FEBS Lett September 2023 PMID 37463842

Host-microbiome interactions in nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) deamidation.

Lynn-Jee Kim, Timothy J Chalmers, Romanthi Madawala, Greg C Smith, Catherine Li, Abhirup Das, Eric Wing Keung Poon, Jun Wang, Simon P Tucker, David A Sinclair, Lake-Ee Quek, Lindsay E Wu

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What people are saying

The discussions highlight excitement about discovering how NMN interacts with gut bacteria, as seen in phrases like 'unveils the mysteries' and mentions of 'transformative potential' of microbiome research. The tone and choice of words convey both interest and a recognition of the research's relevance to aging and health.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of the study in understanding NMN metabolism and host-microbiome interactions, showing general support for its findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts express high interest, especially with mentions of breakthroughs in NAD metabolism and potential implications for aging, indicating curiosity and enthusiasm.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussions include references to the research process and its broader implications, such as the tease about the 'mysteries' of NMN, reflecting active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While the posts recognize the significance of the findings, the overall impact is viewed as promising but preliminary, with some emphasizing the need for further research.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how orally administered NMN, a precursor to NAD used for potential anti-aging therapies, interacts with the gut microbiome, which can alter its metabolic fate.
  • It was found that NMN can be deamidated by gut bacteria and incorporated into mammalian tissues via the de novo pathway, but this process is reduced when antibiotics are used to eliminate gut bacteria.
  • The research suggests that the microbiome may compete with the host for dietary NAD precursors, as antibiotics increased NAD metabolite availability, highlighting complex host-microbiome interactions influencing NMN's effectiveness.]

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Agingdoc
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Host-microbiome interactions in nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) deamidation https://t.co/kkeUeGYa9C @FEBS_Letters @FEBSnews https://t.co/uiTFz9UqRN

Jul 19, 2023 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 42,773 followers View post →
Lindsay Wu
@LindsayWu_UNSW · X

Pleased to share our latest paper, showing that orally delivered NMN can undergo deamidation and incorporation via the de novo pathway due to actions from the gut microbiome. https://t.co/QurJKL95dq

Aug 10, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,351 followers View post →
ModernHealthspan
@MHealthspan · X

Thanks to @LindsayWu_UNSW for coming on Modern Healthspan. Had a great conversation about the mysteries NAD metabolism and how the impact of the gut microbiome. https://t.co/WVWpCvV357 https://t.co/lOKmXraAie

Nov 19, 2023 · 3 likes · 729 followers View post →
FEBS
@FEBSnews · X

RT @agingdoc1: Host-microbiome interactions in nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) deamidation https://t.co/kkeUeGYa9C @FEBS_Letters @FEBSne…

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Kelly A. Hogan Ph.D.
@Loose_Lab_Rat · X

Host-microbiome interactions in nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) deamidation https://t.co/BrYY9wCaXF

Sep 13, 2023 · 2,239 followers View post →
Maria Marinova, PhD
@m__marinova · X

RT @LindsayWu_UNSW: Pleased to share our latest paper, showing that orally delivered NMN can undergo deamidation and incorporation via the…

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Persimmonpie
@OfPersimmonpie · X

Study Unveils The Mysteries Of NMN Metabolism | Dr Lindsay Wu Ep1 https://t.co/hiuFYsKFZ9 via @YouTube

Apr 29, 2024 · 161 followers View post →
FEBS
@FEBSnews · X

RT @agingdoc1: Host-microbiome interactions in nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) deamidation https://t.co/kkeUeGYa9C @FEBS_Letters @FEBSne…

Jan 18, 2024 · 3 shares · 5,572 followers View post →
ModernHealthspan
@MHealthspan · X

Thanks to @LindsayWu_UNSW for coming on Modern Healthspan. Had a great conversation about the mysteries NAD metabolism and how the impact of the gut microbiome. https://t.co/WVWpCvV357 https://t.co/lOKmXraAie

Nov 19, 2023 · 3 likes · 729 followers View post →
Kelly A. Hogan Ph.D.
@Loose_Lab_Rat · X

Host-microbiome interactions in nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) deamidation https://t.co/BrYY9wCaXF

Sep 13, 2023 · 2,239 followers View post →
Maria Marinova, PhD
@m__marinova · X

RT @LindsayWu_UNSW: Pleased to share our latest paper, showing that orally delivered NMN can undergo deamidation and incorporation via the…

Aug 10, 2023 · 1 share · 2,082 followers View post →
Lindsay Wu
@LindsayWu_UNSW · X

Pleased to share our latest paper, showing that orally delivered NMN can undergo deamidation and incorporation via the de novo pathway due to actions from the gut microbiome. https://t.co/QurJKL95dq

Aug 10, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,351 followers View post →
BillOckham
@BillOccham0 · X

RT @agingdoc1: Host-microbiome interactions in nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) deamidation https://t.co/kkeUeGYa9C @FEBS_Letters @FEBSne…

Jul 19, 2023 · 3 shares · 580 followers View post →
✟ CHRISTian Nudist Ninja ✟
@Naturist_Ninja · X

RT @agingdoc1: Host-microbiome interactions in nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) deamidation https://t.co/kkeUeGYa9C @FEBS_Letters @FEBSne…

Jul 19, 2023 · 3 shares · 18 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Host-microbiome interactions in nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) deamidation https://t.co/kkeUeGYa9C @FEBS_Letters @FEBSnews https://t.co/uiTFz9UqRN

Jul 19, 2023 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 42,773 followers View post →
Hepatology Communications
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