Vanessa D'Antongiovanni, Carolina Pellegrini, Luca Antonioli, Chiara Ippolito, Cristina Segnani, Laura Benvenuti, Antonio D'Amati, Mariella Errede, Daniela Virgintino, Matteo Fornai, Nunzia Bernardini
Several studies have provided interesting evidence about the role of the bidirectional communication between the gut and brain in the onset and development of several pathologic conditions, including inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), neurodegenerative diseases, and related comorbidities. Indeed, patients with IBD can experience neurologic disorders, including depression and cognitive impairment, besides typical intestinal symptoms. In parallel, patients with neurodegenerative disease, such as Parkinson disease and Alzheimer disease, are often characterized by the occurrence of functional gastrointestinal disorders...
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