Kaltsas Aris, Zachariou Athanasios, Markou Eleftheria, Dimitriadis Fotios, Sofikitis Nikolaos, Pournaras Spyridon
Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece.
Department of Microbiology, University Hospital of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece.
J Pers Med. 2023 Oct 13;13(10):1491. doi: 10.3390/jpm13101491.
The human microbiota in the genital tract is pivotal for maintaining fertility, but its disruption can lead to male infertility. This study examines the relationship between microbial dysbiosis and male infertility, underscoring the promise of precision medicine in this field. Through a comprehensive review, this research indicates microbial signatures associated with male infertility, such as altered bacterial diversity, the dominance of pathogenic species, and imbalances in the genital microbiome. Key mechanisms linking microbial dysbiosis to infertility include inflammation, oxidative stress, and sperm structural deterioration. Emerging strategies like targeted antimicrobial therapies, probiotics, prebiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation have shown potential in adjusting the genital microbiota to enhance male fertility. Notably, the application of precision medicine, which customizes treatments based on individual microbial profiles and specific causes of infertility, emerges as a promising approach to enhance treatment outcomes. Ultimately, microbial dysbiosis is intricately linked to male infertility, and embracing personalized treatment strategies rooted in precision medicine principles could be the way forward in addressing infertility associated with microbial factors.
生殖道中的人类微生物群对于维持生育能力至关重要,但其破坏会导致男性不育。本研究探讨了微生物失调与男性不育之间的关系,强调了精准医学在该领域的前景。通过全面综述,本研究指出了与男性不育相关的微生物特征,如细菌多样性改变、致病菌种占优势以及生殖微生物组失衡。将微生物失调与不育联系起来的关键机制包括炎症、氧化应激和精子结构恶化。靶向抗菌疗法、益生菌、益生元以及粪便微生物群移植等新兴策略已显示出在调节生殖微生物群以提高男性生育能力方面的潜力。值得注意的是,基于个体微生物特征和不育具体原因定制治疗方案的精准医学应用,成为提高治疗效果的一种有前景的方法。归根结底,微生物失调与男性不育密切相关,采用基于精准医学原则的个性化治疗策略可能是解决与微生物因素相关的不育问题的前进方向。
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