ArticleFrontiers in microbiology2026
Wuji Pill and
Article in Frontiers in microbiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
Introduction: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a typical disorder of gut-brain interaction (DGBI). The microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis is pivotal in preventing and treating IBS. Wuji Pill is a traditional Chinese medicine commonly used to treat IBS. This study aimed to investigate the mechanism by which Wuji Pill improves IBS via the MGB axis. Methods: The visceral sensitivity and colonic motor function were evaluated using the abdominal wall withdrawal reflex test and the colonic motility curve. Depression-like behavior were evaluated using sucrose preference test, open field test, novelty-suppressed feeding test, and forced swimming tests. The intestinal mucus secretion and the activation status of microglia was detected using AB-PAS staining and immunofluorescence staining, respectively. The species composition and abundance of gut microbiota were detected through 16S rRNA sequencing and RT-qPCR. Targeted metabonomics and RT-qPCR were used for metabolites and metabolic enzymes analysis. Results: In this study, Wuji Pill improved the symptoms of IBS rats and increased the relative abundance of Discussion: This study highlights the Wuji Pill may alleviate IBS symptoms by modulating
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