Regulation of body fat mass by the gut microbiota: Possible mediation by the brain

Erik Schéle, Louise Grahnemo, Fredrik Anesten, Anna Hallén, Gert Fredrik Bäckhed, John-Olov Jansson

    15 Citations (Scopus)

    Abstract

    New insight suggests gut microbiota as a component in energy balance. However, the underlying mechanisms by which gut microbiota can impact metabolic regulation is unclear. A recent study from our lab shows, for the first time, a link between gut microbiota and energy balance circuitries in the hypothalamus and brainstem. In this article we will review this study further.

    Original languageEnglish
    JournalPeptides
    Volume77
    Pages (from-to)54-9
    Number of pages6
    ISSN0196-9781
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2016

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