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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Aug 16, 2026; 18(8): 118718
Published online Aug 16, 2026. doi: 10.4253/wjge.118718
Figure 2
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.


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