Bile acids, once considered mere dietary surfactants, now emerge as critical modulators of
macronutrient (lipid, carbohydrate, protein) metabolism and the systemic pro …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Astragalus polysaccharide (APS) extracted from
Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge was proven to be effective in preventing high-fat …

Simple Summary Dietary fiber, as an essential nutrient, is very important for the health of
animals and it is necessary to study the effects of dietary fiber on animal physiology and its …

The gut has been a focal point in the research of digestive system disorders. The internal
microbiota generates metabolites that function as signaling molecules and substrates …

Background & aims Dysregulated cholesterol metabolism is the major factor responsible for
cholesterol gallstones (CGS). Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) plays a …

Objective Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is the most prevalent liver
disease, whereas type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is considered an independent risk factor …

Background Gastrointestinal mucositis stands as one of the most severe side effects of
irinotecan (CPT-11). however, only palliative treatment is available at present. Therefore …

The available information regarding the impact of antimony (Sb), a novel environmental
pollutant, on the intestinal microbiota and host health is limited. In this study, we conducted …

Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) contributes to the increased incidence of metabolic
syndromes in adulthood, yet the mechanisms underlying lipid metabolism disorders in IUGR …

Infants and young animals often suffer from intestinal damage caused by oxidative stress,
which may adversely affect their overall health. Hydroxytyrosol, a plant polyphenol, has …