Use of Chitosan to Control Vibrio harveyi Infection on White Shrimp Litopeneaus vannamei by . Sukenda, Y. Tri Anggoro, D. Wahjuningrum, . Rahman

“…Number of V. harveyi in the intestine of experimental shrimps were lower than control shrimps indicates an antibacterial activity of chitosan to combat infection. …”
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Results of formation of primary and secondary smallintestinal reservoirs at ulcerative colitis by V. N. Kashnikov, S. I. Achkasov, K. V. Bolikhov, O. I. Sushkov, I. V. Nazarov, A. V. Gusev

“…Formation of smallintestinal reservoir in one stage with total resection of large intestine was carried out in 46 (37,4%) patients (the first group) and secondary, remote — in 77 (62,6%, the second group).Results. …”
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Bisphenol S impairs oocyte quality by inducing gut microbiota dysbiosis by Jiaming Zhang, Xiaoxia Yu, Weidong Li, Yunjing Jiang, Liangran Zhang, Shunxin Wang

“…In this study, we showed that BPS exposure induces dysbiosis of the gut microbiota, which further leads to intestinal permeability and inflammation, and ultimately impairs oocyte quality. …”
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Usefulness of Double-Balloon Endoscopy in the Postoperative Gastrointestinal Tract by Masaki Endo, Yukito Abiko, Syuhei Oana, Norihiko Kudara, Takashi Kosaka, Toshimi Chiba, Yasuhiro Takikawa, Kazuyuki Suzuki, Tamotsu Sugai

“…Background. The small intestine has been considered to be a highly difficult organ to visualize in imaging examinations due to its anatomical location compared with the stomach and the colon. …”
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Two new species of Plagiostomum (Prolecithophora, Plagiostomidae) from China with its morphology, phylogeny, and reproductive strategy by Leyuan Feng, Shiyan Zhang, Ming Tao, Ting Sun, Antai Wang

“…Morphologically, Plagiostomum nanhaiensis sp. nov. can be distinguished from congeneric species by its three dark brown dorsal stripes, pear-shaped vesicula seminalis located ventrally to the intestine, and the testes surrounding the ovaries and bead-like sperm. …”
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Patterns of colonic dismotility and visceral hypersensitivity at various clinical variants of irritable bowel syndrome by Ekaterina A. Bubnova, O. Yu. Fomenko, I. L. Khalif, V. V. Pavlenko

“…To evaluate motor function disorders of the large intestine and visceral hypersensitivity (VHS) role at various clinical variants of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). …”
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Principles of Rational Nutrition for Managing Constipation by Yu. O. Shulpekova, D. A. Sheptulin, N. V. Shulpekova

“…A low content of fibre in the diet is a factor provoking intestinal dysbiosis followed by a decrease in  Bacteroides and Ruminococcus populations. …”
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Adrenal Insufficiency under Standard Dosage of Glucocorticoid Replacement after Unilateral Adrenalectomy for Cushing’s Syndrome by Kentaro Fujii, Kazutoshi Miyashita, Isao Kurihara, Ken Hiratsuka, Seiji Sato, Kenichi Yokota, Sakiko Kobayashi, Hirotaka Shibata, Hiroshi Itoh

“…Her circadian cortisol profile after hydrocortisone administration showed delayed and lowered peaks, which suggested that hydrocortisone absorption in the intestine was impaired. Therefore, complicated heart failure may have led to the adrenal insufficiency in the patient. …”
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Calcium-binding site in AA10 LPMO from Vibrio cholerae suggests modulating effects during environmental survival and infection by Mateu Montserrat-Canals, Kaare Bjerregaard-Andersen, Henrik Vinther Sørensen, Eirik Kommedal, Gabriele Cordara, Gustav Vaaje-Kolstad, Ute Krengel

“…In addition, GbpA is an important colonization factor associated with bacterial pathogenicity, allowing the binding to mucins in the host intestine. Here, we report the discovery of a cation-binding site in proximity of the GbpA active site, which allows Ca2+, Mg2+, or K+ binding close to its carbohydrate-binding surface. …”
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SEROTYPING AND ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE OF ESCHERICHIA COLI ISOLATED FROM DIARRHEIC CALVES IN THE PROVINCE OF TIZI-OUZOU, ALGERIA by Madjid Akkou, Madjid Sadi, Lamia Bentayeb, Yacine Titouche

“…The primary goal of antimicrobial therapy in calves with diarrhea is to prevent bacteremia and decrease the number of coliform bacteria in the small intestine. The excessive use of antibiotics reduced their effectiveness, which eventually led to the risk of emergence of antibiotic resistance. …”
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Innovative Application of Fermented Red Bean Seeds in Constructing Foods with Increased Biological Activity by Małgorzata Gumienna, Małgorzata Lasik-Kurdyś, Krystyna Szymandera-Buszka, Barbara Górna-Szweda, Dorota Walkowiak-Tomczak, Anna Jędrusek-Golińska

