Characterization of the mucus barrier: impact of external stimuli and disease on transport and structural properties.
Mucus acts as a protective barrier, preventing microbial invasion of the underlying tissues. Changes to the barrier may impact microbe translocation and thus potentially contribute to onset of inflammation or pathogen invasion. Interestingly, the ingestion of breastmilk compared with formula reduced...
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