Microbiota Profile of the Nasal Cavity According to Lifestyles in Healthy Adults in Santiago, Chile.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The respiratory microbiome is dynamic, varying between anatomical niches, and it is affected by various host and environmental factors, one of which is lifestyle. Few studies have characterized the upper respiratory tract microbiome profile according to lifestyle. We explored the association between lifestyles and microbiota profiles in the upper respiratory tract of healthy adults.

Methods

We analyzed nasal samples from 110 healthy adults who were living in Santiago, Chile, using 16S ribosomal RNA gene-sequencing methods. Volunteers completed a structured questionnaire about lifestyle.

Results

The composition and abundance of taxonomic groups varied across lifestyle attributes. Additionally, multivariate models suggested that alpha diversity varied in the

SUBMITTER: Toro-Ascuy D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10384449 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature