"zonulin" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: zonula + -in, after zonula occludens toxin, of which it is the target. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|zonula|in}} zonula + -in Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} zonulin (uncountable)
  1. (biochemistry) A protein that modulates the permeability of tight junctions between cells of the wall of the digestive tract. Wikipedia link: zonulin Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biochemistry

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