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    Adults can absorb large molecules through the gut via pinocytosis, a process also seen in newborns. While usually harmless, excessive absorption of antigenic macromolecules can lead to intestinal or systemic health issues.

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Immunology
    • Cell Biology

    Background:

    • The infant gut absorbs macromolecules via pinocytosis, a process also observed in certain neonatal mammals.
    • The adult gut retains this capacity for macromolecule absorption, typically without adverse effects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize evidence for macromolecule absorption in animals and humans, comparing infants and adults.
    • To explore the implications of altered macromolecule absorption in the adult gut.

    Main Methods:

    • Review and synthesis of existing scientific literature on macromolecule absorption.
    • Comparison of absorption mechanisms and outcomes between neonatal and adult states.

    Main Results:

    • Mature adult guts possess an energy-dependent pinocytotic mechanism for macromolecule absorption.

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  • This physiologic absorption is generally well-tolerated in adults.

    • Conclusions:

    • Aberrant macromolecule absorption in adults, due to digestive or mucosal defects, can trigger local intestinal or systemic disorders.
    • Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for diagnosing and managing related health conditions.