| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3836721 | Seminars in Perinatology | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The intestine serves not only as a digestive absorptive organ, it is also one of the largest immune organs of the body, has a huge endocrine and exocrine role, and also encompasses neural tissue equivalent to that of the entire spinal cord. The microbial microenvironment also plays a critical role in development. This brief overview of developmental aspects of these intestinal functions will be related to clinical problems in the neonatal period and subsequent health.
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Authors
Josef Neu,