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Gastrointestinal Sciences

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stephen j pandol

ravinder abrol

waddah alrefai

naoki asano

Articles

Bioactive compounds as therapeutic modulators of metabolic syndrome: targeting inflammation and gut microbiota regulation

L-type Ca²⁺ channels dominate in human lower esophageal sphincter sling and clasp fibers

From Body Composition to Reflux Esophagitis: An Interpretable Machine Learning Model Based on CT-Derived Features

Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001 enhances intestinal barrier function and protects the blood-brain barrier from inflammatory disruption in vitro

Research Topics

Enteric Nervous System Control of Digestive Tract Motility in Health and Disease

The Role of Diet in Shaping Gut Microbiota and Host Physiology: From Nutrients to Health Outcomes

Dietary Interventions in Animal Gastrointestinal Physiology: From Gut Function to High-Quality Animal Products

Tight Junctions at the Crossroads of Gastrointestinal Health: Mechanisms, Disruptors, and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies