments. Moreover, these tools facilitate safe biocontrol deployment by enabling risk assessment of persistence, ecological displacement, and horizontal gene transfer (HGT), particularly for engineered living materials (ELMs) and bioactive building surfaces. Ultimately, AI-guided modeling and systems-level design provide scalable frameworks for developing durable, preventive strategies against AMR, shifting the focus from reactive treatment toward proactive control of pathogen ecology.",
"42411930": "ID: 42411930\nTitle: Kynurenic Acid, a Key Endogenous Neuroprotective Agent: Role of Its Derivatives in Therapeutics.\nAbstract: Kynurenic acid (KYNA) is an endogenous molecule that acts as a nonselective antagonist of ionotropic glutamate receptors and has been shown to have neuroprotective properties. Although KYNA has shown considerable therapeutic potential in neurodegenerative disorders, its limited permeability across the blood-brain barrier restricts its direct clinical application. To overcome this limitation, various ester and amide derivatives have been developed as prodrugs to enhance brain delivery and subsequently release KYNA within the central nervous system. Beyond serving as prodrugs, KYNA derivatives have attracted substantial interest in medicinal chemistry due to their ability to interact with multiple molecular targets. Additionally, these compounds exhibit a wide range of biological activities, including potential treatments for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and psychiatric disorders. Therefore, kynurenic acid-based scaffolds have prompted further research into their derivatives, leading to a range of structurally distinct products. Here, we discuss the neuroprotective role of KYNA and its derivatives, which exhibit diverse bioactivities.",
"42411953": "ID: 42411953\nTitle: Reduced Soluble Ubiquilin2 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Carrying Ubiquilin2 (P494L) Mutation: Clinicopathological and Biochemical Evidence From an Autopsy Case.\nAbstract: We report the clinicopathological and biochemical findings of ALS associated with a UBQLN2 P494L mutation. Autopsy revealed widespread TDP-43 pathology and UBQLN2-positive inclusions. Immunoblot analysis demonstrated a marked reduction of soluble UBQLN2, supporting functional UBQLN2 insufficiency as a pathogenic mechanism underlying TDP-43 aggregation.",
"42412140": "ID: 42412140\nTitle: Sotagliflozin pretreatment attenuates acute LPS-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities and modulates the gut microbiota-immune-brain axis.\nAbstract: Inflammation-driven depression is increasingly recognized as a major therapeutic target, yet effective pharmacological strategies remain limited. Sotagliflozin (SOTA), a dual inhibitor of sodium-glucose cotransporters 1 and 2 (SGLT1/2), has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and metabolic benefits, but its neuropsychiatric effects remain unclear. This study investigated whether SOTA pretreatment attenuates acute lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities and modulates the gut microbiota-immune-brain axis. Male mice received SOTA for 7 days before LPS injection. Behavioral outcomes were assessed using the open field test and forced swimming test. Systemic inflammation, hippocampal synaptic protein expression, and gut microbiota composition were evaluated using ELISA, Western blotting, and 16S rRNA sequencing, respectively. SOTA pretreatment attenuated the LPS-induced reduction in open field center time and increase in forced swimming immobility time. SOTA also reduced LPS-induced splenomegaly and serum IL-6 and TNF-\u03b1 levels. Western blotting showed that SOTA blunted the LPS-induced reductions in hippocampal GluA1 and PSD-95 expression. 16S rRNA sequencing demonstrated that SOTA partially normalized LPS-associated gut dysbiosis and modulated the relative abundance of genera including Enterococcus, Coriobacteriaceae UCG-002, and Parvibacter. Exploratory correlation and functional prediction analyses linked these taxa to behavioral and inflammatory markers and implicated predicted steroid and triterpenoid biosynthesis pathways. SOTA pretreatment attenuates acute LPS-induced depression-like behavioral abnormalities in association with reduced systemic inflammation, blunted synaptic protein loss, and altered gut microbiota profiles. Dual SGLT1/2 inhibition warrants further investigation in inflammation-associated mood disorders.",
"42412160": "ID: 42412160\nTitle: Lactobacillus strains in the prevention and disruption of antimicrobial-resistance in pathogenic microbial biofilms: a review of mechanisms and clinical perspective.