An update on the biological characteristics and functions of tuft cells in the gut

Autor: Yixuan Du, Han Gao, Chengwei He, Shuzi Xin, Boya Wang, Sitian Zhang, Fengrong Gong, Xinyi Yu, Luming Pan, Fanglin Sun, Wen Wang, Jingdong Xu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, Vol 10 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2296-634X
DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.1102978
Popis: The intestine is a powerful digestive system and one of the most sophisticated immunological organs. Evidence shows that tuft cells (TCs), a kind of epithelial cell with distinct morphological characteristics, play a significant role in various physiological processes. TCs can be broadly categorized into different subtypes depending on different molecular criteria. In this review, we discuss its biological properties and role in maintaining homeostasis in the gastrointestinal tract. We also emphasize its relevance to the immune system and highlight its powerful influence on intestinal diseases, including inflammations and tumors. In addition, we provide fresh insights into future clinical diagnostic and therapeutic strategies related to TCs.
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