Harnessing Intestinal Cells To Treat Endocrine Disorders?
Enteroendocrine cells punch above their weight. Comprising just about 1% of intestinal cells, they produce, as a group, around 15 different hormones. These not only regulate intestinal function and digestion, but also influence metabolic functions like insulin secretion and appetite regulation. A new technology platform that was developed at Boston Children’s Hospital could be setting …