Luminal Chemosensory Cells in the Small Intestine

In addition to the small intestine’s well-known function of nutrient absorption, the small intestine also plays a major role in nutrient sensing. Similar to taste sensors seen on the tongue, GPCR-coupled nutrient sensors are expressed throughout the intestinal epithelium and respond to nutrients fou...

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Main Authors: Andreanna Burman, Izumi Kaji
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: MDPI AG 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/a27ac8098140425dae0444e1ee503365
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