Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) is the hallmark intermediate filament (IF; also known as
nanofilament) protein in astrocytes, a main type of glial cells in the central nervous system …

Gastrointestinal and central function are intrinsically connected by the gut microbiota, an
ecosystem that has co-evolved with the host to expand its biotransformational capabilities …

The role of the gut microbiota in health and disease is becoming increasingly recognized.
The microbiota–gut–brain axis is a bi-directional pathway between the brain and the …

Epigenetic mechanisms control various functions throughout the body, from cell fate
determination in development to immune responses and inflammation. Neuroinflammation …

Fiber intake is associated with a lower risk for Alzheimer´ s disease (AD) in older adults.
Intake of plant-based diets rich in soluble fiber promotes the production of short-chain fatty …

Expression of the GFAP gene has attracted considerable attention because its onset is a
marker for astrocyte development, its upregulation is a marker for reactive gliosis, and its …

Cell migration is a multistep process which relies on the coordination of cytoskeletal
structures in space and time. While the roles of actin and microtubules have been …

Acetylation is a key post-translational modification (PTM) involved in the regulation of both
histone and non-histone proteins. It controls cellular processes such as DNA transcription …

Many studies show that daily consumption of high-fiber diet reduces the risk of developing
kidney stones, inflammatory disease, colon cancer and other malignancies, obesity, type II …

The gut–brain axis (GBA) is the umbrella term to include all bidirectional communication
between the brain and gastrointestinal (GI) tract in the mammalian body. Evidence from over …