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ReviewGut microbes2026

Branched-chain amino acids and gut microbiota: coregulation and impact on neurological function via the gut-brain axis.

Qiong Li, Baowen Fan, Yao Xiao, Zhe Zhang, Siyi Zhao, Bin Liao, Jie Zeng, Xuesong Shan, Haonan Ye, Yuqi Wen and 4 more

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Review in Gut microbes, 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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14 authors.

Qiong LiDepartment of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Baowen FanJiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Pain Medicine, Department of Burn, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Yao XiaoDepartment of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Zhe ZhangDepartment of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Siyi ZhaoDepartment of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Bin LiaoDepartment of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Jie ZengDepartment of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Xuesong ShanDepartment of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Haonan YeDepartment of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Yuqi WenDepartment of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Lieliang ZhangDepartments of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0005-5700-6096
Hua GuoDepartment of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Feng XiaoDepartment of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
Hong ZhuDepartment of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Diseases that cause neurological dysfunction, such as Parkinson's disease (PD), Alzheimer's disease (AD), and maple syrup urine disease (MSUD), among others, are characterized by complex and multifaceted etiologies. There is growing evidence that branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), regulated by the gut microbiota, play a critical role in the development of the central nervous system (CNS) disorders. This review focuses on the potential role of branched-chain amino acid metabolism in regulating brain function and gut microbiota. First, we summarize the current understanding of BCAAs, encompassing their biochemical metabolism, function, and systemic metabolic mechanisms. Subsequently, we delve into the mechanisms through which the gut microbiota regulates branched-chain amino acid metabolism, along with its mechanistic insights and recent evidence of its impact on neurological disorders. Finally, we discuss future research directions and challenges regarding gut BCAAs metabolism as a potential treatment for brain and gastrointestinal dysfunction.

Indexed as

Amino Acids, Branched-ChainBrainGastrointestinal MicrobiomeGastrointestinal TractNervous System DiseasesAnimalsHumansAmino Acids, Branched-ChainBranched-chain amino acidsgut-brain axisgut microbesneurological disorders

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PMID42444486
PMCPMC13371492

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