Differential Effects of Short-Chain Fatty Acids on Motility of Guinea Pig Proximal and Distal Colon
NTRODUCTION: Colonic bacteria produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) by fermentation of dietary carbohydrates and fiber. The production of SCFAs is greatest in proximal colon where propulsion is likely to be highly dependent on chemical/nutrient stimuli. Unabsorbed SCFAs entering the distal colon a...
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VCU Scholars Compass
2013
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| Online Access: | http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/3224 http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4223&context=etd |