Plasma was stored at −80°C in multiple aliquots. LPS was analyzed by Limulus Amebocyte Lysate chromogenic assay (Lonza, Walkersville, MD) according to the manufacturer's instructions, with the ...

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 ...

Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), also known as Colony Stimulating Factor 2 (granulocyte-macrophage), is a cytokine originally identified for its role in promoting the ...