Trifostigmanoside I, an Active Compound from Sweet Potato, Restores the Activity of MUC2 and Protects the Tight Junctions through PKCα/β to Maintain Intestinal Barrier Function

Trifostigmanoside I, an Active Compound from Sweet Potato, Restores the Activity of MUC2 and Protects the Tight Junctions through PKCα/β to Maintain Intestinal Barrier Function

Sweet potato (<i>Ipomoea batata</i>) is considered a superfood among vegetables and has been consumed for centuries. Traditionally, sweet potato is used to treat several illnesses, including diarrhea and stomach disorders. This study aimed to explore the protective effect of sweet potato...

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Main Authors: Amna Parveen, Seungho Choi, Ju-Hee Kang, Seung Hyun Oh, Sun Yeou Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
tight junctions
sweet potato extract
protein kinase C
mucin
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/1/291

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