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Citation Information: J Clin Invest. 1968;47(12):2600-2607. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI105942.
Abstract
In response to intraluminal challenge with crude cholera exotoxin, canine Thiry-Vella duodenal loops consistently produced isotonic fluid for a 24-36 hr period. Isotonic fluid production generally began within 15 min after challenge. Mean bicarbonate concentration of fluid produced by duodenal loops was 24±6 (SD) mEq/liter. Perfusion of exotoxin-treated duodenal loops with an isotonic electrolyte solution containing glucose 60 mOsm/liter caused a significant decrease in exotoxin-induced isotonic fluid output. The net effects of glucose on isotonic fluid absorption by perfused duodenal loops were not significantly different before and after administration of crude cholera exotoxin.
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Charles C. J. Carpenter, William B. Greenough III
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