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ReviewCurrent issues in molecular biology2023

The Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Gut Microbiota: What Can Animal Models Tell Us?-A Systematic Review.

Ana Fernandes, Ana Oliveira, Raquel Soares, Pedro Barata

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Review in Current issues in molecular biology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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16 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Ana FernandesDepartment Nuclear Medicine, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de São João, E.P.E., 4200-319 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-5489-8050
Ana OliveiraDepartment Nuclear Medicine, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de São João, E.P.E., 4200-319 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-9834-3436
Raquel Soaresi3S-Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, Universidade do Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-9157-5541
Pedro Baratai3S-Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, Universidade do Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-4537-5450

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe gut microbiota is relatively stable; however, various factors can precipitate an imbalance that is known to be associated with various diseases. We aimed to conduct a systematic literature review of studies reporting the effects of ionizing radiation on the composition, richness, and diversity of the gut microbiota of animals.

methodsA systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane library databases. The standard methodologies expected by Cochrane were utilized.

resultsWe identified 3531 non-duplicated records and selected twenty-nine studies after considering the defined inclusion criteria. The studies were found to be heterogeneous, with significant differences in the chosen populations, methodologies, and outcomes. Overall, we found evidence of an association between ionizing radiation exposure and dysbiosis, with a reduction of microbiota diversity and richness and alterations in the taxonomic composition. Although differences in taxonomic composition varied across studies, Proteobacteria, Verrucomicrobia,

conclusionsThis review highlights the effect of ionizing exposure on gut microbiota diversity, richness, and composition. It paves the way for further studies on human subjects regarding gastrointestinal side effects in patients submitted to treatments with ionizing radiation and the development of potential preventive, therapeutic approaches.

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gut microbiotaintestinal microbiomeionizing radiationmicrobiomemicrobiotaradiation effectsradiotherapy

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PMID37232718
PMCPMC10217073

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