Biological and pathobiological aspects of the glycocalyx of the small intestinal epithelium. A review

H. J. A. Egberts Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Utrecht, Yalelaan 1, Utrecht, 3508 TD, the Netherlands

J. F. J. G. Koninkx Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Utrecht, Yalelaan 1, Utrecht, 3508 TD, the Netherlands

J. E. van Dijk Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Utrecht, Yalelaan 1, Utrecht, 3508 TD, the Netherlands

J. M. V. M. Mouwen Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Utrecht, Yalelaan 1, Utrecht, 3508 TD, the Netherlands

Summary

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.

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Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Utrecht, Yalelaan 1, 3508 TD Utrecht, the Netherlands.

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