Tight Junction in the Intestinal Epithelium: Its Association with Diseases and Regulation by Phytochemicals
The intestine plays an essential role in integrating immunity and nutrient digestion and absorption. Adjacent intestinal epithelia form tight junctions (TJs) that are essential to the function of the physical intestinal barrier, regulating the paracellular movement of various substances including ions, solutes, and water across the intestinal...
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