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Jejunal microvilli atrophy and reduced nutrient transport in rats with advanced liver cirrhosis: improvement by Insulin-like Growth Factor I
(BioMed Central, 2004-06-14)
Background: Previous results have shown that in rats with non-ascitic cirrhosis there is an altered transport of sugars and amino acids associated with elongated microvilli. These alterations returned to normal with the ...
Celiac disease in the Mediterranean area
(BioMed Central, 2014-02)
Background: The World Gastroenterology Organization recommends developing national guidelines for the diagnosis of Celiac Disease (CD): hence a profile of the diagnosis of CD in each country is required. We aim to describe ...
Resveratrol inhibits nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in rats
(BioMed Central, 2008-09-09)
Background: The prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is high. NAFLD is linked to obesity, diabetes mellitus, and hypertriglyceridemia. Approximately 20% of patients with NAFLD will eventually develop ...
Effect of resveratrol on alcohol-induced mortality and liver lesions in mice
(BioMed Central, 2006-11-14)
Background
Resveratrol is a polyphenol with important antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties. We investigated the effect of resveratrol on alcohol-induced mortality and liver lesions in mice.
Methods
Mice were ...