Objective:This study aims to explore the effect of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase(11β- HSD1) gene specific knockout on intestinal epithelial barrier function in mice. Methods:the 11β-HSD1 knockout model was established in C57BL/6J mice. The wild-type control group and 11β-HSD1 knockout group were fed with high-fat diet(from the 6th week,feed for 8 weeks). The number of villi,crypts,goblet cells,and expression changes of ZO-1 and F4/80 were detected by immunohistochemistry. Results:11β-HSD1 gene knockout could change the villus length and goblet cell number of obese mice fed with high-fat diet,significantly reduce the intestinal epithelial inflammation and change the expression of tight junction protein in obese mice fed with high-fat diet. Conclusion:The changes of intestinal epithelial barrier function induced by high-fat diet are closely related to the effect of 11β-HSD1.