Differences in the Concentration of the Fecal Neurotransmitters GABA and Glutamate Are Associated with Microbial Composition among Healthy Human Subjects

Recent studies have shown that the gut microbiota modulates the physical and psychological functions of the host through several modes of action. One of them is mediating the production of active neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). GABA is the major inhibitory ne...

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Main Authors: Hend Altaib, Kohei Nakamura, Mayuko Abe, Yassien Badr, Emiko Yanase, Izumi Nomura, Tohru Suzuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/2/378