Adherent-invasive Escherichia coli LF82 disrupts the tight junctions of Caco-2 monolayers.

Background And Study Aims: Adherent invasive Escherichia coli (AIEC) are enriched in IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) patients, but the role and mechanism of AIEC in the intestinal epithelial barrier is poorly defined. We evaluated the role of the AIEC strain E. coli LF82 in vitro and investigated the role of Th17 in this process.

Prevalence of and associated factors for sarcopenia in patients with liver cirrhosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Sarcopenia is associated with poor outcomes in patients with cirrhosis. However, the prevalence of and associated factors for developing sarcopenia in this population remain to be determined.

Objectives: This study aimed to summarize the prevalence, characteristics, and associated factors of sarcopenia in patients with cirrhosis.