One of the most transformative developments in neurogastroenterology is the realization that
many functions normally attributed to enteric neurons involve interactions with enteric glial …

The enteric nervous system (ENS) is the largest division of the peripheral nervous system
and closely resembles components and functions of the central nervous system. Although …

Parkinson's disease is a synucleinopathy that is characterized by motor dysfunction, death of
midbrain dopaminergic neurons and accumulation of α-synuclein (α-Syn) aggregates …

The efficacy of Roux-en-Y gastric-bypass (RYGB) and other bariatric surgeries in the
management of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus and novel developments in …

The enteric nervous system (ENS) is an extensive network comprising millions of neurons
and glial cells contained within the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. The major functions of …

The epithelial lining of the gastrointestinal tract serves as the interface for digestion and
absorption of nutrients and water and as a defensive barrier. The defensive functions of the …

The enteric nervous system controls a variety of gastrointestinal functions including intestinal
motility. The minimal neuronal circuit necessary to direct peristalsis is well-characterized but …

The intestinal epithelial barrier is the largest exchange surface between the body and the
external environment. Its functions are regulated by luminal, and also internal, components …

Co-ordinated gastrointestinal function is the result of integrated communication between the
enteric nervous system (ENS) and “effector” cells in the gastrointestinal tract. Unlike smooth …

Coordination of gastrointestinal function relies on joint efforts of enteric neurons and glia,
whose crosstalk is vital for the integration of their activity. To investigate the signaling …