Abstract
Single Lgr5 intestinal stem cells (ISCs) can be expanded in vitro into epithelial organoids or "mini-guts", self-organizing cellular structures that recreate the intestinal differentiation program; Paneth cells, which constitute the intestinal stem cell niche, secrete stem cell growth signals, and are thus essential for this process. In a recent paper published in Nature, Rodríguez-Colman et al. describe how Paneth cells may be supporting the metabolic state of ISCs.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 851-852 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Cell Research |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2017 |