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World J Psychiatry. Sep 19, 2026; 16(9): 121171
Published online Sep 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.121171
Published online Sep 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.121171
Figure 1 Depression in irritable bowel syndrome patients based on the “brain-gut” axis pathophysiological mechanism.
HPA: Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal; SNS: Sympathetic nervous system; PBMCs: Peripheral mononuclear blood cells; ANS: Autonomic nervous system; SCFAS: Short-chain fatty acids; AhR: Aryl hydrocarbon receptor.
- Citation: Zhu SY, Fu Y, Li JZ, Zhang Z, Wang THS, Hu J, Li J. Review of serum inflammatory markers linked to depression and sleep quality in irritable bowel syndrome patients. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(9): 121171
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3206/full/v16/i9/121171.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.121171