| Literature DB >> 14007115 |
Abstract
Aminopterin, a cytotoxic agent, causes mitotic arrest by interfering with the catabolism of ribonucleoprotein. The effects on the small intestine are demonstrated. The resulting atrophy, with changes in the microvilli, is associated with severely impaired fat absorption.Entities:
Keywords: AMINOPTERIN/pharmacology; INTESTINE, SMALL/pharmacology
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Year: 1961 PMID: 14007115 PMCID: PMC1413356 DOI: 10.1136/gut.2.4.346
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Gut ISSN: 0017-5749 Impact factor: 23.059