Development and developmental disorders of the enteric nervous system

Development of nerve cells in the bowel

Gut motility requires enteric neurons, which are located in the gut wall. During development, enteric neurons arise from precursors in the b..

Stem cell therapy to treat gut motility disorders

Neurons within the wall of the bowel play an essential role in gut motility. A number of motility disorders are caused by diseased enteric n..

Early development of neurons in the gut wall

The activity of nerves in the intestine is essential for gastrointestinal function. Correct development of intestinal neurons requires migra..