General Information:

Id: 9,274
Diseases: Gastrointestinal
Major depressive disorder - [OMIM]
Metabolic
Neurological
Mammalia
review
Reference: Evrensel A and Ceylan ME(2015) The Gut-Brain Axis: The Missing Link in Depression Clin Psychopharmacol Neurosci 13: 239-244 [PMID: 26598580]

Interaction Information:

Comment Campylobacter jejuni administered orally to rats in subclinical doses led to anxiety-like behavior without an immune response.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98513

environment

Campylobacter jejuni

increases_activity of

in rats; without an immune response
Comment Experimentally elevated hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis response and depression in GF rats can be reversed by administering a single bacterium, Bifidobacterium infantis, which is found predominantly in the neonatal intestinal tract, and probiotic drugs. This bacterium is defined as ‚Äúpsychobiotic‚ÄĚ due to its antidepressant effects.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98809

environment

Bifidobacterium infantis

decreases_activity of

phenotype

HPA axis hyperactivity

in GF rats
Comment Rat offspring separated from their mother caused a decrease in swimming in the forced swimming test and increased the immobility behavior, decreased norepinephrine levels in the brain, increased peripheral proinflammatory IL-6 secretion and corticotrophin-releasing factor mRNA levels in the amygdala. Probiotic therapy has led to a reversal of behavior problems and to the normalization of the immune response and norepinephrine levels in the brain.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98810

increases_activity of

in rat offspring separated from their mother ; caused a decrease in swimming in the forced swimming test and an increase in the immobility behavior
Comment Tests showed psychological stress levels and urinary free cortisol levels were decreased in subjects who took the probiotics (Lactobacillus helveticus R0052 and Bifidobacterium longum) regularly.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98811

environment

Lactobacillus helveticus R0052

decreases_activity of

psychological stress levels and urinary free cortisol levels were decreased
Comment Rats given Lactobacillus rhamnosus for 28 days showed a decline in both anxiety and depression scores.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98812

environment

Lactobacillus rhamnosus

decreases_activity of

in rats; a decline in both anxiety and depression scores was observed
Comment The most significant results were observed in the experiment where anxiety-like behavior obtained with high-fat diet was prevented by the administration of Lactobacillus helveticus for 21 days; when the experiment was duplicated using IL-10-deficient rats, no changes in anxiety were observed. These results showed the role of the immune system in the gut-brain axis.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98813

environment

Lactobacillus helveticus

decreases_activity of

in rats; concerning anxiety-like behavior obtained with high-fat diet
Comment Administration of Lactobacillus farciminis to rats reduced the HPA axis response to stress (plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone [ACTH], corticosteroid levels and corticotropin-releasing hormone [CRH] levels).
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98814

environment

Lactobacillus farciminis

decreases_activity of

process

HPA axis

in rats; concerning the HPA axis response to stress (plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone [ACTH], corticosteroid levels and corticotropin-releasing hormone [CRH] levels)
Comment In clinical trials, the Bacteroides family has been shown to be associated with depression.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98815

environment

Bacteroides

affects_activity of

Comment A prebiotic promotes the growth or survival of a particular gut microorganism; a probiotic is defined as oral or rectal administration of a particular microorganism.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98816

environment

prebiotic diet

increases_activity of

environment

gut microbiota

promoting the growth or survival of a particular gut microorganism
Comment Gut microorganisms are capable of producing and delivering neuroactive substances such as serotonin and gamma-aminobutyric acid, which act on the gut-brain axis.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98817

environment

gut microbiota

increases_quantity of

drug/chemical compound

GABA

acting on the gut-brain axis
Comment Recent studies showed that the microbiota could activate the immune and central nervous systems, including commensal and pathogenic microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98818

environment

gut microbiota

increases_activity of

including commensal and pathogenic microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract
Comment The gut microbiota is essential to human health and the immune system and plays a major role in the bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98819

