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The respiratory microbiome in pulmonary tuberculosis: a meta-analysis reveals niche-specific microbial and functional signatures

Infectologia
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MetanáliseNível 1 · Evidência consolidadamSystems25 mar 20260 citações

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Resumo original em inglês

O que aconteceu

Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) remains a leading cause of global mortality, yet the ecological principles shaping its respiratory microbiome are poorly understood. By integrating 16S rRNA datasets from upper and lower airway specimens, this study provides the first comprehensive meta-analysis of respiratory microbial diversity and function in PTB. We reveal distinct community structures and functional potentials among upper airways, sputum, and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, driven by niche-specific ecological processes rather than stochastic assembly. These findings establish a baseline framework for interpreting microbial biogeography across the respiratory tract and highlight potential microbial biomarkers for site-specific monitoring and therapeutic targeting in PTB.

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O estudo original

The respiratory microbiome in pulmonary tuberculosis: a meta-analysis reveals niche-specific microbial and functional signatures

Mingyang Qin, Yanhua Wen, Shanshan Li, Song Li, Xuming Li, Yuting Lin, Long Hu, Han Xia, Yu Pang, Liang Li

Descritores MeSH

  • Bacteria
  • Respiratory System
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
  • Microbiota
  • RNA, Ribosomal, 16S
  • Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid
  • Humans
  • Sputum

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