Epithelial cell connections include tight junctions, adherens junctions, desmosomes, and gap junctions.
Tight junctions are responsible for creating a tight seal to prevent the paracellular movement of solutes or water through an epithelial or endothelial lining.
Inflammation often impairs the efficacy of tight junctions.
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Epithelial cell connections include tight junctions, adherens junctions, desmosomes, and gap junctions.
Tight junctions are responsible for creating a tight seal to prevent the paracellular movement of solutes or water through an epithelial or endothelial lining.
Inflammation often impairs the efficacy of tight junctions.