Pancreatic enzymes: Parallel between antigen digestion and enterocyte maturation
Abstract Objective: The small intestinal epithelium is a highly complex system continuously renewed by a process involving cell proliferation and differentiation. In mammals, the physiological function of intestine is not fully mature at birth, and many factors could accelerate gut maturation. In the current study we hypothesized that the pancreatic enzymes could be one of such factors. In the sa