Term Name:	tight junction assembly
Synonyms:	occluding cell junction assembly, occluding junction assembly
Definition:	A cellular process that results in the aggregation, arrangement and bonding together of a set of components to form a tight junction. A tight junction seals cells together in an epithelium in a way that prevents even small molecules from leaking from one side of the sheet to the other.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0120192]    QuickGO    AmiGO