Stem cells: One step closer to gut repair.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
The use of adult-tissue stem cells to treat gastrointestinal diseases holds much promise. A method for in vitro growth of gut stem cells and their use in repairing damaged intestines in mice has been described.