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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Aug 16, 2026; 18(8): 118718
Published online Aug 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.118718
Published online Aug 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.118718
Figure 2 The intestinal barrier and factors causing its disruption.
Both the mucus layer and tight junctions between cells contribute to a healthy barrier. However, disruption in the mucus layer and tight junctions between cells will result in increased intestinal permeability.
- Citation: Ciaccio EJ, Wolf RL, Ciacci C, Green PH, Acharya UR. Celiac disease onset and inflammatory milieu. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; 18(8): 118718
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v18/i8/118718.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.118718