Distinct gut microbial profile in PIT1 lineage PitNETs: a potential link to cognitive impairment
These preliminary findings suggest that PIT1-lineage PitNETs may be associated with an increased susceptibility to cognitive impairment, potentially involving interactions between hormonal dysregulation and gut microbiota dysbiosis. This exploratory hypothesis provides a conceptual framework for future research to elucidate underlying mechanisms and explore potential interventions for cognitive impairment in PitNETs.
Authors
- Junjun Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7648-8386)
- Lingye Zhang
- Chen Ma
- Xingli Deng
- Jiang Long
- Jinpeng Lv
Institutions
- Kunming Medical University (CN)
- Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Peoples Hospital (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University (CN)
- Puer University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Chinese Neurosurgical Journal
- Published
- 2025-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41016-025-00421-7
- Primary Topic
- Gut microbiota and health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Kunming Medical University
- Yunnan University