Goblet cells and the mucus they secrete serve as an important barrier, preventing pathogens
from invading the mucosa to cause intestinal inflammation. The perspective regarding goblet …

The intestinal tract is inhabited by a tremendous number of microorganisms, termed the gut
microbiota. These microorganisms live in a mutualistic relationship with their host and assist …

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic recurrent intestinal inflammatory disease characterized by
high incidence and young onset age. Recently, there have been some interesting findings in …

Goblet cells (GCs) are specialized epithelial cells that line multiple mucosal surfaces and
have a well-appreciated role in barrier maintenance through the secretion of mucus …

Much remains unknown about how the intestinal microbiome interfaces with the protective
intestinal mucus layer. Bifidobacterium species colonize the intestinal mucus layer and can …

ABSTRACT A close symbiotic relationship exists between the intestinal microbiota and its
host. A critical component of gut homeostasis is the presence of a mucus layer covering the …

Psychological disorders are associated with increased risk of severe inflammatory bowel
disease (IBD) by causing gut microbiota dysbiosis and colonic mucosal barrier damage …

Gut dysbiosis is associated with colitis-associated colorectal carcinogenesis, and the
genetic deficiency of the Muc2 gene causes spontaneous development of colitis and …

A crude polysaccharide derived from Flammulina velutipes (FVP), mainly consisting of
glucose linked with β-glycosidic bonds, was administered to 6 week-old male ICR mice by …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory disease. The disease has a
multifactorial aetiology, involving genetic, microbial as well as environmental factors. The …