Modern View on Microbiocenosis, Immune Response and Factors Influencing on Their Formation. Fundamental and Applied Aspects by N. M. Bogdanova, E. M. Bulatova, M. N. Wasia

“…Based on the RNA-sequencing of genes the most common among Caucasians enterotypes were detected. It was demonstrated, that specific structure of intestinal microbiota of an adult individual is unique and stable and that genetic background of the macroorganism is a base of intestinal microbiome formation. …”
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Signet-ring cell carcinoma of the appendix with ganglioneuromatosis: a case report by Ayami Sato, Yu Sato, Nobuyuki Hiruta, Takashi Oshiro, Yutaka Yoshida, Tasuku Urita, Tomoaki Kitahara, Kengo Kadoya, Taiki Nabekura, Yuki Moriyama, Shinichi Okazumi

“…Conclusion We report a signet-ring cell carcinoma of the appendix that was detected early because of its presence with ganglioneuromatosis.…”
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Features of the microbiome of the gastrointestinal tract in patients with COVID-19 by E. N. Lazareva, V. V. Maleev, Zh. B. Ponezheva, N. S. Shvachkina, N. A. Tsvetkova

“…In 85 patients diagnosed with a new coronavirus infection, the quantitative composition of the intestinal microbiota was assessed by the number of copies of microorganisms detected by PCR using the ENTEROFLOR test system.Results. …”
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Complete mucosal healing prevents stricture progression after endoscopic balloon dilation in Crohn's disease by Jun Owada, Kunihiko Oguro, Tomonori Yano, Yusuke Ono, Takuma Kobayashi, Shoko Miyahara, Hirotsugu Sakamoto, Hironori Yamamoto

“…The number of strictures detected between sessions increased from 159 to 170. …”
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DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING IN CROHN'S DISEASE by G.M. ZHARGALOVA, P.V. SELIVERSTOV

“…Among the various diagnostic methods available, ileocolonoscopy with biopsy is considered the "gold standard" for detecting intestinal diseases. However, since CD can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, this method has limitations. …”
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Computed Tomographic Features of Bezoars and Other Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies in Dogs and Cats: A Comparative Analysis by Jongwon Koo, Kidong Eom, Jaehwan Kim, Jeongyun Jeong, Hongji Yoon, Minsu Lee, Jinsoo Park, Jongmun Cho

“…Radiographic and US evaluations were available in six bezoar cases; only one radiograph (17%) detected the bezoar, while US showed acoustic shadowing in four cases (67%). …”
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Bloodstream infection by Lactobacillus rhamnosus in a haematology patient: why metagenomics can make the difference by Cataldo Maria Mannavola, Flavio De Maio, John Marra, Barbara Fiori, Giulia Santarelli, Brunella Posteraro, Simona Sica, Tiziana D’Inzeo, Maurizio Sanguinetti

“…We performed genomic comparison between the L. rhamnosus isolated from blood cultures and the best-matched strain detected in the intestinal microbiota. Conclusions We report the isolation of L. rhamnosus from blood cultures in a patient post hematopoietic cell transplantation, with genomic similarity to a gut-dominant L. rhamnosus strain. …”
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Oncological emergency surgery for metachronous large and small bowel metastases after pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic cancer: a case report by Mamoru Miyasaka, Takehiro Noji, Kimitaka Tanaka, Yoshitsugu Nakanishi, Toshimichi Asano, Yuma Ebihara, Yo Kurashima, Toru Nakamura, Soichi Murakami, Takahiro Tsuchikawa, Keisuke Okamura, Toshiaki Shichinohe, Satoshi Hirano

“…Therefore, there are only a few reports about surgery for intestinal metastases from PC. An oncologic emergency is defined as an acute, potentially life-threatening condition in a cancer patient that developed directly or indirectly because of the malignant disease or cancer treatment. …”
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Replacement of fish oil with Schizochytrium-derived monoglycerides enriched in docosahexaenoic acid on the growth performance, lipid composition, and intestinal microbiota of Pacif... by Wei Huang, Wei Huang, Yongkang Song, Xiaonan Wang, Daiyan Lin, Tuyan Luo, Kaimin Cheng, Qiaolian Li, Baoyu Tian, Yongbiao Zheng, Yongjin He

“…It was noted that the addition of DHA-MGs significantly decreased the abundance of potentially pathogenic bacteria, manifesting that DHA-MGs could readjust the intestinal microecological balance for intestinal health. …”
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Double balloon enteroscopy in the detection and removal of jejunal anisakiasis: Case report by Erika Abe, Tsukasa Ishida, Tatsuya Osuga, Saori Kakuyama, Hirofumi Ogawa, Katsutoshi Nabeshima

