Gut-lung Axis mediates asthma pathogenesis: Roles of dietary patterns and their impact on the gut microbiota

The gut-lung axis, a vital signaling network linking the gastrointestinal and pulmonary systems, regulates immune responses and the progression of respiratory diseases. Nutritional components can modulate the gut microbiome and regulate the synthesis of critical intestinal microbial metabolites, whi...

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Main Authors: Yanbo Liu, Ying Zhou, Haoyue Zhang, Kaixuan Zhao, Dong Yang
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0014480025000139
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description The gut-lung axis, a vital signaling network linking the gastrointestinal and pulmonary systems, regulates immune responses and the progression of respiratory diseases. Nutritional components can modulate the gut microbiome and regulate the synthesis of critical intestinal microbial metabolites, which are essential for maintaining immune homeostasis and supporting respiratory health. Conversely, poor dietary habits exacerbate asthma and other respiratory conditions through the modulation of systemic inflammation and immune responses. Dietary interventions, such as the Mediterranean diet, are reported to restore microbial balance and improve respiratory health by increasing the production of anti-inflammatory metabolites, potentiating immune responses, and preserving epithelial barrier integrity. In contrast, Western dietary patterns, which are characterized by high fat and low fiber intake, disrupt microbial diversity, resulting in increased levels of pro-inflammatory metabolites that aggravate airway inflammation and asthma severity. This review aimed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the regulatory effects of gut microbes and their metabolites on asthma. Additionally, previous findings related to the gut-lung axis have been summarized, providing insights into potential therapeutic strategies for asthma management.
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spelling doaj-art-d9c343ec5e3d49fba32cb3578a4b791a2025-08-20T02:05:43ZengElsevierExperimental and Molecular Pathology1096-09452025-06-0114210496410.1016/j.yexmp.2025.104964Gut-lung Axis mediates asthma pathogenesis: Roles of dietary patterns and their impact on the gut microbiotaYanbo Liu0Ying Zhou1Haoyue Zhang2Kaixuan Zhao3Dong Yang4Department of Anesthesiology, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, ChinaDepartment of Anesthesiology, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, ChinaDepartment of Anesthesiology, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, ChinaDepartment of Anesthesiology, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, ChinaCorresponding author.; Department of Anesthesiology, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, ChinaThe gut-lung axis, a vital signaling network linking the gastrointestinal and pulmonary systems, regulates immune responses and the progression of respiratory diseases. Nutritional components can modulate the gut microbiome and regulate the synthesis of critical intestinal microbial metabolites, which are essential for maintaining immune homeostasis and supporting respiratory health. Conversely, poor dietary habits exacerbate asthma and other respiratory conditions through the modulation of systemic inflammation and immune responses. Dietary interventions, such as the Mediterranean diet, are reported to restore microbial balance and improve respiratory health by increasing the production of anti-inflammatory metabolites, potentiating immune responses, and preserving epithelial barrier integrity. In contrast, Western dietary patterns, which are characterized by high fat and low fiber intake, disrupt microbial diversity, resulting in increased levels of pro-inflammatory metabolites that aggravate airway inflammation and asthma severity. This review aimed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the regulatory effects of gut microbes and their metabolites on asthma. Additionally, previous findings related to the gut-lung axis have been summarized, providing insights into potential therapeutic strategies for asthma management.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0014480025000139Gut-lung axisAsthmaDietary patternMicrobiota
spellingShingle Yanbo Liu
Ying Zhou
Haoyue Zhang
Kaixuan Zhao
Dong Yang
Gut-lung Axis mediates asthma pathogenesis: Roles of dietary patterns and their impact on the gut microbiota
Experimental and Molecular Pathology
Gut-lung axis
Asthma
Dietary pattern
Microbiota
title Gut-lung Axis mediates asthma pathogenesis: Roles of dietary patterns and their impact on the gut microbiota
title_full Gut-lung Axis mediates asthma pathogenesis: Roles of dietary patterns and their impact on the gut microbiota
title_fullStr Gut-lung Axis mediates asthma pathogenesis: Roles of dietary patterns and their impact on the gut microbiota
title_full_unstemmed Gut-lung Axis mediates asthma pathogenesis: Roles of dietary patterns and their impact on the gut microbiota
title_short Gut-lung Axis mediates asthma pathogenesis: Roles of dietary patterns and their impact on the gut microbiota
title_sort gut lung axis mediates asthma pathogenesis roles of dietary patterns and their impact on the gut microbiota
topic Gut-lung axis
Asthma
Dietary pattern
Microbiota
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0014480025000139
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