Prostaglandin EP Receptors Involved in Modulating Gastrointestinal Mucosal Integrity

Abstract.: Endogenous prostaglandins (PGs) play an important role in modulating the mucosal integrity and various functions of the gastrointestinal tract, and E type PGs are most effective in these actions. PGE2 protected against acid-reflux esophagitis and prevented the development of gastric damag...

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Main Authors: Koji Takeuchi, Shinichi Kato, Kikuko Amagase
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861319308345