Microbiota & Its Role in Obesity and Diabetes

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What defines obesity in terms of energy balance?

Energy intake exceeds energy expenditure. (correct)

Body fat percentage is above 25%.

Energy intake equals energy expenditure.

Energy expenditure exceeds energy intake.

What is one of the characteristics of type 2 diabetes?

High blood sugar levels. (correct)

High levels of HDL cholesterol.

Low blood sugar levels.

Increased insulin sensitivity.

Which of the following is associated with diabetic dyslipidaemia?

Increased levels of small, dense LDL particles. (correct)

Low concentration of triglycerides.

High concentration of HDL cholesterol.

Normal levels of free fatty acids.

What is a significant consequence of insulin resistance?

Increased flux of free fatty acids. Signup and view all the answers

How has the prevalence of obesity changed since 1980?

Increased by more than double. Signup and view all the answers

Which group has seen a rise in type 2 diabetes prevalence?

Low-income countries. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of dyslipidaemia related to diabetes?

Normal levels of LDL cholesterol. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes?

Dyslipidaemia. Signup and view all the answers

What transition occurs when the symbiotic state of microbiota is disturbed?

Dysbiosis Signup and view all the answers

Which percentage range of cancers is attributed to infectious agents?

15-20% Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of a long-term infection with Helicobacter pylori in the stomach?

Increased risk of stomach cancer Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT associated with cancer development according to the content?

High physical activity Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the mechanisms by which the microbiome can lead to cancer?

Stimulating cytokines and chemokines Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the constant use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have on the stomach microbiota?

Reduces acidity and alters microbiota Signup and view all the answers

Fresh stool samples from healthy germ-free rats fed to colon cancer patients resulted in what outcome?

Development of adenomatous polyps Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the thick mucus layer in the large intestine?

Protects enterocytes and prevents hypersensitivity Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria has been reported in a large percentage of colorectal cancer patients?

Streptococcus bovis Signup and view all the answers

What is the hallmark of metabolic syndrome?

Central obesity and presence of two or more specific factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of probiotics like Bifidobacterium breve on inflammation?

Suppress pro-inflammatory cytokines Signup and view all the answers

How does gut microbiota contribute to the regulation of adiposity?

By promoting increased adiposity when transferred to lean mice Signup and view all the answers

Which immune cells are reported to be increased in tumor samples with higher populations of Bacteroides/Prevotella?

IL-17 Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a contributor to colon cancer formation?

Increased exercise Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is involved in inducing low-grade inflammation linked to insulin resistance?

Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of secondary bile acids in insulin resistance?

They activate receptors to stimulate hormone release that enhances insulin sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of deoxycholic acid (DCA) in relation to the liver and cancer?

It facilitates hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) Signup and view all the answers

How do antibiotics affect LPS and TLR4 in relation to cancer?

Reduce their levels Signup and view all the answers

What factors influence gut microbiota?

Genetics, diet, and medication Signup and view all the answers

Which types of interventions are commonly used in humans to alter gut microbiota?

Fecal microbiota transplantation, metformin, and probiotics Signup and view all the answers

Which environmental factor is indicated as influencing cancer formation through dietary microbiota interactions?

Alcohol consumption Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor of metabolic syndrome?

Low fasting blood glucose Signup and view all the answers

What is the major impact of obesity on intestinal microbiota in relation to cancer?

It creates dysbiosis that can lead to cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in relation to insulin sensitivity?

They promote the release of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) to enhance insulin sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Microbiota & Obesity; Type-2 Diabetes and Cancer

The presentation discusses the relationship between gut microbiota, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.
Learning objectives include understanding the link between dysbiosis and obesity, the role of microbiota in diabetes development, and the role of microbiota in developing some cancers.
Worldwide, obesity has more than doubled since 1980, reaching over 1.9 billion overweight adults and over 600 million obese adults in 2014.
Obesity is defined by a positive energy balance, where energy intake exceeds energy expenditure.
Type 2 diabetes is a growing global health concern, rising in low-income countries and affecting approximately 422 million adults worldwide in 2014.
Obesity is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes and other metabolic complications.

Obesity

Body Mass Index (BMI) categories define different weight classifications: normal weight (18.5 to 24.9), overweight (25 to 29.9), obesity (30 to 34.9), severe obesity (35 to 39.9), and morbid obesity (40 or more).

Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and insufficient insulin.
Insulin resistance is coupled with increased free fatty acid flux, leading to diabetic dyslipidaemia.
Dyslipidaemia involves high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, and high concentration of small, dense LDL cholesterol particles.
Dyslipidaemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases in people with diabetes.

Type 2 Diabetes

The pancreas produces less insulin or the insulin isn't working properly, resulting in high blood glucose levels.
The presentation highlights the importance of changing diets and incorporating sports in the management of Type 2 Diabetes

Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is characterized by central (abdominal) obesity and the presence of two or more of the following factors: high blood pressure, elevated triglycerides, reduced HDL cholesterol, and high fasting blood glucose.
Metabolic syndrome is associated with the microbiota.

Microbiota and Adiposity

Germ-free mice show protection against diet-induced obesity when fed a Western-style diet.
Altered microbiota in genetically obese mice promotes increased adiposity in lean mice receiving a microbiota transplant.
Gut microbiota contributes to the regulation of adiposity.

Microbiota and Cancer

15-20% of cancers are caused by infectious agents.
20-30% of cancers are diet-related and/or linked to lack of physical activity.
Some cancers are associated with energy imbalance (obesity).
Gut microbiota can stimulate abnormal cellular proliferation, stopping programmed cell death, and potentially contributing to cancer development.
Stool samples from colon cancer patients introduced to germ-free rats resulted in cell proliferation and aberrant crypt foci.
Microbial metabolites and metabolites of food influence cancer development.
Gut microbiota is connected to the development of colon cancer.
Immune cell activation (II-17) is increased in tumor samples with higher Bacteroides/Prevotella populations.
Other environmental factors like smoking, excessive fatty diet, genetics, and immune system components influence cancer development.
Bile acids are synthesized by the liver and converted to secondary bile acids via gut microbiota metabolism.
Harmful metabolites lead to cancer development, particularly due to interaction with components of the diet.

Liver Cancer

The liver lacks a unique microbiota.
The liver's exposure to various antigens and bacterial metabolites via the portal vein influences cancer development.
Obesity promotes dysbiosis, leading to deoxycholic acid production by Clostridia, which contributes to liver cancer.
Antibiotics reduce LPS and TLR4, while probiotics reduce LPS and aflatoxin toxicity.

Probiotics

Some probiotics (Bifidobacterium breve and Lactobacillus rhamnosus) suppress pro-inflammatory cytokines and reduce DNA methylation.

References

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This quiz explores the intricate relationship between gut microbiota and conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. It emphasizes how dysbiosis can influence body weight and metabolic health. Learn about the growing epidemics of obesity and diabetes and their global impact.