The intestinal epithelial barrier (IEB) is one of the largest interfaces between the
environment and the internal milieu of the body. It is essential to limit the passage of harmful …

The intestinal mucosal barrier, also referred to as intestinal barrier, is widely recognized as a
critical player in gut homeostasis maintenance as it ensures the complex crosstalk between …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remains one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders
seen by clinicians in both primary and secondary care. Since publication of the last British …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder characterized by altered gut function
and often is accompanied by comorbid anxiety. Although changes in the gut microbiota have …

Cell–cell junctions link cells to each other in tissues, and regulate tissue homeostasis in
critical cell processes that include tissue barrier function, cell proliferation, and migration …

Background and Aim: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a complex and heterogeneous
disorder. Sensory, motor and barrier dysfunctions are the key physiological endophenotypes …

Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are characterized by chronic complaints
arising from disorganized brain-gut interactions leading to dysmotility and hypersensitivity …

Intestinal mucosal barrier function is the capacity of the intestine to provide adequate
containment of luminal microorganisms and molecules while preserving the ability to absorb …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an extremely prevalent but poorly understood
gastrointestinal disorder. Consequently, there are no clear diagnostic markers to help …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Patients with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-
D) could benefit from a gluten-free diet (GFD). METHODS: We performed a randomized …