The intimate connection and the strict mutual cooperation between the gut and the liver
realizes a functional entity called gut-liver axis. The integrity of intestinal barrier is crucial for …

The ecosystem of the gut microbiota consists of diverse intestinal species with multiple
metabolic and immunologic activities and it is closely connected with the intestinal epithelia …

Background Chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) can not only lead to depression-like
behavior but also change the composition of the gut microbiome. Regulating the gut …

The incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) has increased in recent decades, and
its 5-year survival rate is less than 20%. As a well-established precursor, patients with …

Introduction: The gut liver axis is an operative unit that works to protect the human body
against potentially harmful substances and microorganisms, maintaining the homeostasis of …

The human gut is inhabited by a multitude of bacteria, yeasts, and viruses. A dynamic
balance among these microorganisms is associated with the well-being of the human being …

The majority of the epithelial surfaces of our body, and the digestive tract, respiratory and
urogenital systems, are colonized by a vast number of bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoans …

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a common, worrisome and sometimes difficult to manage
complication of end-stage liver disease. HE is often recurrent, requiring multiple hospital …

The gut microbiota is involved in the maintenance of the homeostasis of the human body
and its alterations are associated with the development of different pathological conditions …

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) has posed a threat to public health, mainly resulting in liver damage.
With long-term accumulation of extracellular matrix, patients with chronic hepatitis B are at …