Xyloglucan, a Plant Polymer with Barrier Protective Properties over the Mucous Membranes: An Overview

Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2018, 19(3), 673 Abstract Disruption of the epithelial barrier function has been recently associated with a variety of diseases, mainly at intestinal level, but also affecting the respiratory epithelium and other mucosal barriers. Non-pharmacological approaches such as xyloglucan, with demonstrated protective barrier properties, are proposed as [...]

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Efficacy of gelatin tannate for acute diarrhea in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aloi M, Mennini M. J Comp Eff Res. 2018 Nov 22. Efficacy of gelatin tannate for acute diarrhea in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis. AIM: To investigate by meta-analysis the efficacy of gelatin tannate (GT), a mucosal barrier protector, in children with acute gastroenteritis. METHODS: A comprehensive literature search [...]

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Rhinosectan® spray (containing xyloglucan) on the ciliary function of the nasal respiratory epithelium; results of an in vitro study

Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology2018 Abstract: Background To assess the effects of Rhinosectan® spray, a medical device containing xyloglucan, on nasal ciliary function (in MucilAir™Nasal cells). Methods MucilAir™Nasal, a three-dimensional organotypic airway tissue model (with different cell types), was treated with Rhinosectan® (30 µl) or with a control (saline solution). The effects of [...]

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Noventure presents its pediatric range at the 51st ESPGHAN Annual Meeting in Geneva, 09-12 May 2018

As in previous years, Noventure has participated in the ESPGHAN Congress, held in Geneva, 09-12 May 2018. Pediatric gastroenterologists are a key target group for the recommendation and endorsement of new approaches to GI conditions in children. 4.627 delegates from 100 countries participated at the congress, and many of them [...]

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New scientific evidence reinforces usefulness of the mucoprotective approach

M. Lanza1, I. Paterniti1, M. Campolo1 ,G. Casili1 , A. Filippone1,A. Peritore1, S. Cuzzocrea1,2 ,E. Esposito1 1Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina- Messina, Italy 2Department of Pharmacological and Physiological Science, Saint Louis University, South Grand Blvd St. Louis, Missouri, USA Beneficial effect of the combination [...]

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