Parameter Identification and Adaptive Control of Uncertain Goodwin Oscillator Networks with Disturbances by Jianbao Zhang, Wenyin Zhang, Chengdong Yang, Haifeng Wang, Jianlong Qiu, Fawaz Alsaadi

“…The circadian oscillator network is described by a Goodwin oscillator network, the couplings of which are from vasoactive intestinal polypeptides described by modified Van der Pol oscillators. …”
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Role of probiotics to control gut-related diseases in animals by U. Laila, T. Varkey, M. Akram, M. Iftikhar, R. Zainab, T. Khalil, S. Adonis, G. Sołowski, F. Ahmet Ozdemir, M. Altable, C. Zeitler, Z. Merhavy

“…Thus, the livestock expects that the use of probiotics, prebiotics, and symbiotics will enable better maintenance of the equilibrium of the intestinal microbiota of livestock to prevent disease in both their animals and the end consumer.…”
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Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis Secondary to Oral Contraceptive Use by Heather Stewart, Michael T. Flannery, Deborah A. Humphrey

“…Superior mesenteric vein thrombosis (SMVT) is a rare yet frequently fatal cause of intestinal ischemia. Despite its severe consequences, SMVT often presents with nonspecific symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. …”
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Interaction between diet composition and gut microbiota and its impact on gastrointestinal tract health by Muhammad Shahid Riaz Rajoka, Junling Shi, Hafiza Mahreen Mehwish, Jing Zhu, Qi Li, Dongyan Shao, Qingsheng Huang, Hui Yang

“…Alterations of gut microbiota have clear consequences on intestinal homeostasis, physiology, gut microbiome, immune system and host metabolic pathways. …”
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Research progress of gut microbiome and diabetic nephropathy by Chenling Chu, Tapas Ranjan Behera, Ying Huang, Wenhui Qiu, Jiayi Chen, Quanquan Shen, Quanquan Shen

“…This review explores the role of gut microbiome in diabetic nephropathy summarizing proposed mechanisms of progression and focusing on microbial metabolites, intestinal barrier disruption, inflammation, filtration barrier damage and renal fibrosis. …”
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Testing for Gluten-Related Disorders in Clinical Practice: The Role of Serology in Managing the Spectrum of Gluten Sensitivity by David Armstrong, Andrew C Don-Wauchope, Elena F Verdu

“…It is well known that immunoglobulin A tissue transglutaminase levels correlate with the degree of intestinal damage, and that values can fluctuate in patients over time. …”
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Modern Possibilities of Using Lactulose in Clinical Practice by A. A. Sheptulin

“…Other  indications include preparation for colonoscopy, treatment and prevention of disorders of the intestinal microbiota, prevention  of constipation in oncological  patients receiving narcotic analgesics, as well as patients on artificial lung ventilation.Conclusion. …”
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Effects of Anesthetics on Barrier Tissue Function by Fujing Wang, Yanhui Li, Changlei Cui, Zhaoping Xue, Haichun Ma

“…This review article is aimed at summarizing different effects of anesthetics on the skin, the respiratory, and intestinal membranes from two aspects: inflammation/immunity and ischemia-reperfusion. …”
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Enteric Duplication Cyst Located at the Posterior Tongue: A Rare Case Report and Review of the Literature by Bircan Savran, Cuneyt Kucur, Cengiz Kocak, Isa Ozbay, Mehmet Huseyin Metineren, Yasin Tugrul Karakus

“…On histological examination, a cystic lesion lined with intestinal mucosa and goblet cells was found. We present the rare case of a duplication cyst of the posterior tongue, with a literature review.…”
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Benign Duodenal Stricture Treated with Surgical Correction and Dietary Therapy in a Golden Retriever by John C. Rowe, Alice A. Huang, Jin Heo, Nolie K. Parnell, Adam J. Rudinsky

“…Several inciting causes were identified as possible drivers of stricture formation, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) administration, mucosal ulceration, traumatic injury, or inflammatory intestinal disease. A benign duodenal stricture should be considered an infrequent cause of intermittent, chronic gastrointestinal signs that may have a favorable outcome via surgical correction and dietary management.…”
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The role and therapeutic targeting of the CCL2/CCR2 signaling axis in inflammatory and fibrotic diseases by Shan Guo, Qi Zhang, Yingjie Guo, Xiaoyan Yin, Peng Zhang, Tao Mao, Zibin Tian, Xiaoyu Li

