Gels are functional materials with well-defined structures (three-dimensional networks)
assembled from the dispersed colloids, and capable of containing a large amount of water …

Gastrointestinal mucus plays essential roles in modulating interactions between intestinal
lumen contents, including orally delivered drug carriers and the gut microbiome, and …

As a mental disease in modern society, depression shows an increasing occurrence, with
low cure rate and high recurrence rate. It has become the most disabling disease in the …

Nearly all pharmaceuticals and nutrients must cross numerous barriers to gain access and
be eliminated from the body. The gastrointestinal mucosa, comprised of specialized …

Self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS) have potential applications in the delivery
of hydrophobic components. Oral drugs are readily captured and cleared by intestinal …

Alveolar macrophages play a crucial role in the initiation and resolution of the immune
response in the lungs. Pro-inflammatory M1 alveolar macrophages are an interesting target …

The gut is the body's largest immune organ, and the intestinal barrier prevents harmful
substances such as bacteria and toxins from passing through the gastrointestinal mucosa …

The synergistic gastroretentive drug delivery systems are capable of delivering drugs with a
narrow absorption window. The purpose of this study is to prepare furosemide hollow …

Food-derived bioactive peptides (FBPs) have received widespread attention due to their
various physiological functions. However, the realization of the potential biological effects of …

In vitro cell-based models have been used for a long time since they are normally easily
obtained and have an advantageous cost-benefit. Besides, they can serve a variety of ends …