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    Microbiota dysbiosis impact on the metabolism of T3 and T4 hormones and its association with thyroid cancer
    (Frontiers Media SA, 2025-06-02)
    Santiago Cadena-Ullauri
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    Patricia Guevara-Ramírez
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    Elius Paz-Cruz
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    Viviana A. Ruiz-Pozo
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    Rafael Tamayo-Trujillo
    This review explores the impact of gut microbiota dysbiosis on thyroid hormone metabolism and its potential association with thyroid cancer. The analysis highlights specific bacterial genera linked to thyroid dysfunction, the role of gut microbiota in iodine absorption, and mechanisms connecting dysbiosis with thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and Graves’ disease. Additionally, it examines the potential of gut microbiota as a biomarker for diagnosis and personalized treatment, as well as the prospect of probiotics and microbiota-targeted treatments. The review emphasizes the importance of conducting additional research to fully understand microbiota-thyroid interactions and develop appropriate therapies to improve clinical outcomes and patient quality of life.
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    Gut Microbiota Disruption in Hematologic Cancer Therapy: Molecular Insights and Implications for Treatment Efficacy
    Hematologic malignancies (HMs), including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, involve the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal blood cells, posing significant clinical challenges due to their heterogeneity and varied treatment responses. Despite recent advancements in therapies that have improved survival rates, particularly in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia, treatments like chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation often disrupt gut microbiota, which can negatively impact treatment outcomes and increase infection risks. This review explores the complex, bidirectional interactions between gut microbiota and cancer treatments in patients with HMs. Gut microbiota can influence drug metabolism through mechanisms such as the production of enzymes like bacterial β-glucuronidases, which can alter drug efficacy and toxicity. Moreover, microbial metabolites like short-chain fatty acids can modulate the host immune response, enhancing treatment effectiveness. However, therapy often reduces the diversity of beneficial bacteria, such as Bifidobacterium and Faecalibacterium, while increasing pathogenic bacteria like Enterococcus and Escherichia coli. These findings highlight the critical need to preserve microbiota diversity during treatment. Future research should focus on personalized microbiome-based therapies, including probiotics, prebiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients with hematologic malignancies.
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    The effect of intermittent fasting on microbiota as a therapeutic approach in obesity
    (Frontiers Media SA, 2024-04-25) ; ;
    Rafael Tamayo-Trujillo
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    Rayner Zambrano-Villacres
    Obesity, a public health challenge, arises from a complex interplay of factors such as dietary habits and genetic predisposition. Alterations in gut microbiota, characterized by an imbalance between Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes, further exacerbate metabolic dysregulation, promoting inflammation and metabolic disturbances. Intermittent fasting (IF) emerges as a promising dietary strategy showing efficacy in weight management and favoring fat utilization. Studies have used mice as animal models to demonstrate the impact of IF on gut microbiota composition, highlighting enhanced metabolism and reduced inflammation. In humans, preliminary evidence suggests that IF promotes a healthy microbiota profile, with increased richness and abundance of beneficial bacterial strains like Lactobacillus and Akkermansia. However, further clinical trials are necessary to validate these findings and elucidate the long-term effects of IF on microbiota and obesity. Future research should focus on specific tissues and cells, the use of advanced -omics techniques, and exploring the interaction of IF with other dietary patterns, to analyze microbiota composition, gene expression, and potential synergistic effects for enhanced metabolic health. While preliminary evidence supports the potential benefits of IF in obesity management and microbiota regulation, further research with diverse populations and robust methodologies is necessary to understand its implications and optimize personalized dietary interventions. This review explores the potential impact of IF on gut microbiota and its intricate relationship with obesity. Specifically, we will focus on elucidating the underlying mechanisms through which IF affects microbiota composition, as well as its subsequent effects on obesity.