New molecular insights into maintenance and regeneration of lacteals, specialized lymphatic vessels in the villi of the small intestine, have been reported in a recent study published in The Journal ...

For many, the idea of intestinal fat absorption is not a pleasant thought. However, if you’re a biomedical researcher studying gut cells and lymphatic tissue, the need for proper lipid absorption is ...

IBS research team has identified new subsets of gut connective cells, which are crucial for lymphatic growth.The findings imply a crucial link between the physiology of intestinal environment and ...

A schematic illustration of the role of DHHC5 and CRYBG1 in controlling lacteal function and intestinal lipid absorption by maintaining the lipid raft association of VEGFR2. The proper functioning of ...

You have just enjoyed a delicious summer BBQ. After approximately eight hours, food molecules reach your small intestine, where specialized lymph capillaries, called lacteals, absorb fat nutrients.