Epithelial Cell Shedding and Barrier Function: A Matter of Life and Death at the Small Intestinal Villus Tip

The intestinal epithelium is a critical component of the gut barrier. Composed of a single layer of intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) held together by tight junctions, this delicate structure prevents the transfer of harmful microorganisms, antigens, and toxins from the gut lumen into the circulati...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Williams, J. M., Duckworth, C. A., Burkitt, M. D., Watson, A. J. M., Campbell, B. J., Pritchard, D. M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: SAGE Publications 2015
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Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4441880/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25428410
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0300985814559404

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4441880/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25428410
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0300985814559404

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