The gastrointestinal tract is a functionally and anatomically segmented organ that is
colonized by microbial communities from birth. While the genetics of mouse gut …

Protease‐activated receptors (PARs) are a unique class of G‐protein‐coupled
transmembrane receptors, which revolutionized the perception of proteases from …

The commensal gut microbiota is an environmental factor that has been implicated in the
development of cardiovascular disease. The development of atherosclerotic lesions is …

Organogenesis occurs in the uterus under low oxygen levels (4%). Preterm birth exposes
immature newborns to a hyperoxic environment, which can induce a massive production of …

Infants are born into a world filled with microbes and must adapt without undue immune
response while exploiting the microbiota's ability to produce otherwise unavailable nutrients …

A well-balanced diet is the basis for a healthy life. Both the western diet and special diets
can have a relevant impact on the microbiome and promote the development of various …

A human being consists of a mammalian component and a multiplicity of microbes,
collectively referred to as the" microbiota" or" microbiome," with which it has a symbiotic …

Background Carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 1 (CEACAM1)
displays multiple activities, among which pathogen binding and angiogenesis are …

Background & Aims Inflammatory bowel disease is associated with carcinogenesis, which
limits the prognosis of the patients. The local expression of proteinases and proteinase …

The commensal microbiota resides in a mutualistic relationship within the mammalian gut. It
significantly influences the formation of capillary networks in the small intestine, not only …