Analysis of Intestinal Permeability in Mice

Jalaj Gupta, Angel Nebreda
2014 Bio-protocol  
The intestinal epithelial layer serves as a barrier against pathogens and ingested toxins, which are present in the lumen of the intestine. The importance of the intestinal epithelial barrier is emphasized by the alterations in paracellular permeability and tight junction functions observed in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colon cancer.
doi:10.21769/bioprotoc.1289 fatcat:vvmwjeoprbgrndx2knydmwqpue