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Emerging links between gut dysbiosis, aryl hydrocarbon receptor activation, and Parkinson’s disease
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Aziz, Nastaran Farshchi
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This scientific review explores the connection between gut health, tryptophan metabolism, and Parkinson's disease. It suggests that gut dysbiosis and aryl hydrocarbon receptor signaling may play a role in the development of the disease.
Why it matters
Understanding the gut-brain axis could lead to new diagnostic tools and therapies for Parkinson's disease, which affects millions globally.
Communications Biology volume 9 , Article number: 1387 ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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