Fecal Transplant and <i>Bifidobacterium</i> Treatments Modulate Gut <i>Clostridium</i> Bacteria and Rescue Social Impairment and Hippocampal BDNF Expression in a Rodent Model of Autism

Fecal Transplant and <i>Bifidobacterium</i> Treatments Modulate Gut <i>Clostridium</i> Bacteria and Rescue Social Impairment and Hippocampal BDNF Expression in a Rodent Model of Autism

Autism is associated with gastrointestinal dysfunction and gut microbiota dysbiosis, including an overall increase in <i>Clostridium.</i> Modulation of the gut microbiota is suggested to improve autistic symptoms. In this study, we explored the implementation of two different interventio...

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Main Authors: Sameera Abuaish, Norah M. Al-Otaibi, Turki S. Abujamel, Saleha Ahmad Alzahrani, Sohailah Masoud Alotaibi, Yasser A. AlShawakir, Kawther Aabed, Afaf El-Ansary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
autism spectrum disorder
microbiota
propionic acid
<i>Clostridium perfringens</i>
<i>Clostridium</i> cluster IV
fecal transplant
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/8/1038

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