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Border Control: The Role of the Microbiome in Regulating Epithelial Barrier Function
8 Mar 2024
Abstract excerpt
The gut mucosal epithelium is one of the largest organs in the body and plays a critical role in regulating the crosstalk between the resident microbiome and the host. To this effect, the tight control of what is permitted through this barrier is of high importance. There should be restricted passage of harmful microorganisms and antigens while at the same time allowing the absorption of nutrients and water. An...
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