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Microbial-derived metabolites as a risk factor of age-related cognitive decline and dementia

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Connell, Emily, Le Gall, Gwenaelle, Pontifex, Matthew G., Sami, Saber, Cryan, John F., Clarke, Gerard, Müller, Michael, Vauzour, David·2022·Molecular Neurodegeneration

Abstract

A consequence of our progressively ageing global population is the increasing prevalence of worldwide age-related cognitive decline and dementia. In the absence of effective therapeutic interventions, identifying risk factors associated with cognitive decline becomes increasingly vital. Novel perspectives suggest that a dynamic bidirectional communication system between the gut, its microbiome, and the central nervous system, commonly referred to as the microbiota-gut-brain axis, may be a contributing factor for cognitive health and disease. However, the exact mechanisms remain undefined. Microbial-derived metabolites produced in the gut can cross the intestinal epithelial barrier, enter systemic circulation and trigger physiological responses both directly and indirectly affecting the central nervous system and its functions. Dysregulation of this system (i.e., dysbiosis) can modulate cytotoxic metabolite production, promote neuroinflammation and negatively impact cognition. In this review, we explore critical connections between microbial-derived metabolites (secondary bile acids, trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), tryptophan derivatives and others) and their influence upon cognitive function and neurodegenerative disorders, with a particular interest in their less-explored role as risk factors of cognitive decline.

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Authors
Connell, E., Le Gall, G., Pontifex, M. G., Sami, S., Cryan, J. F., Clarke, G., Müller, M., & Vauzour, D.
Affiliations
  • University of East Anglia (GB)
  • University College Cork (IE)
Corresponding author
Vauzour, David
Venue
Molecular Neurodegeneration
Published
2022-06-17
Volume
17
Issue
1
Pages
43-43
ISSN
1750-1326 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4283020259
Cited by
208
References
369
Citations by year
2026: 41 · 2025: 60 · 2024: 57 · 2023: 38 · 2022: 12
FWCI
4.39
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journal article
Language
en
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  • Molecular Neurodegeneration (publishedVersion, cc-by)
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  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • UEA Digital Repository (University of East Anglia) (acceptedVersion, other-oa)
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  • Lenus, The Irish Health Repository (Dr Steevens Hospital Library) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Gut microbiota and health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Biological Psychiatry › Tryptophan and brain disorders
Keywords
age-related cognitive decline, dementia, microbiota-gut-brain axis, dysbiosis, secondary bile acids, trimethylamine N-oxide, tryptophan derivatives, neuroinflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, gut microbiota, risk factors
MeSH terms
Gastrointestinal Microbiome, Aging, Dementia, Humans, Risk Factors, Cognitive Dysfunction

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