The intestinal epithelial barrier (IEB) is one of the largest interfaces between the
environment and the internal milieu of the body. It is essential to limit the passage of harmful …

Simple Summary The gastrointestinal tract is a complex organization of various types of
epithelial cells forming a single layer of the mucosal barrier, the host mucosal immune …

The intestinal tract is lined by a single layer of columnar epithelial cells that forms a dynamic,
permeable barrier allowing for selective absorption of nutrients, while restricting access to …

Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune blistering disease with an increased potential for
mortality. The epithelium is key in understanding the pathobiology as it is specialized to …

The adherens junction (AJ) is an element of the cell–cell junction in which cadherin
receptors bridge the neighboring plasma membranes via their homophilic interactions …

Human skin consists of a stratified, cellular epidermis and an underlying dermis of
connective tissue [1–5]. The dermal–epidermal junction is undulating in section; ridges of …

Desmosomes are intercellular junctions that tether intermediate filaments to the plasma
membrane. Desmogleins and desmocollins, members of the cadherin superfamily, mediate …

Alterations in rumen epithelial structure and function during grain-induced subacute ruminal
acidosis (SARA) are largely undescribed. In this study, four mature nonlactating dairy cattle …

Desmosomes are adhesive intercellular junctions that mechanically integrate adjacent cells
by coupling adhesive interactions mediated by desmosomal cadherins to the intermediate …

Intercellular communication is essential for proper cardiac function. Mechanical and
electrical activity need to be synchronized so that the work of individual myocytes transforms …