Gut microbiome and metabolome dynamics as predictors of clinical outcomes in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
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ABSTRACT: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) induces significant alterations in the gut microbiome and metabolome, which influence transplant-related complications and surviv-al. This study longitudinally analyzed gut microbiota and metabolites at pre- (T1), peri- (T2), and post-transplant (T3) stages to identify key determinants of clinical outcomes. Lower microbiome diversity at T1 and T3 correlated with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), progressive disease (PD), and reduced overall survival (OS). Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), particularly acetate, declined over time, with reductions at T2-T1 linked to GVHD, diarrhea, PD, and lower OS. Specific perspective metabolites (SPMs) such as elevated uric acid at T2 were associated with GVHD, while reduced 1-phenylethylamine correlated with diarrhea. Patients with enriched beneficial taxa (e.g., Lachnospiraceae, Ruminococcaceae) exhibited improved OS. These findings highlight the gut microbiome-metabolome axis as a predictive marker for HSCT outcomes. Identifying microbial and metabolic signatures may provide novel diagnostic and therapeutic targets for mitigating HSCT-related complications, enhancing patient prognosis.
INSTRUMENT(S): Gas Chromatography MS -
PROVIDER: MTBLS12365 | MetaboLights | 2025-07-30
REPOSITORIES: MetaboLights
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