作者: Marie M. Cassidy , Subramaniam Satchithanandam , Richard J. Calvert , George V. Vahouny , Anthony R. Leeds
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4613-0519-4_5
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摘要: The viscous multicomponent mucin gel that coats the epithelial lining of gastrointestinal tract is a heretofore neglected component this organ system. unique structural and functional characteristics biological material enable it to act as protective physiological barrier potentially deleterious agents. In addition, may function limit access intestinal surface consequently absorption nutrients.