Oral Mycobiome Alterations in Postmenopausal Women: Links to Inflammation, Xerostomia, and Systemic Health
| Autor: | Claudia Florina Bogdan-Andreescu, Andreea-Mariana Bănățeanu, Cristina-Crenguţa Albu, Cristian-Viorel Poalelungi, Oana Botoacă, Constantin Marian Damian, Laurențiu Mihai Dȋră, Ştefan-Dimitrie Albu, Matei Georgian Brăila, Emin Cadar, Anca Daniela Brăila |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Biomedicines, Vol 12, Iss 11, p 2569 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 12112569 2227-9059 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/biomedicines12112569 |
| Popis: | The oral mycobiome plays a critical role in maintaining oral and systemic health, with its composition and function influenced by various physiological and environmental factors. This descriptive review explores the changes in the oral mycobiome among postmenopausal women, examining how aging and associated inflammatory processes contribute to these alterations. These changes are linked to an increased prevalence of xerostomia, oral dysbiosis, and inflammation, which can negatively impact both oral and systemic health. We discuss the impact of hormonal fluctuations and immune senescence on fungal diversity and abundance, highlighting key species implicated in oral and systemic diseases. The review also examines the role of systemic conditions and medications, which are common in postmenopausal women, in further exacerbating oral mycobiome alterations. Lastly, it highlights the need for future research to better understand these interactions and develop targeted therapeutic strategies. The current literature indicates a significant association between menopausal status, age-related mycobiome shifts, and increased inflammatory responses, suggesting potential pathways for intervention. |
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