Intrinsic Defense Mechanisms of the Intestinal Epithelium.
Intrinsic Defense Mechanisms of the Intestinal Epithelium.
D. Ramanan,K. Cadwell
2016 · DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2016.03.003
Cell Host and Microbe · 127 Citations
TLDR
This review highlights recent advances in understanding of these intricate molecular and cellular mechanisms adopted by specialized epithelial cells of the gastrointestinal tract to promote spatial segregation and barrier maintenance.