While microbes and their products can breach the intestinal epithelium during normal cellular processes including luminal antigen sampling, dead cell extrusion, or programmed cell death, their systemic spread is restricted by specialised immune cells residing within the underlying lamina propria (Smith et al
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Functional Assessments Range of motion testing measured with a goniometer at consistent intervals (weekly) Pain scales standardized VAS (visual analog scale) scores, recorded at the same time of day Strength testing grip strength, manual muscle testing, or machine-based measurement Gait analysis for lower extremity injuries, tracking stride length and symmetry GI symptom diaries for gut-related applications, daily tracking of symptoms (bloating, pain, stool quality) Biomarkers CRP (C-reactive protein) systemic inflammation marker
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