The transport of specific molecules across lipid membranes is an essential function of all
living organisms. The processes are usually mediated by specific transporters. One of the …

Some of the most common symptoms of the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD, which
include ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease) are abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight …

The most common question asked by patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
is,“Doctor, what should I eat?” Findings from epidemiology studies have indicated that diets …

TNFs are major mediators of inflammation and inflammation‐related diseases, hence, the U
nited S tates F ood and D rug A dministration (FDA) has approved the use of blockers of the …

Flavonoids are a family of polyphenolic compounds which are widespread in nature
(vegetables) and are consumed as part of the human diet in significant amounts. There are …

Rutin is a citrus flavonoid glycoside, which is a low molecular weight polyphenolic
compound. There are various physiological functions of rutin and related flavonoids in the …

The specific pathogenesis underlying inflammatory bowel disease is complex, and it is even
more difficult to decipher the pathophysiology to explain for the similarities and differences …

Nowadays, synthetic chemical antidiabetic drugs, besides their therapeutic effects, present
adverse effects that could be hard to handle over time. In the last decade, studies reported …

Curcumin belongs to the family of natural compounds collectively called curcuminoids and it
possesses remarkable beneficial anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and …

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis presently have no cure and are treated with anti-
inflammatory drugs or monoclonal antibodies targeting pro-inflammatory cytokines. A variety …