Microenvironmental TFPI2 in Hirschsprung Disease: Mechanisms in ENCC Development

Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) is a relatively common disorder in pediatric surgery, characterized by the absence of enteric ganglion cells due to defective colonization of enteric neural crest cells (ENCCs) in the intestine. This study aims to investigate alterations in the intestinal microenvironment, focusing on the tissue factor pathway inhibitor 2 (TFPI2) as a potential pathogenic factor.