Wei ZK, Cheng AG. Advances in research of intestinal epithelial tight junctions and intestinal permeability.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2011;
19:394-399. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v19.i4.394]
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Abstract
Intestinal epithelial tight junctions are a structural basis for the intestinal barrier and play an important role in the regulation of intestinal permeability. Increased intestinal permeability caused by the destruction of tight junctions may result in bacterial translocation, systemic inflammatory response, and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. In this paper, we review the structure and function of tight junctions, factors affecting intestinal permeability, and measures for improving the dysfunction in intestinal permeability.
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