The intestinal microbiota produces tens of thousands of metabolites. Here, we used host
sensing of small molecules by G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) as a lens to illuminate …

Congenital pouch colon (CPC) is an unusual abnormality in which a pouch-like dilatation of
a shortened colon is associated with an anorectal malformation. It is categorized into four …

Contractile mechanisms of different parts of the gut in adult and neonate may not be
identical due to developmental processes. The present study was undertaken to investigate …

ABSTRACT Background: Bisphenol A (BPA) is a plastic toxin widely used in manufacturing
of plastic containers. It is known to produce a variety of toxic effects on body functions …

Background: There is a paucity of literature on the histopathological aspects of congenital
pouch colon (CPC) and immunohistochemical (IHC) assessment has not been reported. So …

Objectives: Capsaicin, the most pungent constituent of chilli pepper (Capsicum annuum L.),
is known to alter the physiological activity of the gut. Capsaicin mediates its action through a …

Congenital pouch colon (CPC) is a rare form of anorectal malformation, in which the entire
colon is replaced by an enormously dilated pouch that communicates with a fistula to the …

The chemical, 4, 4'-Isopro-pylidenediphenol, commonly known as Bisphenol A (BPA), is
produced in a high volume and used primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics …

Background: Prevailing standard of living allows generous usage of plastic containers to
store, transport, and serve edibles. A chemical named bisphenol A (BPA) leaches from …

Objectives: Nitric oxide (NO) plays a key role in inhibiting the contractility of gut smooth
muscles in various species, and NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME) is a critical NO …