Microbial Endocrinology: The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis in Health and Disease
Author | : Mark Lyte |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 440 |
Release | : 2014-07-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781493908974 |
ISBN-13 | : 1493908979 |
Rating | : 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Download or read book Microbial Endocrinology: The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis in Health and Disease written by Mark Lyte and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-07-05 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of microbial endocrinology is expressly devoted to understanding the mechanisms by which the microbiota (bacteria within the microbiome) interact with the host (“us”). This interaction is a two-way street and the driving force that governs these interactions are the neuroendocrine products of both the host and the microbiota. Chapters include neuroendocrine hormone-induced changes in gene expression and microbial endocrinology and probiotics. This is the first in a series of books dedicated to understanding how bi-directional communication between host and bacteria represents the cutting edge of translational medical research, and hopefully identifies new ways to understand the mechanisms that determine health and disease.