Title: Regulation of Intestinal Epithelial Cells Properties and Functions by Amino Acids
Headings: Regulation of Intestinal Epithelial Cells Properties and Functions by Amino Acids
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Regulation of Intestinal Epithelial Cells Properties and Functions by Amino Acids
Abstract
1. Introduction
1.1. Digestive System, the Structure, and Functions of Intestine
1.2. The Properties and Functions of Intestinal Epithelial Cells (IECs)
2. Amino Acids Regulate the Properties and Functions of IECs
2.1. The Absorption of Amino Acids in the Intestine
2.2. Amino Acids Regulate the Proliferation and Differentiation of IECs
2.3. Amino Acids Regulate the Intestinal Epithelial Barrier Functions
2.4. Amino Acids Regulate the Intestinal Immunity
3. Concluding Remarks
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Conflicts of Interest
Authors’ Contributions
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]. The small intestine consists of three sections: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum [ 2
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]. The duodenum is the first and the shortest segment of small intestine. It receives partially digested foods from stomach and pancreatic secretions containing digestive enzymes;