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TitleBile Acids as Key Modulators of the Brain-Gut-Microbiota Axis in Alzheimer's Disease.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2021
AuthorsMulak, A
JournalJ Alzheimers Dis
Volume84
Issue2
Pagination461-477
Date Published2021
ISSN1875-8908
KeywordsAlzheimer Disease, Bile Acids and Salts, Brain-Gut Axis, Humans, Neuroprotection, Signal Transduction
Abstract

Recently, the concept of the brain-gut-microbiota (BGM) axis disturbances in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) has been receiving growing attention. At the same time, accumulating data revealing complex interplay between bile acids (BAs), gut microbiota, and host metabolism have shed new light on a potential impact of BAs on the BGM axis. The crosstalk between BAs and gut microbiota is based on reciprocal interactions since microbiota determines BA metabolism, while BAs affect gut microbiota composition. Secondary BAs as microbe-derived neuroactive molecules may affect each of three main routes through which interactions within the BGM axis occur including neural, immune, and neuroendocrine pathways. BAs participate in the regulation of multiple gut-derived molecule release since their receptors are expressed on various cells. The presence of BAs and their receptors in the brain implies a direct effect of BAs on the regulation of neurological functions. Experimental and clinical data confirm that disturbances in BA signaling are present in the course of AD. Disturbed ratio of primary to secondary BAs as well as alterations in BA concertation in serum and brain samples have been reported. An age-related shift in the gut microbiota composition associated with its decreased diversity and stability observed in AD patients may significantly affect BA metabolism and signaling. Given recent evidence on BA neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects, new therapeutic targets have been explored including gut microbiota modulation by probiotics and dietary interventions, ursodeoxycholic acid supplementation, and use of BA receptor agonists.

DOI10.3233/JAD-210608
Alternate JournalJ Alzheimers Dis
PubMed ID34569953
PubMed Central IDPMC8673511
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