Sentences with phrase «barrier against viruses»

As the largest organ of the body, the skin acts as a physical barrier against viruses, bacteria and harmful substances.

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Though aimed at the presence of virus, IL - 1β causes breakdown of the gut epithelium that provides a barrier to protect the body against pathogens.
MxA is therefore a barrier against cross-species influenza A infection, but one that the virus can evade through a few mutations in its nucleoprotein.
This immune cell barrier reduces inflammation, wards off bad bacteria, and protects against viruses and diseases.
Both dogs and humans have an acid mantle, a barrier that protects against infection, bacteria, and viruses, which goes hand in hand with using human shampoo.
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