ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Gastrin
;
Distribution
;
Gastrin cells, development
;
Rat gut
;
Immunochemistry, immunohistochemistry
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The distribution of gastrin immunoreactivity in the rat gut was examined by immunochemical and immunohistochemical techniques. Gastrin occurs predominantly in the antrum proper, but gastrin is found also in the adjacent part of the oxyntic mucosa and in the duodenum. In the remainder of the gut the gastrin concentration is very low. No gastrin cells and very low gastrin concentrations are observed in the antrum at birth. The gastrin concentration as well as the number of gastrin cells increases progressively with age. The antral gastrin concentration reaches adult or near-adult values 30–40 days after birth.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00222279
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