Crypt fusion as a homeostatic mechanism in the human colon
Published in Gut, 2019
Recommended citation: Baker A, Gabbutt C, Williams MJ, et al (2019). "Crypt fusion as a homeostatic mechanism in the human colon " Gut . 2019;68:1986-1993. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/gutjnl-2018-317540
In this study, evidence is presented for the existence of crypt fusion in the human colon, a novel homeostatic mechanism whereby two neighbouring intestinal crypts can merge to form a single daughter crypt. Joint first author.