Comparative study on the weight loss and lipid metabolism by tea polyphenols in diet induced obese C57BL/6J pseudo germ free and conventionalized mice by Kashif Hussain, Yingying Yang, Jie Wang, Hengjuan Bian, Xi Lei, Junjie Chen, Qianying Li, Li Wang, Qingping Zhong, Xiang Fang, Yutao Wang, Hong Wei, Yigang Tong, Zhenlin Liao

“…The role of gut microbiota in terms of host health is becoming increasingly important. …”
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Alterations in fecal bacteriome virome interplay and microbiota-derived dysfunction in patients with schizophrenia by Shiwan Tao, Yulu Wu, Liling Xiao, Yunqi Huang, Han Wang, Yiguo Tang, Siyi Liu, Yunjia Liu, Qianshu Ma, Yubing Yin, Minhan Dai, Min Xie, Jia Cai, Zhengyang Zhao, Qiuyue Lv, Jiashuo Zhang, Mengting Zhang, Menghan Wei, Yang Chen, Mingli Li, Qiang Wang

“…In conclusion, these findings provide a comprehensive perspective on the role of gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of SCZ. They reveal that patients with schizophrenia harbor an abnormal virome-bacteriome ecology, shedding light on the potential development of microbial therapeutics.…”
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Daily feeding frequency impacts muscle characteristics and fat deposition in finishing pigs associated with alterations in microbiota composition and bile acid profile by Luga Hu, Huayu Tang, Zhaoxi Xie, Hongyu Yi, Lunjie Feng, Pan Zhou, Yong Zhang, Jingbo Liu, Xiang Ao, Jianchuan Zhou, Honglin Yan

“…IntroductionFeeding frequency has been shown to affect growth and body composition of the host associated with gut microbiota. It remains unknown whether adjusting feeding frequency could effectively regulate both skeletal muscle development and whole-body lipid metabolism and thus affect carcass composition and feed conversion efficiency. …”
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Role of Gut and Urinary Microbiome in Children with Urinary Tract Infections: A Systematic Review by Anjali Srivastava, Omprakash Shete, Annu Gulia, Sumit Aggarwal, Tarini Shankar Ghosh, Vineet Ahuja, Sachit Anand

“…In addition to this, <i>Escherichia fergusonii</i>, <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>, and <i>Shigella flexneri</i> were isolated in the urine of children with UTIs, and enrichment of <i>Escherichia</i>, <i>Enterococcus</i>, <i>Enterobacter</i>, and <i>Bacillus</i> was demonstrated in the gut microbiota of UTI patients. On the contrary, certain genera, such as <i>Achromobacter</i>, <i>Alistipes</i>, <i>Ezakiella</i>, <i>Finegoldia</i>, <i>Haemophilus</i>, <i>Lactobacillus</i>, <i>Massilia</i>, <i>Prevotella</i>, <i>Bacteroides</i>, and <i>Ureaplasma</i>, were isolated from the controls, predominantly in the fecal samples. …”
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Organic rare earth feed additive to enhance Penaeus monodon’s muscle quality: A comprehensive insights into texture, amino acid, and fatty acid composition by Jiaoping Yu, Wanqi Wang, Guowei Liao, Zhen Zhang, Yuanyuan Yao, Kaimin Cheng, Jun Hu, Yalin Yang, Zhigang Zhou, Lanfen Fan

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Effects of polymethylmethacrylate nanoplastics on the swimming behaviour and gut microbiome of the freshwater amphipod Gammarus pulex by Sareh Yaripour, Mandar Bandekar, Jiri Vihavainen, Kuldeep More, Aslak Eronen, Manuela Faria Durão, Mikhail Daneliya, Tuure Houni, Tia Halonen, Jari T.T. Leskinen, Jaakko Haverinen, Hannu Huuskonen, Ulrika Candolin, Jukka Kekäläinen, Raine Kortet

“…Additionally, shifts in microbial diversity may indicate the sensitivity of the gut microbiota to environmental stressors, reflecting also potential ecological implications. …”
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Practical Recommendations of Scientific Society for the Study of Human Microbiome and the Russian Gastroenterological Association on Use of Probiotics, Prebiotics, Synbiotics and F... by V. T. Ivashkin, I. V. Maev, D. I. Abdulganieva, S. A. Alekseenko, A. V. Gorelov, I. N. Zakharova, O. Yu. Zolnikova, N. Yu. Ivashkina, N. V. Korochanskaya, S. N. Mammayev, E. A. Poluektova, A. S. Trukhmanov, D. V. Usenko, Yu. P. Uspensky, V. V. Tsukanov, O. S. Shifrin, I. V. Berezhnaya, K. V. Ivashkin, T. L. Lapina, R. V. Maslennikov, S. V. Nikolaeva, N. G. Sugyan, A. I. Ulyanin

