Malnutrition is a prominent feature in liver cirrhosis, with deleterious impact on clinical outcome. The objective of this study is to investigate whether malnutrition is associated with increased ...

The terms "intestinal barrier" and "intestinal permeability" describe two different aspects of the same anatomical structure, the intestinal wall composed of four layers, the mucosa, the submucosa, ...

Passive diffusion plays an essential role in oral absorption of drugs through the gastrointestinal tract, penetration across the blood-brain barrier to reach Central Nervous System disease targets, ...

Conventional water shut-off often uses mechanical isolation or fluid gel-resin options. In restrictive simultaneous operations (SIMOPs) scenarios or adverse price environments, operators struggle to ...

Researchers have produced the first map of the world outlining the ease of fluid flow through the planet's porous surface rocks and sediments. University of British Columbia researchers have produced ...

Nestled within a close-knit community in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, is an impressive three-bedroom residential establishment hinged on the concepts of permeability, lightness and sustainability. The one ...

Exploration for oil involves not only searching for oil but also searching in a financially viable manner. To do this, one should know something about reservoir properties before drilling. The two ...

Adding oxygen to ultrathin graphene enables efficient carbon dioxide removal from methane while maintaining high permeability.

Understanding a formulation's variable effects on its properties, especially film permeability, is key to designing a robust formulation and reducing variation of a finished product. Understanding a ...

Data are accumulating that emphasize the important role of the intestinal barrier and intestinal permeability for health and disease. However, these terms are poorly defined, their assessment is a ...