Ethanol effects on mucin glycosylation: Another kick in the gut?
Year: 2009
Type: article
Abstract: in this issue, Grewal and Mahmood 1 report new findings concerning the effect of alcohol in the small bowel. they found altered composition of mucins in rats fed with ethanol for 4-8 weeks and they suggested that these alterations may be of pathological significance, since mucins are involved in protection and adhesion of microorganisms in intestinal lumen. this information comes to add another harmful weapon to the quiver of alcohol against the mucosal integrity and function of the gastrointestinal tract.
Source: Annals of Gastroenterology
Authors: Vassilis Valatas, George Kolios
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W1584437673