environment

gut microbiota

affects_activity of

process

gut-brain axis

Comment The human gut microbiota contains more than 1,000 species and over 7,000 subspecies. Gut bacteria are able to produce active metabolites for human organ systems. For example; Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium synthesize gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) from monosodium glutamate. Escherichia coli, Bacillus and Saccharomyces produce norepinefrin; Candida, Streptococcus, Escherichia and Enterococcus produce serotonin, and Bacillus and Serratia produce dopamine.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98820

environment

Lactobacillus

increases_quantity of

drug/chemical compound

GABA

from monosodium glutamate
Comment When rats were given Bifidobacterium infantis orally, increased plasma tryptophan levels were observed. Lactobacillus acidophilus increases the expression of cannabinoid receptors in the brainstem. Conversely, germ-free (GF) rats had high plasma serotonin levels.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98821

environment

Bifidobacterium infantis

increases_quantity of

drug/chemical compound

Tryptophan

in rat plasma
Comment After 21 days of olanzapine administration in rodents, decreased proteobacteria and actinobacteria levels and increased firmicutes levels were observed.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98822

drug/chemical compound

Olanzapine

decreases_quantity of

environment

Proteobacteria

in rodents
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Comment Postnatal stress caused by the separation of rhesus monkeys from their mother changed the microbiota and decreased the Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus levels.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98823

increases_activity of

environment

altered gut microbiota composition

postnatal stress was caused by the separation of rhesus monkeys from their mother
Comment Rats separated from their mother showed decreased fecal Lactobacillus levels on the third day; this effect was maintained for an extended period of time.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98824

decreases_quantity of

environment

Lactobacillus

in feces of rats separated from their mother
Comment Interaction between the microbiota and the gut mucosa regulates the production of several proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines, such as interleukin (IL)-8 and IL-1, IL-10 and transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta).
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98825

environment

gut microbiota

interacts (colocalizes) with

tissue/cell line

gut mucosa

Comment The adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-sensitive P2X7 receptor (P2X7R) plays an important role in microglial activation caused by inflammation. The P2X7R antagonist brilliant blue G has anti-inflammatory and antidepressant effects in mice.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98826

gene/protein

P2RX7

increases_activity of

caused by inflammation
Comment Probiotics also increase IL-10 levels. When GF rats were given oral commensal bacteria, IL-10 synthesis and levels were increased. Plasma IL-10 levels were increased in experimental animals when their offspring were given Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98827

environment

Probiotics

increases_quantity of

gene/protein

IL10

in GF rats
Comment The vagus nerve forms a direct connection between the brain and stomach. Hormonal, neuronal and bacterial changes in the bowel are transmitted to the brain via the vagus nerve.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98828

tissue/cell line

vagus nerve

affects_activity of

tissue/cell line

brain

via hormonal, neuronal and bacterial changes
Comment The gut microbiota affects brain development and plasticity by secreting various neurotrophins and proteins, such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), synaptophysin and postsynaptic density (PSD)-95.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98829

environment

gut microbiota

affects_activity of

by secreting various neurotrophins and proteins
Comment Experimentally elevated hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis response and depression in GF rats can be reversed by administering a single bacterium, Bifidobacterium infantis, which is found predominantly in the neonatal intestinal tract, and probiotic drugs. This bacterium is defined as ‚Äúpsychobiotic‚ÄĚ due to its antidepressant effects.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98842

environment

Bifidobacterium infantis

is localized in

tissue/cell line

neonatal gastrointestinal tract

Comment Experimentally elevated hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis response and depression in GF rats can be reversed by administering a single bacterium, Bifidobacterium infantis, which is found predominantly in the neonatal intestinal tract, and probiotic drugs. This bacterium is defined as ‚Äúpsychobiotic‚ÄĚ due to its antidepressant effects.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98843

