Newly identified gut cells nurture lymph capillaries Understanding the mechanisms that impair lymphatics growth and fat digestion in the small intestine Date: August 14, 2020 Source: Institute for ...

The study reveals that DHHC5 is essential for the proper function of lacteals. DHHC5 mediates the palmitoylation of CRYBG1, an actin-binding protein, thereby regulating the localization of VEGFR2 ...

You have just enjoyed a delicious summer BBQ. After approximately eight hours, food molecules reach your small intestine, where specialized lymph capillaries, called lacteals, absorb fat nutrients ...