2024
Multi-Omics Analysis of Gut Microbiota and Host Transcriptomics Reveal Dysregulated Immune Response and Metabolism in Young Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Chen J, Zhao T, Li H, Xu W, Maas K, Singh V, Chen M, Dorsey S, Starkweather A, Cong X. Multi-Omics Analysis of Gut Microbiota and Host Transcriptomics Reveal Dysregulated Immune Response and Metabolism in Young Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences 2024, 25: 3514. PMID: 38542485, PMCID: PMC10970623, DOI: 10.3390/ijms25063514.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFecesFirmicutesGastrointestinal MicrobiomeGene Expression ProfilingHumansImmunityIrritable Bowel SyndromeMultiomicsYoung AdultConceptsGut microbiotaIrritable bowel syndrome subjectsHost transcriptomeIrritable bowel syndromeMetabolic pathways of gut microbiotaTranscriptome profilingAnalysis of gut microbiotaDysbiosis of gut microbiotaDysregulated immune responseRNA-seq dataHealthy controlsMulti-omics analysisImmune responseImmune system processRNA-seqGene OntologyBowel syndromeIBS participantsMulti-omicsMicrobiotaMetabolic pathwaysPathways of antigen processingPeripheral blood samplesGutStool samples
2022
Associations of neurotransmitters and the gut microbiome with emotional distress in mixed type of irritable bowel syndrome
Barandouzi Z, Lee J, del Carmen Rosas M, Chen J, Henderson W, Starkweather A, Cong X. Associations of neurotransmitters and the gut microbiome with emotional distress in mixed type of irritable bowel syndrome. Scientific Reports 2022, 12: 1648. PMID: 35102266, PMCID: PMC8803858, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-05756-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmotional distressNeurotransmitter levelsHealthy controlsIrritable bowel syndrome groupIrritable bowel syndromeRegulation of neurotransmittersDepressive symptomsSerotonin levelsGut-brain axisEmotional symptomsHC groupPlasma neurotransmittersDistressGut microbiome profilesNeurotransmitterGut microbiomeNorepinephrine levelsBowel syndromeMicrobiome profilesPersonsNorepinephrineNested case-control studySymptomsCase-control studySerotonin
2021
Multivariate log‐contrast regression with sub‐compositional predictors: Testing the association between preterm infants' gut microbiome and neurobehavioral outcomes
Liu X, Cong X, Li G, Maas K, Chen K. Multivariate log‐contrast regression with sub‐compositional predictors: Testing the association between preterm infants' gut microbiome and neurobehavioral outcomes. Statistics In Medicine 2021, 41: 580-594. PMID: 34897772, DOI: 10.1002/sim.9273.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsGastrointestinal MicrobiomeHumansInfantInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureLinear ModelsMicrobiotaMultivariate AnalysisConceptsLinear log-contrast modelLog-contrast modelGut microbiomeGut microbiome of preterm infantsHypothesis testing procedureInfant gut microbiomeLinear constraintsCompositional covariatesInference proceduresMultivariate responsePenalization approachSimulation studyGroup structureMicrobiome dataIdentified microbesMicrobiome analysisTaxonomic hierarchyInference methodsPreterm infant studyTest procedureMicrobiomeMicrobesBiological understandingCovariatesFeature matrixSex Differences in Gut Microbial Development of Preterm Infant Twins in Early Life: A Longitudinal Analysis
Chen J, Li H, Hird S, Chen M, Xu W, Maas K, Cong X. Sex Differences in Gut Microbial Development of Preterm Infant Twins in Early Life: A Longitudinal Analysis. Frontiers In Cellular And Infection Microbiology 2021, 11: 671074. PMID: 34458157, PMCID: PMC8387566, DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2021.671074.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFemaleGastrointestinal MicrobiomeHumansInfantInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureLongitudinal StudiesMalePhylogenySex CharacteristicsTwinsConceptsStatistical Analysis of Metagenomic ProfilesNeonatal intensive care unitGut microbiotaGut microbiomeFunction of gut microbiotaCharacteristics of gut microbiotaReconstruction of Unobserved StatesPhylogenetic Investigation of CommunitiesGut microbial developmentGut microbiota patternInfant gut microbiotaGut microbiota compositionGut microbiome diversityInvestigation of CommunitiesInfant gut microbiomePostnatal ageNeurobehavioral developmentMetagenomic functionsMixed-sex groupsPhylogenetic investigationMetagenomic profilesEnvironmental factorsMicrobiota compositionKEGG pathwaysMicrobiome diversityMulti-Omics Analysis on Neurodevelopment in Preterm Neonates
Casavant S, Chen J, Xu W, Lainwala S, Matson A, Chen M, Starkweather A, Maas K, Cong X. Multi-Omics Analysis on Neurodevelopment in Preterm Neonates. Nursing Research 2021, 70: 462-468. PMID: 34380978, PMCID: PMC8563389, DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000548.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreterm infantsIntensive care unitNecrotizing enterocolitisFeeding intoleranceNeurodevelopmental impairmentNeonatal intensive care unit periodAdverse outcomesHost genetic variationIntestinal microbiomePreterm infants born <Care unitNeonatal intensive care unitInfants born <Weeks gestational ageGut microbiomeIntensive care unit periodFollow-up visitRegulation of intestinal healthPreterm neonatesGestational agePotential adverse outcomesNeurodevelopmental outcomesPain sensitivityPretermMulti-omics analysisAn Integrative Review of the Role of the Oral and Gut Microbiome in Oral Health Symptomatology During Cancer Therapy.
