The gastrointestinal tract houses millions of microbes, and thus has evolved several host
defense mechanisms to keep them at bay, and prevent their entry into the host. One such …

Transcytosis of polymeric IgA and IgM from the basolateral surface to the apical side of the
epithelium and subsequent secretion into mucosal fluids are mediated by the polymeric …

Polyethylene is one of the most important plastic types with the highest consumption in the
world. Plastics are prone to photodegradation and turn into microplastics, which are …

BACKGROUND The endometrium is a highly dynamic tissue that undergoes dramatic
proliferation and differentiation monthly in order to prepare the uterus for implantation and …

Background Th17 cells and their signature cytokine, interleukin-17A [IL-17], are considered
as the main pathogenic factors in inflammatory bowel diseases [IBDs]. However, IL-17 …

肠道微生物伴随宿主一生, 对宿主的消化吸收以及肠道健康产生巨大影响.
肠道微生物的动态平衡维护宿主稳态, 而肠道微生物失调会引起宿主肠道相关疾病 …

Genital Chlamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the United
States and worldwide. Previous studies indicate that the progression of chlamydial infection …

Background and aims Partial enteral nutrition (PEN) protects parenteral nutrition (PN)
induced gut mucosal immunity impairment. However, the gastrointestinal function of most …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review focuses specifically on the mechanisms by which
female sex hormones, estrogen, and progesterone affect Chlamydia trachomatis infections …

The polymeric immunoglobulin receptor (pIgR) transports secretory immunoglobulins across
mucosal epithelial cells into external secretions, playing critical roles in mucosal surface …