Role of tight junction proteins in gastroesophageal reflux disease

Role of tight junction proteins in gastroesophageal reflux disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with impaired epithelial barrier function that is regulated by cell-cell contacts. The aim of the study was to investigate the expression pattern of selected components involved in...

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Main Authors: Mönkemüller Klaus, Wex Thomas, Kuester Doerthe, Fry Lucia C, Kandulski Arne, Kropf Siegfried, Roessner Albert, Malfertheiner Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Tight junction
Claudins
Esophagitis
Inflammation
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/12/128

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