Gut Protein Loss Linked to Inflammation Risk, Australian Study Finds

Researchers at La Trobe University have identified that the protein BECLIN1 functions as a critical regulator of the gut’s protective barrier. According to a study published in Cell Death & Disease, even minor reductions in this cellular recycling protein impair mucus-producing cells, leaving the intestine susceptible to inflammation and disease. The Role of BECLIN1 in … Read more