Claudin-5: gatekeeper of neurological function
Abstract Tight junction proteins of the blood–brain barrier are vital for maintaining integrity of endothelial cells lining brain blood vessels. The presence of these protein complexes in the space between endothelial cells creates a dynamic, highly regulated and restrictive microenvironment that is...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-01-01
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Series: | Fluids and Barriers of the CNS |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12987-019-0123-z |