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Gut, brain, and immune system interactions: using probiotics to deliver medicine for brain diseases

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Abstract

Disruptions in the microbiome have been linked to chronic inflammation, which may contribute to neurological conditions.

  • The gut-brain-immune (GBI) axis connects gut microbes, neural tissue, and immune cells and is critical for human health.
  • Chronic inflammation associated with microbiome disruptions is observed in neurological diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
  • Novel therapeutic strategies are being explored to modulate the GBI axis for disease treatment.
  • Live biotherapeutics, including engineered probiotics, could serve as next-generation drug delivery systems.
  • These live microorganisms may be designed to deliver therapeutic compounds to influence immune responses and reduce inflammation.

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