Intestinal Epithelial Barrier Function and Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
Intestinal Epithelial Barrier Function and Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
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10.5005/jp-journals-11002-0003
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2022-01
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De Plaen, Isabelle G
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Managlia, Elizabeth;Yan, Xiaocai;De Plaen, Isabelle G
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in premature infants. NEC is characterized by intestinal tissue inflammation and necrosis. The intestinal barrier is altered in NEC, which potentially contributes to its pathogenesis by promoting intestinal bacterial translocation and stimulating the inflammatory response. In premature infants, many components of the intestinal barrier are immature. This article reviews the different components of the intestinal barrier and how their immaturity contributes to intestinal barrier dysfunction and NEC.