February 2021

Effects of colon-targeted vitamins on the composition and metabolic activity of the human gut microbiome– a pilot study

The modulatory effect of vitamins on the gut microbiome and related host health benefits remain largely unclear. We investigated the effects of colon-delivered vitamins A, B2, C, D, and E on the gut microbiota using a human clinical study and batch fermentation experiments, in combination with cell models for the assessment of barrier and immune […]

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The Impact of Microbiota on the Pathogenesis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and the Possible Benefits of Polyphenols

Thereby,after selecting, analyzing and debating the main articles on this topic, the bacteria related to the pathogenesis of ALS have been identified, among which we can positively highlight the presence mainly of Akkermansia muciniphila, but also Lactobacillus spp., Bifidobacterium spp. or Butyrivibrio fibrisolvens. Nevertheless, the presence of Escherichia coli or Ruminococcus torques stand out negatively

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Prophylactic Role of Aloe Components, Butyrate Fermented, Micrnas, and Hyaluronan on Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and Osteoarthritis in Knee Joints

Host microbial cross talk is essential to maintain intestinal homeostasis. However, maladaptation of the response through microbial dysbiosis or defective host defense toward invasive intestinal microbial results in chronic inflammation and the mild cognitive impairment. The role of active constituents from Aloe species, fermented butyrate, and micRNAs on Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease is discussed

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Abnormal Gray Matter Volume and Functional Connectivity in Parkinson’s Disease with Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder

Higher GMV in the cerebellum may be linked with the abnormal motor behaviors during REM sleep in patients with PD-RBD, and lower GMV and FC in the posterior regions may indicate that PD-RBD correspond to more serious neurodegeneration, especially the visuospatial–executive function impairment and delayed memory impairment. These findings provided new insights to learn more

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Therapeutic uses of natural astaxanthin: An evidence-based review focused on human clinical trials

Author links open overlay panelIn vitro and in vivo studies have associated astaxanthin’s unique molecular features with several health benefits, including neuroprotective, cardioprotective and antitumoral properties, suggesting its therapeutic potential for the prevention or co-treatment of dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson, cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Benefits on skin and eye health promotion have also been reported, highlighting its

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Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Is a Promising Method to Restore Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis and Relieve Neurological Deficits after Traumatic Brain Injury

In conclusion, the current study showed that TBI can induce the gut microbiome dysbiosis and that FMT can rescue gut microbiota dysbiosis, relieve the neurological deficits, and exert an antioxidation effect through decreasing TBI-induced TMAO and increasing the antioxidant enzyme MsrA expression in the hippocampus. CLICK TO REVIEW

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Development of an α-synuclein knockdown peptide and evaluation of its efficacy in Parkinson’s disease models

Tat-βsyndegron decreased α-synuclein aggregates and microglial activation in an α-synuclein preformed fibril model of spreading synucleinopathy in transgenic mice overexpressing human A53T α-synuclein. Moreover, Tat-βsyn-degron reduced α-synuclein levels and significantly decreased the parkinsonian toxin-induced neuronal damage and motor impairment in a mouse toxicity model of PD. These results show the promising efficacy of Tat-βsyn-degron in

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Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 alleviates neurodegenerative progression in 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine-induced mouse models of Parkinson’s disease

PS128 administration also attenuated MPTP-induced oxidative stress and neuroinflammation in the nigrostriatal pathway. Fecal analysis showed that PS128 modulated the gut microbiota. L. plantarum abundance was significantly increased along with methionine biosynthesis-related microbial modules. PS128 also suppressed the increased family Enterobacteriaceae and lipopolysaccharide and peptidoglycan biosynthesis-related microbial modules caused by MPTP. In conclude, PS128 ingestion alleviated MPTP-induced motor deficits and

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Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 Ameliorated Visceral Hypersensitivity in Rats Through the Gut–Brain Axis

The hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis was modulated by PS128 with decreased corticosterone concentration in serum and the expression of mineralocorticoid receptors in the amygdala. Oral administration of PS128 inhibited 5-HTPinduced VH during CRD. The ameliorative effect on VH suggests the potential application of PS128 for IBS. CLICK TO REVIEW

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