Increasing evidence supports the concept that the vitamin D axis possesses
immunoregulatory functions, with vitamin D receptor (VDR) status representing the major …

Campylobacter enteritis is the most common cause of foodborne bacterial diarrhea in
humans. Although various studies have been performed to clarify the pathomechanism in …

A bicameral model consisting of Caco-2 and HT29-MTX intestinal epithelial cells and THP-1-
derived macrophages has been used to test the ability of two strains of Lactobacillus to …

As previous studies suggested that IL-9 may control intestinal barrier function, we tested the
role of IL-9 in experimental T cell-mediated colitis induced by the hapten reagent 2, 4, 6 …

Mastitis, inflammation of the mammary gland, is the most costly common disease in the dairy
industry, and is caused by mammary pathogenic bacteria, including Escherichia coli. The …

Oxidative stress is the major incentive for intestinal dysfunction in weaned piglets, which
usually leads to growth retardation or even death. Silybin has caught extensive attention due …

An intact functional mucosal barrier is considered to be crucial for the maintenance of airway
homeostasis as it protects the host immune system from exposure to allergens and noxious …

Background and Purpose Short‐chain fatty acids are fermentation end products produced
by gut bacteria, which have been shown to ameliorate inflammatory bowel diseases and …

Enhanced barrier function is one mechanism whereby commensals and probiotic bacteria
limit translocation of foreign antigens or pathogens in the gut. However, barrier protection is …

Ulcerative colitis (UC), an idiopathic inflammatory disorder in the colon, has become a
clinical challenge, owing to the increasing incidence and poor prognosis. The conventional …