Embracing change: striated-for-smooth muscle replacement in esophagus development
Embracing change: striated-for-smooth muscle replacement in esophagus development
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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The esophagus functions to transport food from the oropharyngeal region to the stomach via waves of peristalsis and transient relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. The gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, is ensheathed by the muscularis externa (ME). However, while the ME of the gastrointestinal tract distal to the esophagus is...
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Embracing change: striated-for-smooth muscle replacement in esophagus development
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4976477
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4976477
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2044-5040
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2044-5040
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10.1186/s13395-016-0099-1
