scholarly journals Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Microbiota Interactions

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 2018
Author(s):  
Aly Kodio ◽  
Estelle Menu ◽  
Stéphane Ranque
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Communities ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Experimental Models ◽  
Medical Practices ◽  
Host Genetics ◽  
Next Generation Sequencing Ngs ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Generation Sequencing ◽  
Health Applications

The nature of the relationship between the communities of microorganisms making up the microbiota in and on a host body has been increasingly explored in recent years. Microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, viruses, parasites and fungi, have often long co-evolved with their hosts. In human, the structure and diversity of microbiota vary according to the host’s immunity, diet, environment, age, physiological and metabolic status, medical practices (e.g., antibiotic treatment), climate, season and host genetics. The recent advent of next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies enhanced observational capacities and allowed for a better understanding of the relationship between distinct microorganisms within microbiota. The interaction between the host and their microbiota has become a field of research into microorganisms with therapeutic and preventive interest for public health applications. This review aims at assessing the current knowledge on interactions between prokaryotic and eukaryotic communities. After a brief description of the metagenomic methods used in the studies were analysed, we summarise the findings of available publications describing the interaction between the bacterial communities and protozoa, helminths and fungi, either in vitro, in experimental models, or in humans. Overall, we observed the existence of a beneficial effect in situations where some microorganisms can improve the health status of the host, while the presence of other microorganisms has been associated with pathologies, resulting in an adverse effect on human health.

scholarly journals Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Microbiota Interactions

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aly Kodio ◽  
Estelle Menu ◽  
Stéphane Ranque
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Communities ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Experimental Models ◽  
Medical Practices ◽  
Host Genetics ◽  
Next Generation Sequencing Ngs ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Generation Sequencing ◽  
Health Applications

The nature of the relationship between the communities of microorganisms making up the microbiota in and on a host body has been increasingly explored in recent years. Microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, viruses, parasites, and fungi, have often long co-evolved with their hosts. In human, the structure and diversity of microbiota vary according to the host’s immunity, diet, environment, age, physiological and metabolic status, medical practices (e.g. antibiotic treatment), climate, season, and host genetics. The recent advent of next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies enhanced observational capacities and allowed for a better understanding of the relationship between distinct microorganisms within microbiota. The interaction between the host and their microbiota has become a field of research into microorganisms with therapeutic and preventive interest for public health applications. This review aims at assessing the current knowledge on interactions between prokaryotic and eukaryotic communities. After a brief description of the metagenomic methods used in the studies analysed, we summarise the findings of available publications describing the interaction between the bacterial communities and protozoa, helminths, and fungi, either in vitro, in experimental models, or in humans. Overall, we observed the existence of a beneficial effect in situations where some microorganisms can improve the health status of the host, while the presence of other microorganisms has been associated with pathologies, resulting in an adverse effect on human health.

scholarly journals Rho-Proteins and Downstream Pathways as Potential Targets in Sepsis and Septic Shock: What Have We Learned from Basic Research

Cells ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1844
Author(s):  
Maria Luísa da Silveira Hahmeyer ◽  
José Eduardo da Silva-Santos
Keyword(s):  
Septic Shock ◽  
Actin Polymerization ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Cecal Ligation ◽  
Experimental Models ◽  
Rho Proteins ◽  
Growing Cell ◽  
Sepsis And Septic Shock

Sepsis and septic shock are associated with acute and sustained impairment in the function of the cardiovascular system, kidneys, lungs, liver, and brain, among others. Despite the significant advances in prevention and treatment, sepsis and septic shock sepsis remain global health problems with elevated mortality rates. Rho proteins can interact with a considerable number of targets, directly affecting cellular contractility, actin filament assembly and growing, cell motility and migration, cytoskeleton rearrangement, and actin polymerization, physiological functions that are intensively impaired during inflammatory conditions, such as the one that occurs in sepsis. In the last few decades, Rho proteins and their downstream pathways have been investigated in sepsis-associated experimental models. The most frequently used experimental design included the exposure to bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS), in both in vitro and in vivo approaches, but experiments using the cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) model of sepsis have also been performed. The findings described in this review indicate that Rho proteins, mainly RhoA and Rac1, are associated with the development of crucial sepsis-associated dysfunction in different systems and cells, including the endothelium, vessels, and heart. Notably, the data found in the literature suggest that either the inhibition or activation of Rho proteins and associated pathways might be desirable in sepsis and septic shock, accordingly with the cellular system evaluated. This review included the main findings, relevance, and limitations of the current knowledge connecting Rho proteins and sepsis-associated experimental models.

scholarly journals Pharmaceutical properties of 'sucupira' (Pterodon spp.)

