Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 1, 2025

05:14
Assessment of Gut Barrier Integrity in Mice Using Fluorescein-Isothiocyanate-Labeled Dextran
Published on: November 18, 2022
9.7K
Impaired gut barrier affects microglia health
John W Bostick1, Sarkis K Mazmanian2
1Biology and Biological Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA.
Nature Neuroscience
|March 4, 2022
Abstract
No abstract available in PubMed .
Related Concept Videos
Physiology of Enteric Nervous System and Gut Health
465
The gastrointestinal tract, responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients, is safeguarded by the intestinal barrier, which consists of secretory, physical, and immune components. At the forefront is the secretory barrier, composed of essential elements such as mucus, gut microbiota, and defense proteins. They collaborate to break down food particles, facilitate nutrient absorption, and maintain optimal gut health. These secretory components ensure the smooth functioning of the...
465
The Blood-brain Barrier
49.5K
Overview
49.5K

