The protective role of glutamine to the intestinal barrier function

As an immune organ,the intestine plays the role of barrier to the bacterium and endotoxin.And the glutamine is necessary to maintain the function of intestine mucosa endothelium.It has the theoretical significance and clinical value for the growth and repair of intestine mucosa endothelium,the improvement of immune function, and the reduction of oxidant injury.The effect of glutamine on the intestine barrier and its mechanism are reviewed.