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Area of Science:

  • Neonatalogy
  • Gastroenterology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe condition affecting preterm infants.
  • Its pathogenesis involves complex interactions including the immune system, gut microbiota, and environmental factors.
  • Understanding the role of gut microbes is crucial for NEC prevention and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent studies on the role of gut microbiota in NEC pathogenesis using advanced molecular methods.
  • To explore the association between gut dysbiosis and the development of NEC in preterm infants.
  • To identify key microbial changes preceding NEC.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent studies utilizing molecular techniques like 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing.
  • Analysis of fecal DNA to assess gut microbiota composition.
  • Comparison of microbial profiles in preterm infants with and without NEC.

Main Results:

  • Current evidence indicates that gut microbiota dysbiosis precedes the onset of NEC in preterm infants.
  • Specific changes, such as an increased abundance of Gammaproteobacteria and a decrease in strict anaerobic bacteria, are observed before NEC development.
  • Molecular methods are improving the understanding of NEC's microbial associations.

Conclusions:

  • Gut dysbiosis is a significant factor in the pathogenesis of NEC in preterm infants.
  • Further large-scale prospective studies with standardized methodologies are needed to confirm these findings and elucidate the precise role of the gut microbiome.
  • Targeting gut microbiota may offer future therapeutic strategies for NEC.