| Literature DB >> 28628193 |
Rocio Tapia1, Sarah E Kralicek1, Gail A Hecht1,2,3.
Abstract
Epithelial cells constitute a physical barrier that aids in protecting the host from microbial pathogens. Polarized epithelial cells contain distinct apical and basolateral membrane domains separated by intercellular junctions, including tight junctions (TJs), which contribute to the maintenance of apical-basal polarity. Polarity complexes also contribute to the establishment of TJ formation. Several pathogens perturb epithelial TJ barrier function and structure in addition to causing a loss of apical-basal polarity. Here, we review the impact of pathogenic bacteria on the disruption of cell-cell junctions and epithelial polarity.Entities:
Keywords: EPEC; apical-basal polarity; enteropathogenic Escherichia coli; tight junctions
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28628193 PMCID: PMC5713485 DOI: 10.1111/nyas.13388
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann N Y Acad Sci ISSN: 0077-8923 Impact factor: 5.691