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Abstract
Serum zonulin levels were measured in patients with heroin addiction during active use and remission compared to healthy controls.
- Opioid use may alter gut-brain signaling and affect intestinal barrier function.
- Zonulin is a key regulator of intestinal permeability and is linked to various neuropsychiatric and inflammatory conditions.
- The role of zonulin in heroin addiction and remission is not well understood.
- This study provides insights into serum zonulin levels in patients with heroin addiction.
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