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Epithelial Barrier Integrity / Mucosal Barrier Integrity
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The healthy intestinal epithelium features an outer and inner mucus layer, serving as a physical barrier and hosting a diverse gut microbiota. This microbiota supports mucus functions and epithelial cell (EC) trophism
The intercellular junctions, from the top to the base, consist of tight junctions (TJs), adherens junctions (AJs), and desmosomes. Occludin plays a crucial…
References (Sources)
- Bifidobacterium Lactis 420 and Fish Oil Enhance Intestinal Epithelial Integrity in Caco-2 Cells
- Gut microbiota as an“invisible organ”that modulates the function of drugsReview
- Interactions between bile salts, gut microbiota, and hepatic innate immunity
- LRRC19 Promotes Permeability of the Gut Epithelial Barrier Through Degrading PKC-ζ and PKCι/λ to Reduce Expression of ZO1, ZO3, and Occludin
- Negative Effects of a High-Fat Diet on Intestinal Permeability: A ReviewReview
- Surface components and metabolites of probiotics for regulation of intestinal epithelial barrierReview
- The Role of Microbiota on the Gut ImmunologyReview