“…The CCL2/CCR2 signaling pathway plays a crucial role in the development of fibrosis across multiple organ systems by modulating the recruitment and activation of immune cells, which in turn influences the progression of fibrotic diseases in the liver, intestines, pancreas, heart, lungs, kidneys, and other organs. …”
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Jejunal Diverticular Perforation Causing Small Bowel Obstruction in a Type 4 Hiatal Hernia: A Rare Case Report of a Nonagenarian Patient and Review of Relevant Literature by Saptarshi Biswas, Shekhar Gogna, Prem Patel

“…Chest radiography revealed an intrathoracic intestinal gas bubble; emergency exploratory laparotomy identified a type IV PEH with herniation of only the jejunum with perforated diverticula on mesenteric side through a hiatal defect into mediastinum. …”
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Impact of Retinoic Acid on Immune Cells and Inflammatory Diseases by Luana de Mendonça Oliveira, Franciane Mouradian Emidio Teixeira, Maria Notomi Sato

“…Although vitamin A is crucial for maintaining homeostasis at the intestinal barrier and equilibrating immunity and tolerance, including gut dysbiosis, retinoids perform a wide variety of functions in many settings, such as the central nervous system, skin aging, allergic airway diseases, cancer prevention and therapy, and metabolic diseases. …”
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Role of Toll-Like Receptors and Their Downstream Molecules in the Development of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Kouichi Miura, Ekihiro Seki, Hirohide Ohnishi, David A. Brenner

“…Recent data have demonstrated that the liver is exposed to a high load of TLR ligands due to bacterial overgrowth and increased intestinal permeability in NAFLD. Upon stimulation by these TLR ligands, hepatic immune cells produce various mediators that are involved in host defense. …”
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Cryptic Early Gastric Carcinoma in Gastric Stump: Challenges in Diagnostic Evaluation by Subramanya Sakaleshpura Mallikarjunappa, Shriram Jakate

“…The biopsies showed invasive intestinal-type adenocarcinoma. Subsequent completion gastrectomy showed no grossly visible tumor and required extensive initial and additional sampling of the anastomosis and the surrounding stomach to locate a small focus of invasive adenocarcinoma limited to the mucosa (“early gastric carcinoma”). …”
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Smoking associated metabolites from gut microbiota on health: Nicotine degradation brings hopes by Guangyi Zeng, Wanwan Guo, Bo Chen, Yanli Pang, Lulu Sun

“…Recent studies have proposed that nicotine accumulates in the intestines of smokers, where it interacts with gut microbiota and disrupts systemic metabolism. …”
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The important practical results and modern lines in studying diseases of the stomach and duodenum (Review of the Seventeenth Russian Gastroenterological Week proceedings, October,... by I. V. Mayev, A. A. Samsonov, N. G. Andreyev, D. N. Andreyev

“…Elements of diagnostic concepts and therapeutic approaches for this group of diseases of gastro-intestinal tract (GIT) are modified. The most actual issues are: Helicobacter-associated pathology of the stomach, NSAID-related gastropathy and their complications and issues of early diagnostics of premalignant changes and stomach cancer.Conclusion. …”
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ArterioVenous Malformation within Jejunal Diverticulum: An Unusual Cause of Massive Gastrointestinal Bleeding by Jeffrey K. Lee, John M. Carethers, Pradipta Ghosh

“…Despite endovascular coiling, emergent intestinal resection of the bleeding jejunal segment was warranted to ensure definitive treatment. …”
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Colorectal Metastasis From Lung Adenocarcinoma With Initial Gastrointestinal Symptoms: A Case Report and Literature Review by Yu Xin, Dan Liu, Dan Zang, Yan Sun, Jun Chen

“…Moreover, the overall survival time of lung cancer patients developing intestinal metastases is from 5 weeks to 1 year, and most patients will die within the first 6 months. …”
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Bile acids and incretins as modulators of obesity-associated atherosclerosis by Andrijana Kirsch, Juergen Gindlhuber, Diana Zabini, Elena Osto, Elena Osto

“…In recent years BAs and incretins are increasingly recognized as key signaling molecules, which target multiple tissues and organs, beyond the gastro-intestinal system. Moreover, incretin-based therapy has revolutionized the treatment of T2DM and obesity. …”
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