Enteric ChAT-expressing neurons as new target for Lactobacillus plantarum ameliorates inflammatory bowel diseases
Bing Xia, Yuwei Sun, Jialin Wang, Yike Liu, Lu Wang, Shiqi Jiang, Gaiyan Bai, Ruijing Zhang, Yu Zhang, Rong-Wei Kou, Danna Wang, Beita Zhao, Junjie Yi, Yu Vincent Fu, Xiaoning Liu, Xuebo Liu
This study shows that Lactobacillus plantarum A736 reduces colitis by enhancing ChAT+ neurons and acetylcholine levels, with ILA as a key metabolite.
bioRxiv · Sep 9, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology