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Gut Microbiota: The Brain Peacekeeper

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Mu, Chunlong, Yang, Yuxiang, Zhu, Weiyun·2016·Frontiers in Microbiology

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Gut microbiota regulates intestinal and extraintestinal homeostasis. Accumulating evidence suggests that the gut microbiota may also regulate brain function and behavior. Results from animal models indicate that disturbances in the composition and functionality of some microbiota members are associated with neurophysiological disorders, strengthening the idea of a microbiota-gut-brain axis and the role of microbiota as a "peacekeeper" in the brain health. Here, we review recent discoveries on the role of the gut microbiota in central nervous system-related diseases. We also discuss the emerging concept of the bidirectional regulation by the circadian rhythm and gut microbiota, and the potential role of the epigenetic regulation in neuronal cell function. Microbiome studies are also highlighted as crucial in the development of targeted therapies for neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Authors
Mu, C., Yang, Y., & Zhu, W.
Affiliations
Nanjing Agricultural University (CN)
Corresponding author
Zhu, Weiyun
Venue
Frontiers in Microbiology
Published
2016-03-17
Volume
7
Pages
345-345
ISSN
1664-302X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2328352422
Cited by
188
References
106
Citations by year
2026: 13 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 20 · 2023: 21 · 2022: 16 · 2021: 22 · 2020: 17 · 2019: 18 · 2018: 23 · 2017: 17 · 2016: 9
FWCI
2.02
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
cc-by
Locations
  • Frontiers in Microbiology (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Funders
  • National Natural Science Foundation of China
  • Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Gut microbiota and health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Gastroenterology › Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Biological Psychiatry › Tryptophan and brain disorders
Keywords
gut microbiota, microbiota-gut-brain axis, neurodevelopmental disorders, circadian rhythm, epigenetic regulation, central nervous system disorders, brain health, targeted therapy

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