Molecular and Cellular Advances in Gut-Brain Axis
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Cells of the Nervous System".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 49
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sex differences; stress; CRF; GPCRs; HPA axis; cell signaling and receptor crosstalk; metabolic disease; mental health; systems biology; neuroendocrinology; neurodegenerative diseases; gut–brain axis
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Dear Colleagues,
The gut microbiome is an organ comprising several hundreds to thousands of species of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The significance of the gut microbiome was recognized by ancient cultures; however, Western medicine and research are beginning to shed light on the various physiological roles of the microbiome and the cellular and molecular mechanisms behind its function. A myriad of physiological functions that range from digestion to mental health are regulated by the various gut flora. The gut–brain axis is bidirectional and influences a plethora of (patho)physiologies including, but not limited to, obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, functional gastrointestinal diseases, mood disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular health, cancers, and reproductive health. Biological sex, diet, and early-life stressors are some of the most important variables that influence normal physiology and disease outcomes but remains vastly understudied. Advances in “omics” have been crucial in elucidating the mechanisms behind the actions of the gut microbiome. This Special Issue seeks original research articles addressing omics, physiological, behavioral, molecular, and cellular aspects of the gut–brain axis in basic and translational research. Review articles will also be considered.
Prof. Dr. Aditi Bhargava
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- gut–brain axis
- microbiome
- omics
- diet
- biological sex
- gender
- early-life stress
- immunity
- mental health
- neurodegenerative diseases
- metabolic health
