Regulation of the Intestinal Barrier Function by Host Defense Peptides

Intestinal barrier function is achieved primarily through regulating the synthesis of mucins and tight junction (TJ) proteins, which are critical for maintaining optimal gut health and animal performance. An aberrant expression of TJ proteins results in increased paracellular permeability, leading t...

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Main Authors: Robinson, Kelsy, Deng, Zhuo, Hou, Yongqing, Zhang, Guolong
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4672242/