MUC2 expression modulates immune infiltration in colorectal cancer by Christophe M. Raynaud, Ayesha Jabeen, Eiman I. Ahmed, Eiman I. Ahmed, Satanay Hubrack, Apryl Sanchez, Shimaa Sherif, Ahmad A. Al-Shaibi, Bernice Lo, Bernice Lo, Jessica Roelands, Davide Bedognetti, Davide Bedognetti, Wouter Hendrickx, Wouter Hendrickx

“…MUC2, a major component of the protective mucus layer in the gastrointestinal tract, has been implicated in CRC progression and immune response regulation.MethodIn this study, we sought to elucidate the relationship between MUC2 expression and immune infiltration within CRC using in vitro models involving two well-established cell lines, HT-29 and LS-174T. …”
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Increased Duodenal Iron Absorption through Upregulation of Ferroportin 1 due to the Decrement in Serum Hepcidin in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C by Masanori Sato, Koji Miyanishi, Shingo Tanaka, Akira Sakurada, Hiroki Sakamoto, Yutaka Kawano, Kohichi Takada, Masayoshi Kobune, Junji Kato

“…We evaluated iron absorption from the gastrointestinal tract of patients with CHC and control participants. …”
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Localized Drug Delivery in Different Gastrointestinal Cancers: Navigating Challenges and Advancing Nanotechnological Solutions by Hasan AM, Cavalu S, Kira AY, Hamad RS, Abdel-Reheim MA, Elmorsy EA, El-kott AF, Morsy K, AlSheri AS, Negm S, Saber S

“…Alexandru Madalin Hasan,1 Simona Cavalu,1 Ahmed Y Kira,2 Rabab S Hamad,3 Mustafa Ahmed Abdel-Reheim,4 Elsayed A Elmorsy,5 Attalla F El-kott,6,7 Kareem Morsy,6,8 Ali S AlSheri,6 Sally Negm,9 Sameh Saber10 1Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, Oradea, 410087, Romania; 2Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamasa, 11152, Egypt; 3Biological Sciences Department, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, 31982, Saudi Arabia; 4Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, Shaqra, 11961, Saudi Arabia; 5Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah, 51452, Saudi Arabia; 6Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia; 7Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Damanhour University, Damanhour, Egypt; 8Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt; 9Department of Life Sciences, College of Science and Art, Mahyel Aseer, King Khalid University, Abha, 62529, Saudi Arabia; 10Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamasa, 11152, EgyptCorrespondence: Ahmed Y Kira, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, ‎Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamasa, Egypt, +11152, Tel +2 01026462867, Fax +2 0502770140, Email ahmed.kira@deltauniv.edu.eg Mustafa Ahmed Abdel-Reheim, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, Shaqra, 11961, Saudi Arabia, Email m.ahmed@su.edu.saAbstract: Different types of cancers affect the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), starting from the oral cavity and extending to the colon. …”
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Redox-Modulating Capacity and Effect of Ethyl Acetate Roots and Aerial Parts Extracts from <i>Geum urbanum</i> L. on the Phenotype Inhibition of the <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> L... by Lyudmila Dimitrova, Milka Mileva, Almira Georgieva, Elina Tzvetanova, Milena Popova, Vassya Bankova, Hristo Najdenski

“…<i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> is an opportunistic pathogen that causes nosocomial infections of the urinary tract, upper respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, central nervous system, etc. It is possible to develop bacteremia and sepsis in immunocompromised patients. …”
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Glucagon-Like Peptide-2 Analogue ZP1849 Augments Colonic Anastomotic Wound Healing by Marie Kjaer, Wayne Russell, Peter Schjerling, Elena Cottarelli, Kennet N. Christjansen, Ditte M. G. Olsen, Peter-Martin Krarup, Lene Jessen, Mark Berner-Hansen, Lars N. Jorgensen, Magnus S. Ågren

“…The enteroendocrine hormone glucagon-like peptide- (GLP-) 2 is a potent trophic factor in the gastrointestinal tract. The GLP-2 receptor (GLP-2R) is expressed in the stroma of the large bowel wall, which is the major therapeutic target area to prevent anastomotic leakage. …”
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Unveiling prognostic value of JAK/STAT signaling pathway related genes in colorectal cancer: a study of Mendelian randomization analysis by Nan Zhang, Wenli Yue, Bihang Jiao, Duo Cheng, Jingjing Wang, Fang Liang, Yingnan Wang, Xiyue Liang, Kunkun Li, Junwei Liu, Yadong Li

