Ion Transport in Vertebrate Colon

Clauss, W.; Avella, M.; Barrett, K.E.; Binder, H.J.; Clauss, W.; Dawson, D.C.; Engelhardt, W.v.; Greger, R.; Hayslett, J.P.; Krattenmacher, R.; Kunzelmann, K.; Lahlou, B.; Post, M.A.; Rajendran, V.M.; Rechkemmer, G.; Sandle, G.I.; Skadhauge, E.; Tilman, M.

Studies on the colon not only serve medical interest or clinical purposes, but are also a highly interesting subject of comparative physiology, from which we can learn much about the basic principles in physiology. Presented here are examples of research on colonic ion transport of each vertebrate group, including the classical models of epithelia, rat and rabbit, and also on the special and unique features in fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and selected mammals such as the guinea pig. Physiology and pathophysiology of ion transport in the human large intestine are as well covered as the use of colonic cell cultures as model systems for crypt cell properties.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2011-12-08

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783642771200

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-77118-7

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 256