[Glycerinized models of enterocytes and several of their properties]

The method for the preparation of glycerol-treated models of the enterocytes with preserved membrane has been described. Using such a simplified model of the enterocyte suspension allows membrane digestion and enzyme properties to be studied. Moreover, preserving the important properties of the native isolated cells the glycerol-treated enterocytes have a number of essential advantages as compared with other known preparations of the small intestinal mucosa. Some characteristics of the glycerol-treated models of the enterocytes have been described in the paper.