An in vitro screening method for probiotics with antidepressant-like effect using the enterochromaffin cell model

Key Points

• To develop a method for screening probiotics for their antidepressant-like effects using a specific cell model.
• Developed an in vitro screening method
• Utilized enterochromaffin cell model
• Assessed the antidepressant-like effects of various probiotics
• Identified specific probiotics with significant antidepressant-like effects
• Demonstrated the applicability of the enterochromaffin cell model for screening
• Provided a new approach for potential dietary treatments for depression