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34 Citations
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Microbiome-Driven Therapeutics: From Gut Health to Precision Medicine

  • Muneer Oladipupo Yaqub,
  • Aashika Jain,
  • Chinedu Eucharia Joseph and
  • Lekshmi K. Edison

The human microbiome, a complex ecosystem of microorganisms residing in and on the body, plays a pivotal role in the regulation of a wide range of physiological processes, including digestion, immune responses, and metabolic functions. In recent year...

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22 Citations
21,190 Views
25 Pages

Main Disorders of Gastrointestinal Tract in Older People: An Overview

  • Antonella Gallo,
  • Simona Pellegrino,
  • Erika Pero,
  • Maria Chiara Agnitelli,
  • Caterina Parlangeli,
  • Francesco Landi and
  • Massimo Montalto

From a physiological standpoint, aging is a progressive reduction in each organ system’s capacity to maintain homeostasis in the face of illness or stressors. With advancing age, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and signs may increase, not only d...

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19 Citations
24,455 Views
15 Pages

Impact of Probiotics and Prebiotics on Gut Microbiome and Hormonal Regulation

  • Jelina Basnet,
  • Manar A. Eissa,
  • Licy L. Yanes Cardozo,
  • Damian G. Romero and
  • Samar Rezq

27 September 2024

The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in human health by influencing various physiological functions through complex interactions with the endocrine system. These interactions involve the production of metabolites, signaling molecules, and direct c...

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18 Citations
20,649 Views
12 Pages

Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Feeding Disorder

  • Rajmohan Dharmaraj,
  • Rasha Elmaoued,
  • Razan Alkhouri,
  • Pankaj Vohra and
  • Ricardo O. Castillo

Feeding disorders are increasingly common in children, especially as medical advancements improve the life expectancy of children born with prematurity and complex medical conditions. The most common symptoms include malnutrition, refusal to eat and...

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18 Citations
10,953 Views
22 Pages

A Critical Review on In Vitro and Ex Vivo Models of the Intestinal Epithelium of Humans and Monogastric Animals

  • Célia Maria Costa,
  • Nelson Mota de Carvalho,
  • Diana Luazi de Oliveira and
  • Ana Raquel Madureira

Recently, the bioactive potential of several functional ingredients and biomolecules has been evaluated regarding human and animal nutrition. The digestive process from food intake to absorption and metabolism are important events that induce changes...

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11 Citations
3,664 Views
10 Pages

Low Short-Chain-Fatty-Acid-Producing Activity of the Gut Microbiota Is Associated with Hypercholesterolemia and Liver Fibrosis in Patients with Metabolic-Associated (Non-Alcoholic) Fatty Liver Disease

  • Xinlu Cao,
  • Oksana Zolnikova,
  • Roman Maslennikov,
  • Maria Reshetova,
  • Elena Poluektova,
  • Arina Bogacheva,
  • Maria Zharkova and
  • Vladimir Ivashkin

The aim of this study was to investigate the short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) activity of the gut microbiota of patients with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). The level and spectrum of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) were determined via...

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11 Citations
8,243 Views
12 Pages

The enteric nervous system (ENS), consisting of neurons and glial cells, is situated along the gastrointestinal (GI) tract’s wall and plays a crucial role in coordinating digestive processes. Recent research suggests that the optimal functionin...

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10 Citations
7,305 Views
22 Pages

Focused Ultrasound as Targeted Therapy for Colorectal Cancer: A Comprehensive Review

  • Muhammad Awais Farooqi,
  • Mahnoor Mahnoor,
  • Kaylee Marie Delgado,
  • Wylie Thien-Tam Dahlgren,
  • Chul-Ung Kang and
  • Hafiz Muhammad Umer Farooqi

Traditional cancer treatments have not significantly improved the survival rates for individuals with colorectal cancer. As a result, there is a dire need to explore novel treatment modalities that can target cancer-specific niches, transform cold co...

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8 Citations
3,884 Views
12 Pages

Exploring the Role of the Gut Microbiota in Colorectal Cancer Development

  • Vlad Alexandru Ionescu,
  • Gina Gheorghe,
  • Teodor Florin Georgescu,
  • Vlad Buica,
  • Mihai-Stefan Catanescu,
  • Iris-Andreea Cercel,
  • Beatrice Budeanu,
  • Mihail Budan,
  • Nicolae Bacalbasa and
  • Camelia Diaconu

Colorectal cancer is currently a public health concern due to its high incidence, morbidity, and mortality rates. Researchers have identified the intestinal microbiome as a crucial factor in the development of this disease. Currently, specialized lit...

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8 Citations
24,958 Views
12 Pages

Metoclopramide in Gastroparesis: Its Mechanism of Action and Safety Profile

  • M Ammar Kalas,
  • Bhavi Trivedi,
  • Mutaz Kalas,
  • Luis O. Chavez and
  • Richard W. McCallum

Metoclopramide has been the cornerstone of gastroparesis management for the past 40 years as it is the only FDA-approved medication for gastroparesis. Other medications such as erythromycin and domperidone have been used off-label with variable effic...

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Gastrointest. Disord. - ISSN 2624-5647