small intestine
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The researchers found that these activated T cells gather in the lining of the small intestine, placing them in an ideal position to respond quickly when damage occurs.
From Science Daily ● May 21, 2026
The effect was largely limited to the small intestine because that is where most dietary protein is absorbed.
From Science Daily ● May 21, 2026
It damages the small intestine so the body cannot properly take in nutrients.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
In humans, intelectin-2 is consistently produced by Paneth cells in the small intestine.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 16, 2026
The tumor in the small intestine is harder to measure.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
