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[The microbiota-gut-brain axis and its great projections]
M Gomez-Eguilaz1, J L Ramon-Trapero2, L Perez-Martinez1
1Hospital San Pedro, Logrono, Espana.
Revista De Neurologia
|January 29, 2019
Summary
The gut-brain axis describes the communication between the gut microbiota and the central nervous system. This connection may play a role in neurological diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Neuroscience
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- The human body hosts millions of microorganisms, primarily in the digestive tract, collectively known as the microbiota.
- Microbiota composition is influenced by diet, habits, diseases, and drugs, impacting host metabolism, immunity, and central nervous system function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the intricate relationship between the gut microbiota and the central nervous system, termed the gut-brain axis.
- To elucidate the communication pathways involved in the gut-brain axis.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on the gut-brain axis.
- Identification of communication channels: vagus nerve, systemic pathways (hormones, metabolites, neurotransmitters), and the immune system (cytokines).
Main Results:
- The gut-brain axis involves bidirectional communication between the microbiota and the central nervous system.
- Potential pathogenic role of the gut-brain axis in neurological disorders like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis.
Conclusions:
- The gut-brain axis represents a significant area of research with implications for neurological disease pathogenesis.
- Probiotic studies show promising results for conditions like Alzheimer's disease, highlighting therapeutic potential.
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