Recent preclinical studies suggest that dysfunction of gastrointestinal tract may play a role in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) pathogenesis through a modification of the gut microbiota brain axis. Our study is the first focused on microbiota analysis in ALS patients.

Potential Role of Gut Microbiota in ALS Pathogenesis and Possible Novel Therapeutic Strategies

De Marchi, Fabiola;Amoruso, Angela;Bersano, Enrica;Cantello, Roberto;
2018-01-01

Abstract

Recent preclinical studies suggest that dysfunction of gastrointestinal tract may play a role in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) pathogenesis through a modification of the gut microbiota brain axis. Our study is the first focused on microbiota analysis in ALS patients.
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