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Melatonin system integrity shapes gut-brain interaction in schizophrenia-derived microbiota transplant phenotype in mice.
Life sciences - 15 Oct 2026
Barzon Benedetta, Shkodra Atea, D'Incalci Michele, Sapienza Jacopo, Paribello Pasquale, Nasini Sofia, Dall'Acqua Stefano, Bertazzo Antonella, Pitsikas Nikolaos, De Gregorio Danilo, Valtorta Flavia, Manchia Mirko, Squassina Alessio, Fadda Paola, Cavallaro Roberto, Pisanu Claudia, Bosia Marta, Comai Stefano
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AIMS: This study investigates whether the melatonin (MLT) system modulates the behavioral, neurophysiological and neurochemical effects of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from individuals with schizophrenia (SCZ), highlighting the role of the tryptophan (Trp) to MLT and kynurenine (Kyn) pathways. MATERIALS AND METHODS: FMT was performed using fecal samples from individuals with SCZ, characterized by...
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