Intestinal adaptation is a natural compensatory process that occurs following extensive
intestinal resection, whereby structural and functional changes in the intestine improve …

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease requiring lifelong medical attention. With hundreds of
millions suffering worldwide, and a rapidly rising incidence, diabetes mellitus poses a great …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterised by deficits in the ability to socialise,
communicate and use imagination, and displays of stereotypical behaviour. It is widely …

Mucosal adaptation is an essential process in gut homeostasis. The intestinal mucosa
adapts to a range of pathological conditions including starvation, short-gut syndrome …

Abstract Purpose of Review Although Glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 receptor agonists have
been used for almost two decades in the treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2 and, lately, in …

Intestinal failure (IF) is a well identified clinical condition, which is characterised by the
reduction of functional gut capacity below the minimum needed for adequate digestion and …

Background Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery is very effective in reducing excess
body weight and improving glucose homeostasis in obese subjects. Changes in the pattern …

Background Teduglutide, an analog of glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2), is associated with
trophic effects on gut mucosa. Its role in the treatment of active Crohn's disease (CD) was …

ABSTRACT Glucagon‐like peptide‐2 (GLP‐2) is an intestinally derived hormone that
enhances intestinal growth, digestion, absorption, barrier function, and blood flow in healthy …

The prevalence of short bowel syndrome appears to be increasing because of more
aggressive surgical and medical approaches to the management of neonatal …