Authors: Hans Clevers, Ryan K. Conder, Vivian S.W. Li, Matthias P. Lutolf, Ludovic Vallier, Sarah Chan, Tracy C. Grikscheit, Kim B. Jensen, Paolo De Coppi
Summary: Building complex tissues requires the development of innovative interdisciplinary engineering solutions. In this Forum, the INTENS Consortium discuss experimental considerations and challenges for generating a tissue-engineered intestine for the treatment of short bowel syndrome, taking into account cell source, scaffold choice, and design strategy for achieving proper assembly and function.
Source: Cell Stem Cell, 2019; 24 (6): 855