ReviewBrain and behavior2025
Exploring the Link Between the Gut Microbiota and Epigenetic Factors in Anorexia Nervosa.
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- The Influence of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Probiotics on Hippocampal Inflammation and Glial Cells in a Chronic Anorexia Nervosa Rat Model.The International journal of eating disorders · 2026Article
- Developmental lead (pb) exposure induces anxiety and depression-like behaviorsCurrent research in toxicology · 2026Article
- Dysregulation of neurodevelopmental regulatory networks in Anorexia Nervosa: an integrated multi-layered omics analysis.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2026Article
- Exploring the Link Between the Gut Microbiota and Epigenetic Factors in Anorexia Nervosa.Brain and behavior · 2025Review
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Abstract
objectiveAnorexia nervosa (AN) is an often chronic eating disorder that involves genetic, neurohormonal, and epigenetic factors along with key contributions from the microbiota-gut-brain axis. However, interactions between these factors are poorly understood. Recent studies have emphasized the microbiota-gut-brain axis and epigenetic changes as potentially important contributors to AN. Exploring these interactions may improve understanding of the etiology and persistence of AN.
methodsStudies specifically addressing microbial-epigenetic interactions in AN remain limited. However, similar associations have been documented in related disorders such as obesity and depression, providing potential models for AN research.
resultsResearch in obesity has shown that dietary factors influence the composition of the gut microbiota and subsequent epigenetic modifications, affecting metabolic parameters and disease progression. Similarly, in depression, microbially produced metabolites influence brain function and epigenetic processes, contributing to neuropsychiatric symptoms. In AN, altered microbial composition may affect weight regulation and epigenetic patterns. Therapies targeting the microbiome, such as fecal microbiota transplantation, are under investigation for AN, highlighting the potential therapeutic utility of ameliorating microbial dysbiosis. DISCUSSION: This article highlights the importance of investigating microbial-epigenetic interactions in AN. By drawing parallels with obesity and depression, we aim to deepen our understanding of AN mechanisms and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
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