Techno-Functional and Bioactive Properties and Chemical Composition of Guava, Mamey Sapote, and Passion Fruit Peels by Leticia X. López-Martínez, Mónica A. Villegas-Ochoa, J. Abraham Domínguez-Avila, Elhadi M. Yahia, Gustavo A. Gonzalez-Aguilar

“…The chemical composition and properties reported in the present work suggest that peel powders of these guava, mamey sapote, and passion fruit could be used as constituents in different foods, such as bakery and meat goods, with beneficial health effects like control of hyperglycemia, improved intestinal function, and control of overweight; however, more studies are necessary for animal models and humans to confirm these bioactivities conclusively.…”
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The impact of the novel starch-lipid complexes on the glucolipids metabolism, inflammation, and gut dysbiosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus rats by Yingshuang Lu, Renbing Qin, Jin Wang, Fengjuan Xiang, Yan Zhang, Bowei Zhang, Dancai Fan, Huan Lü, Xuemeng Ji, Shujun Wang, Shuo Wang

“…The increasing evidence collected herein suggested that intestinal microbiota could mediate glucolipids metabolism and alleviate inflammation after certain microflora nourished by RS. …”
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<i>In Vitro</i> and <i>In Vivo</i> Evaluation of the Antischistosomal Activity of Polygodial and 9-Deoxymuzigadial Isolated from <i>Drimys brasiliensis</i> Branches by Eric Umehara, Rayssa A. Cajas, Gabriel B. Conceição, Guilherme M. Antar, Adriano D. Andricopulo, Josué de Moraes, João Henrique G. Lago

“…Finally, in vivo studies with <i>S. mansoni</i>-infected mice treated with compound <b>1</b> demonstrated a 44.0% reduction in worm burden, accompanied by decreases in egg production of 71.8% in feces and 69.5% in intestines. These findings highlight the potential of polygodial (<b>1</b>) as a promising prototype for schistosomiasis treatment.…”
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Effects of combined use of compound acidifiers and plant essential oils in feed on the reproductive performance and physiological status of Xianjv chickens by Zhaobin Wang, Caiyun Zhang, Huicheng Wang, Tiantian Gu, Yong Tian, Zhuoya Gu, Li Chen, Tao Zeng, Lizhi Lu, Wenwu Xu

“…It also lowered inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-2 (IL-2) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) and improved intestinal health by enhancing digestive enzyme activities, including trypsin and lipase, in the duodenum and jejunum. …”
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Ultrasound-MR fusion imaging combined with intraductal cooling via PTCD during microwave ablation of perihilar liver tumors: a retrospective pilot study by Jiangyu Guo, Shuang Liang, Huahui Liu, Liping Luo, Shanshan Wu, Sainan Guan, Ying Liu, Yongyan He, Erjiao Xu, Ronghua Yan

“…The major complication of biliary infection occurred in only one patient who had previously undergone left hemihepatectomy and bile-intestinal anastomosis.Conclusions MWA for liver tumors proximal to HBDs assisted by US-MR fusion imaging combined with PTCD-ICSP was feasible and safe. …”
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Comprehensive Review of Biological Functions and Therapeutic Potential of Perilla Seed Meal Proteins and Peptides by Yangfan Hu, Huan Luo, Vasudeva Reddy Netala, He Li, Zhijun Zhang, Tianyu Hou

“…Further, perilla peptides contribute to improved gut health by enhancing beneficial gut flora and reinforcing intestinal barriers. In liver, kidney, and testicular health, they reduce oxidative stress and apoptotic damage while normalizing electrolyte levels and protecting against cyclophosphamide-induced reproductive and endocrine disruptions by restoring hormone synthesis. …”
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Impact of Enzymatic Degradation Treatment on Physicochemical Properties, Antioxidant Capacity, and Prebiotic Activity of Lilium Polysaccharides by Kaitao Peng, Yujie Zhang, Qi Zhang, Yunpu Wang, Yuhuan Liu, Xian Cui

