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 ...

"Our investigation suggests that the consumption of carrageenan, similar to what has been observed in animal studies, can impair the barrier function of the intestine," explains Prof. Robert Wagner.

This is the first documented case of FXR deletion protecting the intestinal barrier in multiple models of acute intestinal ...

"Our investigation suggests that the consumption of carrageenan, similar to what has been observed in animal studies, can impair the barrier function of the intestine," explains Prof. Wagner.