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ReviewIndian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology2025

Intestinal stem cell niche: An upcoming area of immense importance in gastrointestinal disorders.

Lalita Mehra, Subham Bhowmik, Govind K Makharia, Prasenjit Das

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Review in Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Lalita MehraDepartment of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110 029, India.
Subham BhowmikDepartment of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110 029, India.
Govind K MakhariaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Human Nutritions, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110 029, India.
Prasenjit DasDepartment of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110 029, India. prasenaiims@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-2420-8573

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Abstract

The intestinal stem cell (ISC) niche is vital for maintaining the integrity and function of the intestinal epithelium. ISC populations, characterized by their high proliferation and multipotency, reside within a specialized microenvironment at the base of crypts. Crypt base columnar (CBC) cells at the deepest part of crypts serve as replicating ISCs, while position 4 label-retaining cells (LRCs) located higher up in the crypts are also important for ISC maintenance during experiments. The interplay between CBCs, position 4 LRCs, transient amplifying (TA) cells and other niche components, including the pericrypt stromal cells, ensures a continuous supply of differentiated epithelial cells. Recent advancements in ISC biomarker studies have provided valuable insights into their molecular signatures, regulatory pathways and roles in the pathogenesis of intestinal disorders. Understanding the ISC niche has significant therapeutic implications, as manipulating ISC behaviors and regenerating damaged or diseased intestinal tissue show promise for novel therapeutic approaches. ISC organoids have also provided a platform for studying intestinal diseases and testing personalized therapies. This comprehensive review covers the anatomical composition, physiological regulation, ISC biomarker studies, contribution to intestinal disorder pathogenesis and potential therapeutic implications of the ISC niche.

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Gastrointestinal DiseasesIntestinal MucosaStem Cell NicheStem CellsAnimalsBiomarkersCell DifferentiationCell ProliferationHumansBiomarkersCeliac diseaseGastrointestinal cancersInflammatory bowel diseaseIntestinal stem cellsNicheRestitution

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