\nAbstract: The growing prevalence of antibiotic resistance, coupled with the heightened drug tolerance exhibited by biofilm-associated infections, represents a major public health challenge and demands the development of innovative therapeutic interventions. Probiotics, particularly the genus Lactobacilli, offer an effective, multifaceted strategy that targets biofilm-associated pathogens through competitive exclusion, secretion of antimicrobial metabolites, disruption of quorum sensing, enzymatic degradation of extracellular polymeric substances, and host immunomodulation. Studies demonstrate robust efficacy of probiotics against clinically challenging pathogens, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Clostridioides difficile, Helicobacter pylori, and pathogenic Escherichia coli. Postbiotics, particularly cell-free supernatants and purified bacteriocins, offer standardized, shelf-life probiotic products. Notably, synergistic combinations with conventional antibiotics, phytochemicals, or bacteriophages enhance antimicrobial activity while enabling dose-reduction strategies to mitigate the development of resistance. However, compelling preclinical evidence, clinical translation remains constrained by the imperative for strain-specific characterization, methodologically robust randomized controlled trials, and comprehensive safety validation. This study critically mentions current mechanisms underlying Lactobacillus-mediated anti-biofilm strategies and identifies priority research essential to accelerating clinical application.",
"42412259": "ID: 42412259\nTitle: Sex-specific gut microbiota and metabolite signatures in Parkinson's disease: implications for personalized therapeutics.\nAbstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by dopaminergic neuron loss and \u03b1-synuclein aggregation in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc). It is a multifactorial disorder with motor and non-motor manifestations and growing evidence suggests that gastrointestinal dysfunction may precede motor onset. Sex differences influence PD risk, onset and clinical features, with men exhibiting higher prevalence and earlier onset, driven by hormonal, genetic, and metabolic factors. The gut microbiota communicates bidirectionally with the central nervous system (CNS) via the gut-brain axis, modulating neural, immune and metabolic processes. Gut dysbiosis and altered microbial metabolites contribute to PD pathogenesis, with distinct sex-specific differences in the microbial composition and functional dynamics of gut microbiota. Despite growing evidence linking the gut-brain axis to PD, sex-specific regulation of microbiota-metabolite interactions remains poorly understood, representing a critical knowledge gap. Further most studies are male-biased, neglecting sex-specific variations in microbial profiles, hormone dynamics, metabolic responses and treatment outcomes. This review addresses current evidence on sex-specific interactions between gut microbiota, metabolites, microbial metabolites and PD mechanisms, highlighting their role in oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, glial dysfunction and genetic predisposition. It further emphasizes the need for sex-tailored, precision therapeutic strategies integrating hormonal, genetic and microbial determinants to improve clinical PD outcomes.",
"42412321": "ID: 42412321\nTitle: Porcine Beta Defensin 2 Alleviates Apoptosis and Restores Proliferation in IPEC-J2 Cells Challenged with ETEC K88 by Inhibiting the Akt Signaling Pathway.\nAbstract: Porcine \u03b2-defensin 2 (pBD2) is an antimicrobial peptide with both antibacterial and immunomodulatory activities and plays an important role against pathogens. Our previous results suggested that pBD2 might exert its protective effects against E. coli by regulating cell apoptosis and proliferation through the Akt signaling pathway. However, the specific roles and underlying mechanisms of pBD2 in regulating these cellular processes remain unclear. In this study, porcine intestinal epithelial cells (IPEC-J2) were treated with pBD2 in the presence of Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) K88 challenge. pBD2 inhibited ETEC-induced apoptosis, decreased the levels of cleaved caspase-3 and caspase-9, and restored mitochondrial membrane potential, suggesting that pBD2 inhibited ETEC-induced apoptosis via the intrinsic apoptotic pathway. Moreover, pBD2 restored cell proliferation and attenuated ETEC-induced cell cycle arrest in the G0/G1 phase, and upregulated the expression of proliferation-related genes including CDC25A, CDC6, E2F2 and PCNA. In addition, the results further revealed that pBD2 attenuated cell apoptosis and restored cell proliferation in ETEC K88-infected IPEC-J2 cells by inhibiting the Akt signaling pathway. Our results provide further evidence for the protective effects of pBD2 on intestinal epithelial cells and extend its known biological roles. This study elucidates an anti-apoptotic and pro-proliferative mechanism of pBD2 against ETEC infection and provides insights into its potential application.",
"42412322": "ID: 42412322\nTitle: Expanding the Use of Meat Bioprotective Carnobacterium maltaromaticum as Potential Probiotic for Human Consumption.\nAbstract: This study evaluated the probiotic potential of three Carnobacterium maltaromaticum strains (CM_B824, CM_B827, and CM_B829) previously recognized for their bioprotective effects in meat products. The strains were characterized based on cell surface hydrophobicity, auto-aggregation, co-aggregation with foodborne pathogens, and their ability to inhibit pathogen adhesion to Caco-2 cells through competition, displacement, and exclusion assays. Survival under simulated gastrointestinal conditions and effects on Caco-2 cell viability (PrestoBlue assay) were also assessed. C. maltaromaticum strains exhibited exceptionally high cell surface hydrophobicity (~\u200998% affinity to xylene and toluene), significantly outperforming the commercial control Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG ATCC 53,101 (LR) (46% and 