The Role of Intestinal Bacteria and Gut–Brain Axis in Hepatic Encephalopathy

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a neurological disorder that occurs in patients with liver insufficiency. However, its pathogenesis has not been fully elucidated. Pharmacotherapy is the main therapeutic option for HE. It targets the pathogenesis of HE by reducing ammonia levels, improving neurotransm...

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Main Authors: Zefeng Chen, Jingsheng Ruan, Dinghua Li, Min Wang, Zhiwei Han, Wenxia Qiu, Guobin Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2020.595759/full