A cell model that replicates the structure and function of the human intestine has been developed, creating an evaluation platform capable of more accurately predicting adverse effects of new drugs.
Alterations in intestinal structure, mechanics and physiology underlie acute and chronic intestinal conditions, many of which are influenced by dysregulation of microbiome, peristalsis, stroma or ...
The main function of the intestine is to complete the digestion of food, absorb nutrients and excrete unused remnants while providing a selective barrier between the organism and its environment.