| Literature DB >> 14960553 |
Abstract
Possible mechanisms by which the intestinal contents may influence afferent nerve fibres in the lamina propria of the intestinal mucosa are discussed in this brief review. After addressing intestinal epithelial permeability, endocrine and brush cells are discussed, as well as enterocytes, as sensors for luminal microbes.Mesh:
Year: 2004 PMID: 14960553 PMCID: PMC1867770 DOI: 10.1136/gut.2003.033449
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Gut ISSN: 0017-5749 Impact factor: 23.059