Phenomena and Processes

Intestinal Barrier Function

The role of the intestinal wall as a selective barrier defending against infiltration of bacteria and toxic molecules while allowing the passage or transport of nutrients, electrolytes, and water.

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Abstract

The role of the intestinal wall as a selective barrier defending against infiltration of bacteria and toxic molecules while allowing the passage or transport of nutrients, electrolytes, and water.

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Synonyms

14 entry terms
  • Intestinal Mucosa Barrier Function
  • Intestinal Mucosal Barrier Function
  • Intestinal Barrier Functions
  • Intestinal Barrier Permeability
  • Intestinal Mucosa Barrier Permeability
  • Intestinal Mucosa Permeability
  • Intestinal Mucosal Barrier Permeability
  • Intestinal Mucosal Permeability
  • Intestinal Permeability
  • Intestinal Barrier Permeabilities
  • Intestinal Mucosa Permeabilities
  • Intestinal Mucosal Permeabilities
  • Intestinal Permeabilities
  • Permeability, Intestinal

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2024

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Previous Indexing

  • Permeability (1963-2023)

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  1. G03w.143.464w
  2. G10.261.454w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Intestinal Barrier Function. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000095644. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000095644
  2. Intestinal Barrier Function. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intestinal_permeability
  3. Intestinal Barrier Function. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17141320