Intestinal Claudin-7 deficiency impacts the intestinal microbiota in mice with colitis
Abstract Background Intestinal epithelial cells form a physical barrier that protects the intestine against the intestinal microbiota through tight junctions (TJs) and adhesive junctions, while barrier disruption may lead to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Claudin-7 (Cldn7) has been implicated in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-01-01
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Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-022-02100-8 |