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Editorial
. 2020 Feb;8(4):64.
doi: 10.21037/atm.2019.12.80.

Mind body medicine: a tangible link between the gut and the brain

Luis Vitetta  1   2
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Editorial

Mind body medicine: a tangible link between the gut and the brain

Luis Vitetta. Ann Transl Med. 2020 Feb.
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Conflicts of Interest: The author has no conflicts of interest to declare.

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Mind body medicine and Michaelangelo’s creation of Adam.
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Figure 2
A graphical view of the inter-relationships between higher brain centres and neuroendocrine immune reactions. Ach, acetylcholine; 5HT, 5 hydroxytryptamine; CRF, corticotrophin-releasing factor; GABA, gamma-aminobutyric acid; A, adrenaline; NA, noradrenaline; IL, interleukin; TNF, tumor necrosis factor; GH, Growth Hormone; LH, luteinizing hormone; TSH, thyroid stimulating hormone; ADH, anti-diuretic hormone; PPG, posterior pituitary gland; APG, anterior pituitary gland.
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