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ArticleBiology2024

Nanovesicular Mediation of the Gut-Brain Axis by Probiotics: Insights into Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Radha Santonocito, Letizia Paladino, Alessandra Maria Vitale, Giuseppa D'Amico, Francesco Paolo Zummo, Paolo Pirrotta, Samuele Raccosta, Mauro Manno, Salvatore Accomando, Francesco D'Arpa and 7 more

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Article in Biology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. The unexplored potential of exosomes in the muscle-brain axis.Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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17 authors.

Radha SantonocitoSection of Human Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (BIND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.
Letizia PaladinoSection of Human Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (BIND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8037-7761
Alessandra Maria VitaleSection of Human Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (BIND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7566-4309
Giuseppa D'AmicoSection of Human Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (BIND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2131-563X
Francesco Paolo ZummoSection of Human Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (BIND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9872-8574
Paolo PirrottaEuro-Mediterranean Institute of Science and Technology (IEMEST), 90139 Palermo, Italy.
Samuele RaccostaCell-Tech Hub, Institute of Biophysics, National Research Council of Italy, 90146 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7775-5928
Mauro MannoCell-Tech Hub, Institute of Biophysics, National Research Council of Italy, 90146 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9843-0428
Salvatore AccomandoDepartment of Health Promotion, Mother and Childcare, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialities "G D'Alessandro", PROMISE, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.
Francesco D'ArpaDepartment of Surgical, Oncological and Stomatological Disciplines, DICHIRONS, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.
Francesco CariniSection of Human Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (BIND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.
Rosario BaroneSection of Human Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (BIND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6491-3640
Francesca RappaSection of Human Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (BIND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6610-5268
Antonella Marino GammazzaSection of Human Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (BIND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1683-3803
Fabio BucchieriSection of Human Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (BIND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.
Francesco CappelloSection of Human Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (BIND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9288-1148
Celeste Caruso BavisottoSection of Human Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (BIND), University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8260-8471

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDysbiosis, influenced by poor diet or stress, is associated with various systemic diseases. Probiotic supplements are recognized for stabilizing gut microbiota and alleviating gastrointestinal issues, like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This study focused on the tryptophan pathways, which are important for the regulation of serotonin levels, and on host physiology and behavior regulation.

methodsNanovesicles were isolated from the plasma of subjects with chronic diarrhea, both before and after 60 days of consuming a probiotic mix (Acronelle

resultsIn vivo, levels of TDO 2 in nanovesicles were enhanced in the blood after probiotic treatment, suggesting a role in the gut-brain axis. In the in vitro model, a typical H

conclusionsThis study provides evidence for the gut-brain axis mediation by nanovesicles, influencing central nervous system function.

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extracellular vesiclesgut–brain axisgut microbiotaheat shock proteinsprobioticsstresstryptophan metabolism

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PMCPMC11117693

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