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Determines whether lectins that stimulate epithelial proliferation can reverse the gastrointestinal epithelia atrophy caused by total parenteral nutrition. Stimulation of pancreatic proliferation in rats by lectins; Release of hormones responsible for trophic effects; Comparison of effects of phytohemagglutinin and peanut agglutinin.

Investigates whether other dietary lectins release cholecystokinin (CCK) other than soybean lectin and if extracellular calcium is involved. Infusion of lectins and vehicle into the duodenum of anesthetized rats; CCK response to vehicle; Effect of soybean lectin and peanut lectin on plasma CCK concentrations; Other results obtained from experiments conducted.

Presents a study which examined the effect of soybean lectin on pancreatic protein secretion in anesthetized rats. Observation of pancreatic growth in rats fed with raw soy flour (RSF); Growth related to excessive cholecystokinin (CKK) release; Integrated rise in pancreatic protein output stimulated by intraduodenal administration of RSF.