Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as a global disease, has attracted much research
interest. Constant research has led to a better understanding of the disease condition and …

Hosting millions of microorganisms, the digestive tract is the primary and most important part
of bacterial colonization. On one side, in cases of opportunistic invasion, the abundant …

Viral infections continue to cause considerable morbidity and mortality around the world.
Recent rises in these infections are likely due to complex and multifactorial external drivers …

Background Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic, relapsing disease of the
gastrointestinal (GI) tract that is thought to be associated with a complex interplay between …

Background: Probiotics, defined as live microorganisms that, when administered in
adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host, are widely used despite uncertainty …

Ulcerative colitis (UC) belongs to the group of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). UC is an
incurable, diffuse, and chronic inflammatory process of the colonic mucosa with alternating …

Research on gut microbiota has generally focused on fecal samples, representing luminal
content of the large intestine. However, nutrient uptake is restricted to the small intestine …

Advances in our understanding of the contribution of the gut microbiota to human health and
the correlation of dysbiosis with diseases, including chronic intestinal conditions such as …

Background Despite increased awareness of diet and nutrition being integral to the
management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), there are gaps in the …

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic, non-specific inflammatory sickness of the intestinal tract,
chiefly implicating the rectum and colon, which is characterized by chronic or subacute …