“…In addition, the effect of the in vitro digestion process on biologically active compounds and their interactions with intestinal microflora was analyzed. Sensory analysis and consumer evaluation were performed. …”
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An Autopsy Case of a 5-Year-Old Child with Acute Pancreatitis Caused by Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis-like Necrotizing Vasculitis by Haruna Yagi, Seishiro Takahashi, Tetsuo Kibe, Kenji Shirai, Isao Kosugi, Hideya Kawasaki, Shiori Meguro, Toshihide Iwashita, Hiroshi Ogawa

“…In addition, eosinophilic infiltration was found in the small intestine, lungs, and bone marrow. Necrotizing vasculitis with eosinophilic and histiocytic infiltration of the pancreas, eosinophilic infiltration of the airway wall, and eosinophilic gastroenteritis with gastric ulcer were histologically confirmed, suggesting that the present case may be an early stage of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis- (EGPA-) like vasculitis. …”
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Does perioperative electroacupuncture reduce postoperative pain in dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy? by Celine Iwe, Anika Schiele, Vanessa Passenegg, Daniele Corona, Regula Bettschart-Wolfensberger, Vanessa Heitzmann

“…IntroductionThis study aimed to investigate the analgesic efficacy of perioperative electroacupuncture in fifty-six healthy female dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy as part of a catch-neuter-release project.Materials and methodsTen minutes after sedation with 20 μg/kg medetomidine combined with 0.3 mg/kg butorphanol intramuscularly, the dogs were randomly allocated into two groups and received either electroacupuncture (EA, n = 27) or sham acupuncture (C, n = 29) treatment for 10 min (after sedation until the end of the surgery) at 6 different acupuncture points LI-4 (Large intestine 4), LIV-3 (Liver 3), ST-36 (Stomach 36), SP-6 (Spleen 6) bilateral. …”
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Bidirectional Relationship between Gastric Emptying and Plasma Glucose Control in Normoglycemic Individuals and Diabetic Patients by Bogdan Mircea Mihai, Cătălina Mihai, Cristina Cijevschi-Prelipcean, Elena-Daniela Grigorescu, Mihaela Dranga, Vasile Drug, Ioan Sporea, Cristina Mihaela Lăcătușu

“…Once nutrients enter the intestine, the secretion of incretins (hormonal products of intestinal cells) is stimulated. …”
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Weizmannia coagulans: an ideal probiotic for gut health by Shiqi Zhang, Pinglan Li, Suwon Lee, Yu Wang, Chunming Tan, Nan Shang

“…W. coagulans is an environment-friendly probiotic since it can contribute to the host by reconstructing the balance of gut microbiota and only temporarily resides in the intestine after administration. W. coagulans has been generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), thus it is an ideal probiotic for improving gut health. …”
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Complete Genome Sequence Analysis of Bacillus subtilis MC4-2 Strain That against Tobacco Black Shank Disease by Chunlan Shi, Shuquan Zeng, Xi Gao, Mehboob Hussain, Mingchuan He, Xurong Niu, Congcong Wei, Rui Yang, Mingxian Lan, Yonghui Xie, Zhijiang Wang, Guoxing Wu, Ping Tang

“…The MC4-2 bacterium strain was isolated and purified from the Periplaneta americana intestine as a biocontrol agent with good antagonistic effect against the pathogens of a soil-borne disease called tobacco black shank. …”
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Effects of the Salt-Processing Method on the Pharmacokinetics and Tissue Distribution of Orally Administered Morinda officinalis How. Extract by Ji Shi, Xiaohang Ren, Jia Wang, Xiaofeng Wei, Bonan Liu, Tianzhu Jia

“…Moreover, the contents of three compounds in the small intestine were the highest.…”
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Formation of Short-Chain Fatty Acids, Excretion of Anthocyanins, and Microbial Diversity in Rats Fed Blackcurrants, Blackberries, and Raspberries by Greta Jakobsdottir, Narda Blanco, Jie Xu, Siv Ahrné, Göran Molin, Olov Sterner, Margareta Nyman

“…This may indicate uptake in the stomach or small intestine.…”
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Subhepatic appendicitis in a 27-year-old male: a case report from Odahulle General Hospital of Ethiopia by Abduletif Haji Ababor Abagojam, Abduletif Haji Ababor Abagojam, Remedan Jemal Dekema, Tamirat Godebo Woyimo, Jafer Yasin Mohammed, Kedir Negesso Tukeni

“…The appendix is a small, tube-shaped organ that connects to the cecum, the beginning of the large intestine. Though its role is unknown, it can become infected, resulting in acute appendicitis, which, if not detected and treated early, can lead to serious consequences. …”
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Does Cisapride, as a 5HT4 Receptor Agonist, Aggravate the Severity of TNBS-Induced Colitis in Rat? by Azadeh Motavallian, Mohsen Minaiyan, Mohammad Rabbani, Parvin Mahzouni, Sasan Andalib, Alireza Abed, Mohammad Reza Babavalian

“…Because of the probable involvement of serotonin in inflammatory conditions of intestine and the important role of 5HT4 receptors in GI function, the investigation of the role of 5HT4 receptors in the pathogenesis of IBD will be interesting. …”
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