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ArticleCurrent microbiology2023

C-Reactive Protein Levels Correlate with Measures of Dysglycemia and Gut Microbiome Profiles.

Eric L Brown, Heather T Essigmann, Kristi L Hoffman, Joseph Petrosino, Goo Jun, Sharon A Brown, David Aguilar, Craig L Hanis

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Article in Current microbiology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Eric L BrownCenter for Infectious Disease, Division of Epidemiology, Human Genetics, and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA. eric.l.brown@uth.tmc.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2659-6490
Heather T EssigmannCenter for Infectious Disease, Division of Epidemiology, Human Genetics, and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
Kristi L HoffmanAlkek Center for Metagenomics and Microbiome Research, Department of Molecular Virology and Microbiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
Joseph PetrosinoAlkek Center for Metagenomics and Microbiome Research, Department of Molecular Virology and Microbiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
Goo JunHuman Genetics Center, Department of Epidemiology, Human Genetics, and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
Sharon A BrownThe University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, Austin, TX, 78712, USA.
David AguilarLSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, Cardiology, New Orleans, LA, 70112, USA.
Craig L HanisHuman Genetics Center, Department of Epidemiology, Human Genetics, and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston · USBaylor College of Medicine · USLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans · USThe University of Texas at Austin · USThe University of Texas Health Science Center · US

Funding

Microbiome and Worsening Glycemia Among Mexican Americans in Starr County, TexasR01DK116378 · NIDDK · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON · PI BROWN, ERIC L, HANIS, CRAIG L · 2017 to 2021
$3.1M
Diabetes Prevention Culturally Tailored for Mexican AmericansR01DK109920 · NIDDK · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN · PI BROWN, SHARON A, HANIS, CRAIG L · 2017 to 2021
$3.0M
NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK109920NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK116378NIH HHS R01DK109920NIH HHS R01DK116378
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a commonly used marker of low-grade inflammation as well as a marker of acute infection. CRP levels are elevated in those with diabetes and increased CRP concentrations are a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. Gut microbiome effects on metabolism and immune responses can impact chronic inflammation, including affecting CRP levels, that in turn can lead to the development and maintenance of dysglycemia. Using a high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) assay capable of detecting subtle changes in C-reactive protein, we show that higher hsCRP levels specifically correlate with worsening glycemia, reduced microbial richness and evenness, and with a reduction in the Firmicutes/Bacteroidota ratio. These data demonstrate a pivotal role for CRP not only in the context of worsening glycemia and changes to the gut microbiota, but also highlight CRP as a potential target for mitigating type 2 diabetes progression or as a therapeutic target that could be manipulated through the microbiome. Understanding these processes will provide insights into the etiology of type 2 diabetes in addition to opening doors leading to possible novel diagnostic strategies and therapeutics.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Gastrointestinal MicrobiomeMicrobiotaC-Reactive ProteinHumansInflammationC-Reactive Protein

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PMID38127093
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