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Postnatal development of the myenteric glial network and its modulation by butyrate.
American journal of physiology. Gastrointestinal and liver physiology - 1 Jun 2016
Cossais François, Durand Tony, Chevalier Julien, Boudaud Marie, Kermarrec Laetitia, Aubert Philippe, Neveu Isabelle, Naveilhan Philippe, Neunlist Michel
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The postnatal period is crucial for the development of gastrointestinal (GI) functions. The enteric nervous system is a key regulator of GI functions, and increasing evidences indicate that 1) postnatal maturation of enteric neurons affect the development of GI functions, and 2) microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acids can be involved in this maturation. Although enteric glial cells (EGC) are central regulators...
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