NBC Group, Psychology Department, School of Life and Nature Sciences, Nebrija University, 28015 Madrid, Spain.
Int J Mol Sci. 2024 Sep 18;25(18):10041. doi: 10.3390/ijms251810041.
The objective of this review is to provide a comprehensive examination of the role of microbial metabolites in the progression of neurodegenerative diseases, as well as to investigate potential therapeutic interventions targeting the microbiota. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across the following databases: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Wiley. Key terms related to the gut microbiota, microbial metabolites, neurodegenerative diseases, and specific metabolic products were used. The review included both preclinical and clinical research articles published between 2000 and 2024. Short-chain fatty acids have been demonstrated to play a crucial role in modulating neuroinflammation, preserving the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, and influencing neuronal plasticity and protection. Furthermore, amino acids and their derivatives have been demonstrated to exert a significant influence on CNS function. These microbial metabolites impact CNS health by regulating intestinal permeability, modulating immune responses, and directly influencing neuroinflammation and oxidative stress, which are integral to neurodegenerative diseases. Therapeutic strategies, including prebiotics, probiotics, dietary modifications, and fecal microbiota transplantation have confirmed the potential to restore microbial balance and enhance the production of neuroprotective metabolites. Furthermore, novel drug developments based on microbial metabolites present promising therapeutic avenues. The gut microbiota and its metabolites represent a promising field of research with the potential to advance our understanding of and develop treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
本次综述的目的在于全面探讨微生物代谢产物在神经退行性疾病进展中的作用,并研究针对微生物组的潜在治疗干预措施。我们对以下数据库进行了全面的文献检索:PubMed、Scopus、Web of Science、ScienceDirect 和 Wiley。使用了与肠道微生物组、微生物代谢产物、神经退行性疾病以及特定代谢产物相关的关键词。综述纳入了 2000 年至 2024 年期间发表的临床前和临床研究文章。短链脂肪酸已被证明在调节神经炎症、维持血脑屏障完整性以及影响神经元可塑性和保护方面发挥着关键作用。此外,氨基酸及其衍生物对中枢神经系统功能也有显著影响。这些微生物代谢产物通过调节肠道通透性、调节免疫反应以及直接影响神经炎症和氧化应激来影响中枢神经系统健康,而这些都是神经退行性疾病的重要组成部分。包括益生元、益生菌、饮食改变和粪便微生物移植在内的治疗策略已证实有潜力恢复微生物平衡并增强神经保护代谢产物的产生。此外,基于微生物代谢产物的新型药物开发也提供了有前途的治疗途径。肠道微生物组及其代谢产物是一个极具前景的研究领域,有望增进我们对神经退行性疾病的理解并开发出相关治疗方法。
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