and how epithelial-cell-derived factors, through effects on dendritic cells (DCs) and lymphocytes, regulate intestinal immune homeostasis. One of the oldest known components of mucosal immunity ...

Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells. This 'barrier' tissue performs its function thanks to specialized structures called 'junctions'. They ensure cell cohesion and regulate ...

because the remaining Dsg3 can completely maintain cell–cell adhesion of the mucosal epithelium. In mucosal-dominant type of pemphigus vulgaris, epidermal damage is relatively weak because of ...

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells. There are over 80 types, including Type 1 ...

On the outer edge of the cornea are stem cells, called limbal epithelial cells, that have the potential to ... a condition that can cause blistering of the mucous membranes of the eyes. In these ...

It has long been thought that only nerve and heart cells use electric impulses to communicate, while epithelial cells—which compose the linings of our skin, organs and body cavities—are mute, serving ...

To our surprise, however, we found that wounded epithelial cells can propagate electrical signals across dozens of cells that persist for several hours. In this newly published research, we were able ...

Our skin and mucous membranes protect us like vigilant sentinels against the onslaught of harmful pathogens. This extraordinary defense owes its strength to epithelial cells—specialized tissues woven ...