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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 ...
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 ...