Microbiota and Neurodegeneration
Abstract
Human gut contains microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses; and microbiota refers to all of the special species that live with people. For many unhealthy microbiota; which may develop as a result of internal and external factors; the term ‘’dysbiosis’’ is used. The brain and gut may be connected with various ways including the metabolic processes of the enteric nervous system (ENS), the vagus nerve, the immune system, or the intestinal microorganisms. In the case of dysbiosis; the changes developing in these tracts may contribute to the development of many neurological diseases such as neurodegeneration, Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD). Clarifying the relationship between gut-brain axis and neurodegeneration is crucial for development of treatment strategies such as prebiotics, probiotics and diet interventions and fecal transplantation.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Review
Authors
Aybala Neslihan Alagöz
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Sakarya Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi, Nöroloji Anabilim Dalı, Sakarya
Türkiye
Publication Date
November 15, 2017
Submission Date
October 17, 2017
Acceptance Date
October 30, 2017
Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 1