SATB2 deficiency confers small intestinal (ileal) properties on colon cells. (IMAGE)

Weill Cornell Medicine

SATB2 deficiency confers small intestinal (ileal) properties on colon cells.

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SATB2 deficiency confers small intestinal (ileal) properties on colon cells. Green fluorescent marker bound to cholesterol (top row) and glucose (bottom row) shows absorption of nutrients in: a) Ileal tissue; b) Colon tissue; c) Colon tissue in mice with most of small bowel removed; d) Colon tissue in mice with most of small bowel removed and SATB2 knocked out.  Credit: Dr. Tao Liu.

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Dr. Tao Liu.

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