Spatial Reconstruction of Single Enterocytes Uncovers Broad Zonation along the Intestinal Villus Axis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2018.08.063
Abstract: The intestinal epithelium is a highly structured tissue composed of repeating crypt-villus units. Enterocytes perform the diverse tasks of absorbing a wide range of nutrients while protecting the body from the harsh bacterium-rich environment. It… read more here.
Keywords: spatial reconstruction; broad zonation; villus axis; zonation ... See more keywords
Investigating human placentation and pregnancy using first trimester chorionic villi.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.placenta.2018.03.005
Abstract: Chorionic villus sampling (CVS), routinely used for prenatal diagnosis of cytogenetic disorders, also possesses great potential for the study of placentation. To better understand villus biology, human placentation, and how these relate to pregnancy outcomes,… read more here.
Keywords: pregnancy; chorionic villi; human placentation; morphology ... See more keywords
Microglial activity in brain injury
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DOI: 10.1038/s41590-018-0270-4
Abstract: The position of enterocytes along the villus correlates with their age, exposure to morphogen gradients and hypoxia. In Cell, Moor et al. analyze the transcriptome of microdissected epithelial samples spanning the length of a villus… read more here.
Keywords: geography; activity brain; villus; brain injury ... See more keywords
Comparison of two methods for determination of intestinal villus to crypt ratios and documentation of early age‐associated ratio changes in broiler chickens1,2,3
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DOI: 10.3382/ps/pex349
Abstract: &NA; The determination of intestinal villus to crypt ratios (VCR) is a common method utilized to evaluate effects of various diet regimens on gut microanatomy and for the histologic quantification of intestinal responses to disease… read more here.
Keywords: villus; villus crypt; age associated; method ... See more keywords