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Review
. 1984 Sep;6(4):186-99.
doi: 10.1080/01652176.1984.9693936.

Biological and pathobiological aspects of the glycocalyx of the small intestinal epithelium. A review

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Review

Biological and pathobiological aspects of the glycocalyx of the small intestinal epithelium. A review

H J Egberts et al. Vet Q. 1984 Sep.
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Abstract

The literature on the glycocalyx of small intestinal epithelium is reviewed. The structure, general and barrier functions, synthesis, and degradation of the glycocalyx, and pathobiological aspects of the glycocalyx in relation to its barrier function are mentioned. Topics for future research are indicated.

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