environment

Bifidobacterium infantis

decreases_activity of

in GF rats; psychobiotic bacterium
Comment Rat offspring separated from their mother caused a decrease in swimming in the forced swimming test and increased the immobility behavior, decreased norepinephrine levels in the brain, increased peripheral proinflammatory IL-6 secretion and corticotrophin-releasing factor mRNA levels in the amygdala. Probiotic therapy has led to a reversal of behavior problems and to the normalization of the immune response and norepinephrine levels in the brain.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98844

increases_activity of

in rat offspring separated from their mother ; caused a decrease in swimming in the forced swimming test and an increase in the immobility behavior
Comment Rat offspring separated from their mother caused a decrease in swimming in the forced swimming test and increased the immobility behavior, decreased norepinephrine levels in the brain, increased peripheral proinflammatory IL-6 secretion and corticotrophin-releasing factor mRNA levels in the amygdala. Probiotic therapy has led to a reversal of behavior problems and to the normalization of the immune response and norepinephrine levels in the brain.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98845

decreases_quantity of

drug/chemical compound

Noradrenaline

in brain of rat offspring separated from their mother
Comment Rat offspring separated from their mother caused a decrease in swimming in the forced swimming test and increased the immobility behavior, decreased norepinephrine levels in the brain, increased peripheral proinflammatory IL-6 secretion and corticotrophin-releasing factor mRNA levels in the amygdala. Probiotic therapy has led to a reversal of behavior problems and to the normalization of the immune response and norepinephrine levels in the brain.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98846

increases_activity of

in rat offspring separated from their mother ; concerning the increased peripheral proinflammatory IL-6 secretion
Comment Rat offspring separated from their mother caused a decrease in swimming in the forced swimming test and increased the immobility behavior, decreased norepinephrine levels in the brain, increased peripheral proinflammatory IL-6 secretion and corticotrophin-releasing factor mRNA levels in the amygdala. Probiotic therapy has led to a reversal of behavior problems and to the normalization of the immune response and norepinephrine levels in the brain.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98847

increases_quantity of

gene/protein

Corticotrophin-releasing factor

in the amygdala of rat offspring separated from their mother ; concerning the corticotrophin-releasing factor mRNA level
Comment Rat offspring separated from their mother caused a decrease in swimming in the forced swimming test and increased the immobility behavior, decreased norepinephrine levels in the brain, increased peripheral proinflammatory IL-6 secretion and corticotrophin-releasing factor mRNA levels in the amygdala. Probiotic therapy has led to a reversal of behavior problems and to the normalization of the immune response and norepinephrine levels in the brain.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98848

environment

Probiotics

decreases_activity of

in rat offspring separated from their mother ; leading to a reversal of behavior problems and to the normalization of the immune response and norepinephrine levels in the brain
Comment Tests showed psychological stress levels and urinary free cortisol levels were decreased in subjects who took the probiotics (Lactobacillus helveticus R0052 and Bifidobacterium longum) regularly.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98849

environment

Bifidobacterium longum

decreases_activity of

psychological stress levels and urinary free cortisol levels were decreased
Comment Rats given Lactobacillus rhamnosus for 28 days showed a decline in both anxiety and depression scores.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98850

environment

Lactobacillus rhamnosus

decreases_activity of

in rats; a decline in both anxiety and depression scores was observed
Comment The most significant results were observed in the experiment where anxiety-like behavior obtained with high-fat diet was prevented by the administration of Lactobacillus helveticus for 21 days; when the experiment was duplicated using IL-10-deficient rats, no changes in anxiety were observed. These results showed the role of the immune system in the gut-brain axis.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98851

affects_activity of

process

gut-brain axis

Comment Gut microorganisms are capable of producing and delivering neuroactive substances such as serotonin and gamma-aminobutyric acid, which act on the gut-brain axis.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98852

environment

gut microbiota

increases_quantity of

drug/chemical compound

Serotonin

acting on the gut-brain axis
Comment Gut microorganisms are capable of producing and delivering neuroactive substances such as serotonin and gamma-aminobutyric acid, which act on the gut-brain axis.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98853

