An overview of the microbiota of the human urinary tract in health and disease: current issues and perspectives

M Colella, S Topi, R Palmirotta, D D'Agostino… - Life, 2023 - mdpi.com
This article is intended to deepen our knowledge to date regarding the functions of the
resident microbiota/microbiome in the urinary system for human health and disease. First …

Interplay of gut microbiota in polycystic ovarian syndrome: role of gut microbiota, mechanistic pathways and potential treatment strategies

L Corrie, A Awasthi, J Kaur, S Vishwas, M Gulati… - Pharmaceuticals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) comprises a set of symptoms that pose significant risk
factors for various diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer …

The impact of the female genital microbiota on the outcome of assisted reproduction treatments

G Cocomazzi, S De Stefani, L Del Pup, S Palini… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
The vaginal microbiota plays a critical role in the health of the female genital tract, and its
composition contributes to gynecological disorders and infertility. Lactobacilli are the …

Expression and clinical significance of short-chain fatty acids in pregnancy complications

S Chen, J Li, S Ren, Y Gao, Y Zhou… - Frontiers in Cellular and …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Objective To investigate the expression of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)—metabolites of
intestinal flora—in gestational complications of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) …

Microbiota Transplant and Gynecological Disorders: The Bridge between Present and Future Treatments

S Martinelli, G Nannini, F Cianchi, F Staderini, F Coratti… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a procedure that involves transferring fecal
bacteria from a healthy donor to a patients' intestines to restore gut–immunity homeostasis …

Evaluation of antimicrobial, antiadhesive and co-aggregation activity of a multi-strain probiotic composition against different urogenital pathogens

P Malfa, L Brambilla, S Giardina, M Masciarelli… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The urogenital microbiota is dominated by Lactobacillus that, together with Bifidobacterium,
creates a physiological barrier counteracting pathogen infections. The aim of this study was …

Lactobacillus Probiotics Improve Vaginal Dysbiosis in Asymptomatic Women

AZ Ansari, D Son, YM Hur, S Park, YA You, SM Kim… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Vaginal dysbiosis can lead to serious infections in asymptomatic women. Lactobacillus
probiotics (LBPs) are being investigated as a promising therapy for reversing vaginal …

Female reproductive tract-organ axes

K Takada, VG Melnikov, R Kobayashi… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The female reproductive tract (FRT) and remote/versatile organs in the body share
bidirectional communication. In this review, we discuss the framework of the “FRT-organ …

[HTML][HTML] Microbiota-derived short chain fatty acids: Their role and mechanisms in viral infections

C Feng, C Jin, K Liu, Z Yang - Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 2023 - Elsevier
Microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are crucial for protecting the intestinal
barrier and regulating the immune response during infections. Recent studies show that viral …

Microbiota metabolites in the female reproductive system: Focused on the short-chain fatty acids

R Mirzaei, B Kavyani, E Nabizadeh, H Kadkhoda… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
Several disorders have been linked to modifications in the gut microbial imbalance,
intestinal epithelium, and host immune system. In this regard, microbiota derived short-chain …