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. 2012 Jan 24;2012:879151. doi: 10.1155/2012/879151

Figure 3.

Figure 3

Diagram of the two primary methods of LPS entry into circulation: paracellular and transcellular. In paracellular transport or “leaky gut” either the entire bacteria or bacterial components such as LPS enter the circulation. In transcellular transport, chylomicrons take up LPS in circulation.