drug/chemical compound

GABA

affects_activity of

process

gut-brain axis

Comment Gut microorganisms are capable of producing and delivering neuroactive substances such as serotonin and gamma-aminobutyric acid, which act on the gut-brain axis.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98854

drug/chemical compound

Serotonin

affects_activity of

process

gut-brain axis

Comment Recent studies showed that the microbiota could activate the immune and central nervous systems, including commensal and pathogenic microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98855

environment

gut microbiota

increases_activity of

tissue/cell line

central nervous system

including commensal and pathogenic microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract
Comment The human gut microbiota contains more than 1,000 species and over 7,000 subspecies. Gut bacteria are able to produce active metabolites for human organ systems. For example; Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium synthesize gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) from monosodium glutamate. Escherichia coli, Bacillus and Saccharomyces produce norepinefrin; Candida, Streptococcus, Escherichia and Enterococcus produce serotonin, and Bacillus and Serratia produce dopamine.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98856

environment

Bifidobacterium

increases_quantity of

drug/chemical compound

GABA

from monosodium glutamate
Comment The human gut microbiota contains more than 1,000 species and over 7,000 subspecies. Gut bacteria are able to produce active metabolites for human organ systems. For example; Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium synthesize gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) from monosodium glutamate. Escherichia coli, Bacillus and Saccharomyces produce norepinefrin; Candida, Streptococcus, Escherichia and Enterococcus produce serotonin, and Bacillus and Serratia produce dopamine.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98857

environment

Escherichia coli

increases_quantity of

drug/chemical compound

Noradrenaline

Comment The human gut microbiota contains more than 1,000 species and over 7,000 subspecies. Gut bacteria are able to produce active metabolites for human organ systems. For example; Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium synthesize gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) from monosodium glutamate. Escherichia coli, Bacillus and Saccharomyces produce norepinefrin; Candida, Streptococcus, Escherichia and Enterococcus produce serotonin, and Bacillus and Serratia produce dopamine.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98858

environment

Bacillus

increases_quantity of

drug/chemical compound

Noradrenaline

Comment The human gut microbiota contains more than 1,000 species and over 7,000 subspecies. Gut bacteria are able to produce active metabolites for human organ systems. For example; Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium synthesize gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) from monosodium glutamate. Escherichia coli, Bacillus and Saccharomyces produce norepinefrin; Candida, Streptococcus, Escherichia and Enterococcus produce serotonin, and Bacillus and Serratia produce dopamine.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98859

environment

Saccharomyces

increases_quantity of

drug/chemical compound

Noradrenaline

Comment The human gut microbiota contains more than 1,000 species and over 7,000 subspecies. Gut bacteria are able to produce active metabolites for human organ systems. For example; Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium synthesize gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) from monosodium glutamate. Escherichia coli, Bacillus and Saccharomyces produce norepinefrin; Candida, Streptococcus, Escherichia and Enterococcus produce serotonin, and Bacillus and Serratia produce dopamine.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98860

environment

Candida

increases_quantity of

drug/chemical compound

Serotonin

Comment The human gut microbiota contains more than 1,000 species and over 7,000 subspecies. Gut bacteria are able to produce active metabolites for human organ systems. For example; Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium synthesize gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) from monosodium glutamate. Escherichia coli, Bacillus and Saccharomyces produce norepinefrin; Candida, Streptococcus, Escherichia and Enterococcus produce serotonin, and Bacillus and Serratia produce dopamine.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98861

environment

Streptococcus

increases_quantity of

drug/chemical compound

Serotonin

Comment The human gut microbiota contains more than 1,000 species and over 7,000 subspecies. Gut bacteria are able to produce active metabolites for human organ systems. For example; Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium synthesize gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) from monosodium glutamate. Escherichia coli, Bacillus and Saccharomyces produce norepinefrin; Candida, Streptococcus, Escherichia and Enterococcus produce serotonin, and Bacillus and Serratia produce dopamine.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98862

