Invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells and neutrophils play an increasingly important part in
the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases, but their precise roles in modulating colitis …

Changes in the spatial organization, or biogeography, of colonic microbes have been
observed in human inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and mouse models of IBD. We have …

The pathogenesis of ulcerative is still poorly understood. With the introduction of new culture-
independent techniques the research on the intestinal microbiota has revealed an important …

The balance of microbial species in the intestine must be maintained to prevent
inflammation and disease. Healthy bacteria suppress infection by pathogens and prevent …

Bacteria have a remarkable ability to survive, persist, and ultimately adapt to environmental
challenges. A ubiquitous environmental hazard is DNA damage, and most bacteria have …

Aim To investigate colonic mucus thickness in vivo in health and during experimental
inflammatory bowel disease. Methods Colitis was induced with 5% DSS in drinking water for …

Background Gelatin tannate, a gelatin powder containing tannic acids, is commonly
employed as an intestinal astringent. Neither information nor animal model exist to confirm …

Fluoride, as an environmental toxin, causes damage to intestinal mucosa. It may promote
pathogen infection by increasing the intestinal mucosa permeability. In this study, the colonic …

Animal studies have demonstrated that neonatal hyperoxia injures the distal small intestine
and disrupts the intestinal barrier. This study evaluated the effects of brief hyperoxia …

Environmental enrichment (EE) has a beneficial effect on rodent behaviour, neuronal
plasticity and brain function. Although it may also improve stress coping, it is not known …