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Alterations in gut microbial community structure in obstructive sleep apnea /hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS): A systematic
Ali Tahmasebi1, Rasa Beheshti1, Mohammadsina Mahmoudi1
1Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Research Center for Evidence-Based Medicine, Iranian EBM Center: A Joanna Briggs Institute Center of Excellence, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Objectives:
This systematic review investigates gut bacterial diversity and composition in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS) and examines how these changes may contribute to cardiovascular complications.
Methods:
A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus up to March 2025. After removing duplicates, titles and abstracts were screened by two reviewers, and full texts were assessed for inclusion. Data extraction on study characteristics and outcomes was performed. Methodological quality was evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute checklist. α-diversity was assessed using richness and diversity indices, while β-diversity examined community structure differences. Meta-analysis was conducted using standardized mean differences (SMD) and confidence intervals (CIs), and heterogeneity was assessed with the Cochrane I2 test.
Results:
The review included 18 studies (16 adults, 2 pediatrics) examining the gut microbiome in OSAHS. Meta-analysis revealed significant reductions in α-diversity indices (Shannon, Chao1, observed species, ACE) in OSAHS patients, while Simpson's index showed no difference. β-diversity analyses showed distinct gut microbiome differences in OSA. Key differential bacteria included Bacteroides, Proteobacteria, Faecalibacterium, Ruminococcaceae, Megamonas, Oscillibacter, Dialister, Roseburia, and Lachnospira. Study quality was medium to high.
Conclusion:
OSAHS is associated with significant gut microbiome alterations, including a reduction in beneficial bacteria and an increase in LPS-producing bacteria, leading to intestinal barrier dysfunction. These changes may contribute to systemic inflammation and elevate the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
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