Bidirectional Signaling and Functional Roles of the Gut–Brain Axis (IMAGE)
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Bidirectional gut–brain signaling pathways and key molecular mediators. The bidirectional communication between the gut and brain, with arrows indicating the directionality of signal transduction (e.g., gut-to-brain and brain-to-gut). Key molecular mediators— including pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., IL-6, TNF-α), neurotransmitters (e.g., serotonin, GABA), and microbial metabolites (e.g., short-chain fatty acids [SCFAs]) —are labeled along their respective pathways and annotated with brief descriptions of their functional roles.
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Chinese Medical Journal
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