35%, respectively). While auto-aggregation was moderate (32% for CM vs. 53% for LR), the CM strains effectively reduced the adherence of Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella spp., and E. coli O157:H7 to Caco-2 cells, with competition being the most effective inhibitory mechanism. Notably, CM_B824 demonstrated the strongest reduction in pathogen adherence. Furthermore, neither individual strains nor their combination (CM_pool) affected Caco-2 viability. Under simulated digestion, the CM_pool showed superior resilience compared to LR, maintaining higher survivability (88% vs. 66%) and viable counts (>\u20098 log CFU/g). These results indicate that the dual functionality of the CM strains, combining established bioprotective efficacy in food matrices with robust probiotic potential, positions them as versatile candidates for multifunctional food applications. Their ability to simultaneously enhance food safety and provide health benefits upon ingestion offers a significant strategic advantage for the functional food industry.",
"42412323": "ID: 42412323\nTitle: Enterococcus hirae Y-HS Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis by Activating PXR/Nrf2-mediated Metabolic-immune Crosstalk.\nAbstract: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with limited non-invasive biomarkers and variable responses to probiotics. This study investigates the probiotic potential of Enterococcus hirae Y-HS isolated from healthy beef cattle and its mechanisms in alleviating UC. In vitro probiotic properties of Y-HS were assessed. Public transcriptomic datasets (GSE179285, GSE87466, GSE206285) were analysed to identify differentially expressed genes in UC patients. Machine learning integrated with protein-protein interaction network analysis identified core diagnostic genes. A DSS-induced murine colitis model was established to evaluate Y-HS intervention effects. Y-HS exhibited excellent gastrointestinal tolerance, no haemolytic activity and antibiotic susceptibility. Transcriptomic analysis identified 768 DEGs in UC patients. Machine learning yielded four metabolism-associated signature genes-CYP3A4, UGT1A6, HSD17B6 and SRD5A3-with diagnostic accuracy (AUC 0.72-0.84). In DSS-induced colitis, Y-HS dose-dependently attenuated disease activity, remodelled gut microbiota (increasing Lactobacillus, decreasing Escherichia-Shigella), activated PXR/Nrf2 signalling, upregulated detoxification enzymes (CYP3A4, UGT1A6) and tight junction proteins, while downregulating HSD17B6, SRD5A3 and cleaved caspase-3. These changes were accompanied by reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines and elevated IL-10. E. hirae Y-HS alleviates UC through coordinated modulation of gut microbiota, host metabolism, inflammation and barrier function. The identified metabolic gene signature offers potential non-invasive biomarkers for UC.",
"42412324": "ID: 42412324\nTitle: Targeting the Gut-Heart Axis in Atherosclerosis: Microbial Metabolites, Molecular Mechanisms, and Precision Therapeutics.\nAbstract: Despite advances in lipid-lowering and anti-inflammatory medications, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) continues to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Recent studies have identified the gut microbiota as a key modulator of cardiovascular health via the gut-heart axis. This review investigates the molecular processes by which microbial metabolites affect atherogenesis. Proatherogenic substances like trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), which are produced from dietary precursors through gut microbial and hepatic metabolism, aggravate foam cell production, platelet aggregation, and vascular inflammation. Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), such as butyrate and propionate, have been shown to protect against atherosclerosis by activating G-protein-coupled receptors, regulating gene expression, and improving endothelial function. Additionally, secondary bile acids, tryptophan derivatives, and phenylacetylglutamine have emerged as important microbial metabolites involved in vascular disease. The review also summarizes various therapeutic strategies such as use of probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, precision microbiome editing (using bacteriophages and CRISPR-Cas systems), and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for targeting gut-heart axis. Multi-omic systems combined with artificial intelligence can now detect disease-specific microbial signatures, improving risk stratification and paving the way for precision microbiome-based therapeutics. However, challenges such as determining causality, regulatory intricacies, and inter-individual variability in host-microbiome interactions remain. Despite these obstacles, the gut-heart axis provides a disruptive paradigm in preventive cardiology by emphasizing tailored microbiome therapies as a complement to traditional ASCVD care.",
