# Gut microbiota modulates neurotransmitter and gut-brain signaling

*PRI Rank #14 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Diet and metabolism studies Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #14 |
| 18m citations | 101 |
| Journal | Microbiological Research |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.micres.2024.127858 |
| Corresponding authors | Xiaojie Zhang |
| Institution | Central South University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Diet and metabolism studies Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/diet-and-metabolism-studies/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.micres.2024.127858](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micres.2024.127858)

## Topics

Gut microbiota · neurotransmitter modulation · gut-brain axis · gut-brain axis · Microbial metabolites · vagus nerve · serotonin · GABA · dopamine · Short-chain fatty acids · enteroendocrine cells · microbial neurotransmitter synthesis · gut permeability · neuroinflammation · behavioral regulation

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