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ReviewWorld journal of psychiatry2025

Gut-brain connection in schizophrenia: A narrative review.

Asma Iqbal, Syed Faqeer Hussain Bokhari, Muneeb Ur Rehman, Syed Muhammad Faizan Sattar, Danyal Bakht, Wahidullah Dost, Abdul Basit

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Review in World journal of psychiatry, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Asma IqbalDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Syed Faqeer Hussain BokhariDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Muneeb Ur RehmanDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Syed Muhammad Faizan SattarDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Danyal BakhtDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Wahidullah DostDepartment of Curative Medicine, Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Kabul 10001, Afghanistan. wahidullahdost96@gmail.com.
Abdul BasitDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Schizophrenia is a complex neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by cognitive, emotional, and behavioral impairments. The microbiota-gut-brain axis is crucial in its pathophysiology, mediating communication between the gut and brain through neural, immune, endocrine, and metabolic pathways. Dysbiosis, or an imbalance in gut microbiota, is linked to neuroinflammation, systemic inflammation, and neurotransmitter disruptions, all of which contribute to the symptoms of schizophrenia. Gut microbiota-derived metabolites, such as short-chain fatty acids, influence brain function, including immune responses and neurotransmitter synthesis. These findings suggest that microbial imbalances exacerbate schizophrenia, providing a novel perspective on the disorder's underlying mechanisms. Emerging microbiota-targeted therapies-such as probiotics, prebiotics, dietary interventions, and fecal microbiota transplantation-show promise as adjunctive treatments, aiming to restore microbial balance and improve clinical outcomes. While further research is needed, targeting the microbiota-gut-brain axis offers an innovative approach to schizophrenia management, with the potential to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life.

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Gut-brain axisMicrobiotaNeuroinflammationProbioticsSchizophrenia

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PMID40495848
PMCPMC12147004

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