Significance of gut-blood barrier in health and disease
Journal Title: European Journal of Biological Research - Year 2016, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
The gut microbiota produces a number of biologically active compounds that may have both, positive and negative effects on health. To enter the circulation, microbiota-derived molecules need to pass the gut-blood barrier (GBB), a complex multi-layer system that prevents the free passage form the gut lumen to the blood. The integrity and permeability of the GBB depends on numerous factors, and may be disturbed in gastrointestinal, metabolic, cardiovascular and other diseases. An increased permeability of the GBB results in easier access of gut-derived molecules to the circulation. This may exert a significant effect on the course of the underlying disease and may alter functioning of various organs. Here, we discuss physiological significance of the GBB and available methods of assessing the GBB permeability.
Authors and Affiliations
Tomasz Huc, Kinga Pham, Janusz Skrzypecki, Marcin Ufnal
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