Authors: Paige S. Davies, Anne E. Powell, John R. Swain, Melissa H. Wong
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0006530
Abstract Summary
Bone marrow cells can fuse with intestinal stem cells, especially during inflammation and rapid tissue growth. Using mouse models, researchers found that gut inflammation and increased cell division both promote this fusion process. While the biological significance remains unclear, this phenomenon may play a role in inflammatory bowel diseases and cancer development.
Why Brain? ðŸ§
Study reveals bone marrow cells fuse with intestinal cells during inflammation and rapid cell division, suggesting this process may contribute to inflammatory bowel disease and cancer development.
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