Microbiota-Brain-Gut Axis and Neurodegenerative Diseases

Diet rapidly and reproducibly alters the human gut microbiome

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Human gut microbiome viewed across age and geography

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Dietary Modulation of the Human Colonic Microbiota: Introducing the Concept of Prebiotics

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Enterotypes of the human gut microbiome

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Linking long-term dietary patterns with gut microbial enterotypes

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Inflamm‐aging: An Evolutionary Perspective on Immunosenescence

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Ingestion of Lactobacillus strain regulates emotional behavior and central GABA receptor expression in a mouse via the vagus nerve

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The Human Intestinal Microbiome in Health and Disease

Lynch, S. V., & Pedersen, O. (2016) · New England Journal of Medicine · doi:10.1056/nejmra1600266 · Cited by 3,637

Gut microbiota regulate motor deficits and neuroinflammation in a model of Parkinson's disease

Sampson, T. R., Debelius, J. W., Thron, T., Janssen, S., Shastri, G. G., Ilhan, Z. E., Challis, C., Schretter, C. E., Rocha, S., Gradinaru, V., et al. (2016) · Cell · doi:10.1016/j.cell.2016.11.018 · Cited by 3,622

Indigenous bacteria from the gut microbiota regulate host serotonin biosynthesis

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Impact of polyphenols on stress and anxiety: a systematic review of molecular mechanisms and clinical evidence

Meléndez, G. P. P., Valero-Jara, V., Acevedo-Hernández, P., & Thomas‐Valdés, S. (2022) · Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition · doi:10.1080/10408398.2022.2122925 · Cited by 26

The role of the gut microbiome and its metabolites in cerebrovascular diseases

Xu, H., Xu, Z., Long, S., Li, Z., Jiang, J., Zhou, Q., Huang, X., Wu, X., Wei, W., & Li, X. (2023) · Frontiers in Microbiology · doi:10.3389/fmicb.2023.1097148 · Cited by 26

Gut dysmotility in children with neurological impairment: the nutritional management

Corsello, A., Scatigno, L., Govoni, A., Zuccotti, G., Gottrand, F., Romano, C., & Verduci, E. (2023) · Frontiers in Neurology · doi:10.3389/fneur.2023.1200101 · Cited by 26

Multidimensional biomarkers for multiple system atrophy: an update and future directions

Wan, L., Zhu, S., Chen, Z., Qiu, R., Tang, B., & Jiang, H. F. (2023) · Translational Neurodegeneration · doi:10.1186/s40035-023-00370-0 · Cited by 26

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of long-term antibiotic use on cognitive outcomes

Ye, Y., Tong, H. Y. K., Chong, W. H., Li, Z., Tam, P. K. H., Baptista‐Hon, D. T., & Monteiro, O. (2024) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-024-54553-4 · Cited by 26

The connection between gut microbiota and its metabolites with neurodegenerative diseases in humans

Fabi, J. P. (2024) · Metabolic Brain Disease · doi:10.1007/s11011-024-01369-w · Cited by 27

Beyond digestion: Exploring how the gut microbiota modulates human social behaviors

Abavisani, M., Faraji, N., Ebadpour, N., Kesharwani, P., & Sahebkar, A. (2024) · Neuroscience · doi:10.1016/j.neuroscience.2024.11.068 · Cited by 26

The Complex Role of the Microbiome in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Development and Progression

Souza, V. G. P., Forder, A., Pewarchuk, M. E., Telkar, N., de Araújo, R. P., Stewart, G. L., Vieira, J., Reis, P. P., & Lam, W. L. (2023) · Cells · doi:10.3390/cells12242801 · Cited by 27

Correlation among gut microbiota, fecal metabolites and autism-like behavior in an adolescent valproic acid-induced rat autism model

Gu, Y., Han, Y., Ren, S., Zhang, B., Zhao, Y., Wang, X., Zhang, S., & Qin, J. (2021) · Behavioural Brain Research · doi:10.1016/j.bbr.2021.113580 · Cited by 25

Role of microRNAs in Disorders of Gut–Brain Interactions: Clinical Insights and Therapeutic Alternatives

