Gut barrier is not only part of the digestive organ but also an important immunological organ
for the hosts. The disruption of gut barrier can lead to various diseases such as obesity and …

Abstract Purpose of the Review To review what intestinal permeability is and how it is
measured, and to summarise the current evidence linking altered intestinal permeability with …

The intestinal anaerobic bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila is specialized in the
degradation of mucins, which are heavily O-glycosylated proteins that constitute the major …

The erosion of the colonic mucus layer by a dietary fiber-deprived gut microbiota results in
heightened susceptibility to an attaching and effacing pathogen, Citrobacter rodentium …

The early microbial colonization of the gastrointestinal tract can have long-term impacts on
development and health. Keystone species, including Bacteroides spp., are prominent in …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the
accumulation of amyloid-β (Aβ) in the brain. The gut/brain axis may serve a role in AD …

Affinity labeling of biomacromolecules is vital for bioimaging and functional studies.
However, affinity probes recognizing glycans with high specificity remain scarce. Here we …

The dysregulation of the intestinal epithelial barrier significantly contributes to the
inflammatory progression of ulcerative colitis. Recent studies have indicated that lactate …

The mammalian intestine is colonized by trillions of microorganisms that are collectively
referred to as the gut microbiota. The majority of symbionts have co-evolved with their host in …

The microbiota inhabits the gastrointestinal tract, providing essential capacities to the host.
The microbiota is a crucial factor in intestinal health and regulates intestinal physiology …