Tight Junction in the Intestinal Epithelium: Its Association with Diseases and Regulation by Phytochemicals

The intestine plays an essential role in integrating immunity and nutrient digestion and absorption. Adjacent intestinal epithelia form tight junctions (TJs) that are essential to the function of the physical intestinal barrier, regulating the paracellular movement of various substances including io...

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Main Authors: Bonggi Lee, Kyoung Mi Moon, Choon Young Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Immunology Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/2645465
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