Intestinal stem cells contribute to the maturation of the neonatal small intestine and colon independently of digestive activity

The murine intestine, like that of other mammalians, continues to develop after birth until weaning; however, whether this occurs in response to an intrinsic developmental program or food intake remains unclear. Here, we report a novel system for the allotransplantation of small intestine and colon...

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