The gut microbiota is a rich and dynamic ecosystem that actively interacts with the human
body, playing a significant role in the state of health and disease of the host. Diet, exercise …

The intestinal barrier, with its multiple layers, is the first line of defense between the outside
world and the intestine. Its disruption, resulting in increased intestinal permeability, is a …

Progression of chronic liver disease is precipitated by hepatocyte loss, inflammation and
fibrosis. This process results in the loss of critical hepatic functions, increasing morbidity and …

Background Binge drinking is the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short
period of time. This pattern of consumption is highly prevalent during the crucial …

The water-soluble Morchella esculenta polysaccharide 2 (MEP2) was purified and isolated
from an aqueous extract of the Morchella esculenta fruiting bodies. MEP2, having a …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by amyloid-β accumulation in the brain and
hyperphosphorylated tau aggregation, as well as neuroinflammation. The gut–brain axis has …

Alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD) is caused by long-term heavy alcohol consumption;
therefore, useful and practical methods for the prevention of AFLD are urgently needed. The …

Dysbiosis, generally defined as the disruption to gut microbiota composition or function, is
observed in most diseases, including allergies, cancer, metabolic diseases, neurological …

Constructing effective antidotes to reduce global health impacts induced by alcohol
prevalence is a challenging topic. Despite the positive effects observed with intravenous …

Liver disease is a major global health problem leading to approximately two million deaths a
year. This is the consequence of a number of aetiologies, including alcohol-related …