Abstract:
Some embodiments include probiotics for use in treatment of one or more autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or epilepsy in a subject in need thereof. The probiotics can comprise Bacteroides bacteria (e.g., B. fragilis). In some embodiments, the subject is identified in need of treatment ASD or epilepsy based a combination of behavioral symptoms and optional genetic markers. Upon treatment, one or more ASD-related behaviors are improved in the subject.
Abstract:
Methods are provided herein for preventing, delaying the onset of or reducing the progression of colorectal tumorigenesis in a subject identified as at risk of colorectal tumorigenesis, comprising adjusting the composition of gut microbiota in the subject via administering to the subject a composition comprising Bacteroides bacteria or administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising zwitterionic polysaccharide (ZPS). In another aspect, methods are provided for treating or ameliorating a colorectal cancer in a subject, comprising adjusting the composition of gut microbiota in the subject having the colorectal cancer. In a further aspect, methods are provided for relieving gastrointestinal (GI) distress of a subject having a colorectal condition, comprising: determining the colorectal condition of the subject; and relieving GI distress in the subject by adjusting the composition of gut microbiota in the subject.
Abstract:
Some embodiments include bacterial species for use in treatment of social behavioral deficit symptoms in a subject in need thereof. The bacterial species can include Enterococcus faecalis. Upon treatment, one or more symptoms of behavioral deficit can be improved in the subject.
Abstract:
Some embodiments relate to genetically engineered bacterial strains for modulation of levels of the bacterial metabolite 4-ethylphenol (4EP) and its sulfated form, 4-ethylphenyl sulfate (4EPS). In some embodiments, the bacteria reduce or inhibit production of 4EP or 4EPS in the gut of a subject. The bacteria can ameliorate, delay the onset or reduce the likelihood of one or more symptoms associated with anxiety and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the subject.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are methods and compositions that can be used to treat and diagnose parkinsonism, for example Parkinson's disease, and uses for the same.
Abstract:
Some embodiments herein related to methods, composition, and/or uses for reducing the likelihood of, delaying the onset of, or ameliorating one or more symptoms associated with Rett syndrome or Huntington's disease. Without being limited by theory, it is contemplated that modulation of gut microbiota can affect symptoms of Rett syndrome and Huntington's disease. Compositions or product combinations comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of bacteria and/or antibiotics can be administered to subject in need thereof so as to reduce the likelihood of, delay the onset of, or ameliorate the symptoms.
Abstract:
Some embodiments include bacterial species for use in treatment of one or more autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and/or schizophrenia symptoms in a subject in need thereof. The bacterial species can include Bacteroides (e.g., B. fragilis, B. thetaiomlaomicron , and/or B. vulgatus ), and/or Enterococcus (e.g., E. faecalis, E.faecium, E. hirae, E. avium, E. durans, E. gallinarum , or E. casseliflavus ). Upon treatment, one or more ASD-related behaviors can be improved in the subject.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are methods and compositions that can be used to improve motor deficits and neuroinflammation in subjects in need, for example subjects suffering from neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease). Also disclosed are methods and compositions that can be used to diagnose neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson's disease.
Abstract:
Some embodiments include bacterial species for use in treatment of one or more autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and/or schizophrenia symptoms in a subject in need thereof. The subject in need thereof can have a gut micro biota signature characteristic of an adult. The bacterial species can include Bacleroides (e.g., B.fragilis, B. thetaiomtaomicron, and/or B. vulgatus) , and/or Enterococcus ( e.g., E. faecaiis, E. faecium, E. hirae, E. avium, E . durans, E. gallinarum, or E. casseliflavus) . Upon treatment, one or more ASD-related behaviors can be improved in the subject.
Abstract:
Some embodiments herein relate generally to compositions comprising microbial organisms and/or components thereof for improving a neurological disorder, or symptoms associated with a neurological disorder, such as Parkinson's disease, and methods of using the same.