Autophagy and tight junction proteins in the intestine and intestinal diseases
The intestinal epithelium (IE) forms an indispensible barrier and interface between the intestinal interstitium and the luminal environment. The IE regulates water, ion and nutrient transport while providing a barrier against toxins, pathogens (bacteria, fungi and virus) and antigens. The apical int...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
2015-09-01
|
| Series: | Animal Nutrition |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405654515300317 |