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ArticleFrontiers in microbiology2026

A comparative study of the gut microbiome and fecal metabolome in hypertensive patients from middle-temperate and tropical cities of China: Daqing and Haikou.

Shuyue Liu, Xianyun Luo, Jing Zhou, Lingqi Wang, Rui Li, Ziyue Luo, Na Li, Sha Xiao, Ping Zhang

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Shuyue Liu *Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Hainan Academy of Medical Sciences, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China.
Xianyun Luo *Department of Cardiology, Geriatric Hospital of Hainan, Haikou, Hainan, China.
Jing ZhouKey Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Hainan Academy of Medical Sciences, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China.
Lingqi WangDepartment of Laboratory Diagnosis, Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Daqing, Heilongjiang, China.
Rui LiKey Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Hainan Academy of Medical Sciences, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China.
Ziyue LuoKey Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Hainan Academy of Medical Sciences, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China.
Na LiKey Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Hainan Academy of Medical Sciences, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China.
Sha XiaoKey Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Hainan Academy of Medical Sciences, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China.
Ping ZhangKey Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Hainan Academy of Medical Sciences, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, Hainan, China.

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Background: Geographic variations in climate and lifestyle may be associated with hypertension (HTN) through alterations in the gut microbiota and its metabolites. This study aimed to comparatively analyze the gut microbiome and fecal metabolome of hypertensive patients from two Chinese cities characterized by distinct climatic conditions: Daqing (middle-temperate climate) and Haikou (tropical climate). The objective was to identify gut microbial and metabolic characteristics associated with geographic differences and to provide insights into HTN prevention and management. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between May and December 2024, involving hypertensive patients from Daqing and Haikou. Fecal samples were collected from 28 hypertensive patients in Daqing (DQ group) and 32 in Haikou (HK group), and analyzed using shotgun metagenomic sequencing and untargeted metabolomics. Results: Differences in microbial composition and metabolite profiles were observed between the two groups. Using ALDEx2 analysis at the genus level, 34 genera were identified as differentially abundant between the DQ and HK groups. After adjusting for potential confounding variables, including age, body mass index, smoking, and drinking status, 6 genera remained significantly associated with geographic grouping. A logistic regression model based on these genera achieved an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.8069, with Conclusion: Distinct gut microbiome and metabolome profiles were observed between hypertensive patients from the two geographic regions. These findings suggest potential associations between environmental factors and host-microbiome-metabolite interactions.

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gut microbiomehypertensionmetabolomemiddle-temperate zonetropical zone

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