RUDN University scientists have shown how the tissues of the digestive system change in weightlessness. The experiment was carried out on laboratory rodents that were in space flight for a month
Tag: Digestive System
Researchers ID Protein Involved in Regulating Gastrointestinal Function
Article title: Proteolipid protein 1 is involved in the regulation of intestinal motility and barrier function in the mouse Authors: Crystal Woods, Amanda R. Flockton, Laurie E. Wallace, Catherine M. Keenan, Wendy B. Macklin, Keith A. Sharkey, Jaime Belkind-Gerson From…
High-Protein, Gluten-Free Pasta: Chula’s Research to Ensure the Good Health of Gluten-Intolerant People
A faculty member of Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Science has researched and developed high-protein, gluten-free pasta noodles for gluten-intolerant health-lovers.
Study Explores Function and Characteristics of Enteric Nervous System Cells in Context of Injury
Article title: Adult enteric Dclk1-positive glial and neuronal cells reveal distinct responses to acute intestinal injury Authors: Moritz Middelhoff, Giovanni Valenti, Lorenzo Tomassoni, Yosuke Ochiai, Bryana Belin, Ryota Takahashi, Ermanno Malagola, Henrik Nienhüser, Michael Finlayson, Yoku Hayakawa, Leah B. Zamechek,…
Researchers ID New Mechanism to Promote Healing of Digestive System’s Mucus Barrier
Article title: Pharmacological HIF-1 stabilization promotes intestinal epithelial healing through regulation of α-integrin expression and function Authors: Bridie Jane Goggins, Kyra Minahan, Simonne Sherwin, Wai S. Soh, Jennifer Pryor, Jessica Bruce, Gang Liu, Andrea Mathe, Darryl A. Knight, Jay C.…
Antibiotics in Early Life Slows Digestive Nerve Function, Alters Microbiome
Article title: Antibiotic exposure postweaning disrupts the neurochemistry and function of enteric neurons mediating colonic motor activity Authors: Lin Y. Hung, Pavitha Parathan, Prapaporn Boonma, Qinglong Wu, Yi Wang, Anthony Haag, Ruth Ann Luna, Joel C. Bornstein, Tor C. Savidge, Jaime…