Psychological Stress-Derived Prolactin Modulates Occludin Expression in Vaginal Epithelial Cells to Compromise Barrier Function

Psychological Stress-Derived Prolactin Modulates Occludin Expression in Vaginal Epithelial Cells to Compromise Barrier Function

Background/Aims: The causative factors of the vaginitis are not fully understood yet. Epithelial barrier dysfunction plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of vaginitis. This study aims to investigate the role of prolactin (PRL) in the causing the vaginal epithelial barrier dysfunction. Methods:...

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Main Authors: Xueyan Li, Xiaowei Liu, Song Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2015-08-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
Subjects:
Biological transport
T84 cells
Epithelial barrier
Psychological stress
Prolactin
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/430341

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