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Quantifying lactulose and mannitol using LC-MS/MS in a clinical study of children with environmental enteric disease by L.M.V.C. Magalhães, F.A.P. Rodrigues, J.Q. Filho, R.N.D.G. Gondim, S.A. Ribeiro, T.B.M. Rôla, M.A.F. Clementino, B.L.L. Maciel, P.J.C. Magalhães, A. Havt, A.A. Santos, A.A.M. Lima

“…For the first time, a robust analytical approach was used to detect biomarkers of environmental enteropathy (LM) in community samples, confirming with high-sensitivity the damage to the intestinal epithelial barrier function in populations living in low socio-economic conditions.…”
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Forensic luminol reaction for detecting fecal occult blood in experimental mice by Ah-Mee Park, Ikuo Tsunoda

“…Fecal occult blood (FOB) is a sign of gastrointestinal diseases, such as intestinal ulcers and colorectal cancer. In experimental animal studies, there is no standard method to detect FOB. …”
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2-Dodecyl-6-methoxycyclohexa-2,5-dien-1,4-dione alleviates liver fibrosis and improves intestinal flora and bile acid metabolism by Yongfei He, Thi Thai Hoa Pham, Junming Xu, Shengjie Hong, Jicai Wang, Hang Zhai, Qiang Tao, Ruixi Li, Guangquan Zhang, Xianjie Shi

“…The Illumina sequencing platform was used to detect intestinal flora and liver transcriptome information in mouse feces, and high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) technology was used to detect bile acid content changes in mouse feces.ResultsThe results show that DMDD can mitigate liver fibrosis-induced damage in mice, potentially through the suppression of the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway. …”
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Prevalence and Clinical Laboratory Features of Cryptosporidiosis in Children under 5 Years of Age: A Cross-Sectional Study of Hospital Cases of Acute Intestinal Infection by Elena G. Starikova, Natalia I. Schubina, Olga V. Voronkova, Yulia V. Kovshirina, Nikolai D. Yarovoy

“…The role of cryptosporidia in the development and course of acute intestinal infections (AII) in children in Russia remains unstudied. …”
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Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 Protects Intestinal Barrier Function by Inhibiting NF-κB-Mediated Activation of the MLCK-P-MLC Signaling Pathway by Shihao Guo, Shanwen Chen, Ju Ma, Yongchen Ma, Jing Zhu, Yuanyuan Ma, Yucun Liu, Pengyuan Wang, Yisheng Pan

“…Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 (EcN), a kind of probiotic, has been reported to have a protective effect on the intestinal barrier function and can ameliorate certain gastrointestinal disorders. …”
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Prevalence of intestinal parasites in owned and shelter cats in Slovakia and felines from Slovak Zoos: A three-year survey with special focus on Toxoplasma gondii by Daniela Antolová, Daniela Valentová, Katarína Strišková, Dominik Kaňuk

“…Cats are among the most popular pets and can be infested with various intestinal parasites, including those with zoonotic character. …”
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Effects of Dietary Sodium Propionate on Growth Performance, Fillet Texture, Hematologic and Plasma Biochemical Parameter, Immune Responses, and Intestine Histology of Juvenile Trac... by Pengwei Xun, Qianqian Huang, Dexiang Feng, Wei Yu, Yukai Yang, Xusheng Guo, Heizhao Lin

“…Both positive linear and quadratic trends were detected between crude lipid content of whole fish, adhesiveness of dorsal muscle, white blood cell (WBC), red blood cell (RBC), hemoglobin (HGB), blood performance, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c), intestinal villus height, and dietary SP level, while negative linear and quadratic trends were found between firmness of dorsal muscle, triglyceride (TG), glucose (GLU), and dietary SP level (P<0.05). …”
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Wuzhuyu Decoction Relieves Chronic Migraine by Regulating 5-HT1A and 3A Receptors-Mediated CREB Signaling Pathway in Brain and Intestine by Zhimin Song, Meijing Li, Ziwei Zhou, Xiaomeng Guo, Qi Wang, Zekuan Zhang, Keshu Wang, Qixiang Zheng, Wenjing Gou, Sha Wu, Hui Zhao, Muxin Gong

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Unveiling gastric precancerous stages: metabolomic insights for early detection and intervention by Xiaoyue Zhang, Ziming Lin, Boyan Xu, Chenyu Ma, Bowen Jiang, Yan Geng, Yingyue Sheng, Yuanyuan Dai, Yuzheng Xue, Yilin Ren

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High detection rates of enteropathogens in asymptomatic children attending day care. by Remko Enserink, Rianne Scholts, Patricia Bruijning-Verhagen, Erwin Duizer, Harry Vennema, Richard de Boer, Titia Kortbeek, Jeroen Roelfsema, Henriette Smit, Mirjam Kooistra-Smid, Wilfrid van Pelt

“…All samples were analyzed for the molecular detection of 16 enteropathogenic bacteria, parasites and viruses by real-time multiplex PCR.…”
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