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ArticleNeural regeneration research2025

Unraveling brain aging through the lens of oral microbiota.

Qinchao Hu, Si Wang, Weiqi Zhang, Jing Qu, Guang-Hui Liu

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Article in Neural regeneration research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Qinchao HuState Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
Si WangAdvanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0003-2431-0612
Weiqi ZhangCAS Key Laboratory of Genomic and Precision Medicine, Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China National Center for Bioinformation, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-8885-5104
Jing QuUniversity of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-3988-5067
Guang-Hui LiuState Key Laboratory of Membrane Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0001-9289-8177

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The oral cavity is a complex physiological community encompassing a wide range of microorganisms. Dysbiosis of oral microbiota can lead to various oral infectious diseases, such as periodontitis and tooth decay, and even affect systemic health, including brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases. Recent studies have highlighted how oral microbes might be involved in brain aging and neurodegeneration, indicating potential avenues for intervention strategies. In this review, we summarize clinical evidence demonstrating a link between oral microbes/oral infectious diseases and brain aging/neurodegenerative diseases, and dissect potential mechanisms by which oral microbes contribute to brain aging and neurodegeneration. We also highlight advances in therapeutic development grounded in the realm of oral microbes, with the goal of advancing brain health and promoting healthy aging.

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PMID38993126
PMCPMC11691463

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