Microbiome April 2017 PMID 28441964

Fecal metagenomic profiles in subgroups of patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.

Dorottya Nagy-Szakal, Brent L Williams, Nischay Mishra, Xiaoyu Che, Bohyun Lee, Lucinda Bateman, Nancy G Klimas, Anthony L Komaroff, Susan Levine, Jose G Montoya, Daniel L Peterson, Devi Ramanan, Komal Jain, Meredith L Eddy, Mady Hornig

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Peak: 5 in Apr 2017
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What people are saying

Discussions highlight the importance of gut bacteria and metabolic pathways in MECFS, with posts referencing specific bacterial markers such as Faecalibacterium and alterations related to IBS. The tone varies from informative to cautiously optimistic, illustrating active engagement and recognition of potential significance in the research findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts recognize the relevance of the study, emphasizing the significance of gut microbiome differences in understanding MECFS subgroups.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, with posts mentioning specific bacteria and metabolic pathways, indicating curiosity about the details and implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reflect moderate engagement, with some sharing insights, referencing related research, and discussing implications, but few deeply analyze the methodology.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts suggest the study could influence future research and understanding of MECFS, but some consider it preliminary, so the perceived immediate impact is moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated the gut microbiome and immune molecules in 50 MECFS patients and 50 healthy controls, finding that IBS comorbidity heavily influences bacterial composition and metabolic pathways in MECFS.
  • Different bacterial profiles and metabolic pathways were identified between MECFS patients with IBS and those without, with specific bacterial biomarkers such as unclassified Alistipes and Faecalibacterium differentiating these groups.
  • Overall, the research suggests that intestinal microbiome differences, particularly related to certain bacteria and metabolic functions, could help distinguish MECFS subgroups, especially when considering IBS status.]

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Bonus paper 5: ME/CFS symptom severity, including pain, fatigue, and reduced motivation were correlated with the abundance of distinct types of gut bacteria & metabolic pathways. This held true even when controlling for IBS co-morbidity. https://t.co/v5UwzhDK16

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Winston Blick
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@NIHDirector @UCSDHealth See also: https://t.co/GlTChBEFrV | https://t.co/hy6VMdAYaE @CfSforMECFS @mhornig

Aug 18, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 3,228 followers View post →
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@actionforme · X

@SamMargrave @Invest_in_ME Hi Sam, there was a piece of research in April 2017 that linked "Gut bacteria to chronic fatigue." It was done in response to the fact that many ppl w/ M.E./CFS also have IBS. They found that there were clear gut bacteria changes associated with M.E./CFS: https://t.co/zRIWhrYuSV

Jan 28, 2019 · 1 like · 12,600 followers View post →
Billy Hanlon
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RT @winstoncb: @NIHDirector @UCSDHealth See also: https://t.co/GlTChBEFrV | https://t.co/hy6VMdAYaE @CfSforMECFS @mhornig

Aug 20, 2022 · 2 shares · 13,839 followers View post →
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@__ice9 @CTZN5 I think it plays a role in the body's ability to get energy out of food. Stuff like this keeps showing up: https://t.co/UKbhobBofN

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Phyllis Gronski
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RT @Dr_M_Guthridge: Interesting study: Male twin with ME/CFS has fewer beneficial bacteria such as Faecalibacterium and Bifidobacterium and…

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@jason_isaia @tessfalor As I explained, it’s complex multi system disease. There is research showing subsets, which would explain why what helps 1 patient may not help another. https://t.co/NOPDZqJ84T https://t.co/qauv0FSQV2 https://t.co/0U434GOBrG https://t.co/OsXo11rKoe https://t.co/0SLAIL66gc

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Phyllis Gronski
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RT @Dr_M_Guthridge: Interesting study: Male twin with ME/CFS has fewer beneficial bacteria such as Faecalibacterium and Bifidobacterium and…

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RT @winstoncb: @NIHDirector @UCSDHealth See also: https://t.co/GlTChBEFrV | https://t.co/hy6VMdAYaE @CfSforMECFS @mhornig

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Billy Hanlon
@bhanlon15 · X

RT @winstoncb: @NIHDirector @UCSDHealth See also: https://t.co/GlTChBEFrV | https://t.co/hy6VMdAYaE @CfSforMECFS @mhornig

Aug 20, 2022 · 2 shares · 13,839 followers View post →
Winston Blick
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@NIHDirector @UCSDHealth See also: https://t.co/GlTChBEFrV | https://t.co/hy6VMdAYaE @CfSforMECFS @mhornig

Aug 18, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 3,228 followers View post →
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@mecfsquotes · X

Bonus paper 5: ME/CFS symptom severity, including pain, fatigue, and reduced motivation were correlated with the abundance of distinct types of gut bacteria & metabolic pathways. This held true even when controlling for IBS co-morbidity. https://t.co/v5UwzhDK16

Dec 1, 2021 · 12 likes · 1,241 followers View post →
UltimApe
@ultimape · X

@__ice9 @CTZN5 I think it plays a role in the body's ability to get energy out of food. Stuff like this keeps showing up: https://t.co/UKbhobBofN

Jun 24, 2020 · 6,796 followers View post →
Per Lönn-Christensen
@perlonn · X

@VibekeVind @henrik_ullum @SSTProbst @stinuslindgreen @LarsIgum @Tuffmann Skal man i i en videnskabelig artikel citere fra artiklen, er formen: Nagy-Szakal, D., Williams, B.L., Mishra, N. et al. Fecal metagenomic profiles in subgroups of patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. Microbiome 5, 44 (2017). https://t.co/uhJgr8KrfQ

Mar 9, 2020 · 170 followers View post →
Per Lönn-Christensen
@perlonn · X

@VibekeVind @henrik_ullum @SSTProbst @stinuslindgreen @LarsIgum @Tuffmann Jeg tænker, at ønsker man videnskabeligt belæg for sine påstande, må man i høj grad følge den videnskabelig praksis på området, herunder overholde formen. Jeg vedlægger blot et eksempel, som er let at fremfinde via dette søgelink https://t.co/Z1UalIW2G6 https://t.co/OawySWbgAk

Mar 9, 2020 · 170 followers View post →
Action for ME
@actionforme · X

@SamMargrave @Invest_in_ME Hi Sam, there was a piece of research in April 2017 that linked "Gut bacteria to chronic fatigue." It was done in response to the fact that many ppl w/ M.E./CFS also have IBS. They found that there were clear gut bacteria changes associated with M.E./CFS: https://t.co/zRIWhrYuSV

Jan 28, 2019 · 1 like · 12,600 followers View post →
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