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Microbiota–Gut–Brain Axis: Pathophysiological Mechanism in Neuropsychiatric Disorders

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Neuroinflammation, Gut-Brain Axis and Immunity in Neuropsychiatric Disorders

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Abstract

Gut microbiota influence human behavior. The immunological, metabolic, and endocrine systems are involved in bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain, which is regulated by microbes through the microbiota-derived neurochemicals and metabolites. Gut microbiota have certain effects on neurodevelopment and maturation of immunity. However, gut dysbiosis can lead to neuropsychiatric disorders. Animal research and clinical case-control studies have demonstrated that gut dysbiosis has an adverse effect on human behavior through a variety of mechanisms. Recent meta-analysis on clinical studies confirmed gut dysbiosis in several major neuropsychiatric disorders. Microbiota-targeted intervention has recently been in the spotlight and meta-analyses have confirmed its effectiveness. In this chapter, we summarize the evidence for the interactions between microbiota and brain–gut network, as well as the potential pathophysiological mechanisms involved.

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Shin, C., Kim, YK. (2023). Microbiota–Gut–Brain Axis: Pathophysiological Mechanism in Neuropsychiatric Disorders. In: Kim, YK. (eds) Neuroinflammation, Gut-Brain Axis and Immunity in Neuropsychiatric Disorders. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 1411. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7376-5_2

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