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[Differentiation of the endodermal epithelium associated with the splanchnic mesoderm]
Summary
Grafting experiments show that embryonic gut mesenchyme dictates epithelial differentiation. Small intestine mesenchyme determines epithelial cell type, overriding the origin of the grafted epithelium.
Area of Science:
- Developmental biology
- Gastrointestinal development
- Epithelial-mesenchymal interactions