16S rRNA sequencing-based evaluation of the protective effects of key gut microbiota on inhaled allergen-induced allergic rhinitis

IntroductionAllergic rhinitis (AR) is a common respiratory disorder influenced by various factors in its pathogenesis. Recent studies have begun to emphasize the significant role of gut microbiota in immune modulation and its potential association with the development of AR. This research aims to ch...

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Main Authors: Yi Tang, Yongchuan She, Danping Chen, Yibo Zhou, Dan Xie, Zhai Liu
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1497262/full
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Yongchuan She
Danping Chen
Yibo Zhou
Dan Xie
Zhai Liu
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Dan Xie
Zhai Liu
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description IntroductionAllergic rhinitis (AR) is a common respiratory disorder influenced by various factors in its pathogenesis. Recent studies have begun to emphasize the significant role of gut microbiota in immune modulation and its potential association with the development of AR. This research aims to characterize the gut microbiota of patients with AR who are sensitized via inhalation, utilizing 16S rRNA sequencing to shed light on the pathogenesis of AR and identify potential therapeutic targets.MethodsTo achieve the study’s objectives, we compared the microbiota profiles between patients with AR and healthy controls. Microbial diversity was assessed using alpha and beta diversity indices, and differential microbiota populations were identified through Linear discriminant analysis Effect Size (LEfSe) analysis. A Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) regression model was employed to pinpoint key species. Additionally, PICRUSt2 was utilized to predict the functional pathways associated with these identified species.ResultsThe analysis identified a total of 1,122 common species, along with 1,803 species associated with AR and 1,739 species associated with healthy controls. LEfSe analysis revealed 20 significant discrepancies at the genus level. The LASSO regression model identified 8 key genera, including Prevotellaceae UCG-004 and Rhodococcus, which exhibited AUC values exceeding 0.7, indicating strong diagnostic potential. Furthermore, functional pathway analysis suggested that these pivotal species are involved in pathways such as L-lysine biosynthesis and photorespiration, potentially contributing to the pathogenesis of AR.DiscussionThis study identifies critical gut microbiota that could serve as potential biomarkers for allergic rhinitis, providing new insights into its pathogenesis and offering avenues for future therapeutic strategies. Further investigation into these microbiota may lead to enhanced understanding and management of AR.
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spelling doaj-art-c498f6bfabca4b919d4c1be6f90ae05b2025-01-09T16:31:04ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Microbiology1664-302X2025-01-011510.3389/fmicb.2024.1497262149726216S rRNA sequencing-based evaluation of the protective effects of key gut microbiota on inhaled allergen-induced allergic rhinitisYi TangYongchuan SheDanping ChenYibo ZhouDan XieZhai LiuIntroductionAllergic rhinitis (AR) is a common respiratory disorder influenced by various factors in its pathogenesis. Recent studies have begun to emphasize the significant role of gut microbiota in immune modulation and its potential association with the development of AR. This research aims to characterize the gut microbiota of patients with AR who are sensitized via inhalation, utilizing 16S rRNA sequencing to shed light on the pathogenesis of AR and identify potential therapeutic targets.MethodsTo achieve the study’s objectives, we compared the microbiota profiles between patients with AR and healthy controls. Microbial diversity was assessed using alpha and beta diversity indices, and differential microbiota populations were identified through Linear discriminant analysis Effect Size (LEfSe) analysis. A Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) regression model was employed to pinpoint key species. Additionally, PICRUSt2 was utilized to predict the functional pathways associated with these identified species.ResultsThe analysis identified a total of 1,122 common species, along with 1,803 species associated with AR and 1,739 species associated with healthy controls. LEfSe analysis revealed 20 significant discrepancies at the genus level. The LASSO regression model identified 8 key genera, including Prevotellaceae UCG-004 and Rhodococcus, which exhibited AUC values exceeding 0.7, indicating strong diagnostic potential. Furthermore, functional pathway analysis suggested that these pivotal species are involved in pathways such as L-lysine biosynthesis and photorespiration, potentially contributing to the pathogenesis of AR.DiscussionThis study identifies critical gut microbiota that could serve as potential biomarkers for allergic rhinitis, providing new insights into its pathogenesis and offering avenues for future therapeutic strategies. Further investigation into these microbiota may lead to enhanced understanding and management of AR.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1497262/fullallergic rhinitis16S rRNA sequencingdiagnosisfresh fecesmicrobiota
spellingShingle Yi Tang
Yongchuan She
Danping Chen
Yibo Zhou
Dan Xie
Zhai Liu
16S rRNA sequencing-based evaluation of the protective effects of key gut microbiota on inhaled allergen-induced allergic rhinitis
Frontiers in Microbiology
allergic rhinitis
16S rRNA sequencing
diagnosis
fresh feces
microbiota
title 16S rRNA sequencing-based evaluation of the protective effects of key gut microbiota on inhaled allergen-induced allergic rhinitis
title_full 16S rRNA sequencing-based evaluation of the protective effects of key gut microbiota on inhaled allergen-induced allergic rhinitis
title_fullStr 16S rRNA sequencing-based evaluation of the protective effects of key gut microbiota on inhaled allergen-induced allergic rhinitis
title_full_unstemmed 16S rRNA sequencing-based evaluation of the protective effects of key gut microbiota on inhaled allergen-induced allergic rhinitis
title_short 16S rRNA sequencing-based evaluation of the protective effects of key gut microbiota on inhaled allergen-induced allergic rhinitis
title_sort 16s rrna sequencing based evaluation of the protective effects of key gut microbiota on inhaled allergen induced allergic rhinitis
topic allergic rhinitis
16S rRNA sequencing
diagnosis
fresh feces
microbiota
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1497262/full
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