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blood–brain barrier

blood–brain barrier The blood–brain barrier is a layer of closely connected endothelial cells lining brain capillaries that acts as a selective barrier between the blood and brain tissue.

The blood–brain barrier is a layer of closely connected endothelial cells lining brain capillaries that acts as a selective barrier between the blood and brain tissue. It limits the passage of some substances into the brain.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Blood-Brain Barrier” (D001812).
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