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Microbiota-derived metabolites
Microbiota-derived metabolites are the byproducts of gut microbiota that act as signaling molecules and are released during the digestion and fermentation of non-absorbable and…
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Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis (MGBA)
The microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA) is a complex bidirectional communication network linking the gut microbiota, gastrointestinal system, and central nervous system through neural, endocrine, immune,…
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Neural plasticity, or neuroplasticity, is the brain’s ability to adapt to environmental changes by reorganizing its structure, functions, or connections (Pickersgill et al., 2022).
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Neural repair refers to the process by which the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, regenerates and repairs damaged or injured neural…
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Neurogenesis is the process by which new neurons are generated from neural stem cells. This occurs primarily in specific brain regions, such as the…
Read termNeuro-Immuno Endocrine Signaling Mechanisms (NIESMs)
Neuro-Immuno-endocrine signaling mechanism is the complex interaction between the nervous, immune, and endocrine (hormonal) systems. This interaction regulates several physiological processes within MGBA, such…
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