Letter to the Editor
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2025.
World J Gastroenterol. Feb 28, 2025; 31(8): 101357
Published online Feb 28, 2025. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v31.i8.101357
Figure 1
Figure 1 The microbiota-gut-brain axis. The microbiota-gut-brain axis denotes the bidirectional communications between the central nervous system, the enteric nervous system, the gastrointestinal system, and the gut microbiota. This intricate interplay, when disrupted, underpins many of the pathophysiological elements underlying irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 5-HT: Serotonin; SCFAs: Short-chain fatty acids.