In a new role for an ion transporter, Na +-K +-Cl − cotransporter-1 may regulate the lung endothelial and epithelial barriers and consequently modulate the host response to pneumonia and sepsis.

Our discovery that epithelial cells can electrically speak up during a crisis without compromising their primary role as a barrier opens doors for new ways to treat wounds. Previous work from ...

"By reinforcing the gut's protective barrier, we might prevent bacteria from invading the epithelial cells that line the intestine, which could halt both the onset and progression of the disease ...

Epithelial barrier dysfunction and type 2 inflammatory responses drive disease progression. Treatments such as intranasal glucocorticoids and sinus surgery provide limited long-term relief and ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Gamma-actin plays a crucial role in the organization and mechanics of epithelial cells, particularly in cell membrane stiffness and junction dynamics. Its ...

Slow, silent 'scream' of epithelial cells detected for first time Date: March 17, 2025 Source: University of Massachusetts Amherst Summary: It has long been thought that only nerve and heart cells ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Epithelial cells, previously thought to be silent, have been found to communicate using slow electrical signals, similar to nerve impulses but 1,000 times slower ...

Alcohol binge increases intestinal permeability by activating intestinal epithelial CB1R-ERK1/2 signalling ... its inhibition can help protect the gut barrier. The research, conducted by ...