Singh, R., Zogg, H., & Ro, S. (2021) · Journal of Personalized Medicine · doi:10.3390/jpm11101021 · Cited by 25

Effect of Oral Intake of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum APsulloc 331261 (GTB1TM) on Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study

Jung, K.-M., Kim, A., Lee, J., Cho, D., Seo, J., Jung, E. S., Kang, H., Roh, J., & Kim, W.-G. (2022) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu14102015 · Cited by 25

Nutritional and Microbiota-Based Approaches in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: From Prevention to Treatment

Cuffaro, F., Lamminpää, I., Niccolai, E., & Amedei, A. (2024) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu17010102 · Cited by 25

Ketotherapy as an epigenetic modifier in cancer

Bandera-Merchán, B., Boughanem, H., Crujeiras, A. B., Macías‐González, M., & Tinahones, F. J. (2020) · Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders · doi:10.1007/s11154-020-09567-4 · Cited by 25

Parkinson’s disease and the gut microbiota connection: unveiling dysbiosis and exploring therapeutic horizons

Yadav, S., & Raj, R. G. (2025) · Neuroscience · doi:10.1016/j.neuroscience.2025.07.003 · Cited by 24

The Intestinal Microbiota Links Tea Polyphenols with the Regulation of Mood and Sleep to Improve Immunity

Zhang, Y., Cheng, L., Liu, Y., Wu, Z., & Weng, P. (2021) · Food Reviews International · doi:10.1080/87559129.2021.1934007 · Cited by 24

Gut neuroendocrine signaling regulates synaptic assembly in C. elegans

Shi, Y., Lu, Q., Wu, M., Zheng, J., Xie, T., & Shao, Z. (2022) · EMBO Reports · doi:10.15252/embr.202153267 · Cited by 24

The Pathological Mechanism Between the Intestine and Brain in the Early Stage of Parkinson's Disease

Yang, R., Gao, G., & Yang, H. M. (2022) · Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience · doi:10.3389/fnagi.2022.861035 · Cited by 24

Extracellular vesicles: Critical bilateral communicators in periphery-brain crosstalk in central nervous system disorders

Wang, D., Guan, S., Lu, P., Li, Y., & Xu, H. (2023) · Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy · doi:10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114354 · Cited by 24

Microbiota-gut-brain axis and ketogenic diet: how close are we to tackling epilepsy?

Mengoli, M., Conti, G., Fabbrini, M., Candela, M., Brigidi, P., Turroni, S., & Barone, M. (2023) · Microbiome Research Reports · doi:10.20517/mrr.2023.24 · Cited by 23

Polyphenols and Microbiota Modulation: Insights from Swine and Other Animal Models for Human Therapeutic Strategies

Anghel, A. C., Țăranu, I., Orțan, A., Spinu, S. M., Cudalbeanu, M. D., Rosu, P. M., & Babeanu, N. E. (2024) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules29246026 · Cited by 24

Protective effect of scorpion venom heat-resistant synthetic peptide against PM2.5-induced microglial polarization via TLR4-mediated autophagy activating PI3K/AKT/NF-κB signaling pathway

Xu, X., Xu, H., Ren, F., Huang, L., Xu, J., & Li, F. (2021) · Journal of Neuroimmunology · doi:10.1016/j.jneuroim.2021.577567 · Cited by 24

Fecal microbiome transplantation attenuates manganese-induced neurotoxicity through regulation of the apelin signaling pathway by inhibition of autophagy in mouse brain

Liu, J., Zhang, X., Ta, X., Luo, M., Chang, X., & Wang, H. (2022) · Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety · doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113925 · Cited by 24

Prophylactic effect of physical exercise on Aβ1-40-induced depressive-like behavior and gut dysfunction in mice

Rosa, J. M., Pazini, F. L., Camargo, A., Wolin, I. A. V., Olescowicz, G., Eslabão, L. B., Bruña–Romero, O., Duarte, E. C. W., & Rodrigues, A. L. S. (2020) · Behavioural Brain Research · doi:10.1016/j.bbr.2020.112791 · Cited by 23

Parkinson’s Disease and the Metal–Microbiome–Gut–Brain Axis: A Systems Toxicology Approach