“…<i>In vitro</i> fermentation experiments revealed that LPS and its derivatives exerted different prebiotic effects on intestinal microbial communities. Specifically, LPS mainly inhibited the growth of harmful bacteria such as Fusobacterium, while G-LPS(8) and G-LPS(16) tended to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria like <i>Megamonas</i>, <i>Bacteroides</i>, and <i>Parabacteroides</i>. …”
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Unraveling the function of TSC1-TSC2 complex: implications for stem cell fate by Shuang Wang, Ruishuang Ma, Chong Gao, Yu-Nong Tian, Rong-Gui Hu, Han Zhang, Lan Li, Yue Li

“…Results The TSC1-TSC2 complex plays a crucial role in various stem cells, such as neural, germline, nephron progenitor, intestinal, hematopoietic, and mesenchymal stem/stromal cells, primarily through the mTOR signaling pathway. …”
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Optimization of a fermented pumpkin-based beverage to improve Lactobacillus mali survival and α-glucosidase inhibitory activity: A response surface methodology approach by W.Y. Koh, U. Uthumporn, A. Rosma, A.R. Irfan, Y.H. Park

“…The product achieved 88.56 ± 0.67% of L. mali survival after treatment with simulated gastric and intestinal juices; demonstrated 95.89 ± 0.30% α-glucosidase inhibitory activity, as well as scored 6.99 ± 0.40 on sensory overall acceptability after 4 weeks of storage. …”
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Intraneobladder Hem-o-Lok Migration with Stone Formation after Orthotopic Neobladder Cystectomy by Zeng Shu-xiong, Zhang Zhen-sheng, Yu Xiao-wen, Li Hui-zhen, Lu Xin, Sun Ying-hao, Xu Chuan-liang

“…A 57-year-old man with T2a muscle invasive bladder cancer underwent laparoscopic orthotopic sigmoid neobladder reconstruction after cystectomy which was complicated by intestinal anastomosis leak and peritoneal abscess requiring transverse colostomy and drainage 15 days postoperatively. …”
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Dysregulation in the microbiota by HBV and HCV infection induces an altered cytokine profile in the pathobiome of infection by Marcos Daniel Mendes Padilha, Francisco Tiago de Vasconcelos Melo, Rogério Valois Laurentino, Andrea Nazaré Monteiro Rangel da Silva, Rosimar Neris Martins Feitosa

“…The regulation of the microbiota performs many physiological functions, which can induce normal intestinal function and produce essential nutrients for the human body. …”
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n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation Has No Effect on Postprandial Triglyceride-Rich Lipoprotein Kinetics in Men with Type 2 Diabetes by André J. Tremblay, Benoît Lamarche, Jean-Charles Hogue, Patrick Couture

“…The present double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover study investigated the effects of n-3 PUFA supplementation at 3 g/d for 8 weeks on the intravascular kinetics of intestinally derived apolipoprotein (apo) B-48-containing lipoproteins in 10 men with type 2 diabetes. …”
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2-O-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid, an ascorbic acid derivative isolated from the fruits of Lycium barbarum L., ameliorates high fructose-induced neuroinflammation in mice: inv... by Wei Dong, Yujia Peng, Guijie Chen, Zhiyong Xie, Weiqi Xu, Wangting Zhou, Jia Mi, Lu Lu, Yi Sun, Xiaoxiong Zeng, Youlong Cao, Yamei Yan

“…Additionally, AA-2βG exerted neuroprotective effects involving the enrichment of Lactobacillus and Akkermansia, potentially beneficial intestinal bacteria. The present study provided the evidence that AA-2βG could improve indices of cognition and neuroinflammmation via modulating gut dybiosis and preventing leaky gut. …”
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Epidemiology and transmission patterns of Cryptosporidium spp., and Giardia duodenalis within a One Health framework in rural areas of Eastern Algeria by Sadiya Maxamhud, Nassiba Reghaissia, AbdElKarim Laatamna, Eleni Gentekaki, Anastasios D. Tsaousis