2010 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 607-616 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daiane Hansen ◽  
Mitsue Haraguchi ◽  
Antonio Alonso
Keyword(s):  
Biological Effects ◽  
Chemical Compounds ◽  
Experimental Models ◽  
Popular Medicine ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Pharmaceutical Properties ◽  
The Relationship

The plant of the genus Pterodon (Fabaceae, Leguminosae), commonly known as 'sucupira' or 'faveira', are disseminated throughout the central region of Brazil and has frequently been used in popular medicine for its anti-rheumatic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties. In recent years, interest in these plants has increased considerably. The biological effects of different phytoextracts and pure metabolites have been investigated in several experimental models in vivo and in vitro. The literature describes flavonoids, triterpene and steroids, while one paper presented studies with proteins isolated from the genus. This review provides an overview of phytochemical and pharmacological research in Pterodon, showing the main chemical compounds studied to date, and focusing on the relationship between these molecules and their biological activity. Furthermore, this study paves the way for more in-depth investigation, isolation and characterization of the molecules of this plant genus.

Transcriptome-wide m6A detection with DART-Seq

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate D. Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression Regulation ◽  
Preparation Method ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Cross Reactivity ◽  
High Variability ◽  
Library Preparation ◽  
Rna Seq ◽  
Generation Sequencing ◽  
Library Preparation Method

Abstract m6A is the most abundant internal mRNA modification and plays diverse roles in gene expression regulation. Much of our current knowledge about m6A has been driven by recent advances in the ability to detect this mark transcriptome-wide. Antibody-based approaches have been the method of choice for global m6A mapping studies. These methods rely on m6A antibodies to immunoprecipitate methylated RNAs, followed by next-generation sequencing to identify m6A-containing transcripts1,2. While these methods enabled the first identification of m6A sites transcriptome-wide and have dramatically improved our ability to study m6A, they suffer from several limitations. These include requirements for high amounts of input RNA, costly and time-consuming library preparation, high variability across studies, and m6A antibody cross-reactivity with other modifications. Here, we describe DART-Seq (deamination adjacent to RNA modification targets), an antibody-free method for global m6A detection. In DART-Seq, the C to U deaminating enzyme, APOBEC1, is fused to the m6A-binding YTH domain. This fusion protein is then introduced to cellular RNA either through overexpression in cells or with in vitro assays, and subsequent deamination of m6A-adjacent cytidines is then detected by RNA sequencing to identify m6A sites. DART-Seq can successfully map m6A sites throughout the transcriptome using as little as 10 nanograms of total cellular RNA, and it is compatible with any standard RNA-seq library preparation method.

scholarly journals Association of miR-1251-5p/miR-6892-5p Expression With Clinicopathological Factors in Premenopausal Endometrial Cancer

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
Yang Liu ◽  
Fei Wang ◽  
Yu Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endometrial Cancer ◽  
Target Genes ◽  
Tumor Grading ◽  
Node Metastasis ◽  
Predict Mirna Target ◽  
Next Generation Sequencing Ngs ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Generation Sequencing ◽  
Menarche Age ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract Background This study is aim to profile the differentially expressed microRNAs (DEMs) of premenopausal endometrial cancer (EC), identify their target genes and understand their roles in carcinogenesis. Methods Next-generation sequencing (NGS) was performed on 3 premenopausal EC and 3 premenopausal normal endometrial tissues. Selection of candidate miRNAs and subsequent validation were performed by qRT-PCR on 20 premenopausal EC, 30 premenopausal normal endometrial and 40 postmenopausal EC samples. The relationship between DEMs and clinical characteristics was analyzed. Moreover, bioinformatic software programs and databases were applied to predict miRNA target genes, molecular functions, and signaling pathways. Results 136 upregulated and 131 downregulated DEMs were identified. The expression of miR-1251-5p was highly upregulated in premenopausal EC samples compared with premenopausal normal endometrial samples and significantly downregulated compared with postmenopausal EC samples. The expression of miR-6892-5p was highly upregulated in premenopausal EC samples compared with premenopausal normal endometrial samples and postmenopausal EC samples. In the premenopausal EC group, miR-1251-5p expression was closely correlated with menarche age, number of pregnancies, tumor grading, myometrial infiltration and lymph node metastasis; miR-6892-5p expression was closely correlated with BMI, hypertension, tumor grading, and metastasis. Conclusions miR-1251-5p and miR-6892-5p may play important roles in tumorigenesis progression of premenopausal EC.

