Epidermal growth factor and neurotensin induce microvillus hypertrophy following massive enterectomy
Epidermal growth factor and neurotensin induce microvillus hypertrophy following massive enterectomy
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United States: Elsevier Inc
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English
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United States: Elsevier Inc
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The compensatory hypertrophy that develops after massive enterectomy is rarely adequate to prevent the development of short bowel syndrome. Trophic hormones such as epidermal growth factor (EGF) and neurotensin (NT) may be useful in improving and accelerating this adaptive response. This study delineates the effects of NT and EGF on remnant small b...
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Epidermal growth factor and neurotensin induce microvillus hypertrophy following massive enterectomy
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_79656791
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_79656791
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1091-255X
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1873-4626
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10.1016/S1091-255X(97)80135-7
