The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis in Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy
Mélanie G. Gareau
Abstract
The gut microbiota is increasingly being found to contribute to the etiology and severity of multiple diseases, including within the central nervous system (CNS). This microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis facilitates communication between gut microbes and the brain to regulate behavior.
Topics & Concepts
Gut–brain axisGut floraCentral nervous systemEtiologySepsisEncephalopathyBiologyMedicineNeuroscienceImmunologyPathologyInternal medicineGut microbiota and healthTryptophan and brain disordersDiet and metabolism studies