“…Prebiotics include human-indigestible but accessible to gut microbiota substances expediting specific changes in the composition and/or activity of gastrointestinal microbiota that favour the host health. …”
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Genomic epidemiology of third-generation cephalosporin-resistant Escherichia coli from companion animals and human infections in Europe by Adrien Biguenet, Benoit Valot, Farid El Garch, Xavier Bertrand, Didier Hocquet

“…Because of this proximity, it has been suggested that pets and humans might exchange bacterial species from their gut microbiota, with multidrug resistant bacteria being of particular concern. …”
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A Shared Path: Co-occurrence and Clinical Implications of Celiac Disease and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus by Wojciech Florczak, Joanna Śnieżna, Jakub Dziewic, Karol Dzwonnik, Wiktoria Domino, Urszula Zelik, Gabriela Trestka, Maria Przygoda, Jagienka Włodyka, Kamila Stępień, Sabina Adamczyk

“…Apart from that, they share environmental factors such as gluten exposure, viral infections, and alterations in gut microbiota composition. CeD is a gluten-induced disease resulting in inflammation and impaired absorption of the nutrients, leading to malnutrition. …”
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Changes in Phenylacetylglutamine Levels Provide Add-On Value in Risk Stratification of Hypertensive Patients: A Longitudinal Cohort Study by Xuan Xu, Lixin Jia, Bokang Qiao, Yanyan Gong, Shan Gao, Yuan Wang, Jie Du

“…Objectives: We aimed to explore the potential value of gut microbiota-derived metabolite phenylacetylglutamine (PAGln) in risk stratification of hypertension. …”
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Cecum microbiota composition, fermentation characteristics, and immunometabolic biomarkers of Yunshang black goat fed varying dietary energy and protein levels by Binlong Fu, Xiaoqi Zhao, Muhammad Khan, Yanting Jiang, Weijuan Li, Maida Mushtaq, Baiji Danzeng, Xiaojun Ni, Zobia Azeem, Qingyong Shao, Bai Xue, Yina Ouyang

“…Moreover, it is well known that changes in dietary regimens including nutrient levels result in varied gut microbiota composition, and ultimately, the performance and health of these animals.MethodsThe current study examined the effects of varying dietary energy and protein levels on the cecal fermentation, immune biomarkers, and microbiota characteristics of 80 male Yunshan Black Goats (6 months, ~35.82 ± 2.79 kg), divided into four diets: 1) High Energy-High Protein (HEHP), 2) High Energy-Low Protein (HELP), 3) Low Energy-High Protein (LEHP), and 4) Low Energy-Low Protein (LELP). …”
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Urolithin A increases the natural killer activity of PBMCs in patients with prostate cancer by Vladimir Rogovskii, Vladimir Rogovskii, Vladimir V. Murugin, Vladimir V. Murugin, Nikolay Vorobyev, Nikolay Vorobyev, Sergey Popov, Nikolay Sturov, Alexey Krasheninnikov, Alexander Morozov, Marina Prokhorova

“…Enhancing the natural cytotoxicity of PBMCs remains a significant task in cancer research.MethodsThis study investigates the potential of urolithin A, a polyphenolic metabolite produced by the gut microbiota, to enhance the natural cytotoxicity of PBMCs in prostate cancer patients and healthy subjects. …”
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Artemisinin supplementation in concentrated cottonseed protein basal diets enhances growth, antioxidant capacity, intestinal immunity and microbiota in hybrid grouper (Epinephelus... by Ling Pan, Qi Wang, Weikang Li, Xiaohui Dong, Shiwei Xie, Beiping Tan, Hongyu Liu, Yan Wang

“…Microbiome analysis demonstrated that artemisinin decreased microbial diversity and richness while selectively promoting the proliferation of beneficial gut microbiota, suppressing harmful bacteria, and enhancing the intestinal environment, thereby supporting overall growth. …”
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HIV and the gut microbiome: future research hotspots and trends by Zhen Wu, Zhan-Peng Xie, Xin-Xin Cui, Xiang-Bin Sun, Fang-Yi Zhao, Nuo Wang, Yu Li, Yu Li, Yu Li, Haixia Wang, Haixia Wang, Haixia Wang, Li Zhang, Li Zhang, Li Zhang, Jing Shen, Fulei Chen, Haogang Sun, Jia He, Jia He, Jia He

