Membrane Function: Its Relationship to Intestinal Absorption and Malabsorption
It is now clear that both chemical composition and physical properties of the intestinal microvillus membrane are critically important in determining its transport function. Recent advances in this field have been made in research laboratories around the world, and it is important that such data be...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
1990-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1990/394015 |
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| Summary: | It is now clear that both chemical composition and physical properties
of the intestinal microvillus membrane are critically important in determining
its transport function. Recent advances in this field have been made in research
laboratories around the world, and it is important that such data be put in a
clinical perspective. The concept of membrane fluidity and the ability to regulate
this membrane parameter either pharmacologically or by diet is now an important
concept in systemic and local gastrointestinal disease. This review gives an
overview of membrane physical properties, how they are measured, and their
relationship to nutrient absorption in the intestinal tract. It is not intended to be
all inclusive and expressly attempts to make these concepts simple. |
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| ISSN: | 0835-7900 |