“…Abstract Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks among the frequently occurring malignant neoplasms affecting the gastrointestinal tract. This study aimed to explore JAK-STAT signaling pathway related genes in CRC and establish a new prognostic model. …”
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Tofacitinib downregulates JAK1 and JAK3 on human intestinal monocytes and macrophages without affecting dendritic cells phenotype or function by Elisa Arribas-Rodríguez, Ángel De Prado, Beatriz de Andrés, Benito Velayos, Jesús Barrio, Alejandro Romero, Francisco Javier García-Alonso, Álvaro Martín-Muñoz, José A. Garrote, Eduardo Arranz, Luis Fernández-Salazar, David Bernardo

“…Background: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. Although Tofacitinib, which inhibits the JAK1 and JAK3 signalling pathway, is approved to treat patients with UC, its specific mechanism of action remain elusive. …”
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Taxonomic composition and biodiversity of the gut microbiome from patients with irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, and asthma by A. Y. Tikunov, A. N. Shvalov, V. V. Morozov, I. V. Babkin, G. V. Seledtsova, I. O. Voloshina, I. P. Ivanova, A. V. Bardasheva, V. V. Morozova, V. V. Vlasov, N. V. Tikunova

“…To date, the association of an imbalance of the intestinal microbiota with various human diseases, including both diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and disorders of the immune system, has been shown. …”
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General immunologic reactivity of patients with COVID-19 and its relation to gene polymorphism, severity of clinical course of the disease and combination with comorbidities by M.O. Sokolenko, L.P. Sydorchuk, L.S. Sokolenko, A.A. Sokolenko

“…A cohort study was conducted involving 204 patients with COVID-19 diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia of mild, moderate, and severe degrees who also had comorbidities: endocrinopathies (46 patients), cardiovascular diseases (82 patients), and comorbidities of the ENT organs, connective tissue, gastrointestinal tract, chronic kidney disease (CKD), which were grouped into the group "other comorbidities (76 patients). …”
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Probiotic potential and safety properties of Limosilactobacillus fermentum A51 with high exopolysaccharide production by Guangqiang Wei, Daodian Wang, Daodian Wang, Teng Wang, Gao Wang, Yunmei Chai, Yufang Li, Minhui Mei, Hao Wang, Aixiang Huang

“…In vitro assays confirmed that L. fermentum A51 showed good tolerance to simulated gastrointestinal tract (8.49 log CFU/mL), 0.3% bile salt (39.06%), and possessed adhesion (86.92%), antioxidant (70.60–89.71%), and antimicrobial activities, as well as EPS and signaling molecule AI-2 synthesis capacities.ConclusionCollectively, our findings have confirmed that L. fermentum A51 is safe and exhibits good probiotic properties, thus recommending its potential application in the production of value-added fermented dairy products.…”
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A case-control genome-wide association study of estimated breeding values for resistance to gastrointestinal nematodes in two local dairy sheep breeds by C. Persichilli, S. Biffani, G. Senczuk, M. Di Civita, M.K. Bitew, A. Bosco, L. Rinaldi, S. Grande, G. Cringoli, F. Pilla

“…Among these, genes involved in the physiology or pathology of the gastrointestinal tract, in adaptive processes and in production traits, were detected. …”
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Ontogeny and function of the intestinal epithelial and innate immune cells during early development of chicks: to explore in ovo immunomodulatory nutrition by Habtamu Ayalew, Changchun Xu, Assefa Adane, Astrid Lissette Barreto Sanchez, Siman Li, Jing Wang, Shugeng Wu, Kai Qiu, Guanghai Qi, Haijun Zhang

“…Intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) and innate immune cells in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of chickens play crucial roles in pathogens defense and maintaining gut health. …”
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First Clinical Experience of ⁶⁸Ga-FAPI PET/CT in Tertiary Cancer Center: Identifying Pearls and Pitfalls by Akram Al-Ibraheem, Ahmed Saad Abdlkadir, Ula Al-Rasheed, Dhuha Al-Adhami, Feras Istatieh, Farah Anwar, Marwah Abdulrahman, Rula Amarin, Issa Mohamad, Asem Mansour

“…<b>Methods:</b> A total of 48 patients with biopsy-confirmed solid tumors underwent 77 ⁶⁸Ga-FAPI PET/CT examinations for molecular imaging assessment, encompassing neoplasms originating from the gastrointestinal tract, head and neck, hepatobiliary system, pancreas, breast, and lung. …”
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Electroacupuncture and Tongbian decoction ameliorate CUMS-induced depression and constipation in mice via TPH2/5-HT pathway of the gut-brain axis by Yi Chen, Peihua Shen, Qi Li, Shun Seng Ong, Yunzhi Qian, Hai Lu, Ming Li, Tianshu Xu

