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Colon: relationship between epithelial transport and motility.

N W Read1

  • 1Sub-Department of Human Gastrointestinal Physiology and Nutrition, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.

Pharmacology
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Colonic motor activity primarily supports absorption and bacterial metabolism. Fermentation products may enhance this function, while irritants trigger colonic flushing mechanisms.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Colonic Physiology

Background:

  • Colonic function knowledge remains incomplete.
  • Current data suggest colonic motor activity aids absorption and bacterial metabolism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the role of fermentation products in enhancing colonic motor activity.
  • Explore mechanisms of colonic content flushing.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing data on colonic function.
  • Analysis of factors influencing colonic motor activity and secretion.

Main Results:

  • Colonic motor activity is generally adapted for absorption and bacterial metabolism.
  • Irritants like unabsorbed fats, bile acids, and enterotoxins stimulate colonic secretion and propulsion.
  • Excessive fluid delivery from the small intestine also promotes flushing.

Conclusions:

  • Fermentation products' potential to enhance colonic activity warrants further investigation.
  • Colonic propulsion and secretion are key mechanisms for flushing contents when stimulated.

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