Abstract
Prostaglandins play an important role in modulation of various physiologic processes in the small intestine. In this review, the involvement of prostaglandins in various small-intestinal functions including small-intestinal secretion, mucosal protection, epithelial and endothelial barrier function, and motility are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 125-143 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Prostaglandins and Other Lipid Mediators |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2000 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Biochemistry
- Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Cell Biology