“…High-frequency keywords, aside from the key terms, included “HIV,” “inflammation,” “immune activation,” “gut microbiota,” and “translocation.” Keyword burst results indicated that short-chain fatty acids, T cells and obesity might become the focus of future research.ConclusionThe research hotspots in this field should prioritize examining the role of the primary gut microbiome metabolite, short-chain fatty acids, in reducing immune system activation and inflammation. …”
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Should we consider microbiota-based interventions as a novel therapeutic strategy for schizophrenia? A systematic review and meta-analysis by Lucas Hassib, Alexandre Kanashiro, João Francisco Cordeiro Pedrazzi, Bárbara Ferreira Vercesi, Sayuri Higa, Íris Arruda, Yago Soares, Adriana de Jesus de Souza, Alceu Afonso Jordão, Francisco Silveira Guimarães, Frederico Rogério Ferreira

“…Therefore, this meta-analysis investigates whether gut microbiota manipulation can ameliorate psychotic outcomes in patients with schizophrenia receiving pharmacological treatment. …”
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Effects of organic acid blends on the growth performance, intestinal morphology, microbiota, and serum lipid parameters of broiler chickens by Swapnali Waghmare, Mahesh Gupta, K.B. Bahiram, J.P. Korde, Rekha Bhat, Yashwant Datar, Pushpendra Rajora, M.M. Kadam, Megha Kaore, N.V. Kurkure

“…Acidapure liquid and Acidapure powder supplementation on the growth performance, gut health, gut microbiota, and serum lipid profile of broiler chickens. …”
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Metasilicate-based alkaline mineral water improves the growth performance of weaned piglets by maintaining gut-liver axis homeostasis through microbiota-mediated secondary bile aci... by Jian Chen, Kanwar K. Malhi, Xiaowei Li, Xiangwen Xu, Jianxun Kang, Bichen Zhao, Yaru Xu, Xuenan Li, Jinlong Li

“…To analyze the composition of the gut microbiota, 16S rRNA PacBio SMRT Gene Full-Length Sequencing was performed. …”
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Effects of partial replacement of soybean meal with Chlorella vulgaris and lysozyme on diarrheal incidence, plasma biochemical parameters, and immunity of weaned piglets by Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Bowen Li, Ting Ye, Binghua Qin, Binghua Qin, Qian Zhu, Qian Zhu, Yordan Martinez, Xiangfeng Kong, Xiangfeng Kong

“…IntroductionThe study aimed to investigate the effects of Chlorella vulgaris and lysozyme on growth performance, diarrhea rate, immune function, plasma biochemical parameters, and gut microbiota and metabolites of weaned piglets.MethodsThirty weaned Xiangcun black piglets (BW, 11.47 ± 1.13 kg) were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups: corn-soybean meal-based basal diet (CON group), soybean meal replaced with 5% C. vulgaris (CHV group), and soybean meal replaced with 5% C. vulgaris and 100 mg/kg lysozyme (LYSO group).ResultsGrowth performance was not affected by C. vulgaris or C. vulgaris with lysozyme supplementation, while soybean meal partially replaced by C. vulgaris without lysozyme reduced the diarrhea rate of weaned piglets. …”
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Enterotype Bacteroides Is Associated with a High Risk in Patients with Diabetes: A Pilot Study by Jiajia Wang, Wenjuan Li, Chuan Wang, Lingshu Wang, Tianyi He, Huiqing Hu, Jia Song, Chen Cui, Jingting Qiao, Li Qing, Lili Li, Nan Zang, Kewei Wang, Chuanlong Wu, Lin Qi, Aixia Ma, Huizhen Zheng, Xinguo Hou, Fuqiang Liu, Li Chen

“…The correlation analysis between factors was identified using partial correlation analysis. Results. Gut microbiota in type 2 diabetes group exhibited lower bacterial diversity compared with nondiabetic controls. …”
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Gut-brain axis mediated by intestinal content microbiota was associated with Zhishi Daozhi decoction on constipation by Leyao Fang, Leyao Fang, Leyao Fang, Xin Yi, Xin Yi, Junxi Shen, Junxi Shen, Na Deng, Na Deng, Xinxin Peng, Xinxin Peng

“…The levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), and aquaporin-3 (AQP3) were quantified using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Changes in the gut microbiota were evaluated through 16S rRNA gene sequencing. …”
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