In vitro model for the assessment of luminal factors on rectal mucosa.

An organ culture method for the maintenance of rectal biopsies over a period of 24 hours is described. Good preservation of histological architecture and continued crypt cell proliferation were shown over the culture period. The colonic enzyme alkaline phosphatase was found to rise over the period o...

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Main Authors: Allan, A, Jewell, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1983