Pathogen-fighting immune cells called tissue-resident memory CD8 T cells (TRM cells) go through a surprising transformation—and relocation—as they fight infections in the small intestine.
Enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma (EATL) is a type of lymphoma that directly targets the lining of the small intestine and occasionally the large intestine. EATL is frequently seen in people with ...
Villous atrophy is the erosion of the tiny finger-like cells that line the small intestine and help in the absorption of nutrients from food. Celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten ...