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Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract, the small intestine (also called the small bowel) connects to the stomach and continues on to connect to the large intestine. It is made up of three main parts, ...
EurekAlert!

Intestine-chip populated with organoids demonstrates superior function vs. organoids alone

BOSTON, Mass., January 14, 2020 -- Emulate, Inc. announced today a published study in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, that demonstrated superior functionality of the ...
Nature

Small intestinal protein infusion in humans: evidence for a location-specific gradient in intestinal feedback on food intake and GI peptide release

Protein infusion in the small intestine results in intestinal brake activation: a negative feedback mechanism that may be mediated by the release of gastrointestinal peptides resulting in a reduction ...
PharmiWeb

Syntis Bio Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 1/1b Clinical Trial of SYNT-101 in Obesity and Key Leadership Additions

David Rosenbaum, Ph.D., joins as Chief Development OfficerChristo Shalish joins as Chief Business OfficerBOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Syntis Bio, Inc. a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing ...
WebMD

What Is Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) Syndrome?

Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is a condition that affects the duodenum — the section of the small intestine that joins the stomach. The syndrome is caused by the compressing of the ...