Dunnack H, Judge M, Cong X, Salner A, Duffy V, Xu W. An Integrative Review of the Role of the Oral and Gut Microbiome in Oral Health Symptomatology During Cancer Therapy. Oncology Nursing Forum 2021, 48: 317-331. PMID: 33855998, DOI: 10.1188/21.onf.317-331.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsGastrointestinal MicrobiomeHumansMucositisNeoplasmsOral HealthQuality of LifeStomatitisConceptsRadiation therapyCancer therapyManagement of oral mucositisHead and neck cancerReducing mucositis severityPatient's oral healthOral health symptomsOral health managementGut microbiomeAssociated with increased severityHealth symptomatologyMucositis severityOral mucositisOral healthMicrobial interventionsNeck cancerSolid tumorsStudy assessed symptomsTherapyChemotherapyNutritional statusCancer treatmentQuality of lifeBlood cancerCancer
2019
A Mechanistic Model of Gut–Brain Axis Perturbation and High-Fat Diet Pathways to Gut Microbiome Homeostatic Disruption, Systemic Inflammation, and Type 2 Diabetes
Lew K, Starkweather A, Cong X, Judge M. A Mechanistic Model of Gut–Brain Axis Perturbation and High-Fat Diet Pathways to Gut Microbiome Homeostatic Disruption, Systemic Inflammation, and Type 2 Diabetes. Biological Research For Nursing 2019, 21: 384-399. PMID: 31113222, DOI: 10.1177/1099800419849109.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diet, High-FatDietary FatsGastrointestinal MicrobiomeHumansInflammationInsulin ResistanceLipopolysaccharidesObesityConceptsGut-brain axisGut-brain axis pathwayHigh-fat dietDNA sequencing technologiesPro-inflammatory pathwaysMechanistic modelSequencing technologiesGut microbiomeHuman microbiomeHomeostatic disruptionProgression of T2DInsulin resistanceNonmodifiable risk factorsSystemic inflammationGutHigh-fatMicrobiomePathwayHomeostatic imbalanceMetabolic diseasesRisk factorsLow-grade systemic inflammationAmerican populationTranslocation of endotoxinWall permeability
2017
Systematic Review of the Effect of Enteral Feeding on Gut Microbiota in Preterm Infants
Xu W, Judge M, Maas K, Hussain N, McGrath J, Henderson W, Cong X. Systematic Review of the Effect of Enteral Feeding on Gut Microbiota in Preterm Infants. Journal Of Obstetric Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing 2017, 47: 451-463. PMID: 29040820, PMCID: PMC5899689, DOI: 10.1016/j.jogn.2017.08.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsEnteral NutritionGastrointestinal MicrobiomeHumansInfant Nutritional Physiological PhenomenaInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureMilk, HumanProbioticsConceptsPreterm infantsGut microbial communityEnteral feedingGut microbiotaEffects of enteral feedingGut microbiomeMicrobial communitiesBreast milk feedingInfant feeding typeMother's own milkGut microbial community structureInfant gut microbial communityDiversity of gut microbiotaSystematic reviewDonor human milkCochrane Database of Systematic ReviewsGut microbiome patternsDatabase of Systematic ReviewsELBW infantsPremature infantsMicrobial community structureSupplementation of prebioticsPretermEffects of probioticsFormula feeding
2016
Gut Microbiome and Infant Health: Brain-Gut-Microbiota Axis and Host Genetic Factors.
Cong X, Xu W, Romisher R, Poveda S, Forte S, Starkweather A, Henderson W. Gut Microbiome and Infant Health: Brain-Gut-Microbiota Axis and Host Genetic Factors. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2016, 89: 299-308. PMID: 27698614, PMCID: PMC5045139.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGut microbiomeNeonatal intensive care unitDysbiosis of gut microbiotaSignaling systemHost-microbial interactionsNeonatal gut microbiomeGut microbiotaEvolutionary trajectoriesHigh-risk preterm infantsHost geneticsDysbiosis patternsLong-term infant healthIntensive care unitMicrobiomePreterm infantsEarly life stressGeneticsHuman newbornsRegulation of healthCare unitNeurodevelopmental processesInfant healthHostMedication useDelivery mode
2015
Early Life Experience and Gut Microbiome
Cong X, Henderson W, Graf J, McGrath J. Early Life Experience and Gut Microbiome. Advances In Neonatal Care 2015, 15: 314-323. PMID: 26240939, PMCID: PMC4583334, DOI: 10.1097/anc.0000000000000191.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBrainGastrointestinal MicrobiomeGastrointestinal TractHumansInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureMaternal DeprivationNeuroimmunomodulationPainStress, PhysiologicalStress, PsychologicalConceptsGut microbiomeHigh-risk infantsStressful early life experiencesCentral nervous systemSignaling systemPreterm infantsIntestinal innate immunityPain responseBrain-gut-microbiota axisNeonatal careEarly life experiencesNeuroimmune systemMicrobial speciesNervous systemInnate immunityRegulation mechanismInfantsGutMicrobiomeTargeted interventionsRegulationModulating stressPretermState-of-the-science reviewComplex mechanisms