"42412325": "ID: 42412325\nTitle: Enterococcus faecalis NBRC 100481 Protects the Intestinal Barrier via \u03b1-catenin/HMP-1 in Caenorhabditis elegans.\nAbstract: Intestinal barrier disruption is a hallmark of gastrointestinal disorders and is also linked to metabolic diseases, posing serious health risks. Probiotic-based interventions have thus attracted growing attention. This study isolated Enterococcus faecalis NBRC 100481 from recovered colitis mice after dietary intervention with pentagalloyl glucose (PGG), and evaluated its protective effects and PGG's regulatory role. Fermentation revealed that PGG enhanced metabolic activity of E. faecalis NBRC 100481 and promoted production of bioactive metabolites such as N-acetylglutamic acid and 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde, which reduced intestinal permeability in Caenorhabditis elegans model. The strain also modulated host responses by preserving epithelial structure and suppressing aberrant expression of VHA-6. Its protective effects were abolished in zoo-1 and hmp-1 mutant worms, suggesting a dependence on host adhesion protein-related pathways. Notably, it attenuated the injury-induced upregulation of \u03b1-catenin/HMP-1 in worms with intestinal injury. Collectively, E. faecalis NBRC 100481, modulated by PGG, enhances intestinal barrier function through coordinated microbial metabolite production and host regulatory pathways, with the \u03b1-catenin/HMP-1 axis involved as a downstream component. This study offers new insights into polyphenol-probiotic-host interactions and provides strain-level evidence for probiotic-based barrier repair strategies.",
"42412326": "ID: 42412326\nTitle: The Single Amino Acid Substitution in WcaJ(Ser332Leu) Promotes Hypervirulent Klebsiella Pneumoniae Resistant to Bacteriophage and Virulence Attenuated.\nAbstract: Amidst the rising antimicrobial resistance in hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKP), phage therapy has emerged as a promising alternative. However, bacterial resistance to phages remains a critical challenge, with virulence attenuation representing a key characteristic of phage-resistant strains, albeit through incompletely elucidated mechanisms. This study investigated the phage-host interaction between phage vB_LZ2044 and hvKP strain NTUH-K2044, yielding a phage-resistant mutant PR_K2044. Comparative analysis revealed marked virulence attenuation in PR_K2044, accompanied by significant alterations in virulence-associated phenotypes, including capsular polysaccharide (CPS) production, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) integrity, urea metabolism, biofilm formation, and siderophore activity. Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) identified a singular nonsynonymous mutation (Ser332Leu) in the capsular synthesis regulator WcaJ. Transcriptomic analysis demonstrated coordinated regulation of multiple virulence-associated genes, including: CPS related genes (magA, wza, wzb, wzc, gnd, ugd, manB), LPS related genes (glf, wbbN, wbbO, wbbM, wzt, wabH), pili related genes (fimA, mrkC), outer membrane protein associated genes (ompA, acrB), nitrogen metabolism related genes (gcl, hyi, glxR, allB, allC, ureA), biofilm related gene fabZ and siderophore related gene ybtS. Our investigation integrating genomic, transcriptomic, and phenotypic analyses elucidates potential mechanisms underlying virulence attenuation and coordinated reprogramming in phage-resistant hvKP, providing critical insights for optimizing phage-based therapeutic strategies against multidrug-resistant pathogens and underscoring the need to consider adaptive trajectories when evaluating the therapeutic promise and evolutionary consequences of phage therapy.",
"42412327": "ID: 42412327\nTitle: Probiotic and Technological Potential of Enterococcus faecium EM03, Isolated From Brazilian Semi-hard Cheese.\nAbstract: Probiotics have gained increasing attention due to their potential health benefits, antimicrobial properties, and role in promoting overall well-being. In this context, the identification of novel bacterial strains with relevant functional properties and high stability under food processing conditions is essential. This study aimed to identify an isolate from Brazilian semi-hard cheese and assess the presence of virulence genes and genes involved in biogenic amine production, as well as to evaluate bacteriocin production and the in vitro probiotic potential of the strain. Additionally, the strain was microencapsulated by spray-drying to enhance its resistance under gastrointestinal and storage conditions. The isolate was identified as Enterococcus faecium EM03 through 16\u00a0S rDNA gene sequencing. In vitro safety testing showed susceptibility to most antibiotics tested, with resistance only to ciprofloxacin and gentamicin. Molecular analyses confirmed the absence of genes associated with biogenic amine synthesis and key virulence factors typically considered in Enterococcus safety assessments (ace, asa1, cylA, efaA, esp, and gelE). Conversely, genes associated with bacteriocin production (entB, entP, L50AB, IanM, and IanC) were detected, supporting the results showing inhibition of Listeria monocytogenes and E. faecalis by proteinaceous compounds. Additionally, the strain showed high resistance under simulated gastrointestinal conditions, and microencapsulation by spray-drying further enhanced its stability, allowing probiotic survival for up to 60 days and maintaining good resistance to simulated gastrointestinal conditions while keeping the microparticle properties consistent. Overall, E. feacium EM03 showed strong probiotic potential, combining safety, antimicrobial properties, and technological stability, supporting its use in the development of functional foods.",
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