Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential of tryptophan metabolism in gut-brain signaling transduction: a narrative review - PubMed
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- #Neuroprotection
- #Gut-brain axis
- #Tryptophan metabolism
- The article reviews the molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential of tryptophan metabolism in gut-brain signaling.
- Key topics include the role of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor, gut microbiota, and the vagus nerve in the gut-brain axis.
- Tryptophan metabolism is discussed in the context of health and disease, including its implications for neuroprotection and mental health.
- References highlight the significance of tryptophan metabolites like quinolinic acid and kynurenic acid in brain function and pathology.
- The authors declare no competing interests, and the study does not involve human participants or require ethical approval.