Forero-Rodríguez, L. J., Josephs‐Spaulding, J., Flor, S., Pinzón, A. M., & Kaleta, C. (2021) · Antioxidants · doi:10.3390/antiox11010071 · Cited by 23

Gut Microbiota Modulation for Therapeutic Management of Various Diseases: A New Perspective Using Stem Cell Therapy

Ahmed, L. A., & Al‐Massri, K. F. (2022) · Current Molecular Pharmacology · doi:10.2174/1874467215666220222105004 · Cited by 23

Communal interaction of glycation and gut microbes in diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease pathogenesis

Patil, R. S., & Tupe, R. S. (2023) · Medicinal Research Reviews · doi:10.1002/med.21987 · Cited by 23

The Microbiota/Microbiome and the Gut–Brain Axis: How Much Do They Matter in Psychiatry?

Marazziti, D., Buccianelli, B., Palermo, S., Parra, E., Arone, A., Beatino, M. F., Massa, L., Carpita, B., Barberi, F. M., Mucci, F., et al. (2021) · Life · doi:10.3390/life11080760 · Cited by 23

Histopathological Features and Composition of Gut Microbiota in Rhesus Monkey of Alcoholic Liver Disease

Wang, H., Yan, Y., Yi, X., Duan, Y., Wang, J., Li, S., Luo, L., Huang, T., Inglis, B. M., Li, X., et al. (2019) · Frontiers in Microbiology · doi:10.3389/fmicb.2019.00165 · Cited by 23

Isolation, Identification, Activity Evaluation, and Mechanism of Action of Neuroprotective Peptides from Walnuts: A Review

Zhang, L., Bai, Y., Hong, Z.-S., Xie, J. C., & Tian, Y. (2023) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu15184085 · Cited by 22

Probiotics as Potential Treatments for Neurodegenerative Diseases: a Review of the Evidence from in vivo to Clinical Trial

Kim, J. H., Choi, Y., Lee, S.-M., & Oh, M. S. (2024) · Biomolecules & Therapeutics · doi:10.4062/biomolther.2024.215 · Cited by 22

Movement of prion‐like α‐synuclein along the gut–brain axis in Parkinson's disease: A potential target of curcumin treatment

Chetty, D., Abrahams, S., van Coller, R., Carr, J. A., Kenyon, C. P., & Bardien, S. (2021) · European Journal of Neuroscience · doi:10.1111/ejn.15324 · Cited by 22

Eleutheroside E supplementation prevents radiation-induced cognitive impairment and activates PKA signaling via gut microbiota

Song, C., Duan, F., Ju, T., Qin, Y., Zeng, D., Shan, S., Shi, Y., Zhang, Y., & Lu, W. (2022) · Communications Biology · doi:10.1038/s42003-022-03602-7 · Cited by 22

Gut microbiota in ischemic stroke: Where we stand and challenges ahead

Long, J.-X., Wang, J., Li, Y., & Chen, D. (2022) · Frontiers in Nutrition · doi:10.3389/fnut.2022.1008514 · Cited by 22

The Gut Microbiome and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Growing Relationship

Zerdan, M. B., Hebbo, E., Hijazi, A., Gemayel, M. E., Nasr, J., Nasr, D., Yaghi, M., Bouferraa, Y., & Nagarajan, A. (2022) · Current Alzheimer Research · doi:10.2174/1567205020666221227090125 · Cited by 22

The emerging role of the gut-testis axis in male reproductive health and infertility

Leelani, N., Bajic, P., Parekh, N. V., Vij, S. C., & Lundy, S. D. (2023) · F&S Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.xfnr.2023.01.001 · Cited by 22

The gut microbiome meets nanomaterials: exposure and interplay with graphene nanoparticles

Wojciechowska, O., Costabile, A., & Kujawska, M. (2023) · Nanoscale Advances · doi:10.1039/d3na00696d · Cited by 22

Unraveling the gut-brain axis: the impact of steroid hormones and nutrition on Parkinson’s disease

Neufeld, P. M., Nettersheim, R., Matschke, V., Vorgerd, M., Stahlke, S., & Theiß, C. (2023) · Neural Regeneration Research · doi:10.4103/1673-5374.391304 · Cited by 22

