Biological and pathobiological aspects of the glycocalyx of the small intestinal epithelium. A review.
The literature on the glycocalyx of small intestinal epithelium is reviewed. The structure, general and barrier functions, synthesis, and degradation of the glycocalyx, and pathobiological aspects of the glycocalyx in relation to its barrier function are mentioned. Topics for future research are indicated.
D000818:Animals; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D004848:Epithelium / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006023:Glycoproteins / Q000502:physiology*; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000032:analysis / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D008871:Microvilli / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008954:Models, Biological; D011134:Polysaccharides / Q000502:physiology*; D051381:Rats
D006023:Glycoproteins; D011134:Polysaccharides