A synbiotic formulation of <i>Lactobacillus reuteri</i> and inulin alleviates ASD-like behaviors in a mouse model: the mediating role of the gut–brain axis
Chuanchuan Wang, Weixuan Chen, Yishan Jiang, Xiao Xiao, Qianhui Zou, Jiarui Liang, Yu Zhao, Qianxu Wang, Tian Yuan, Rui Guo, Xuebo Liu, Zhigang Liu
Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a complex neurodevelopmental disorder marked by social communication deficits and repetitive behaviors, may see symptom amelioration through gut microbiota modulation.
Topics & Concepts
Lactobacillus reuteriAutism spectrum disorderGut–brain axisInulinAutismGut floraProbioticPsychologyNeuroscienceDevelopmental psychologyBiologyImmunologyGeneticsBacteriaFood scienceGut microbiota and healthInfant Health and DevelopmentDiet and metabolism studies