Gut dysbiosis from high-salt diet promotes glioma via propionate-mediated TGF-β activation

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of a high-salt diet (HSD), which is commonly found in Western countries, on the progression of glioma. Our research shows that the alterations in gut microbiota caused by an HSD facilitated the development of glioma. Mice fed an HSD have elevated levels of intestinal propionate, which accelerated the growth of glioma cells. We also find that propionate supplementation enhanced the response of glioma cells to low oxygen levels. Moreover, we identify a link between TGF-β signaling, response to low oxygen levels, and invasion-related pathways. Propionate treatment increases the expression of HIF-1α, leading to an increase in TGF-β1 production. Additionally, propionate treatment promotes glioma cell invasion through TGF-β signaling. Our findings suggest that an HSD-induced increase in propionate plays a crucial role in glioma progression by facilitating invasion through the hypoxic response and TGF-β signaling pathways, thereby establishing a significant connection between gut microbiota and the progression of glioma.

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The Journal of Experimental Medicine
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2025-05-22
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https://doi.org/10.1084/jem.20241135
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5
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Gut microbiota and health
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of a high-salt diet (HSD), which is commonly found in Western countries, on the progression of glioma. Our research shows that the alterations in gut microbiota caused by an HSD facilitated the development of glioma. Mice fed an HSD have elevated levels of intestinal propionate, which accelerated the growth of glioma cells. We also find that propionate supplementation enhanced the response of glioma cells to low oxygen levels. Moreover, we identify a link between TGF-β signaling, response to low oxygen levels, and invasion-related pathways. Propionate treatment increases the expression of HIF-1α, leading to an increase in TGF-β1 production. Additionally, propionate treatment promotes glioma cell invasion through TGF-β signaling. Our findings suggest that an HSD-induced increase in propionate plays a crucial role in glioma progression by facilitating invasion through the hypoxic response and TGF-β signaling pathways, thereby establishing a significant connection between gut microbiota and the progression of glioma.

The Journal of Experimental MedicineVol. 222(8)
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KR), Life Science Institute (JP), Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KR), The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital (KR), Catholic University of Korea (KR)
National Research Foundation of Korea
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