Another direction for research

[Gue33]

Thought this was interesting, another angle.

Inflammatory cues modulate goblet cell products important for intestinal barrier function

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2011-12/sfeb-icm120211.php

 

[David]

Thanks for sharing this. A related (though older) study I recently read that discusses the "mucins" mentioned in your study and how they are affected by the Western Diet can be read here.