scholarly journals Enrichment of Food With Tannin Extracts Promotes Healthy Changes in the Human Gut Microbiota

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Molino ◽  
Alberto Lerma-Aguilera ◽  
Nuria Jiménez-Hernández ◽  
María José Gosalbes ◽  
José Ángel Rufián-Henares ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gut Microbiota ◽  
Short Chain Fatty Acids ◽  
Human Gut ◽  
Human Gut Microbiota ◽  
Wood Extracts ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Next Generation Sequencing Ngs ◽  
Generation Sequencing ◽  
Booster Effect

Food and food bioactive components are major drivers of modulation of the human gut microbiota. Tannin extracts consist of a mix of bioactive compounds, which are already exploited in the food industry for their chemical and sensorial properties. The aim of our study was to explore the viability of associations between tannin wood extracts of different origin and food as gut microbiota modulators. 16S rRNA amplicon next-generation sequencing (NGS) was used to test the effects on the gut microbiota of tannin extracts from quebracho, chestnut, and tara associated with commercial food products with different composition in macronutrients. The different tannin-enriched and non-enriched foods were submitted to in vitro digestion and fermentation by the gut microbiota of healthy subjects. The profile of the short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) produced by the microbiota was also investigated. The presence of tannin extracts in food promoted an increase of the relative abundance of the genus Akkermansia, recognized as a marker of a healthy gut, and of various members of the Lachnospiraceae and Ruminococcaceae families, involved in SCFA production. The enrichment of foods with tannin extracts had a booster effect on the production of SCFAs, without altering the profile given by the foods alone. These preliminary results suggest a positive modulation of the gut microbiota with potential benefits for human health through the enrichment of foods with tannin extracts.

scholarly journals Experimentally Induced Alterations in the Affinity of Hemoglobin for Oxygen. I. In Vitro Restoration of Erythrocyte 2,3-Diphosphoglycerate and Its Relationship to Erythrocyte Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase Activity in a Variety of Species

Blood ◽  
1972 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 522-524 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank A. Oski ◽  
Harvey J. Sugerman ◽  
Leonard D. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase ◽  
In Vitro Regeneration ◽  
Experimental Models ◽  
Purine Nucleoside ◽  
Red Cell ◽  
Phosphorylase Activity ◽  
Nucleoside Phosphorylase ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract The relationship between red cell purine nucleoside phosphorylase activity and the ability of stored erythrocytes to regenerate the organic phosphate 2,3-diphosphoglycerate was evaluated in man, monkey, rabbit, dog, cat, and rat. A linear relationship was observed between the activity of this enzyme and the in vitro regeneration of 2,3-diphosphoglycerate from a solution of inosine, pyruvate, and inorganic phosphate. These studies suggest that rabbit and monkey erythrocytes respond in a manner similar to that of human erythrocytes and, therefore, might be useful experimental models for the evaluation of pharmacologic methods for the in vivo alteration of the oxygen-hemoglobin equilibrium curve.

scholarly journals Precision Medicine and Precision Public Health in the Era of Pathogen Next-Generation Sequencing

2019 ◽  
Vol 221 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. S289-S291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Leguia ◽  
Anton Vila-Sanjurjo ◽  
Patrick S G Chain ◽  
Irina Maljkovic Berry ◽  
Richard G Jarman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Next Generation Sequencing ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
The Past ◽  
Infectious Disease Research ◽  
History Of ◽  
Next Generation Sequencing Ngs ◽  
Generation Sequencing ◽  
Health Applications

Abstract This brief report serves as an introduction to a supplement of the Journal of Infectious Diseases entitled “Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technologies to Advance Global Infectious Disease Research.” We briefly discuss the history of NGS technologies and describe how the techniques developed during the past 40 years have impacted our understanding of infectious diseases. Our focus is on the application of NGS in the context of pathogen genomics. Beyond obvious clinical and public health applications, we also discuss the challenges that still remain within this rapidly evolving field.

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