A gut feeling: The stressed brain drives intestinal inflammation.

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Solano, José L; Caroline Menard

Source:

Immunity, Volume 56, Issue 8, p.1709-1711 (2023)

Keywords:

Brain, Enteric Nervous System, Humans, Inflammation, Neuroglia, Neurons

Abstract:

<p>Communication between the central nervous system and the periphery contributes to stress responses and mood disorders. In a recent issue of Cell, Schneider et al. report that psychological stress exacerbates gut inflammation and dysmotility by modifying enteric glia and neurons.</p>