zonulin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A protein that modulates the permeability of tight junctions between cells of the wall of the digestive tract.

Word forms

zonulin

Etymology

From zonula + -in, after zonula occludens toxin, of which it is the target.

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