Gut—brain barrier dysfunction bridge autistic‐like behavior in mouse model of maternal separation stress: A behavioral, histopathological, and molecular study

Rowshan, N., Anjomshoa, M., Farahzad, A., Bijad, E., & Amini-Khoei, H. (2024) · International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience · doi:10.1002/jdn.10329 · Cited by 22

The Brain, the Eating Plate, and the Gut Microbiome: Partners in Migraine Pathogenesis

Gazerani, P., Papetti, L., Dalkara, T., Cook, C. L., Webster, C., & Bai, J. (2024) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu16142222 · Cited by 22

Correlation between Jejunal Microbial Diversity and Muscle Fatty Acids Deposition in Broilers Reared at Different Ambient Temperatures

Li, X., Cao, Z., Yang, Y., Chen, L., Liu, J., Lin, Q., Qiao, Y., Zhao, Z., An, Q., Zhang, C., et al. (2019) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-019-47323-0 · Cited by 22

Microecologics and Exercise: Targeting the Microbiota–Gut–Brain Axis for Central Nervous System Disease Intervention

Peng, Z., Hou, T., Yang, K., Zhang, J., Mao, Y.-H., & Hou, X. (2025) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu17111769 · Cited by 21

Proinflammatory and GABA eating bacteria in Parkinson's disease gut microbiome from a meta-analysis perspective

Marzouk, N. H., Rashwan, H. H., El-Hadidi, M. S., Ramadan, R., & Mysara, M. (2025) · npj Parkinson s Disease · doi:10.1038/s41531-025-00950-z · Cited by 21

The Role of the Gut Microbiota and Microbial Metabolites in the Pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease

Wang, Y. (2022) · CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets · doi:10.2174/1871527321666220417005115 · Cited by 21

Metabolomics: The Key to Unraveling the Role of the Microbiome in Visceral Pain Neurotransmission

Shute, A., Bihan, D. G., Lewis, I. A., & Nasser, Y. (2022) · Frontiers in Neuroscience · doi:10.3389/fnins.2022.917197 · Cited by 21

Modeling of Neurodegenerative Diseases: ‘Step by Step’ and ‘Network’ Organization of the Complexes of Model Systems

Pasko, V. I., Churkina, A. S., Shakhov, A. S., Kotlobay, A. A., & Alieva, I. B. (2022) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms24010604 · Cited by 21

Fecal microbiome transplantation alleviates manganese-induced neurotoxicity by altering the composition and function of the gut microbiota via the cGAS–STING/NLRP3 pathway

Liu, J., Zhang, Z., Zhong, S., Zhang, X., Yang, J., Zhou, Q., Wang, D., Chang, X., & Wang, H. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175681 · Cited by 21

Neuroimmune communication of the cholinergic system in gut inflammation and autoimmunity

Halder, N., Yadav, S., & Lal, G. (2024) · Autoimmunity Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.autrev.2024.103678 · Cited by 21

Gut microbiome-based secondary metabolite biosynthetic gene clusters detection in Parkinson’s disease

Wang, S., Li, N., Zou, H.-X., & Wu, M. (2018) · Neuroscience Letters · doi:10.1016/j.neulet.2018.12.021 · Cited by 21

Is the gut microbiota dysbiotic in patients with classical homocystinuria?

Rizowy, G. M., Poloni, S., Colonetti, K., Donis, K. C., Dobbler, P. T., Leistner‐Segal, S., Roesch, L. F. W., & Schwartz, I. V. D. (2020) · Biochimie · doi:10.1016/j.biochi.2020.02.013 · Cited by 21

Oxidative stress and gut-derived lipopolysaccharides in children affected by paediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections

Loffredo, L., Spalice, A., Salvatori, F., Castro, G. D., Guido, C. A., Zicari, A. M., Ciacci, P., Battaglia, S., Brindisi, G., Ettorre, E., et al. (2020) · BMC Pediatrics · doi:10.1186/s12887-020-02026-8 · Cited by 21

Seasonal Changes in the Distinct Taxonomy and Function of the Gut Microbiota in the Wild Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus dauricus)

Yang, X., Yao, Y., Zhang, X., Zhong, J., Gao, F., Zhang, H., Han, Y., Weng, Q., & Yuan, Z. (2021) · Animals · doi:10.3390/ani11092685 · Cited by 21

Short-Chain Fatty Acids Calibrate RARα Activity Regulating Food Sensitization

Yuan, X., Tang, H., Wu, R., Li, X., Jiang, H., Liu, Z., & Zhang, Z. (2021) · Frontiers in Immunology · doi:10.3389/fimmu.2021.737658 · Cited by 21

Does Alzheimer's disease stem in the gastrointestinal system?

