Human Microphysiological Models of Intestinal Tissue and Gut Microbiome

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a complex system responsible for nutrient absorption, digestion, secretion, and elimination of waste products that also hosts immune surveillance, the intestinal microbiome, and interfaces with the nervous system. Traditional in vitro systems cannot harness the arc...

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Main Authors: Steven N. Steinway, Jad Saleh, Bon-Kyoung Koo, Delphine Delacour, Deok-Ho Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fbioe.2020.00725/full