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Intestinal epithelium

The intestinal epithelium has a strategic position as a protective physical barrier to luminal microbiota and actively contributes to the mucosal immune system. This barrier is mainly formed by a monolayer of specialized intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) that are crucial in maintaining intestinal homeostasis.

Ref:
Coskun M. Intestinal epithelium in inflammatory bowel disease. Front Med (Lausanne). 2014 Aug 25;1:24. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2014.00024. PMID: 25593900; PMCID: PMC4292184.

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Added on Sep 24, 2022 by Barbara Van De Keer

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