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Induced Growth and Maturation of the Gastrointestinal Tract After Phaseolus vulgarisLectin Exposure in Suckling Rats

Authors :
Linderoth, Ann
Biernat, Marzena
Prykhodko, Olena
Kornilovska, Iryna
Pusztai, Arpad
Pierzynowski, Stefan G
Björn, Weström R
Source :
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition; August 2005, Vol. 41 Issue: 2 p195-203, 9p
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

In mammals, the postnatal development of the gastrointestinal tract is characterized by vast structural and functional changes. Using a suckling rat model, we investigated whether red kidney bean lectin, phytohemagglutinin (PHA), a potent gut mitogen in adult rats, can accelerate the growth and maturation of the gastrointestinal tract.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02772116 and 15364801
Volume :
41
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48901365
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/01.mpg.0000172262.05297.98