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Compensatory increase in lactase expression by enterocytes of neonatal pigs on a low energy intake
Author(s) -
Tivey DR,
Hilton KJ,
Dauncey MJ
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
experimental physiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.925
H-Index - 101
eISSN - 1469-445X
pISSN - 0958-0670
DOI - 10.1113/expphysiol.1991.sp003496
Subject(s) - lactase , enterocyte , medicine , endocrinology , biology , zoology , small intestine , biochemistry , enzyme
A restricted energy intake in the immediate postnatal period has been found to result in a significant increase in the maximal expression of lactase by enterocytes from 2‐week‐old pigs. Although villus size was significantly reduced on a low compared with a high food intake, total villus lactase activity was unaffected because of the compensatory increase in lactase expression by individual enterocytes.
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