Khodabakhsh, P., Bazrgar, M., Dargahi, L., Mohagheghi, F., Taei, A. A., Parvardeh, S., & Ahmadiani, A. (2021) · Life Sciences · doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2021.120088 · Cited by 21

Impact of Gut Microbiota on Radiation-Associated Cognitive Dysfunction and Neuroinflammation in Mice

Luo, N., Zhu, W., Li, X., Fu, M., Peng, X., Yang, F., Zhang, Y., Yin, H., Yang, C., Zhao, J., et al. (2021) · Radiation Research · doi:10.1667/rade-21-00006.1 · Cited by 21

Connecting the dots: Targeting the microbiome in drug toxicity

Luo, Y., & Zhou, T. (2021) · Medicinal Research Reviews · doi:10.1002/med.21805 · Cited by 20

Effects of probiotic supplementation on cognitive function in elderly: A systematic review and Meta-analysis

Tahmasbi, F., Mirghafourvand‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬, M., Shamekh, A., Mahmoodpoor, A., & Sanaie, S. (2021) · Aging & Mental Health · doi:10.1080/13607863.2021.1966743 · Cited by 20

Hydrogen sulphide protects mice against the mutual aggravation of cerebral ischaemia/reperfusion injury and colitis

Ding, Y., Liu, B., Zhang, Y., Fang, F., Li, X., Wang, S., & Wen, J. (2021) · European Journal of Pharmacology · doi:10.1016/j.ejphar.2021.174682 · Cited by 20

Antioxidant and antimutagenic properties of probiotic Lactobacilli determined using LUX-biosensors

Mazanko, M. S., Prazdnova, E. V., Kulikov, M. P., Maltseva, T. A., Rudoy, D. V., & Chikindas, M. L. (2021) · Enzyme and Microbial Technology · doi:10.1016/j.enzmictec.2021.109980 · Cited by 20

Modulation of gut microbiota alleviates cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats by inhibiting M1 polarization of microglia

Li, H., Li, D., Zhang, Y.-L., Ding, X.-F., Gao, H., Zhu, Y., Liu, J., Zhang, L., Chen, J., Chen, G., et al. (2023) · Frontiers in Pharmacology · doi:10.3389/fphar.2023.1123387 · Cited by 20

Novel therapeutic strategies in glioma targeting glutamatergic neurotransmission

Kumaria, A., & Ashkan, K. (2023) · Brain Research · doi:10.1016/j.brainres.2023.148515 · Cited by 20

The neurotoxicity of acrylamide in ultra-processed foods: interventions of polysaccharides through the microbiota–gut–brain axis

Cai, C., Song, Z., Xu, X., Yang, X., Wei, S., Chen, F., Dong, X., Zhang, X., & Zhu, Y. (2024) · Food & Function · doi:10.1039/d4fo03002h · Cited by 20

Back to Roots: Dysbiosis, Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea—Is There an Objective Connection? A Narrative Review

Timofticiuc, D. C. P., Bădescu, D., Moța, M., Ștefan, A. G., Mitrea, A., Clenciu, D., Efrem, I. C., Roșu, M. M., Vladu, B. E., Gheonea, T. C., et al. (2024) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu16234057 · Cited by 20

Influence of selected dosages of plastic microparticles on the porcine fecal microbiome

Gałęcka, I., Rychlik, A., & Całka, J. (2025) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-024-80337-x · Cited by 20

Physicochemical Analysis of Yogurt Produced by Leuconostoc mesenteroides H40 and Its Effects on Oxidative Stress in Neuronal Cells

