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Microbiota Analysis Using Two-step PCR and Next-generation 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing

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Published on: October 15, 2019

[Microbiota and multiple sclerosis].

L A Gerdes¹, H Yoon¹, A Peters²

¹Institut für Klinische Neuroimmunologie und Biomedizinisches Zentrum, LMU Klinikum München, Großhaderner Str. 9, 82152, Planegg-Martinsried, Deutschland.

|October 12, 2020

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory central nervous system disease. Research explores how gut bacteria (microbiome) and their metabolites may influence MS by affecting immune cells, using human samples and animal models.

Keywords:

Autoreactive lymphocytes Experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis Fecal transplantation Gut-associated lymphoid tissue Metabolites

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Area of Science:

Neuroimmunology
Microbiome Research
Gastroenterology

Background:

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a central nervous system inflammatory disease mediated by autoreactive lymphocytes.
The gut-associated lymphoid tissue's proximity to the intestinal microbiota suggests a potential role in modulating lymphocyte activation.
Understanding the gut microbiome's influence is crucial for unraveling MS pathogenesis.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current research characterizing the microbiome in multiple sclerosis patients.
To discuss studies investigating the impact of specific microbiota or compositions on the immune system and MS progression.
To explore potential causal links between the gut microbiome and multiple sclerosis.

Main Methods:

Analysis of human samples to characterize the microbiome in MS patients.
Utilization of classical animal models to study immune responses.
Employing humanized animal models to assess microbiota influence on disease progression.
Investigating the effects of specific microbial species and compositions on immune system modulation.

Main Results:

Current research efforts focus on profiling the gut microbiome in individuals with MS.
Animal models demonstrate that specific microbiota can influence immune system activity and disease progression in MS.
Evidence suggests potential causal associations between gut microbial composition and MS development or severity.

Conclusions:

The gut microbiome is increasingly recognized as a significant factor in multiple sclerosis.
Further research using human and animal models is essential to elucidate the precise mechanisms linking the microbiome to MS.
Targeting the gut microbiome may offer novel therapeutic strategies for managing multiple sclerosis.