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Changes of gut microbiome in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases
Schierová, Dagmar ; Jirásková Zákostelská, Zuzana (advisor) ; Hrdý, Jiří (referee) ; Kohout, Pavel (referee)
(EN) Microbes have coevolved with humans forming symbiotic communities that constantly challenge the immune system and, when imbalanced, could lead to diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Patients with IBD suffer from microbial dysbiosis and chronic inflammation which could be potentiated by immune system reaction to the commensal microbiota. In the research presented here, firstly I have focused on the description of the gut and skin microbiome from patients with IBD and secondly, I investigated the process of antimicrobial defense. Patients with IBD on two different biological therapies targeting TNFα, IL-12 and IL-23 cytokines were tracked for changes in their gut and skin microbiome features. Although, neither differences in gut microbial diversity nor composition were linked with the progression of the therapies, an increased similarity to the healthy control group at week 38 of anti-TNFα therapy was found. This shift in microbiome could be considered beneficial and could be attributed to the inflammation reducing effect of the therapy. While analyzing the microbiome features, various patient characteristics were taken into account and the sources microbiome of variability were uncovered, out of which the interindividual variability stood out the most. Regarding the skin microbiome,...
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Kvantitativní zastoupení bakterií rodu Lactobacillus v lidském zažívacím traktu v závislosti na změně stravovacích návyků
Kolísková, Kateřina
This diploma thesis deals with the issue of quantitative representation of the bacterial family in the human digestion system depending on changes in eating habits. The start of literary digest addresses general characteristics of digestion microbiome and its bacterial represen-tation. The most comprehensive part belongs to individual factors, who influenced overall number of bacterial species inhabiting the digestion microbiome. The last chapters of the theoretical part belong to cultivative and molecular biological methods, which are used in examination of the human digestion tract. Experimental part focuses on differences in the number of individual bacteria in the samples of human excrements, whose presence was determined by cultivative methods. Isolation of bacterial DNA was performed, which was subsequently confirmed by polymerase chain reaction. In resulting values, we observed small changes (p < 0,05) in bacterial species L. acidophilus a L. rhamnosus at the end of the second period. All bacterial families, except Bacteroides, had downward tendency (p > 0,05). Based on acquired data from food records, we observed changes in consumption of basic macronutrients (protein, fat, carbohydrates) and fiber. Only in carbohydrates and sim-ple sugars, we observed statistically provable differences (p > 0,05). Final analysis proved that changes in eating habits did not influence the total number of bacterial species inhabiting digestion microbiome.
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Current knowledge about the influence of the intestinal microbiome on the development, course and consequences of lactose intolerance
Černá, Pavlína ; Tomešová, Jitka (advisor) ; Kohout, Pavel (referee)
The bachelor thesis investigates the current knowledge about the influence of the gut microbiome on the development and severity of lactose intolerance, as well as whether and how it can be changed to influence the course of existing lactose intolerance and its immediate and long- term consequences. In the first part of this bachelor thesis I discuss lactose itself and its metabolism, which shows its direct link to the gastrointestinal tract. Lactose intolerance (LI) is also described, how it is diagnosed, what it manifests itself as, and what its degrees are. The next chapter discusses the relationship between LI, the gut, and the gut microbiome. First, I focus here on the possible adaptability of the gut, which is mainly determined by the presence of the microbiome. There is also a link between LI and other gastrointestinal disorders in which gut bacteria play a role. The microbiome is a very dynamic population of different types of bacteria, fungi and viruses that can influence the course of lactose intolerance. This can be exploated in the subsequent therapy of LI with probiotics, which are included in part three. The most commonly used probiotic bacteria are representatives of the genus Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus. However, probiotics are not the only option for using the gut microbiome...
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Circadian regulation of digestive system function and its disturbances due to external factors
Běloušková, Klára ; Sumová, Alena (advisor) ; Balounová, Kateřina (referee)
Circadian clocks regulate the behavior of cells in living organisms in 24hour periods. They react to environmental influences and, by synchronizing with them, ensure optimal cell function and the overall health of the organism. Biological clocks in the gastrointestinal tract and their functions can be influenced by several factors, including the timing of food intake or the influence of the microbiome. The correct timing of food intake can be essential in maintaining the functional physiology of the organism as well as the appropriate composition of the gut microbiome. Disruption of the synchronization between these factors and the biological clock in the gastrointestinal tract leads to disharmony of the organism, its improper function and the development of disease. The timing of food intake and the cultivation of an appropriate microbiome is critical to maintaining optimal health and should not be neglected by the public.
