Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A October 2021 PMID 34593632

Circuit-specific enteric glia regulate intestinal motor neurocircuits.

Mohammad M Ahmadzai, Luisa Seguella, Brian D Gulbransen

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Discussions reflect a general appreciation for the study, with posts referencing its relevance to topics like the gut as the 'second brain' and methods used by researchers, such as including RRIDs. The tone varies from factual acknowledgment to mild enthusiasm, contributing to a balanced view of the article's importance and novelty.

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Abstract in brief

Enteric glia in the gut work similarly to how brain glia do, by precisely sensing and affecting neural circuits to control intestinal movement.
Researchers used special techniques to activate and monitor enteric neurons and glia, discovering that different pathways activate specific glial populations and that signaling chemicals like cholinergic and purinergic signals influence how these circuits work.
The study shows that the balance of these signals helps regulate different parts of the gut's neural network, revealing that enteric glia play a sophisticated role in controlling intestinal functions in a circuit-specific way.]

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