The intestine is a multifunctional organ responsible for digestion, nutrient absorption, metabolic regulation, and innate immunity. In flatworms, recent studies have highlighted the importance of inte Show more
The intestine is a multifunctional organ responsible for digestion, nutrient absorption, metabolic regulation, and innate immunity. In flatworms, recent studies have highlighted the importance of intestine-enriched genes expressed strongly in cells of the digestive tract. These genes are not only involved in digestion, nutrient uptake, transport, metabolism, and feeding behavior, but also in the modulating dynamics of stem cells (neoblasts). In Show less