The gut-brain axis in ischemic stroke: its relevance in pathology and as a therapeutic target

Abstract The gut contains the largest reservoir of microorganisms of the human body, termed as the gut microbiota which emerges as a key pathophysiological factor in health and disease. The gut microbiota has been demonstrated to influence various brain functions along the “gut-brain axis”. Stroke l...

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Main Authors: Corinne Benakis, Arthur Liesz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:Neurological Research and Practice
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42466-022-00222-8