The terms "intestinal barrier" and "intestinal permeability" describe two different aspects of the same anatomical structure, the intestinal wall composed of four layers, the mucosa, the submucosa, ...
The colonic mucosal barrier is essential for maintaining digestive health, protecting against pathogens, and preventing inflammation. The Notch signaling pathway is implicated in these processes, as ...
Altered intestinal barrier function is postulated to be a central predisposing factor to intestinal diseases, including inflammatory bowel diseases and food allergies. However, the mechanisms involved ...
EVER since Réaumur, more than two centuries ago, discovered that gastric juice digests meat, men have asked: "Why doesn't the stomach digest itself?" There are two answers to this question. One is, of ...
An international research team led by scientists from Bern and Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin has identified a previously unknown function of the intestinal nervous system. The study reveals ...
The intestinal mucosa absorbs nutrients, water, and electrolytes in a controlled manner–while simultaneously keeping out toxins, allergens, and some bacteria. When this barrier is damaged, it is ...
Dr. Umapathy Sundaram, known as Uma to colleagues, directs research efforts that translate molecular discoveries into ...
Western diets that are high in sugars, fats, and processed foods have been linked to a wide variety of health ailments. Now, researchers have determined that Western diets can also disrupt the crucial ...
Background Both host and microbe metabolism of tryptophan (Trp) is altered in diabetes; however, the molecular mechanisms are ...
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