The small intestine: barrier, permeability and microbiota. Key messages for clinicians

In recent years, there has been growing interest in the comprehension of the physiology of intestinal permeability and microbiota and how these elements could influence the pathogenesis of diseases. The term intestinal permeability describes all the processes that allow the passage of molecules as water, electrolytes and nutrients through the intestinal barrier by the para-cellular or the trans-cellular transport systems with several...