TJs are the apical most structure between epithelial and endothelial cells. Although well known as functioning as a control for paracellular diffusion of ions and certain molecules, it has recently become apparent that the TJ has a vital role in maintaining cell integrity and that loss of cohesion of the TJ structure can lead to invasion and thus metastasis of breast cancer cells.
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Martin, T. A. (2007). Tight junctions and metastasis of breast cancer (pp. 77–110). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5867-7_5
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