The Intestinal Epithelium – Fluid Fate and Rigid Structure From Crypt Bottom to Villus Tip

The single-layered, simple epithelium of the gastro-intestinal tract controls nutrient uptake, coordinates our metabolism and shields us from pathogens. Despite its seemingly simple architecture, the intestinal lining consists of highly distinct cell populations that are continuously renewed by the...

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Main Authors: Vangelis Bonis, Carla Rossell, Helmuth Gehart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcell.2021.661931/full