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Intestinal permeability–a new target for disease prevention and therapy.

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Authors: Stephan C. Bischoff, Giovanni Barbara, Wim Buurman, Theo Ockhuizen, Jörg-Dieter Schulzke, et al
BMC Gastroenterology, 18 November 2014
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Data are accumulating that emphasize the important role of the intestinal barrier and intestinal permeability for health and disease. However, these terms are poorly defined, their assessment is a matter of debate, and their clinical significance is not clearly established. In…

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Altered expression of type-1 and type-2 cannabinoid receptors in celiac disease.

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Authors: Natalia Battista, Antonio Di Sabatino, Monia Di Tommaso, Paolo Biancheri, Cinzia Rapino, et al
PLoS One, 19 April 2013
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Anandamide (AEA) is the prominent member of the endocannabinoid family and its biological action is mediated through the binding to both type-1 (CB1) and type-2 (CB2) cannabinoid receptors (CBR). The presence of AEA and CBR in the gastrointestinal tract highlighted their patho…

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