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ArticleGastroenterology and hepatology from bed to bench2025

Microbiome-microRNA interactions in inflammatory bowel disease: insights from metagenomic and transcriptomic data analysis.

Nesa Kazemifard, Mohammad Hossein Norouzi-Beirami, Shaghayegh Baradaran Ghavami, Leila Ghanbari-Maman, Mohammad Reza Zali, Shabnam Shahrokh, Kaveh Kavousi

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Nesa KazemifardBasic and Molecular Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammad Hossein Norouzi-BeiramiDepartment of Computer Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Osku Branch, Osku, Iran.
Shaghayegh Baradaran GhavamiBasic and Molecular Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Leila Ghanbari-MamanLaboratory of Complex Biological systems and Bioinformatics (CBB), Department of Bioinformatics, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IBB), University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammad Reza ZaliGastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Shabnam ShahrokhBasic and Molecular Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Kaveh KavousiLaboratory of Complex Biological systems and Bioinformatics (CBB), Department of Bioinformatics, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IBB), University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

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Background: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, the precise origins of which remain not fully elucidated. This study investigates the complex relationship between gut metagenomics and host transcriptomics in IBD patients, focusing on Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn's Disease (CD). Method: One proposed theory suggests that microRNAs produced by the host may significantly influence IBD development by impacting the gut microbiota. Conversely, the gut microbiome may regulate the expression of host microRNAs, leading to dysfunction in the intestinal epithelium. An enrichment analysis was conducted to pinpoint associated pathways. To unravel this intricate interplay, the study utilized data from the IBDMDB database, selecting samples from adult individuals. Result: The dataset comprised 50 paired metagenomic and host transcriptomic samples, including 8 controls, 18 UCs, and 24 CDs. Computational analyses and network constructions were applied to identify relationships between bacterial species, microRNAs, and other transcripts. Conclusion: This research offers valuable insights into the dynamic relationship between the gut microbiome and human transcriptomics in IBD, providing a deeper understanding of potential disease mechanisms. Furthermore, it sheds light on the complex tripartite network connecting bacterial species, microRNAs, and transcripts, contributing to a comprehension of IBD pathogenesis and the identification of novel therapeutic targets.

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Gut microbiomeInflammatory bowel diseaseMetagenomicsmicroRNAsTranscriptomics

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PMCPMC13084485

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