Biomechanics of intestinal crypt morphogenesis
<p>The intestinal epithelium exhibits remarkable rates of self-renewal to protect the small intestine and colon from damage during digestion and facilitate nutrient absorption. This monolayer of epithelial cells is maintained by the crypts of Liehberkühn, test-tube-shaped glands that are robus...
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2019
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