A single layer of epithelial cells makes up the primary barrier to infection in our bodies. This layer is poised to repair damage quickly, patching up any holes to keep invading organisms out.
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Mostov, K., Zegers, M. Just mix and patch. Nature 422, 267–268 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/422267a
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