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ClC-2 regulates mucosal barrier function associated with structural changes to the villus and epithelial tight junction.
American journal of physiology. Gastrointestinal and liver physiology - 1 Aug 2010
Nighot Prashant K, Blikslager Anthony T
Abstract excerpt
We have previously shown an important role of the chloride channel ClC-2 in orchestrating repair of tight junctions in ischemia-injured mucosa. In this study, we examined the role of ClC-2 in regulating barrier function of normal murine intestinal mucosa. Ex vivo, ClC-2-/- ileal mucosa mounted in...
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