Essential Role of the Electroneutral Na⁺-HCO₃⁻ Cotransporter NBCn1 in Murine Duodenal Acid-Base Balance and Colonic Mucus Layer Build-Up In Vivo
The gastrointestinal tract relies on robust mucosal defense mechanisms to protect against luminal insults, particularly acid in the upper intestine and pathogens in the lower gut. This study investigates the…