Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells. This 'barrier' tissue performs its function thanks to specialized structures called 'junctions'. They ensure cell cohesion and regulate ...

Our skin and mucous membranes protect us like vigilant sentinels against the onslaught of harmful pathogens. This extraordinary defense owes its strength to epithelial cells—specialized tissues woven ...

The mucosal surfaces are lined by epithelial cells, establishing a barrier between the external environment and internal milieu. There are many strategies to follow in order to cross the mucus ...

In a recent, cross-institutional study, researchers report that healthy human airways are at higher risk for dehydration and ...