Inhibition of CREB‐mediated ZO‐1 and activation of NF‐κB‐induced IL‐6 by colonic epithelial MCT4 destroys intestinal barrier function

OBJECTIVE: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a disorder intestinal inflammation and impaired barrier function, associated with increased epithelial expression of monocarboxylate transporter 4 (MCT4). However, the specific non-metabolic function and clinical relevance of MCT4 in IBD remain to be fu... View More