Development of the duodenal glands in rats on a high cellulose diet

Wistar weaned rats were kept on cellulose-rich diet for 3 months. They revealed the duodenal gland area of increased length, as compared to the control group kept on standard pellets. Glandular-duodenal index, that is a relative indication of gland development, also rose. Cellulose-fed rats showed a...

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Published in:	Biulleten' eksperimental'noi biologii i meditsiny Vol. 103; no. 2; p. 208
Main Authors:	Iatskovskiĭ, A N, Boronikhina, T V
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Russian
Published:	Russia (Federation) 01-02-1987
Subjects:	Animals Animals, Suckling Brunner Glands - growth & development Dietary Fiber - administration & dosage Duodenum - growth & development Gastric Acidity Determination Hydrogen-Ion Concentration Male Rats Rats, Inbred Strains Weaning
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Summary:	Wistar weaned rats were kept on cellulose-rich diet for 3 months. They revealed the duodenal gland area of increased length, as compared to the control group kept on standard pellets. Glandular-duodenal index, that is a relative indication of gland development, also rose. Cellulose-fed rats showed a lower pH of the stomach contents. The correlation between pH and gland development has been established. Possible reasons for a more intensive gland enlargement in herbivorous animals are being discussed.
ISSN:	0365-9615