Publications by authors named "G P BARTOLUCCI"
Article Synopsis
- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) significantly affects vision in the elderly, and recent research suggests a link between gut health and its development.
- This study examined the impact of micronutrient supplementation, including lutein and saffron, on patients with neovascular AMD compared to those receiving standard anti-VEGF therapy alone.
- Results showed improvement in visual acuity and gut microbiota composition in patients taking the supplements, implying potential benefits of micronutrients in supporting eye health and balancing gut-related factors in AMD.
Objectives: In systemic sclerosis (SSc), gastrointestinal involvement is one of the earliest events. We compared the gut microbiota (GM), its short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and host-derived free fatty acids (FFAs) in patients with very early diagnosis of SSc (VEDOSS) and definite SSc.
Methods: Stool samples of 26 patients with SSc, 18 patients with VEDOSS and 20 healthy controls (HC) were collected.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive loss of motor neurons, with genetic and environmental factors contributing to its complex pathogenesis. Dysregulated immune responses and altered energetic metabolism are key features, with emerging evidence implicating the gut microbiota (GM) in disease progression. We investigated the interplay among genetic background, GM composition, metabolism, and immune response in two distinct ALS mouse models: 129Sv_G93A and C57Ola_G93A, representing rapid and slow disease progression, respectively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- - Fungi and bacteria, including those in the human gut, can either compete or cooperate, affecting each other's growth and health outcomes.
- - The gut microbiota plays a vital role in digestion and immune defense, but changes in diet can cause imbalances known as dysbiosis.
- - Research on co-cultures of lactobacilli and yeasts shows potential for developing immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory products, aiding in probiotic and dietary therapies.