The intestinal epithelial tight junction (TJ) barrier controls the paracellular permeation of
contents from the intestinal lumen into the intestinal tissue and systemic circulation. A …

The gut microbiota is a changing ecosystem, containing trillions of bacteria, continuously
shaped by many factors, such as dietary habits, seasonality, lifestyle, stress, antibiotics use …

The intestinal barrier is a structure that prevents harmful substances, such as bacteria and
endotoxins, from penetrating the intestinal wall and entering human tissues, organs, and …

Increasing evidence shows that microplastics (MPs) have the potential to act as carriers and
transport contaminants into organisms, as well as induce serious health risks. Here we …

The act of defaecation, although a ubiquitous human experience, requires the coordinated
actions of the anorectum and colon, pelvic floor musculature, and the enteric, peripheral and …

The development of human gut microbiota begins as soon as the neonate leaves the
protective environment of the uterus (or maybe in-utero) and is exposed to innumerable …

An optimally functioning gastrointestinal tract (GIT) clearly is of importance to the overall
metabolism, physiology, disease status and performance of pigs of all stages of growth and …

Tremendous progress has been made in characterizing the bidirectional interactions
between the central nervous system, the enteric nervous system, and the gastrointestinal …

Data are accumulating that emphasize the important role of the intestinal barrier and
intestinal permeability for health and disease. However, these terms are poorly defined, their …

Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a potent endotoxin present in the outer membrane of Gram‑
negative bacteria, causes chronic immune responses associated with inflammation. In the …