This barrier function is impaired in asthma, with disruption of tight junctions and increased epithelial permeability. Apart from providing a physical barrier, the pulmonary epithelium is ...
Recent research has focused on understanding the mechanisms that govern the integrity and function of intestinal epithelial cells, particularly how various molecules and processes contribute to ...
This study enhances the understanding of how the body sustains a healthy epithelium—an essential function that is often taken ...