Epithelial integrity promotes poultry food safety

A strong epithelial barrier provides the first line of defense for preventing foodborne illnesses. The epithelial tissue layer consists of a solid wall of cells attached to each other by tight junctions, covering the body on the outside and the inside of tubular organs. When epithelial integrity is weakened, it allows potentially toxic bacteria into…

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