Cell biology. Close junctions of the membranes that seal adjacent epithelial cells together. They prevent the passage of molecules and ions through the space between cells (e.g., blood-brain barrier). Tight junctions block the movement of integral membrane proteins, thus preserving the cell polarity.
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