Enteroendocrine cells were historically classified by a letter code, each linked to a single
hormone, deduced to be the only hormone produced by the cell. One type, the L cell, was …

Enterochromaffin cells were the first endocrine cells of the gastrointestinal tract to be
chemically distinguished, almost 150 years ago. It is now known that the chromaffin reaction …

Untethered capsules hold clinical potential for the diagnosis and treatment of
gastrointestinal diseases. Although considerable progress has been achieved recently in …

Vitamin D (VD) is a steroid hormone that is widely known to play an important role in
maintaining mineral homeostasis, and regulating various physiological functions. Our …

Konjac glucomannan (KGM), high-viscosity dietary fiber, is utilized in weight management.
Previous investigations on the appetite-suppressing effects of KGM have centered on …

Simple Summary In recent years, more and more research has focused on the effects of free-
range rearing on the welfare of chickens. However, few works have focused on the gut …

Abstract Glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and serotonin are both involved in food intake
regulation. GLP-1 release is stimulated upon nutrient interaction with G-protein coupled …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has become one of the most serious public healthcare
challenges, contributing to increased mortality and disability. In the past decades, significant …

Gastric diseases have emerged as one of the main chronic diseases in humans, leading to
considerable health, social, and economic burdens. As a result, using food or “food and …

Polymerised whey is widely used in dairy products and can affect digestibility when its high-
molecular-weight aggregates and gel structure are modified. This study investigated the …