Effects of the intestinal microbiota on behavior and brain biochemistry

Eoin Barrett, Timothy G. Dinan, John F. Cryan, Eamonn M.M. Quigley, Fergus Shanahan, Paul W. O'Toole, Gerald F. Fitzgerald, Catherine Stanton, R. Paul Ross

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    Abstract

    Increasing evidence is emerging about the influence of the gut microbiota on the brain-gut axis, which has led to the concept of the brain-gut-enteric microbiota axis. In order to study this signaling mechanism, a number of approaches have been used involving animal models which examine the influence of the microbiota on brain function as discussed below. This review focuses on the influence of the gut microbiota on the gut-brain axis, bioactive metabolite production, and the use of probiotics to modulate metabolism and behavior.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Title of host publicationProbiotic Bacteria and Their Effect on Human Health and Well-Being
    PublisherS. Karger AG
    Pages56-63
    Number of pages8
    Volume107
    ISBN (Electronic)9783318023251
    ISBN (Print)9783318023244
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Apr 29 2013

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Medicine(all)
    • Immunology and Microbiology(all)
    • Nursing(all)

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