environment

Escherichia

increases_quantity of

drug/chemical compound

Serotonin

Comment The human gut microbiota contains more than 1,000 species and over 7,000 subspecies. Gut bacteria are able to produce active metabolites for human organ systems. For example; Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium synthesize gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) from monosodium glutamate. Escherichia coli, Bacillus and Saccharomyces produce norepinefrin; Candida, Streptococcus, Escherichia and Enterococcus produce serotonin, and Bacillus and Serratia produce dopamine.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98863

environment

Enterococcus

increases_quantity of

drug/chemical compound

Serotonin

Comment The human gut microbiota contains more than 1,000 species and over 7,000 subspecies. Gut bacteria are able to produce active metabolites for human organ systems. For example; Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium synthesize gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) from monosodium glutamate. Escherichia coli, Bacillus and Saccharomyces produce norepinefrin; Candida, Streptococcus, Escherichia and Enterococcus produce serotonin, and Bacillus and Serratia produce dopamine.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98864

environment

Bacillus

increases_quantity of

drug/chemical compound

Dopamine

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Comment The human gut microbiota contains more than 1,000 species and over 7,000 subspecies. Gut bacteria are able to produce active metabolites for human organ systems. For example; Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium synthesize gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) from monosodium glutamate. Escherichia coli, Bacillus and Saccharomyces produce norepinefrin; Candida, Streptococcus, Escherichia and Enterococcus produce serotonin, and Bacillus and Serratia produce dopamine.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98865

environment

Serratia

increases_quantity of

drug/chemical compound

Dopamine

Drugbank entries Show/Hide entries for
Comment When rats were given Bifidobacterium infantis orally, increased plasma tryptophan levels were observed. Lactobacillus acidophilus increases the expression of cannabinoid receptors in the brainstem. Conversely, germ-free (GF) rats had high plasma serotonin levels.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98866

environment

Lactobacillus acidophilus

increases_expression of

gene/protein

Cannabinoid receptor

in rat brainstem
Comment When rats were given Bifidobacterium infantis orally, increased plasma tryptophan levels were observed. Lactobacillus acidophilus increases the expression of cannabinoid receptors in the brainstem. Conversely, germ-free (GF) rats had high plasma serotonin levels.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98867

organism model

GF rat

increases_quantity of

drug/chemical compound

Serotonin

in rat plasma; concerning plasma serotonin levels
Comment After 21 days of olanzapine administration in rodents, decreased proteobacteria and actinobacteria levels and increased firmicutes levels were observed.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98870

drug/chemical compound

Olanzapine

decreases_quantity of

environment

Actinobacteria

in rodents
Drugbank entries Show/Hide entries for Olanzapine
Comment After 21 days of olanzapine administration in rodents, decreased proteobacteria and actinobacteria levels and increased firmicutes levels were observed.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98871

drug/chemical compound

Olanzapine

increases_quantity of

environment

Firmicutes

in rodents
Drugbank entries Show/Hide entries for Olanzapine
Comment Postnatal stress caused by the separation of rhesus monkeys from their mother changed the microbiota and decreased the Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus levels.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98872

decreases_quantity of

environment

Bifidobacterium

postnatal stress was caused by the separation of rhesus monkeys from their mother
Comment Postnatal stress caused by the separation of rhesus monkeys from their mother changed the microbiota and decreased the Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus levels.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98873

decreases_quantity of

environment

Lactobacillus

postnatal stress was caused by the separation of rhesus monkeys from their mother
Comment Probiotics also increase IL-10 levels. When GF rats were given oral commensal bacteria, IL-10 synthesis and levels were increased. Plasma IL-10 levels were increased in experimental animals when their offspring were given Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98876

environment

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG

increases_quantity of

gene/protein

IL10

Comment The gut microbiota affects brain development and plasticity by secreting various neurotrophins and proteins, such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), synaptophysin and postsynaptic density (PSD)-95.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98877

environment

gut microbiota

affects_activity of

process

brain plasticity

by secreting various neurotrophins and proteins
Comment The gut microbiota affects brain development and plasticity by secreting various neurotrophins and proteins, such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), synaptophysin and postsynaptic density (PSD)-95.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98878

