Altered expression of epithelial junctional proteins in atopic asthma: possible role in inflammation
Altered expression of epithelial junctional proteins in atopic asthma: possible role in inflammation
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Ottawa, ON: National Research Council of Canada
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English
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Ottawa, ON: National Research Council of Canada
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Epithelial cells form a tight barrier against environmental stimuli via tight junctions (TJs) and adherence junctions (AJs). Defects in TJ and AJ proteins may cause changes in epithelial morphology and integrity and potentially lead to faster trafficking of inflammatory cells through the epithelium. Bronchial epithelial fragility has been reported...
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Altered expression of epithelial junctional proteins in atopic asthma: possible role in inflammation
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TN_cdi_gale_infotraccpiq_180697314
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_gale_infotraccpiq_180697314
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0008-4212,1205-7541
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1205-7541
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10.1139/Y08-004
