Gut microbiota induces immune-related alterations in gene expression, RNA methylation, and metabolism in glioblastoma revealed by single-cell and spatial multi-omics - Scorecard - MDSpire

Gut microbiota induces immune-related alterations in gene expression, RNA methylation, and metabolism in glioblastoma revealed by single-cell and spatial multi-omics

  • By

  • Mingcong Chen

  • Xiang Wang

  • Gang Peng

  • Lihe Jiang

  • Hao Liang

  • Ping Cui

  • July 15, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Influence of Gut Microbiota on Immune-Related Gene Expression, RNA Methylation, and Metabolic Changes in Glioblastoma: Insights from Single-Cell and Spatial Multi-Omics Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionGlioblastoma (GBM)
Key MechanismsGut microbiota influences glioma progression through immune modulation and epigenetic regulation.
Target PopulationPatients with glioblastoma
Care SettingOncology and neuro-oncology

Key Highlights

  • Antibiotic-induced gut microbiota disruption alters gene expression in glioma.
  • Key genes Epha6 and Tead1 are associated with glioma progression.
  • Reduced methionine levels linked to gut-derived metabolite changes.
  • Increased AC-like cells and disrupted intercellular communication observed.
  • EPHA pathway proposed as a biomarker for immune-mediated tumor modulation.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Utilize multi-omics approaches for comprehensive glioma characterization.

Management

  • Consider the role of gut microbiota in glioma treatment strategies.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Monitor changes in immune signaling and metabolite levels in glioma patients.

Risks

  • Potential for dysbiosis to exacerbate glioma progression.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients with glioblastoma undergoing treatment.

Antibiotic treatment may influence tumor biology and response to therapies.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Integrate gut microbiota assessment in glioma patient management.
  • Explore the therapeutic potential of targeting the gut-brain axis.

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