Effects of ivermectin on healthy human gut microbiota in vitro

Most information available regarding the influence of ivermectin (IVM) on the gut microbiota has only been collected from diseased donors, who were treated with IVM alone or in combination with other medicines. Results thus obtained were influenced by multiple elements beyond IVM, such as disease, and other medical treatments. This research investigated the impact of IVM on the gut microbial structure established in a Triple-SHIME (simulator of the human intestinal microbial ecosystem), using fecal material from three healthy adult donors. The microbial communities were grown using three different culture media: standard SHIME media, and SHIME media with either soluble or insoluble fiber added (Control, SF, ISF).