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Phage-microbe dynamics after sterile faecal filtrate transplantation in individuals with metabolic syndrome: a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial assessing efficacy and safety

Medicine and Health

Phage-microbe dynamics after sterile faecal filtrate transplantation in individuals with metabolic syndrome: a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial assessing efficacy and safety

K. Wortelboer, P. A. D. Jonge, et al.

This groundbreaking pilot study by Koen Wortelboer, Patrick A. de Jonge, Torsten P. M. Scheithauer, Ilias Attaye, E. Marleen Kemper, Max Nieuwdorp, and Hilde Herrema explores the effects of fecal filtrate transplantation on glucose metabolism and gut phageome in individuals with metabolic syndrome, suggesting that gut phage administration can safely alter the gut microbiota.

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Abstract
This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study investigated the effects of fecal filtrate transplantation (FFT) on glucose metabolism and gut phageome in individuals with metabolic syndrome. While overall changes in glucose metabolism weren't significantly different between the FFT and placebo groups, FFT was well-tolerated. Phage virion composition significantly altered two days post-FFT, correlating with more virulent phage-microbe interactions. The study suggests safe gut phage administration to transiently alter the gut microbiota.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Sep 12, 2023
Authors
Koen Wortelboer, Patrick A. de Jonge, Torsten P. M. Scheithauer, Ilias Attaye, E. Marleen Kemper, Max Nieuwdorp, Hilde Herrema
Tags
fecal filtrate transplantation
glucose metabolism
metabolic syndrome
gut phageome
phage-microbe interactions
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