“…The current investigation underscores the importance of the One Health approach in addressing issues related to intestinal parasites, highlighting the need for improved surveillance and control measures in rural settings.…”
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Protein C deficiency with recurrent systemic thrombosis associated with compound heterozygous PROC missense variants by Mikio Shiba, Shuichiro Higo, Yu Morishita, Yasuhiro Ichibori, Yoshihiro Kin, Yasushi Sakata, Yoshiharu Higuchi

“…Herein, we identified compound heterozygous PROC missense variants in a protein C deficient patient with recurrent thrombotic events, including intestinal necrosis, extrahepatic portal vein obstruction, and lower limb venous thrombosis. …”
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Anti-nuclear matrix protein 2 antibody-associated juvenile dermatomyositis with gastrointestinal perforations was successfully treated with traditional therapeutic drugs combined w... by Xue-mei Xu, Shuang Ye, Ying-ying Jin, Chen-xi Liu, Sheng-fang Bao, Hua Huang, Fei Ding, Zhen Yang, Yan-liang Jin

“…We report the case of a patient who developed intestinal perforation 5 months after being diagnosed with anti-nuclear matrix protein 2 antibody-positive juvenile dermatomyositis. …”
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Neolithic introgression of IL23R-related protection against chronic inflammatory bowel diseases in modern EuropeansResearch in context by Ben Krause-Kyora, Nicolas Antonio da Silva, Elif Kaplan, Daniel Kolbe, Inken Wohlers, Hauke Busch, David Ellinghaus, Amke Caliebe, Efe Sezgin, Almut Nebel, Stefan Schreiber, Sabine Schade-Lindig, Joachim Wahl, Carola Berszin, Michael Francken, Irina Görner, Kerstin Schierhold, Joachim Pechtl, Gisela Grupe, Johannes Müller

“…Therefore, the protective A-allele may have increased survival by reducing intestinal inflammation and microbiome dysbiosis. The adaptively evolved function of the variant likely contributes to the high efficacy and low side-effects of modern IL-23 neutralisation therapies for chronic inflammatory diseases. …”
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The effect of continuous and pulse feeding Lactiplantibacillus plantarum on growth performance, gut microbiota, immunological, haematological and plasma biochemical parameters of r... by Ivana Mikulíková, Marija Radojičić, Hana Banďouchová, Jana Blahová, Ondřej Malý, Ivana Papežíková, Hana Novotná, Eva Poštulková, Zuzana Lepková, Ivona Toulová, Klára Odehnalová, Jan Mareš, Dagmar Mudroňová, Miroslava Palíková

“…Though the effect of pulse supplementation on the intestinal microbiome community was not permanent, a statistically significant difference was recorded in the composition of the gut content bacterial community in both pulse and continuous supplemented groups. …”
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Colonic strictures in Crohn’s disease: a non-surgical survival by Sarra Laabidi, Hamed Aboubecrine, Salma Souissi, Donia Gouiaa, Asma Labidi, Nadia Ben Mustapha, Anis Haddad, Amine Sebai, Meriem Serghini, Monia Fekih, Hanene Jaziri, Jalel Boubaker

“…Complications such as collections or internal fistulas (p = 0.03), parietal ulceration on imaging (p = 0.01), and acute intestinal obstruction (p = 0.01) were associated with reduced surgery-free survival. …”
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Prevalence and Subtype Analysis of Blastocystis hominis Isolated from Patients in the Northeast of Iran by Mitra Salehi, Jalal Mardaneh, Hamid Reza Niazkar, Mohammadhaasan Minooeianhaghighi, Elahe Arshad, Fateme Soleimani, Alireza Mohammadzadeh

“…Blastocystis hominis is the most common intestinal parasite found in humans and many other hosts. …”
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