The intestinal epithelial tight junction (TJ) barrier controls the paracellular permeation of
contents from the intestinal lumen into the intestinal tissue and systemic circulation. A …

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 …

The enteric nervous system (ENS) is the largest division of the peripheral nervous system
and closely resembles components and functions of the central nervous system. Although …

Microfold (M) cells are located in the epithelium covering mucosa-associated lymphoid
tissues, such as the Peyer's patches (PPs) of the small intestine. M cells actively transport …

Background & Aims The intestinal barrier protects intestinal cells from microbes and
antigens in the lumen—breaches can alter the composition of the intestinal microbiota, the …

Heat stress (HS) compromises the yield and quality of poultry products and endangers the
sustainability of the poultry industry. Despite being homeothermic, chickens, especially fast …

FOLFOX (5-fluorouracil, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin), a 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-based
chemotherapy regimen, is one of most common therapeutic regimens for colorectal cancer …

Environmental changes can induce diversity shifts within ecosystems that affect interactions
between species. Similarly, the development of kidney disease induces shifts within the …

The intestinal epithelial monolayer forms a transcellular and paracellular barrier that
separates luminal contents from the interstitium. The paracellular barrier consists of a highly …

The human gut microbiota is a complex cluster composed of 100 trillion microorganisms,
which holds a symbiotic relationship with the host under normal circumstances. Intestinal …