The terms "intestinal barrier" and "intestinal permeability" describe two different aspects of the same anatomical structure, the intestinal wall composed of four layers, the mucosa, the submucosa, ...

EVER since Réaumur, more than two centuries ago, discovered that gastric juice digests meat, men have asked: "Why doesn't the stomach digest itself?" There are two answers to this question. One is, of ...

Increased vigilance may be warranted among patients with mucosal damage for future Parkinson disease risk. Patients with a history of upper gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal damage have an increased risk ...

There is a critical unmet need to help tighten and maintain a healthy intestinal barrier and treat a leaky gut. Researchers have now found that a unique strain of probiotic bacteria, Bifidobacterium ...

The study, published in Nature Biotechnology, highlights the role of Chemistry42 and its submodules in supporting drug candidate design and optimization. The research underscores the potential of ...

Western diets that are high in sugars, fats, and processed foods have been linked to a wide variety of health ailments. Now, researchers have determined that Western diets can also disrupt the crucial ...

The intestinal mucosa absorbs nutrients, water, and electrolytes in a controlled manner–while simultaneously keeping out toxins, allergens, and some bacteria. When this barrier is damaged, it is ...