Tag Archives: gut

Enlightening the importance of the NDRGs in the (cancerous) gut

Enlightening the importance of the NDRGs in the (cancerous) gut. AoS

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is one of the most complex organs of the human body. With its approximate 5m length, a diversity of specialized epithelial cell types (the ‘lining’ of the GI tract), about 80% of our

Chemokines, an answer to the gut inflammation?

Our gut is a complex organ which not only digests the food but also acts as an immune organ. The gut is lined by a single layer of specialized cells called as intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) which

Crosstalk between gut, brain and metabolism in polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common endocrine disorder of women in childbearing age, is characterized by hyperandrogenism, oligo-anovulation and polycystic ovaries in ultrasound. Obesity, a global epidemic, generally accompanies PCOS; but the link between these two

Gut microbiota: A potential trigger of rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disorder characterized by synovitis in multiple joints and systemic comorbidities. Both genetic and environmental agents are thought to be the risk factors for arthritis. Recent studies have suggested that

Psoriasis, more than a skin disease? The involvement of gut microbes

Psoriasis, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with a high prevalence, of which the exact cause is unknown. Genetic, immunologic and environmental factors all are involved. Psoriasis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease, including Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis,

Fecal microbial transplantation: a novel approach to eradicate antibiotic-resistant gut bacteria

The discovery of antibiotics in the early 20th century had an enormous impact on modern medicine, dramatically reducing mortality associated with infections.  However, the emergence of drug – resistant pathogens has occurred due to greater availability and

Prompt resolution of essential drug intolerance

The gut is nowadays seen as a site of cross-talk and interchange between the inner body (supposed to be sterile, namely free of viable harmful bugs) and the outer contaminated world, mainly entering the digestive tract through