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ReviewAmino acids2026

Probiotic and microbial modulation of polyamine production: an emerging avenue for neuroprotection in neurodegenerative disorders.

Tushar Adhikari, Prerona Saha

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Review in Amino acids, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. The microbiota-proteostasis axis: implications in neurodegenerative diseases.Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Tushar AdhikariGuru Nanak Instiute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Sodepur, Kolkata, 700114, India.
Prerona SahaGuru Nanak Instiute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Sodepur, Kolkata, 700114, India. prerona.saha@gnipst.ac.in.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neurodegenerative disorders are an Critical worldwide issue, characterized by progressive neuronal loss and cognitive decline with limited effective therapies. A central problem in these conditions is chronic neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and disrupted cellular homeostasis. Polyamines, such as putrescine, spermidine, and spermine-small molecules-play vital roles in maintaining neuronal function, regulating autophagy, and protecting against cellular stress. Notably, spermidine-induced autophagy has emerged as a key mechanism linking polyamine metabolism to neuronal longevity and cognitive resilience. Recent studies highlight that probiotics and specific gut microbes can effectively modulate host polyamine production through the gut-brain axis, influencing neural health. This microbial modulation has been shown to restore polyamine balance, enhance antioxidant defenses, and reduce neuroinflammatory responses. Targeting microbiota-driven polyamine synthesis is emerging as a promising, non-invasive approach for neuroprotection. This review consolidates the current understanding of polyamine biology and microbial influences, highlighting their therapeutic potential. Exploring these interactions offers new avenues for innovation in combatting neurodegenerative disorders.

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Gastrointestinal MicrobiomeNeurodegenerative DiseasesNeuroprotectionPolyaminesProbioticsAnimalsAutophagyHumansOxidative StressSpermidinePolyaminesSpermidineAutophagyGut–brain axisMicrobial modulationNeurodegenerative disordersNeuroinflammationNeuroprotectionOxidative stressPolyaminesProbioticsSpermidine

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PMID41721117
PMCPMC12963084

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