Tight junctions (TJ) are cell–cell adhesive structures that define the permeability of barrier-
forming epithelia and endothelia. In contrast to this seemingly static function, TJs display a …

The intestinal barrier, an indispensable guardian of gastrointestinal health, mediates the
intricate exchange between internal and external environments. Anchored by evolutionarily …

Cellular sorting and pattern formation are crucial for many biological processes such as
development, tissue regeneration, and cancer progression. Prominent physical driving …

Dislocation of anti‐adhesion materials, non‐specific tissue adhesion, and the induction of
secondary fibrinolysis disorders are the main challenges faced by postoperative anti …

Grifola frondosa polysaccharide (GFP) is a consumable fungus recognized for its potential
health advantages. The present study aimed to investigate the development and potential …

Tight junctions are a barrier-forming cell–cell adhesion complex and have been proposed to
regulate cell proliferation. However, the underlying mechanisms are not well understood …

The damage to the mechanical barrier of the intestinal mucosa is the initiating factor and the
core link of the progression of ulcerative colitis (UC). Protecting the mechanical barrier of the …

The evolutionarily conserved apical Crumbs (CRB) complex, consisting of the core
components CRB3a (an isoform of CRB3), PALS1 and PATJ, plays a key role in epithelial …

The epithelium is a dynamic barrier and the damage to this epithelial layer governs a variety
of complex mechanisms involving not only epithelial cells but all resident tissue constituents …

Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a chronic oral mucosal disease. The pathological changes
of OSF include epithelial damage and subepithelial matrix fibrosis. This study aimed to …