Lee, N., Lim, S.-M., Cheon, M.-J., & Paik, H. (2020) · Food Science of Animal Resources · doi:10.5851/kosfa.2020.e97 · Cited by 20

Characteristics of Gut Microbiota in Children With Biliary Atresia After Liver Transplantation

Song, W., Sun, L., Zhu, Z., Wei, L., Qu, W., Zeng, Z., & Yang, Y. (2021) · Frontiers in Physiology · doi:10.3389/fphys.2021.704313 · Cited by 20

Higher Dementia Risk in People With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Real-World Evidence

Gau, S., Lai, J., Yip, H., Wu, M., & Wei, J. C. (2022) · Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience · doi:10.3389/fnagi.2022.830729 · Cited by 20

Substance abuse and neurodegenerative diseases: focus on ferroptosis

Guo, C., Chen, L., & Wang, Y. (2023) · Archives of Toxicology · doi:10.1007/s00204-023-03505-4 · Cited by 19

Protective and therapeutic potential of melatonin against intestinal diseases: updated review of current data based on molecular mechanisms

Mehrzadi, S., Sheibani, M., Koosha, F., Alinaghian, N., Pourhanifeh, M. H., Tabaeian, S. P., Reiter, R. J., & Hosseinzadeh, A. (2023) · Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology · doi:10.1080/17474124.2023.2267439 · Cited by 19

Application of Dominant Gut Microbiota Promises to Replace Fecal Microbiota Transplantation as a New Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease

Li, M., Yang, H., Shao, C., Liu, Y., Shu, W., & Tang, L. (2023) · Microorganisms · doi:10.3390/microorganisms11122854 · Cited by 19

Advances in molecular mechanisms and therapeutic strategies for central nervous system diseases based on gut microbiota imbalance

Tao, W., Zhang, Y., Wang, B., Nie, S., Li, F., Xiao, J., & Wu, Y. (2024) · Journal of Advanced Research · doi:10.1016/j.jare.2024.03.023 · Cited by 21

Air pollution accelerates the development of obesity and Alzheimer’s disease: the role of leptin and inflammation - a mini-review

Campolim, C. M., Schimenes, B. C., Veras, M. M., Kim, Y., & Prada, P. O. (2024) · Frontiers in Immunology · doi:10.3389/fimmu.2024.1401800 · Cited by 20

Advancing gut microbiome insights: Graphene quantum dot nanobiosensors for microbial metabolite detection

Sadr, S., Nazemian, S., Dianaty, S., Hajjafari, A., Fazel, B., Rezaei, A., Rahdar, A., Fathi‐karkan, S., Bayat, M., Pandey, S., et al. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.162954 · Cited by 19

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in Alzheimer’s disease

Kowalski, K., & Mulak, A. (2021) · Journal of Neural Transmission · doi:10.1007/s00702-021-02440-x · Cited by 19

Sex-specific differences in the gut microbiota and fecal metabolites in an adolescent valproic acid-induced rat autism model

Gu, Y., Han, Y., Liang, J., Cui, Y., Zhang, B., Zhang, Y., Zhang, S.-B., & Qin, J. (2021) · Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark · doi:10.52586/5051 · Cited by 19

Unveiling the multifaceted pathogenesis and therapeutic drugs of Alzheimer's disease: A comprehensive review

Peng, L., Zhang, Z., Li, Q., Song, Z., Yan, C., & Ling, H. (2024) · Heliyon · doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39217 · Cited by 18

Auto-immunity and the gut microbiome in type 1 diabetes: Lessons from rodent and human studies

Snethlage, C. M. F., Nieuwdorp, M., van Raalte, D. H., Rampanelli, E., Verchere, C. B., & Hanssen, N. M. J. (2021) · Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · doi:10.1016/j.beem.2021.101544 · Cited by 18

Trimethylamine N-oxide: role in cell senescence and age-related diseases

Zhang, L., Yu, F., & Xia, J. (2022) · European Journal of Nutrition · doi:10.1007/s00394-022-03011-w · Cited by 18

Mechanisms of the Ping-wei-san plus herbal decoction against Parkinson’s disease: Multiomics analyses

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