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    Small intestinal enzyme activity decreased in rats with surgically induced upper intestinal stasis. This reduction was most significant in areas with bacterial overgrowth, impacting brush border and lysosomal enzymes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Digestive Physiology
    • Enzymology

    Background:

    • Small intestinal mucosal enzymes are crucial for nutrient digestion.
    • Upper intestinal stasis can lead to bacterial overgrowth and altered bile salt metabolism.
    • Brush border and lysosomal enzymes play distinct roles in intestinal function.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of surgically-induced upper intestinal stasis on small intestinal mucosal enzyme activities in rats.
    • To compare enzyme levels in stasis-affected areas with control regions.
    • To explore the relationship between bacterial overgrowth, bile salt levels, and enzyme function.

    Main Methods:

    • Surgically induced upper intestinal stasis in a rat model.
    • Measurement of lactase, sucrase, maltase, alkaline phosphatase, and N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminidase activities.
    • Analysis of enzyme activity in mucosa from the blind loop, distal gut, and control segments.

    Main Results:

    • A significant reduction in the activities of all studied enzymes (lactase, sucrase, maltase, alkaline phosphatase, N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminidase) was observed in operated rats.
    • The most pronounced enzyme activity decrease occurred in the blind loop and distal gut mucosa.
    • These affected areas exhibited gross bacterial overgrowth and elevated deconjugated bile salt levels.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgically induced upper intestinal stasis leads to a marked decrease in small intestinal mucosal enzyme activities in rats.
    • Bacterial overgrowth and altered bile salt metabolism in the blind loop and distal gut correlate with reduced enzyme function.
    • The precise role of these enzyme changes in malabsorption associated with upper gut bacterial contamination requires further investigation.