establishment of endothelial blood-brain barrier

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Nameestablishment of endothelial blood-brain barrier
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Biological process

Exact synonym

establishment of endothelial BBB, establishment of endothelial blood/brain barrier

Description

Establishment of the endothelial barrier between the blood and the brain. The endothelial cells in the brain capillaries are packed tightly together preventing the passage of most molecules from the blood into the brain. Only lipid soluble molecules or those that are actively transported can pass through the blood-brain barrier.

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