environment

gut microbiota

increases_quantity of

gene/protein

BDNF

Comment The gut microbiota affects brain development and plasticity by secreting various neurotrophins and proteins, such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), synaptophysin and postsynaptic density (PSD)-95.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98880

environment

gut microbiota

increases_quantity of

gene/protein

SYP

Comment The gut microbiota affects brain development and plasticity by secreting various neurotrophins and proteins, such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), synaptophysin and postsynaptic density (PSD)-95.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98881

environment

gut microbiota

increases_quantity of

gene/protein

DLG4

Drugbank entries Show/Hide entries for DLG4
Comment Interaction between the microbiota and the gut mucosa regulates the production of several proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines, such as interleukin (IL)-8 and IL-1, IL-10 and transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta).
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98926

environment

gut microbiota

affects_quantity of

gene/protein

CXCL8

the regulation occurs via interaction between the microbiota and the gut mucosa
Comment Interaction between the microbiota and the gut mucosa regulates the production of several proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines, such as interleukin (IL)-8 and IL-1, IL-10 and transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta).
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98930

environment

gut microbiota

affects_quantity of

gene/protein

IL1

the regulation occurs via interaction between the microbiota and the gut mucosa
Comment Interaction between the microbiota and the gut mucosa regulates the production of several proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines, such as interleukin (IL)-8 and IL-1, IL-10 and transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta).
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98932

environment

gut microbiota

affects_quantity of

gene/protein

IL10

the regulation occurs via interaction between the microbiota and the gut mucosa
Comment Interaction between the microbiota and the gut mucosa regulates the production of several proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines, such as interleukin (IL)-8 and IL-1, IL-10 and transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta).
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98935

environment

gut microbiota

affects_quantity of

gene/protein

TGFB1

the regulation occurs via interaction between the microbiota and the gut mucosa
Drugbank entries Show/Hide entries for TGFB1
Comment Interaction between the microbiota and the gut mucosa regulates the production of several proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines, such as interleukin (IL)-8 and IL-1, IL-10 and transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta).
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98937

environment

gut microbiota

affects_quantity of

gene/protein

Proinflammatory cytokine

the regulation occurs via interaction between the microbiota and the gut mucosa
Comment Interaction between the microbiota and the gut mucosa regulates the production of several proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines, such as interleukin (IL)-8 and IL-1, IL-10 and transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta).
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98938

environment

gut microbiota

affects_quantity of

gene/protein

Chemokine

the regulation occurs via interaction between the microbiota and the gut mucosa
Comment The adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-sensitive P2X7 receptor (P2X7R) plays an important role in microglial activation caused by inflammation. The P2X7R antagonist brilliant blue G has anti-inflammatory and antidepressant effects in mice.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98939

drug/chemical compound

Brilliant blue

decreases_activity of

gene/protein

P2RX7

Comment The vagus nerve forms a direct connection between the brain and stomach. Hormonal, neuronal and bacterial changes in the bowel are transmitted to the brain via the vagus nerve.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98947

tissue/cell line

vagus nerve

affects_activity of

tissue/cell line

stomach

The vagus nerve forms a direct connection between the brain and stomach.
Comment The vagus nerve forms a direct connection between the brain and stomach. Hormonal, neuronal and bacterial changes in the bowel are transmitted to the brain via the vagus nerve.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98948

tissue/cell line

vagus nerve

affects_activity of

tissue/cell line

brain

The vagus nerve forms a direct connection between the brain and stomach.
Comment The vagus nerve forms a direct connection between the brain and stomach. Hormonal, neuronal and bacterial changes in the bowel are transmitted to the brain via the vagus nerve.
Formal Description
Interaction-ID: 98949

tissue/cell line

intestine

affects_activity of

tissue/cell line

brain

Hormonal, neuronal and bacterial changes in the bowel are transmitted to the brain via the vagus nerve.