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Frontiers in Medical Science Research, 2023, 5(6); doi: 10.25236/FMSR.2023.050602.

Research Progress on Correlation between Gut Microbiome and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Author(s)

Qiaozhen Wu, Qiang Wang, Jing Meng

Corresponding Author:
Qiang Wang
Affiliation(s)

College of Acupuncture and Massage, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China

Abstract

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neuron disease, is characterized by simultaneous degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons, resulting in muscle weakness, paralysis, and eventually death. However, research on its pathogenesis is currently unclear. Recently, many studies have found that the intestinal flora plays a direct or indirect role in the disease progression of ALS, including the release of neuroactive metabolites, increased intestinal permeability, and inducing metabolic disorders. Therefore, this article briefly reviews the correlation between intestinal microbiota and ALS in terms of pathology, aiming to provide new therapeutic targets for ALS.

Keywords

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Gut microbiome; Metabolism

Cite This Paper

Qiaozhen Wu, Qiang Wang, Jing Meng. Research Progress on Correlation between Gut Microbiome and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Frontiers in Medical Science Research (2023) Vol. 5, Issue 6: 8-11. https://doi.org/10.25236/FMSR.2023.050602.

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