The Baseline Structure of the Enteric Nervous System and Its Role in Parkinson’s Disease

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is provided with a peculiar nervous network, known as the enteric nervous system (ENS), which is dedicated to the fine control of digestive functions. This forms a complex network, which includes several types of neurons, as well as glial cells. Despite extensive stud...

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Published in:	Life
Main Authors:	Gianfranco Natale, Larisa Ryskalin, Gabriele Morucci, Gloria Lazzeri, Alessandro Frati, Francesco Fornai
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Subjects:	gastrointestinal tract enteric nervous system microbiota–gut–brain axis Parkinson’s disease neurodegeneration α-synuclein
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/8/732