Gastrointestinal hormones and the gut connectome.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Provision of adequate nutrients by the gut is essential for survival and essential behaviors are linked to the proper ingestion and digestion of food. Recently, a new neural connection has been reported between sensory cells of the gut epithelium and the nervous system that mediates signals from the gut to the brain. RECENT FINDINGS: This review describes how the gut senses its environment, relays those signals to the brain, and how the brain influences the gut. SUMMARY: This gut-brain connection provides a pathway for how the body handles food.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Ye, L; Liddle, RA
Published Date
- February 2017
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 24 / 1
Start / End Page
- 9 - 14
PubMed ID
- 27820704
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC5815400
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1752-2978
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/MED.0000000000000299
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England