Claudin-1, -2 and -3 are selectively expressed in the epithelia of the choroid plexus of the mouse from early development and into adulthood while claudin-5 is restricted to endothelial cells

• Main Authors: Alexandra eSteinemann (Author), Isabel eGalm (Author), Sophorn eChip (Author), Cordula eNitsch (Author), I.-Piotr eMaly (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2016-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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A primary function of epithelial and endothelial monolayers is the formation of barriers that separate tissues into functional compartments. Tight junctions (TJs) seal the intercellular space between the single cells of a monolayer. TJs thus contribute importantly to the homeostasis of the cerebrosp...