Development of a serum-free co-culture of human intestinal epithelium cell-lines (Caco-2/HT29-5M21)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The absorptive and goblet cells are the main cellular types encountered in the intestine epithelium. The cell lineage Caco-2 is a model commonly used to reproduce the features of the bowel epithelium. However, there is a strong debat...

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Main Authors: Schneider Yves-Jacques, Deloyer Patricia, Zorzi Willy, El Moualij Benaïssa, Devillé Christelle, Nollevaux Géraldine, Peulen Olivier, Dandrifosse Guy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-05-01
Series:BMC Cell Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2121/7/20