Vitexin, one of the major active components in hawthorn, has been shown to possess
multiple pharmacological activities. Here, we sought to investigate the effect of vitexin on an …

The effectiveness of resveratrol (RES) on intestinal barrier dysfunction and colitis has been
extensively studied. However, the specific effects of its microbial metabolites on gut barrier …

Gut microbiota comprises the microbial communities inhabiting our gastrointestinal (GI)
tracts. Accordingly, these complex communities play a fundamental role in many host …

Sucralose is a calorie-free high-intensity artificial sweetener that is widely used in thousands
of foods and beverages all over the world. Although it was initially regarded as a safe, inert …

Crohn's disease (CD) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) sub-type characterized by
transmural chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Research indicates a complex …

The dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis model is a widely applied mouse model,
but controversial results have been obtained from experiments using the same mouse strain …

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are
chronic relapsing diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly the colon. A …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a multifactorial disease with increasing incidence in the
US suggesting that environmental factors, including diet, are involved. It has been …

Mucosal surfaces in the gastrointestinal tract are continually exposed to native, commensal
antigens and susceptible to foreign, infectious antigens. Immunoglobulin A (IgA) provides …

Axl is a tyrosine kinase receptor, a negative regulator for innate immune responses and
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The gut microbiota regulates intestinal immune …