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ArticleBiochemical genetics2025

A Comprehensive Pilot Study to Elucidate the Distinct Gut Microbial Composition and Its Functional Significance in Cardio-Metabolic Disease.

Ashwini Kumar Ray, Avaneesh Shukla, Alka Yadav, Urvinder Kaur, Alok Kumar Singh, Payal Mago, Neel Sarovar Bhavesh, Rupesh Chaturvedi, Ravi Tandon, Shalimar and 2 more

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Ashwini Kumar Ray *Department of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India. aray@es.du.ac.in.
Avaneesh Shukla *Department of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
Alka YadavSchool of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
Urvinder KaurSchool of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
Alok Kumar SinghDepartment of Zoology, Ramjas College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
Payal MagoShaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
Neel Sarovar BhaveshInternational Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi, India.
Rupesh ChaturvediSchool of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
Ravi TandonLaboratory of AIDS Research and Immunology, School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
ShalimarDepartment of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India.
Abhishek KumarManipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, India.
Md Zubbair MalikDepartment of Genetics and Bioinformatics, Dasman Diabetes Institute, Kuwait City, Kuwait. zubair.bioinfo@gmail.com.

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NPGH LEADERs YR12: OBSSR (Greenberg, Ngwafong Mukere) & NIBIB (Lee)D43TW009345 · FIC · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · PI Dibyadyuti Datta, Chandy C. John · 2017 to 2026
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Department of Health Research (DHR), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Govt. of India F. No. R.11013/12/2023-GIA/HRInstitute of Eminence, University of Delhi IoE-2021 and 2022National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and Fogarty International Centre (FIC), NIH, USA D43TW009345
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Abstract

Cardio-metabolic disease is a significant global health challenge with increasing prevalence. Recent research underscores the disruption of gut microbial balance as a key factor in disease susceptibility. We aimed to characterize the gut microbiota composition and function in cardio-metabolic disease and healthy controls. For this purpose, we collected stool samples of 18 subjects (12 diseased, 6 healthy) and we performed metagenomics analysis and functional prediction using QIIME2 and PICRUSt. Furthermore, we carried out assessments of microbe-gene interactions, gene ontology, and microbe-disease associations. Our findings revealed distinct microbial patterns in the diseased group, particularly evident in lower taxonomic levels with significant variations in 14 microbial features. The diseased cohort exhibited an enrichment of Lachnospiraceae family, correlating with obesity, insulin resistance, and metabolic disturbances. Conversely, reduced levels of Clostridium, Gemmiger, and Ruminococcus genera indicated a potential inflammatory state, linked to compromised butyrate production and gut permeability. Functional analyses highlighted dysregulated pathways in amino acid metabolism and energy equilibrium, with perturbations correlating with elevated branch-chain amino acid levels-a known contributor to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. These findings were consistent across biomarker assessments, microbe-gene associations, and gene ontology analyses, emphasizing the intricate interplay between gut microbial dysbiosis and cardio-metabolic disease progression. In conclusion, our study unveils significant shifts in gut microbial composition and function in cardio-metabolic disease, emphasizing the broader implications of microbial dysregulation. Addressing gut microbial balance emerges as a crucial therapeutic target in managing cardio-metabolic disease burden.

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Cardiovascular DiseasesDysbiosisGastrointestinal MicrobiomeMetabolic DiseasesAdultDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FecesFemaleHumansInsulin ResistanceMaleMetagenomicsMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsCardio-metabolic diseaseGut microbesInflammation microbes–gene associationMetagenomics

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