Autonomic function

Vagal free fatty acid receptor (FFAR3), is necessary... 30 September 2021

Tyler M. Cook, Chaitanya K. Gavini, Jason Jesse, Gregory Aubert, Emily Gornick, Raiza Bonomo, Laurent Gautron, Brian T. Layden, Virginie Mansuy-Aubert

Our data demonstrate that FFAR3 expressed in vagal neurons regulates feeding behavior and mediates propionate-induced decrease in food intake.

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Communication between the gut microbiota and peripheral nervous... 1 May 2022

Tyler Cook, Virginie M. Aubert

 In this review, we cover the general anatomy and function of the PNS, and then we discuss how the molecules secreted or stimulated by gut microbes signal through the PNS to alter host development and physiology.

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