There has been a steep increase in allergic and autoimmune diseases, reaching epidemic
proportions and now affecting more than one billion people worldwide. These diseases are …

The objectives of this review on 'leaky gut'for clinicians are to discuss the components of the
intestinal barrier, the diverse measurements of intestinal permeability, their perturbation in …

The intestinal mucosa provides a selective permeable barrier for nutrient absorption and
protection from external factors. It consists of epithelial cells, immune cells and their …

The largest surface of the human body exposed to the external environment is the gut. At this
level, the intestinal barrier includes luminal microbes, the mucin layer, gastrointestinal …

The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing worldwide and
parallels comorbidities such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, and diabetes …

Abstract Background Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a widespread mycotoxin and induces liver
inflammation to human and various species of animals. The intestinal microbiota has critical …

Several studies in recent years have demonstrated that gut microbiota–host interactions play
an important role in human health and disease, including inflammatory and cardiovascular …

The intimate connection and the strict mutual cooperation between the gut and the liver
realizes a functional entity called gut-liver axis. The integrity of intestinal barrier is crucial for …

Chronic liver diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Recently, gut
dysbiosis was identified as an important factor in the pathogenesis of liver diseases. The …

Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a serious form of renal dysfunction in patients with cirrhosis
and ascites. It is an important component of the acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) …