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ArticleCommunications biology2025

Nanocrystalline cellulose-geniposide complex enhances gut-brain axis modulation for depression treatment.

Tianyu Zou, Xiang Tang, Haiping Wang, Xiaolong Shang, Xiaoyu Liang, Xuemiao Ma

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Article in Communications biology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Tianyu ZouDepartment of Encephalopathy, Shenzhen Luohu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shenzhen Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, PR China. stevezou1986@hotmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0431-5926
Xiang TangDepartment of Encephalopathy, Shenzhen Luohu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shenzhen Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, PR China.
Haiping WangDepartment of Encephalopathy, Shenzhen Luohu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shenzhen Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, PR China.
Xiaolong ShangDepartment of Encephalopathy, Shenzhen Luohu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shenzhen Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, PR China.
Xiaoyu LiangDepartment of Encephalopathy, Shenzhen Luohu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shenzhen Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, PR China.
Xuemiao MaDepartment of Encephalopathy, Shenzhen Luohu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Shenzhen Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, PR China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Depression, a major global health issue, is closely associated with imbalances in gut microbiota and altered intestinal functions. This study investigates the antidepressant potential of a composite of Geniposide (GP) and Nanocrystalline Cellulose (NCC), focusing on its effects on the gut-brain axis. Utilizing network pharmacology, GP was identified as a key compound targeting the BCL2 gene in depression management. Experimental approaches, including a chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) model in mice, cellular assays, and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), were used to evaluate the composite's effectiveness. Results indicate that GP activates the adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) pathway by upregulating BCL2, enhancing intestinal barrier integrity, and balancing gut flora. These mechanisms contribute to its positive effects on hippocampal function and depressive-like behaviors in mice, suggesting that the GP-NCC composite could be a promising avenue for developing depression therapies that target gut health.

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Antidepressive AgentsBrainBrain-Gut AxisCelluloseDepressionIridoidsNanoparticlesAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalFecal Microbiota TransplantationGastrointestinal MicrobiomeMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLAntidepressive AgentsCellulosegeniposideIridoids

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