Sentences with phrase «surface epithelium»

surface epithelium necrosis and inflammation.

Although follicular mites have been well - documented, new mite species residing in the follicular adnexa and on the surface epithelium have recently been identified.

[13] Effector sites include areas such as the lamina propria, exocrine gland stroma, and surface epithelia, where mature lymphocytes perform their functions, such as releasing cytokines and secreting antibodies.

Mantelli F, Moretti C, Macchi I, Massaro - Giordano G, Cozzupoli MG, Lambiase A, Bonini S. Effects of Sex Hormones on Ocular Surface Epithelia: Lessons Learned from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

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Finger - like protrusions called cilia on the surface of the human mucous membrane, or epithelium, sway back and forth when irritated.

While the simple proteins called histatins are well known for their ability to ward off infections, biochemist Menno Oudhoff of the University of Amsterdam discovered a subset of histatins that also prompt cells from the skin's surface, called the epithelium, to close over a wound.

The epithelium is the mucus - lined cellular covering of internal and external surfaces of the body, including the intestinal tract.

In particular, the surface of the alveoli (called the alveolar epithelium) is often affected.

Type I mucosal surfaces line the upper rectum and consist of a single layer of tightly joined, simple columnar epithelium, while type II mucosal surfaces line the lower rectum and anus and consist of multiple layers of stratified squamous epithelium.

In the Intestine Chip, the epithelium forms villi - like projections lined by polarized epithelial cells that undergo multi-lineage differentiation similar to that of intestinal organoids, however, these cells expose their apical surfaces to an open lumen and interface with endothelium.

Mucin - rich surfaces and antimicrobial peptides prevent commensal and / or pathogenic bacteria from interacting with the epithelium.

A corneal ulcer means the epithelium (surface layer) of the cornea has been disrupted.

A corneal ulcer refers to disruption of the epithelium (surface layer) of the cornea.

Basement Membrane Disease is a condition in which the epithelium (surface of the cornea) does not adhere properly, and results in chronic, painful, non-healing corneal ulcerations.

You can see there is a rip in the surface of the cornea (epithelium) but no divot.

If there is a break in the outermost surface layer of the cornea (the epithelium), the dye will stick to the layer beneath the epithelium (the stroma), and the scratch will be fully visible.