Cecropin A Modulates Tight Junction-Related Protein Expression and Enhances the Barrier Function of Porcine Intestinal Epithelial Cells by Suppressing the MEK/ERK Pathway

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in humans and animals is associated with bacterial infection and intestinal barrier dysfunction. Cecropin A, an antimicrobial peptide, has antibacterial activity against pathogenic bacteria. However, the effect of cecropin A on intestinal barrier function and its rel...

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Main Authors: Zhenya Zhai, Xiaojun Ni, Chenglong Jin, Wenkai Ren, Jie Li, Jinping Deng, Baichuan Deng, Yulong Yin
Format: Artigo
Language:English
Published: 2018
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19071941
https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/19/7/1941/pdf?version=1530524755
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