The Role of Mechanical Forces in Patterning and Morphogenesis of the Vertebrate Gut
Contributors: Tabin, Clifford J.; Goessling, Wolfram; Maas, Richard; Martin, Adam C.
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Description: The vertebrate small intestine is responsible for nutrient absorption during digestion. To this end, the surface area of the gut tube is maximally expanded, both through a series of loops extending its length and via the development of a complex luminal topography.
Notes: Thesis Ph.D. Harvard University 2013