small intestine

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Their approach uses a cyclic peptide that can pass through the small intestine, known as the DNP peptide.

From Science Daily

It damages the small intestine so the body cannot properly take in nutrients.

From BBC

When sections of the small intestine become diseased or die, surgeons often must remove the damaged tissue.

From Science Daily

Explaining how it works, Ghosh said small electrodes placed on the abdomen detected the activity of the muscle of the small intestine.

From BBC

Only part of the sugar is absorbed in the small intestine, while much of it is fermented by gut bacteria in the colon.

From Science Daily