The intestinal epithelial barrier: a therapeutic target?
The intestinal epithelial barrier: a therapeutic target?
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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The intestinal epithelium is a dynamic cellular layer that serves as a barrier between luminal contents and the underlying immune system while simultaneously supporting water, nutrient and ion transport
Tight junctions are the primary determinants of barrier function in intact epithelia and are composed of a complex network of tran...
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The intestinal epithelial barrier: a therapeutic target?
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_5554468
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1759-5045,1759-5053
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1759-5053
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10.1038/nrgastro.2016.169
