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This is a Systematic Review study.

September 10, 2025

Research progress on immunometabolism and gut microbiota in cryptococcal meningitis: mechanisms and therapeutic implications.

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This research uncovers mechanisms of cryptoccocal meningitis through gut microbiota and immunometabolism interactions, suggesting novel therapies.

Cryptococcal meningitis poses a nearly 100% mortality risk untreated, significantly affecting survivors with neurological issues and cognitive deficits.
Hyperactivated immune responses may damage the blood-brain barrier and worsen neurological injuries, suggesting the need for new therapeutic approaches.
Host iron overload leads to ferroptosis, disrupting the blood-brain barrier and enabling Cryptococcus neoformans invasion into the CNS.
Integrating immunomodulators, metabolic inhibitors, and microbiota interventions offers a novel multi-omics strategy for treating cryptoccocal meningitis.

Wen et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This research uncovers mechanisms of cryptoccocal meningitis through gut microbiota and immunometabolism interactions, suggesting novel therapies.