Open AccessComparison of the chloride channel activator lubiprostone and the oral laxative Polyethylene Glycol 3350 on mucosal barrier repair in ischemic-injured porcine intestine
Author(s) -
Adam J. Moeser,
Prashant K. Nighot,
Birgit Roerig,
Ryuji Ueno,
Anthony T. Blikslager
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
world journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.427
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 2219-2840
pISSN - 1007-9327
DOI - 10.3748/wjg.14.6012
Subject(s) - lubiprostone , mannitol , laxative , inulin , ileum , barrier function , polyethylene glycol , peg ratio , ussing chamber , pharmacology , jejunum , intestinal mucosa , chemistry , medicine , in vivo , gastroenterology , biochemistry , biology , secretion , constipation , chronic constipation , microbiology and biotechnology , economics , finance
To investigate the effects of lubiprostone and Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (PEG) on mucosal barrier repair in ischemic-injured porcine intestine.