Blood–brain barrier (BBB) is a natural protective membrane that prevents central nervous
system (CNS) from toxins and pathogens in blood. However, the presence of BBB …

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 glial cell of the peripheral nervous system (PNS), the Schwann cell (SC), counts among
the most multifaceted cells of the body. During development, SCs secure neuronal survival …

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a chronic and progressive disease, and management requires
an understanding of both the primary neurological injury and the secondary sequelae that …

Disruptions in the intestinal epithelial barrier can result in devastating consequences and a
multitude of disease syndromes, particularly among preterm neonates. The association …

It has become increasingly evident in recent years that the gut microbiome and the brain
communicate in a bidirectional manner, with each possibly affecting the other's functions …

Functional dyspepsia is one of the most prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Functional dyspepsia comprises three subtypes with presumed different pathophysiology …

The high turnover and regenerative capacity of the adult intestine relies on resident stem
cells located at the bottom of the crypt. The enteric nervous system consists of an abundant …

Recent evidence provides support for involvement of the microbiota-gut-brain axis in
Parkinson's disease (PD) pathogenesis. We propose that a pro-inflammatory intestinal …

The microbiota-gut-brain-axis (MGBA) is a bidirectional communication network between gut
microbes and their host. Many environmental and host-related factors affect the gut …