Enteric Nervous System and Gut Microbiome

  • The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a network of neurons that controls the digestive functions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
  • The Gut Microbiome is a diverse range of microbes that live in the GI tract, including bacteria that produce metabolites and components that can interact with the ENS.
  • The ENS and gut microbiome are part of the gut-brain connection, which also includes the vagus nerve.
  • The ENS is exposed to and interacts with the gut's inner and outer microenvironment, which includes immune cells, stromal cells, metabolites, and nutrients.
  • The gut microbiome influences the functional maturation of the ENS's intestinal neural ....
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