brain-gut axis

A functional neurogastrointestinal unit which links the endocrine and nervous systems through hormonal peptides—e.g., bombesin, CCK, enkephalin, gastrin, neurotensin, somatostatin, substance P, VIP and others—that also serve as neurotransmitters.

brain-gut ax·is

(brān-gŭt ak'sis) The continuous feedback loop between sensory neurons in the gastrointestinal tract and motor response generated in the central nervous system. Hypersensitivity in the brain-gut axis contributes to functional GI disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome.

单词	brain-gut axis
释义	brain-gut axis brain-gut axis A functional neurogastrointestinal unit which links the endocrine and nervous systems through hormonal peptides—e.g., bombesin, CCK, enkephalin, gastrin, neurotensin, somatostatin, substance P, VIP and others—that also serve as neurotransmitters. brain-gut ax·is (brān-gŭt ak'sis) The continuous feedback loop between sensory neurons in the gastrointestinal tract and motor response generated in the central nervous system. Hypersensitivity in the brain-gut axis contributes to functional GI disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome.
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