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In a more physiological context, inappropriate persistence of such metabolic remodelling beyond pregnancy and lactation could similarly contribute to post-pregnancy weight retention in humans a phenotype that, at least in mice, is correlated with enhanced intestinal function (Casirola and Ferraris, 2003; Gore et al., 2003).
Probiotics have also been demonstrated to enhance intestinal barrier function.
We hypothesized that early exposure to maternal SIgA antibodies in breast milk would foster a mutualistic relationship with the developing microbiota, and could enhance intestinal barrier function.
The results of several studies indicate that probiotics can enhance intestinal barrier function, stimulate host cell production of antimicrobial peptides and produce antimicrobial factors, so probiotics could potentially be effective in the treatment of SAP [ 19- 22].
Examples include the immunomodulatory Bacteroides fragilis polysaccharide A [ 44, 45], the antimicrobials produced by Lactobacillus reuteri [ 46– 49], the expression of tight junction associated protein zonula occludens 1 by other lactobacilli [ 47, 48], and butyrate-producing species that increase colonization resistance by lowering pH and that enhance intestinal barrier function [ 50– 50].
Thus, gluten-sensitive macaques appear to exhibit enhanced intestinal permeability akin to celiac disease patients.
In addition, our previous findings demonstrated that inhibition of PI3-kinase or overexpression of PTEN enhanced intestinal cell differentiation [9] and increased TRAIL expression in intestinal cells [10].
In comparison, 17-DMAG pretreatment enhanced intestinal Lgr5 level in irradiated mice using western blot analysis.
Consistently, energy-rich high-fat diets enhanced intestinal permeability resulting in metabolic endotoxinemia.
In addition, exposure to oral arginine significantly enhanced intestinal recovery following MTX-induced damage.
Linaclotide accelerated colonic transit, enhanced intestinal secretion and improved symptoms in patients with chronic constipation.
