<i>Lactobacillus casei</i> and Epidermal Growth Factor Prevent Osmotic Stress-Induced Tight Junction Disruption in Caco-2 Cell Monolayers

Osmotic stress plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of many gastrointestinal diseases. <i>Lactobacillus casei</i> and epidermal growth factor (EGF) effects on the osmotic stress-induced epithelial junctional disruption and barrier dysfunction were investigated. Caco-2 cell monolayers...

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Main Authors: Geetha Samak, Rupa Rao, Radhakrishna Rao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/12/3578