Blood vessels are critical to deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs throughout
the body. The blood vessels that vascularize the central nervous system (CNS) possess …

To continuously process neural activity underlying sensation, movement and cognition, the
CNS requires a homeostatic microenvironment that is not only enriched in nutrients to meet …

Actions of symbiotic gut microbiota are in dynamic balance with the host's organism to
maintain homeostasis. Many different factors have an impact on this relationship, including …

Blood vessels are critical to deliver oxygen and nutrients to all of the tissues and organs
throughout the body. The blood vessels that vascularize the central nervous system (CNS) …

Background Recent evidence suggests that an elevated plasma trimethylamine N-oxide
(TMAO) level is associated with an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events in …

The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is the principal regulator of transport of molecules and cells
into and out of the central nervous system (CNS). It comprises endothelial cells, pericytes …

Arterial blood pressure (BP) is regulated by a complex network of peripheral and central
(brain) mechanisms. Research suggests that gut bacteria-derived compounds may affect the …

The circumventricular organs (CVOs) in the central nervous system (CNS) lack a vascular
blood-brain barrier (BBB), creating communication sites for sensory or secretory neurons …

Vasopressin (AVP) is a key neurohormone involved in the regulation of body functions. Due
to its urine-concentrating effect in the kidneys, it is often referred to as antidiuretic hormone …

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common form of brain tumor and is very
aggressive. Rapid migration and invasion of glioblastoma cells are two typical features …