The human intestinal organs serve several functions including acting as a barrier, aiding in digestion and absorption, and facilitating movement. Moreover, they play a crucial role in regulating the physiological state of the entire body by metabolizing drugs and communicating with intestinal microorganisms as well as other organs.
In comparison to the conventional Caco-2 Transwell model, Daxiang's intestinal model utilizes human intestinal organoids and incorporates the necessary fluid shear force found in the tissue microenvironment, resulting in a model that more closely mimics the normal physiological state of humans at the cellular level. This makes it an excellent tool for pharmaceutical ADME studies.