The ocular surface epithelial barrier and other mechanisms of mucosal protection: from allergy to infectious diseases
F Mantelli, J Mauris, P Argüeso - Current opinion in allergy and …, 2013 - journals.lww.com
F Mantelli, J Mauris, P Argüeso
Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology, 2013•journals.lww.comThe traditional model of intercellular junctions protecting the ocular surface epithelia has
recently been expanded to include an additional glycan shield that lines apical membranes
on the ocular surface. A better understanding of this apical barrier may lead to better
management of ocular surface disease.
recently been expanded to include an additional glycan shield that lines apical membranes
on the ocular surface. A better understanding of this apical barrier may lead to better
management of ocular surface disease.
Summary
The traditional model of intercellular junctions protecting the ocular surface epithelia has recently been expanded to include an additional glycan shield that lines apical membranes on the ocular surface. A better understanding of this apical barrier may lead to better management of ocular surface disease.
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