Molecular, subcellular, and cellular studies in whole animals or humans will be considered. Novel molecular, immunological, magnetic resonance, or electrophysiological studies of hormone action or receptor activation are also welcome. Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology publishes original articles pertaining to all aspects of research involving normal or abnormal function of the gastrointestinal tract, hepatobiliary system, and pancreas. Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts dealing with growth and development, digestion, secretion, absorption, metabolism, and motility relative to these organs, as well as research reports dealing with immune and inflammatory processes and with neural, endocrine, and circulatory control mechanisms that affect these organs. Reports of research utilizing molecular biological, cell biological, immunological, biochemical, and morphological approaches that contribute to knowledge of normal physiology or pathophysiology of these organs are especially welcomed.
Research ranging from molecular and cellular events to whole animal studies are appropriate.
It embraces new descriptions of these functions and of their control systems, as well as their bases in biochemistry, biophysics, genetics, and cell biology. Preference is given to research that provides significant new insights into the mechanisms that determine the performance of the normal and abnormal heart and circulation. The Journal includes editorials designed to reflect the clinical impact of selected publications. These editorials will be prepared by a select Board of Medical Editors and will appear in each issue. Reports of research using innovative approaches of molecular and cell biology, cell physiology, molecular genetics, biochemistry, biophysics, and morphology are especially welcome.