Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects 6.8 million people globally. A variety of factors
have been implicated in IBD pathogenesis, including host genetics, immune dysregulation …

Polymorphonuclear leukocytes or neutrophils play a critical role in the maintenance of
intestinal homeostasis. They have elegant defense mechanisms to eliminate microbes that …

The cumulative evidence that perinatal events have long-lasting ripple effects through the
life of livestock animals should impact future nutritional and management recommendations …

The definition of sepsis has been recently modified to accommodate emerging knowledge in
the field, while at the same time being recognized as challenging, if not impossible, to …

The inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs; Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis) are
chronically relapsing inflammatory disorders of the intestine and/or colon. The precise …

Glycans are essential cellular components that facilitate a range of critical functions
important for tissue development and mucosal homeostasis. Furthermore, specific …

The neutrophil, a short-lived effector leukocyte of the innate immune system best known for
its proteases and other degradative cargo, has unique, reciprocal physiological interactions …

Objective: To determine whether intestinal colonization with methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can be the source of surgical site infections (SSIs) …

Mucosal surfaces are lined by epithelial cells that form a physical barrier protecting the body
against external noxious substances and pathogens. At a molecular level, the mucosal …

Polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN s) are innate immune system cells that play an
essential role in eradicating invading pathogens. PMN migration to sites of …