Regulation of tight junction permeability by intestinal bacteria and dietary components

The human intestinal epithelium is formed by a single layer of epithelial cells that separates the intestinal lumen from the underlying lamina propria. The space between these cells is sealed by tight junctions (TJ), which regulate the permeability of the intestinal barrier. TJ are complex protein s...

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Main Authors: Ulluwishewa, Dulantha, Anderson, R., McNabb, W., Moughan, P., Wells, J., Roy, N.
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/8398