Journal article
Starvation‐Induced Proximal Gut Mucosal Atrophy Diminished With Aging
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Starvation induces small bowel atrophy with increased intestinal epithelial apoptosis and decreased proliferation. The authors examined these parameters after starvation in aged animals.
METHODS: Sixty-four 6-week-old and 26-month-old C57BL/6 mice were randomly assigned to either an ad libitum fed or fasted group. The small bowel was harvested at 12, 48, and 72 hours following starvation. Proximal gut mucosal height was measured and …
Authors
Song J; Wolf SE; Wu X; Finnerty CC; Gauglitz GG; Herndon DN; Jeschke MG
Journal
Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Vol. 33, No. 4, pp. 411–416
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
July 2009
DOI
10.1177/0148607108325178
ISSN
0148-6071