“…Furthermore, EA + TB reduced intestinal inflammation, restored neuronal morphology, increased the expression of tryptophan hydroxylase 2 (TPH2) in both the prefrontal cortex (PFC) and colon, elevated the serum levels of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)—a molecule that acts as a gut-brain connector—and promoted the synthesis and production of serotonin (5-HT) in both the gastrointestinal tract and the brain. Contrastingly, FLX showed limited efficacy in improving constipation. …”
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The Combination Therapy of Dissolution Using Carbonated Liquid and Endoscopic Procedure for Bezoars: Pragmatical and Clinical Review by Kohei Ogawa, Kenya Kamimura, Ken-ichi Mizuno, Yoko Shinagawa, Yuji Kobayashi, Hiroyuki Abe, Yukari Watanabe, Shunsaku Takahashi, Kazunao Hayashi, Junji Yokoyama, Manabu Takeuchi, Masaaki Kobayashi, Satoshi Yamagiwa, Yuichi Sato, Shuji Terai

“…Bezoars are relatively rare foreign bodies of gastrointestinal tract and often cause ileus and ulcerative lesions in the stomach and subsequent bleeding and perforation due to their size and stiffness. …”
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Real-world of Limosilactobacillus reuteri in mitigation of acute experimental colitis by Ningning Yue, Hailan Zhao, Peng Hu, Yuan Zhang, Chengmei Tian, Chen Kong, Zhiliang Mai, Longbin Huang, Qianjun Luo, Daoru Wei, Ruiyue Shi, Shaohui Tang, Yuqiang Nie, Yujie Liang, Jun Yao, Lisheng Wang, Defeng Li

“…Finally, L. reuteri-CMVs exhibited satisfactory stability and safety in the gastrointestinal tract and specifically targeted the desired sites in colitis mice. …”
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Oral probiotic extracellular vesicle therapy mitigates Influenza A Virus infection via blunting IL-17 signaling by Hongxia Zhou, Wenbo Huang, Jieting Li, Peier Chen, Lihan Shen, Wenjing Huang, Kailin Mai, Heyan Zou, Xueqin Shi, Yunceng Weng, Yuhua Liu, Zifeng Yang, Caiwen Ou

“…Oral LrEVs were distributed in the liver, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract. In mice infected with IAV, oral LrEVs administration alleviated IAV-induced damages in the lungs and intestines, modified the microbiota compositions, and increased the levels of short-chain fatty acids in those organs. …”
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First-year dynamics of the anaerobic microbiome and archaeome in infants’ oral and gastrointestinal systems by Charlotte J. Neumann, Rokhsareh Mohammadzadeh, Pei Yee Woh, Tanja Kobal, Manuela-Raluca Pausan, Tejus Shinde, Victoria Haid, Polona Mertelj, Eva-Christine Weiss, Vassiliki Kolovetsiou-Kreiner, Alexander Mahnert, Christina Kumpitsch, Evelyn Jantscher-Krenn, Christine Moissl-Eichinger

“…In our study, we longitudinally examined the taxonomic and functional dynamics of the oral and gastrointestinal tract (GIT) microbiomes of healthy infants (n = 30) in their first year, focusing on the often-over-looked aspects, the development of archaeal and anaerobic microbiomes. …”
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The Role of Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy in Determining the Treatment Strategy for Duodenal Follicular Lymphoma: A Single-Center Retrospective Study by Donghoon Kang, Gi-June Min, Tong Yoon Kim, Young-Woo Jeon, Yukyung Cho, Jae Myung Park, Joo Hyun O, Byung-Ock Choi, Gyeongsin Park, Seok-Goo Cho

“…<b>Results</b>: Imaging workup and bone marrow biopsies revealed DFL only in the gastrointestinal tract (stage I) in 22 patients and in local lymph nodes (stage II₁), distant lymph nodes (stage II₂), pancreas (stage II₂E_pancreas), and extranodal regions (stage IV) in 1, 3, 1, and 13 patients, respectively. …”
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Therapeutic Potential of <i>Cajanus cajan</i> (L.) <i>Millsp</i>. Leaf Extract in Modulating Gut Microbiota and Immune Response for the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Mingzhang Lin, Linghua Piao, Zhendong Zhao, Li Liao, Dayong Wang, Haiwen Zhang, Xiande Liu

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a persistent inflammatory condition affecting the gastrointestinal tract, distinguished by the impairment of the intestinal epithelial barrier, dysregulation of the gut microbiota, and abnormal immune responses. …”
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