The impact of bacterial members of the microbiota on the development of colorectal cancer
(CRC) has become clear in recent years. However, exactly how bacteria contribute to the …

Chronic liver diseases encompass a wide spectrum of hepatic maladies that often result in
cholestasis or altered bile acid secretion and regulation. Incidence and cost of care for many …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are important mediators of intestinal immune surveillance.
However, the regional heterogeneity of AMPs and its regulatory mechanisms remain …

Nearly all pharmaceuticals and nutrients must cross numerous barriers to gain access and
be eliminated from the body. The gastrointestinal mucosa, comprised of specialized …

Currently, over 88 million people are estimated to have adopted a vegan or vegetarian diet.
Cysteine is a semi-essential amino acid, which availability is largely dependent on dietary …

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) describes a spectrum of progressive liver diseases
ranging from simple steatosis to steatohepatitis and fibrosis. Globally, NAFLD is the leading …

Black tea (BT), the most consumed tea worldwide, can alleviate hyperlipidemia which is a
serious threat to human health. However, the quality of summer BT is poor. It was improved …

Bile acids facilitate the intestinal absorption of dietary lipids and act as signalling molecules
in the maintenance of metabolic homeostasis. Farnesoid X receptor (FXR) is a bile acid …

Celiac disease (CeD) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by an intolerance to
storage proteins of many grains. CeD is frequently associated with liver damage and …

Background The gut microbiota is modulated by a combination of diet, host genetics, and
sex effects. The magnitude of these effects and interactions among them is important to …