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Gut microbiome and autoimmune mechanisms in patients with type 1 narcolepsy
Ježková, Janet ; Roubalová, Radka (advisor) ; Hrdý, Jiří (referee)
Narcolepsy Type 1 (NT1) is a chronic neurological disease characterized by the presence of cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness. NT1 probably arises from autoimmune destruction of orexinergic neurons in the hypothalamus. These neurons are the only known producers of the neuropeptides orexin A and B, which are involved in the regulation of sleep and wakefulness. NT1 is often accompanied by comorbidities such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, hormonal disorders, depression, and anxiety. Gut microbiota affects the quality of sleep by the production of various metabolites. It is considered that it may be involved in the pathogenesis of NT1 or in the development of related comorbidities. In our study, we analyzed the gut microbiota composition of 41 NT1 patients and 32 healthy controls using next-generation sequencing. The diversity of patients' gut microbiota did not differ significantly from healthy controls. In patients, we revealed a positive correlation between the abundance of the bacterial family Coriobacteriaceae, BMI, and the disease duration. Besides, we observed a negative correlation between the Coriobacteriaceae family and cholesterol levels, suggesting that these bacteria are involved in host lipid metabolism. Compared to healthy controls, a higher abundance of bacteria from the families...
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Rat gut microbiome composition and metabolic faecal markers upon morphine withdrawal
Mičke, Bianka ; Novotný, Jiří (advisor) ; Pácha, Jiří (referee)
The primary purpose of this pilot study was a long-term monitoring of the gut microbiome composition and fecal markers of metabolism in rats following the completion of 10-day intraperitoneal administration of increasing morphine doses (from 10 to 50 mg/kg/day) and in the corresponding control groups of rats that didn't administrate morphine. This study involved the introduction of new methods for microbiome and metabolome research, statistical evaluation of results and interpretation of data, or hypothesis to explain the effects of morphine on the gut microbiome and fecal metabolome composition compared to the resulting data of similarly oriented studies. The actual experiment was conducted on male Wistar rats aged 2 months and weighing approximately 300 g, which were maintained on a standard chow diet. The analysis and evaluation of the resulting data showed that there were changes in the composition of the gut microbiome and fecal metabolome in the experimental group compared to the control group during the reporting period but the induced changes were rather temporary. Further studies should be performed using a significantly larger experimental and control group as well as higher time series granularity. Keywords: morphine, opioids, withdrawal, gut microbiome, faecal metabolome
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The role of microbiome in celiac disease
Tučková, Kateřina ; Konečná, Klára (advisor) ; Jílek, Petr (referee)
Charles University in Prague Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of Biological and Medical Sciences Subject of study: Healthcare bioanalytics Student: Kateřina Tučková Supervisor: RNDr. Klára Konečná, Ph.D. Title: The role of microbiome in celiac disease Background: Descriptions of the celiac disease problematics. Focus on the origin of the disease and its possible connection and role of the intestinal microbiome. Define the term microbiome and point out its possible role in human health. Finally, address the attention to possibilities in the treatment of celiac disease. Main findings: The role of the microbiome in celiac disease and other diseases is a frequently discussed topic. Patients with the celiac disease diagnosis depend on a lifelong gluten-free diet. The microbiome is highly specific to and is affected by many external stimuli, which can often be affected. Current studies point to a linkage between the microbiome and many diseases, including celiac disease. Conslusions: More knowledge is needed for the complex insight into the problematics of the relationship between celiac disease and the microbiome. In general, the microbiome composition has a much more significant impact on human lives than previously thought. Intestinal microbiome imbalance is related to celiac disease...
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The effect of antibiotics on human gut microbiome and the influence of probiotics on its restoration
Hloucalová, Nikola ; Lichá, Irena (advisor) ; Ulrych, Aleš (referee)
Antibiotics are used for treatment of bacterial infections. They negatively affect not only the pathogens, but also other microorganisms in the gut, including the beneficial bacteria. Antibiotic treatment changes the proportion of good versus bad bacteria in the gut, causes a decrease in the number of commensal bacteria and leads to the overgrowth of opportunistic pathogens. We should consume probiotics during and after the antibiotic treatment, otherwise it results in an unhealthy stool and moreover it affects the immune system which then leads to physical and mental illnesses. This thesis summarizes the influence of probiotics on human gut during dysbiosis caused mainly by antibiotics.
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