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ReviewAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2025

Role of gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome: an updated comprehensive review from mechanisms to clinical implications.

Ajeet Singh, Amogh Verma, Saad Ashraf, Danish Sarfraz Sheikh, Hamza Irfan, Rumaisa Riaz, Fnu Venjhraj, Shehdev Meghwar, Ravesh Kumar, Muhammad Daoud Tariq and 3 more

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Review in Annals of medicine and surgery (2012), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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13 authors.

Ajeet SinghDepartment of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
Amogh VermaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2499-4874
Saad AshrafDepartment of Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
Danish Sarfraz SheikhDepartment of Internal Medicine, Foundation University Medical College, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Hamza IrfanDepartment of Medicine, Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan.
Rumaisa RiazDepartment of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
Fnu VenjhrajDepartment of Internal Medicine, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical College Lyari, Karachi, Pakistan.
Shehdev MeghwarDepartment of Internal Medicine, Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
Ravesh KumarDepartment of Internal Medicine, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
Muhammad Daoud TariqDepartment of Internal Medicine, Foundation University Medical College, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Hafiz Muhammad HamzaFoundation University School of Health Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Areeba AhsanDepartment of Medicine, Foundation University Medical College, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Prakasini SatapathyUniversity Center for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Modern studies have linked gut microbiota to metabolic syndrome - a condition linked to obesity, characterized by insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia. The gut microbiota, influenced by diet, plays a pivotal role in metabolic syndrome, affecting energy absorption, metabolism, and immune responses. Dysbiosis disrupts energy metabolism and immune responses contributing to metabolic endotoxemia, leading to insulin resistance and systemic inflammation. Key metabolites like short-chain fatty acids and bile acids, modulate insulin sensitivity and metabolic pathways. Therapeutic strategies involving probiotics and prebiotics show potential in managing diabetes and cardiovascular diseases by targeting lipid metabolism, inflammation, and atherosclerosis. However, challenges in therapy standardization and regulatory approval remain. Continued research on gut microbiota's role in metabolic syndrome could lead to innovative, personalized treatment and prevention strategies based on individual metabolic profiles. The review aims to elucidate the underlying mechanisms that influence metabolic health and cardiovascular function. It seeks to synthesize current research findings, highlighting the role of microbial composition, diversity, and metabolic byproducts in the modulation of host metabolism and cardiovascular outcomes.

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diabetes mellitusgut microbiotametabolic syndromemicrobiome-heart axisobesity

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PMID40901177
PMCPMC12401419

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