The intestinal barrier is essential in human health and constitutes the interface between the
outside and the internal milieu of the body. A functional intestinal barrier allows absorption of …

Intestinal tract is the boundary that prevents harmful molecules from invading into the
mucosal tissue, followed by systemic circulation. Intestinal permeability is an index for …

Introduction: The gastrointestinal mucosa constitutes a critical barrier where millions of
microbes and environmental antigens come in close contact with the host immune system …

The global burden of inflammatory bowel disease [IBD] has increased over the 21st century.
Despite multiple studies investigating the pathogenesis of IBD, the causative mechanisms …

The gut microbiome and intestinal dysfunction have emerged as potential contributors to the
development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Alterations in gut microbiome are well …

An intact intestinal barrier, representing the interface between inner and outer environments,
is an integral regulator of health. Among several factors, bacteria and their products have …

Gluten-related disorders include distinct disease entities, namely celiac disease, wheat-
associated allergy and non-celiac gluten/wheat sensitivity. Despite having in common the …

Overweight and obesity are associated with increased intestinal permeability, characterized
by loss of gut epithelial integrity, resulting in unregulated passage of lipopolysaccharide …

Spurred on by ever-evolving developments in analytical methodology, the microbiome, and
the gut microbiome in particular, has become the hot topic in biomedical research. Ingenious …

Celiac disease (CeD) is a frequent immune-mediated disease that affects not only the small
intestine but also many extraintestinal sites. The role of gluten proteins as dietary triggers …